The article explores a poignant moment between a mother and her teenage son, highlighting a conversation about the concept of a 'signature dish.' The son remarks on the absence of such a dish in their home, prompting reflection from the mother on her cooking journey and the sacrifices made for family meals. Instead of reacting defensively, she chooses to engage him in a discussion about what a signature dish means, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences in creating meaningful culinary traditions.
I wanted to lecture him, then and there, about the many times I've hosted his friends' families for dinners - not to mention that I cook almost every weekday dinner.
He wished I had a dish - maybe a dessert - that he could tell his friends about. Something that everyone would want seconds of.
A 'signature dish' is often created by the people who enjoy it because they gush about it to others. He could do this, I added.
As I've been noticing him do that very natural teenage act of pulling away from me, I am trying to do less of the talking. My mantra: Tell me more.
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