Recipe for a Happy Marriage...

The Recipe for a Happy Marriage, has been in our kitchen from the first day of our marriage.  The framed gift, hand made with beautiful calligraphy, was one of my favorite gifts from a Recipe Shower.

I've always been reminded of the wisdom contained therein.  It is faded and yellowed after 26 years.  I took it out to photograph it for this post and lo-and-behold there are three exact copies on parchment paper behind the original.  One for each of my children. What a pleasant surprise ready to gift to my children upon their marriages (or grandchildren - who knows).

Recipe for a Happy Marriage

1 C. of consideration                            1 generous dash of cooperation   
1 C. of courtesy                                       3 t. of pure extract "I am sorry"
2 C. of flattery carefully concealed    1 C. of contentment
1 gallon of faith in God                         1 C. each of confidence and encouragement
       and each other                                            1 large or several small hobbies
2 C. full of praise                                                2 children at least
1 small pinch of in-laws                             1 C. blindness to each other's faults
1 reasonable budget                              

Flavor with frequent portions of recreation and a dash of happy memories.  Stir well and remove any specks of jealously, temper or criticism.  Sweeten well with generous portions of love and keep warm with a steady flame of devotion.  Never serve with a cold shoulder or hot tongue.

I do believe that love and appreciation for what we receive is a bond that is renewed over the breaking of bread.  The joy of cooking, the pleasure of eating, the comfort of a good marriage.

This is more than a dish like spinach (something you eat it because it is good for you).  It is soul food.

Comments

[janet]

Wow did I need that today. I'm going to drag out my printed to have a copy of it for my fridge. Sound words for sure. Thank-you for sharing!

[CrankMama]

Words of wisdom from another age... In my crowd it's all honesty and freedom and self-expression. It's clear we could use more consdiration and bonding over breaking bread.

[merry mama]

Hahaha! My sister in law has that one on her counter...can I still fantasize about cast iron skillets and cuss words? Cuz they sure do come in handy...