It would be nice to cook food from scratch
Fresh for every meal, not prepared in a batch
Food would be more flavorful if I could incorporate
Spices freshly ground, that explode on the palate
Melt-in-the-mouth soft would the texture of food be
If it was cooked on a low temperature setting slowly..
If vegetables could be perfectly cubed and diced
The curry I make would be a feast for the eyes
If I had the luxury of time to cook lovingly and with care
More appetizing, satiating and healthier food I could prepare
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But I cannot cook from scratch, from fresh ingredients most days
Therefore I try to cut corners in different ways
Sometimes packaged ingredients I incorporate
Instead of fresh ones, for lack of time I must compensate
I use machines to help simplify
The arduous process of cooking, I shall not lie
My vegetables are chopped into pieces unequally
They are hardly pleasing to the eye, aesthetically
I use microwaves and pressure cookers to minimize
Time spent in cooking, the taste it does
compromise
Garnishing with fresh herbs is reserved
For special occasions, since time I have to conserve..
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It leaves me dissatisfied that elaborate steps I have to circumvent
In order to place home-cooked food on the table, despite my intent
But working outside the home is also important to me
Therefore I am perpetually in this quandary..
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I give dietary guidance as part of my treatment plan
To my patients, and try to adhere to my advice as best as I can
Though I am unable to prepare delectable feasts
I rarely order dinner from restaurants at least!
Passion...unbridled 