how do
a dozen adults plus teenagers, toddlers, babies and dogs
all in one kitchen
end up with a perfect meal?
m and j actively working on their teamwork skills
—
as the fine web
of family connections
spins and grows
the communal vacation kitchen
thrives and glows.
“in the long history of humankind…
those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.”
~ charles darwin
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
love that Darwin quote!!
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thanks roy, me too )
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It can only be by a miracle that all those cooks make a great meal!
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so true, paul )
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anybody who quotes Chuck Darwin is OKAY in my book…yes, EVOLVE, world! 🙂
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thanks, susie )
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I think any meal cooked with love and laughter is a great meal! Enjoy it all!
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me too, momshieb )
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True that Charles Darwin! lol
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The more the merrier 🙂
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absolutely )
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Oh, I think the tall man looks like an Aussie! I love the idea of the little hen story, being included, Beth! Also, collaboration in the kitchen is such a lively, fun and wonderful way to join members of the family!
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thanks robin, and that one is an american. i love group kitchen events )
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Oops! It is probably because of the hat, it looks English, too! He belongs in a pub photo, just saying…. I do so love group kitchen projects and everyone gathering together.
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i totally agree and see what you’re saying about the hat. kitchen adventures are always a good time )
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I think food is one of the best unite-ers of people.
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me too, andra )
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Too many cooks improve the broth at the cottage, Beth! Way to go, my friend. 🙂
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thanks mark )
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You’re all definitely evolving there. 😉
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we are indeed, laurie )
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Sounds wonderful…
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wonderful indeed, dk )
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That is quite the accomplishment! 😉
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somehow it all comes together wonderfully )
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Reminds me of the story where there were two groups of people at a feast and only had longs spoons to eat. The first group fought as they could not eat choosing only to think of themselves. The second group laughed in delight in feeding each other.
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oh, yes, that was a great story )
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ha, far from spoiling it, in my experience, a lot of cooks makes for a fine broth – literally
once a year, myself and around 60-70 other Scots (all men, no women) now living in this part of England get together to celebrate our scottishness
we drink lots of beer and whisky and get very, very drunk
we entertain each other by doing a ‘turn’ – the musicians amongst us play their instruments, the singers sing songs, the storytellers tell stories, and the comedians tell jokes
and the cooks amongst us prepare a meal
the 1st course is always broth
6 or 7 men prepare a broth to their own recipe and bring it along on the night
these are then mixed together in one giant catering-sized pan and, despite the different ingredients, condiments, spices, etc, the resultant ‘super-broth’ always has folk clamouring for 2nds (and 3rds)
if something is prepared from a feeling of love and fellowship – there can never be too many cook !
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how absolutely wonderful! and i agree )
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lovely: celebrating the communal 🙂
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