HUNGRY GERALD

HG grew up in The Bronx during The Great Depression. For some obscure reason, HG (like most kids of the 1929-1939 era) was urged to be thrifty in elementary school programs ( A nice gentleman from a local bank was the lecturer but, alas, he didn’t give away free piggy banks). It all seemed a bit silly to little HG since HG had no money so thrift was meaningless. Now at age 95, HG is beguiled by the waste not, want not manner in which BSK manages to cook lush and delicious (gourmet ?) meals daily for HG and BSK. Wonder Woman doesn’t try to save money on ingredients. BSK buys only the best and freshest. Keeping health in mind, BSK reads all the information on packaged foods and steers away from the over processed stuff containing chemicals, artificial coloring, etc. (That’s why HG has reached such an advanced age). BSK is consistent. Every dinner (Or “supper”) is superb, served on a dining table adorned with candles, cloth napkins, elegant place mats or tablecloths. Very festive. When BSK makes something extraordinary BSK makes enough to eat for a few days (Saves money and limits clean up time). Today was an example of dining on leftovers and not feeling deprived. Lunch was escarole, bean and bacon soup and dinner was a stew of chicken and lentils. HG/BSK drank much excellent red wine. Sommelier BSK manages to find vintage pleasures at modest prices.