My legacy

As I was making lunches out of the last few, pre-shopping dredges of our fridge tonight, it dawned on me that someday my children will mock me by saying, "Mom! But where's the protein?!" That's my thing. I cannot stand an off balance meal and I will sing the praises of a good protein (that's what she said!). I refuse to let my kids eat a mere waffle for breakfast. There has to be more! 

So, train of thought, that got me thinking about my mom. My mom builds a mean plate, and she would rather serve slop than to serve an "all white" meal (eg chicken, rice, and potatoes.) Her other thing was tin cans in the fridge. She'd yell "botulism!" We didn't know what it was, but we didn't want it. Now my siblings and I yell, "Botulism!" anytime it's remotely relevant.

Follow the train...

So all of this made me curious what other people's things are. What will your children use to mock you? And what do you know about botulism?

Meatballs, cheese, and figs. Sad, but full of protein!