A meal for one, prepared just for myself on days when our schedules don't align

A meal for one, prepared just for myself on days when our schedules don't align

In the midst of busy days,
even if I cook for my family,
how much time do I spend in the kitchen "just for myself"?

In our home, each family member has slightly different days off.
Even though it feels like a typical day,
there are moments when time for just myself suddenly emerges.

Even for our usual meals, I focus on what I want to eat while considering my family's health, seasonal ingredients, and the time of year. However, a meal for one on a day when our schedules differ is a slightly luxurious time that fills my heart, prepared solely for my own sake.

There is no need to accommodate anyone else,
I simply choose "what I want right now."

I'm a little tired today, so I'll go with gentle flavors.
I feel a bit chilled, so I'll have something warm to drink.

I believe that simply listening to my body's voice in this way is, in itself, a way to cherish myself and satisfy my heart.


Meal for one
・Rice, bread, oatmeal
・Protein or fermented side dishes
・Miso soup or soup made from layered vegetables

I choose what I want to eat at that moment from the pre-made dishes in the fridge, or combine and arrange them,
preparing what I want to eat each time.

The gentle sweetness of layered vegetables and the deep flavor of fermentation.
None of them are too assertive; they are flavors that quietly stand by my body.

A "meal for one" from the perspective of Yakuzen (medicinal cooking)

In Yakuzen, "eating" is considered
something that nourishes not only the body but also the heart.

A meal for one is
a precious time to turn the consciousness that was directed outward back inward,
and to replenish my "Qi."

In particular, warm soups and fermented foods
are kind to the digestive system and help regulate circulation.

Precisely because it is a day when our schedules differ,
I prepare it gently, just for myself.

That leads to the energy for tomorrow.

While it is important to do your best for your family, listening to your own body's voice and satisfying your heart is just as important.

A meal for one is
a time to say "thank you for your hard work today"
and treat yourself.

At a table prepared just for me,
savoring every bite,
I gently accept who I am right now.

I want to continue to cherish such moments.

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