Better to Laugh

This morning I received the first comment regarding the lack of highly processed foods in the pantry.  My eldest son was looking for something to eat for breakfast and commented, “I wish we had some Swiss Cake Rolls or something.”  I explained our new food philosophy of eating foods, and the ingredients to make them, as close to their origins as possible.  He laughed and said, “Well, I’m glad I am going back to school today.” 

There were plenty of breakfast items available (fresh fruits, cereals, eggs, toast, etc.), but his generation seems to want it fast, not necessarily nutritious.  If they can not open the package in 10 seconds and start eating, it’s too much work.  I remember telling my children about 12 years ago that we did not have a microwave in our home when I was their age.  They asked in astonishment how we warmed our food and struggled with the concept of using the stove top or oven to reheat leftovers.