You have to love it when folks create these days that are supposed to mean something special.
Just this week, we had a national hug day. Like getting a hug once a year would work. We humans thrive on contact (not just sexual, take it easy). And, hugs are vital to our everyday health.
But, tomorrow is called opposite day. The conventional thought is we should upset our routines. Wear your undershirt on top of your sweater. Walk backwards down the block.
One of the suggestions I propose is to have dessert before dinner.
Now, when we were kids that would have been really cool. Yet, I can guarantee that having dessert- and then being too full to finish my dinner- would have earned me just a bunch more whacks with a belt.
Yet, I did get away with that when I was younger.
My family frequented a restaurant that was about 30 minutes away. Why did we travel so far? Because it was a kosher restaurant. (I’m not sure that establishment would meet the standards of my synagogue, but they were certified- then. Why would there have been a problem? Because they served dairy AND meat in the same restaurant. They had separate dishes (color coded) and the dairy eaters had the pleasure of paying for food where they were only provided plastic utensils.)
The rule against sharing meat and dairy is to ensure that no mixing of the food can occur, that folks won’t sample another’s plate and violate the rules of kashrut. But, if folks don’t know each other, the thought is that they won’t share any food, so it could be OK. Note the verb COULD- that really means DON’T try it.)
And, since my favorite desserts was (and still is!!!!) chocolate pudding, that was always my choice for dessert.
The problem- until I became a cook myself- I had never seen pareve (that means it is neither meat nor dairy) chocolate pudding. (This is now one of my go-to desserts.)
So, I would beg my folks to let me have my dessert first- and then my dinner. Why? Because it is legal (i.e., kosher) to have dairy before meat. But, if you had any meat to eat, then you have to wait (here’s where the rules get interesting) 1, 1.5, 3, or 6 hours before any dairy could cross your lips.
(The different wait times reflect the rules that Jewish folks follow. Six hours is the most stringent and is the one followed by the Orthodox. This is how long it takes food we eat to traverse the complete digestive system. 3 hours is how long it takes to reach the small intestine. 1.5 hours is when the food reaches the large intestine. One hour is the Dutch practice- and it was chosen because that is when food digestion has begun.)
I miss having chocolate pudding and hot pastrami for dinner!
Maybe I could find a restaurant tomorrow night (since Shabat ends early) that serves kosher hot pastrami and chocolate pudding. Because I don’t “make” hot pastrami.
What’s your opposite idea?
I didn’t realize you could have dairy before meat at the same meal. I am constantly learning something from you. Hmmm, maybe today I’ll go romp in the front yard and let the deer watch ME. lol
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Now THAT is a picture, Marian! Shall I scramble up a tree and chitter scoldingly at the squirrels while trying to pelt them with peanuts? I could get into this!
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I thought of that, too. But, then, I realized… maybe she is auditioning to get involved in those Geico commercials…
hhmmm….what can I do opposite tomorrow? Wear opposite colors? Do opposing actions in all I do? Do the opposite things that I would normally do- actually that may be a plus in my life?
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Try pulling the dogs instead of them pulling you? What do you think?
The first thing I thought of when I read this is to wake up on Opposite Day and have a president that is a sane and competent leader.
But, in the real world, I’m locking myself in an Escape Room with friends tomorrow night and trying to find our way out. Usually, we are trying to get into a room where all of the fun is happening. I guess that’s a good way to celebrate.
And now, I want some chocolate pudding for lunch.
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Well, if you heard the news today, you might have gotten SO much closer to your wish being granted. The world is hoping.
How was the chocolate pudding? I’m jealous!
That’s an interesting question, Roy. Hmmm.
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And, the answer is…
My children used to declare many days as Opposite Day. That meant yes means no and no means yes and love means hate and on and on. Most annoying thing ever!
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So, then you should be fully up to speed with the slang that is used now that does exactly that, Carrie Ann!
Your opposite idea made my mouth water!
I think that my opposite idea is to make an omelette or pancakes for dinner! I love the breakfast for dinner idea and just think that it’s fun to end the day with breakfast. Oh, and soup for breakfast!
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Oh, Alice, I do that all the time. I love having eggs, pancakes, or french toast for dinner. I’ve even served guests the same.
Now, soup for breakfast- you stumped me on that one!
chocolate pudding sounds good for me at anytime 🙂 and we love our breakfasts for dinner….
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Come on over, Vidya! I’ll whip us up a batch or three!