Emergency Rations
Dan visited an American business partner the other day and came home with a care package full of American food given to us by another American who was moving back to America. I now have some more nice American goodies in my cupboard.
Actually, I have a whole lot of American goodies in my cupboard right now. With so many people visiting us from America, we are well-stocked! I have to ask myself, though, when will I use them? I find much greater pleasure in opening up the pantry and seeing loads of American items like cream of chicken soup, Cheerios, and seasoning packets than I do in actually using them.
I confided in my mother-in-law, the expat for 26 years, this problem, and she could empathize. “It’s much better knowing you have the stuff,” she said. Nevertheless, I know I need to use this food. So, I took the plunge, and I opened a box of Cheerios. Throwing rations to the wind, I’m even going to eat them before they go stale.
Actually, I have a whole lot of American goodies in my cupboard right now. With so many people visiting us from America, we are well-stocked! I have to ask myself, though, when will I use them? I find much greater pleasure in opening up the pantry and seeing loads of American items like cream of chicken soup, Cheerios, and seasoning packets than I do in actually using them.
I confided in my mother-in-law, the expat for 26 years, this problem, and she could empathize. “It’s much better knowing you have the stuff,” she said. Nevertheless, I know I need to use this food. So, I took the plunge, and I opened a box of Cheerios. Throwing rations to the wind, I’m even going to eat them before they go stale.
posted by Beth at 10:29 AM
3 Comments:
I'm hungry just thinking about it! Do you have Oreos? Refried beans? Doritos?
yes, yes, and yes, although yes1 and yes3 come in much smaller packages.
But no Jiff or Nabisco Saltines!
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