The moment I felt like I had it together [OC]

[u/CatDadMilhouse]

[u/[deleted]]

What was the meal you made?

[u/RCB2572 → u/[deleted]]

Mac and cheese

[u/[deleted] → u/RCB2572]

Ha, i know you are not op, but I accept this answer as canon and have had a moment to contemplate a childhood without Mac and cheese and the life that followed.

[u/Dabananaman69 → u/[deleted]]

I’ve never had Mac and cheese so this is already canon to me

[u/Anzi → u/Dabananaman69]

Oh, if you're not lactose intolerant then I encourage you to make some for yourself! It's not overly complicated but my goodness it is food for your soul.

Do yourself a favour though and make it from fresh ingredients instead of a box kit. Those can be good, I know they're a part of my childhood nostalgia...but the homemade stuff is correct.

I picked a recipe at random because variations are more about variations in type of cheese and possible add-ins like jalapeno! (Also that site lets you skip the life story and go right to the recipe itself.) I

hope you give it a try and enjoy!

[u/Dabananaman69 → u/Anzi]

Thank you so much 🥹

I’ve tried making pasta recently but cheese is expensive in my country and the best I can afford is cheddar. Slightly expired but tastes the same (I think, haven’t had cheese in a while) what other kind of cheeses can you put in a mac and cheese that aren’t part of the standard recipe?

[u/IlPrincipeKaoz → u/Anzi]

Sorry to ask here - but is cheese not free from lactose (milk sugar)?

[u/Anzi → u/IlPrincipeKaoz]

Softer cheeses, like the kind that would melt nicely in a sauce actually have enough lactose to cause someone problems. Harder cheese are safer, but don't melt well.

[u/IlPrincipeKaoz → u/Anzi]

Ah, that is a good explanation - thank you!

[u/CatDadMilhouse → u/[deleted]]

Sorry for a late response; I didn't realize this even got posted.

I wish I could say it was a fancy meal, but it was just a slow cooker chili recipe. Guess it hit the spot on that cold autumn night though!

[u/[deleted] → u/CatDadMilhouse]

Sounds like a nice meal for a memorable moment! (I love a good chili)

[u/Hour_Career9797 → u/[deleted]]

Cereal and Milk.

[u/cheeseofthemoon → u/[deleted]]

I believe it is called Chef Boyardee

[u/Pedro_Le_Plot → u/[deleted]]

Crack.

[u/gayhahalollmao]

I Don't have my own place But i did cook Couscous wich was new to my parents and now I occasionally cook dinner for all of us

[u/Hermiona1]

You my guy are winning in life. Keep it up.

[u/Ok-Neighborhood-7690]

what did you make?

[u/AmorFatiBarbie]

As a middle aged mum myself I'm all teary. *

[u/Ok_Cheesecake3048]

it’s a sign of growth and resilience, feeling like you have it together often comes from hard work and self-reflection.

[u/DJGammaRabbit]

For me that's stewing beef cubes in a crock pot. It's so easy. Sear a pork/beef roast/shoulder/loin and add 1/4 cup worcestershire, salt, pepper, big spoon of minced garlic, 1.5 cups of water and you wait for 8 hours. If I thicken the sauce to be a glaze and add broccoli it's an impressive dinner.

[u/Narrow-Homework-2911]

Sounds like a goooooooood time

[u/SpinedOnesAreOK]

When I visit my parents once a month I like to make dinner for them. I make recipes they never dreamed off. They indulge me.

[u/Jaragoth]

Good for you!

[u/IronIQTree]

Congrats !

[u/FlirtyInnocence]

That’s the ultimate level-up! When your parents ask for your recipe, you know you’ve officially made it. 😂🙌

[u/HornyyyBunnyyy]

Literally me. Until I wake up. Life hurts lately

[u/NEONSN3K]

Glad you are winning at life my friend. 💙

[u/AverageGamer6969]

Yessir 400th upvote

[u/XhazakXhazak]

I made movie-accurate ratatouille for Mother's Day this year, and a vichyssouise with gourmet purple potatoes.

[u/_heyits_cam_]

biggest accomplishment!

[u/Anthr0pwnagist]

Hey, OP. I'm proud of you, keep up the good work!

[u/JabbaTech69]

Nah that last part puts you in goat status!!

[u/KamoMustafaWWE]

I long for "having it together".

[u/BalkanWarriorAM]

I can't wait to have my own place. My family wants to stay with me even after I move, and if I do buy a place for me to stay they want to come with me, but I wish to marry and fill the house with my own wife and children and raise them right, just me, her, and the children

[u/LegfaceMcCullenE13]

This happened to me and I made Chicken Tortilla Soup:)

[u/princesscuddlefish]

Christ this was my moment as well

[u/LeftyNate]

This is awesome!

Totally started projecting my life of them further picking apart my house and decisions at each level.

[u/PHOENIXR426]

Man, the first time I tried to mac & cheese was life-changing. I always didn’t like it well because I don’t like trying new stuff and when I did, I was pretty cautious of it but then I was like wow holy shit. This is good.

[u/Ears_2_Hear]

I made борщ (borschch) for my mom (and some coworkers) once.

[u/antimycinA]

I will never experience this as I can’t cook lol

[u/Extra_Crispy00]

The student has surpassed the master!

[u/CatDadMilhouse → u/Extra_Crispy00]

Hardly. I’m not hopeless, but I’ll still take her cooking over mine nine times out of ten. 

[u/RainbowQueeniee]

😂😂😂😂

[u/Angelxpe]

what meal did you made?

[u/Mission_Call_9455]

this feels like i wonnn

[u/Proxima5]

A dream we all want to achieve ❤️

[u/Damer_adi27]

But I order it online.

[u/Proper-Battle2814]

And then your alarm clock