Does anyone else hate the expression the New Normal? Yes, it is true that our lives have changed with the pandemic. And yes, our lives will be different for a while, and slightly different forever. But, if history has any lessons, things will return to a Real Normal eventually.
My friend Tuvi in Israel wrote me recently asking how things are going. He had probably noticed that my blogs based on socializing over a meal with friends had gone quiet. I gave Tuvi an update that reflected some of the challenges we are all facing. He responded with, in Israel we have an expression:
“We survived the Pharaoh, so this we can overcome!”
I could just hear my friend Tuvi’s voice and see the sly smile on his face. Tuvi has not been wrong about many things. On this one, he is certainly right.
We did get together with friends this week for appetizers and drinks. Yes, we met outside. The O’Connor’s have the perfect backyard. The well-spaced group included new and old friends. The menu called for appetizers and a visit to Costco dictated my offering. If you ever see PEACHES FROM CALIFORNIA at Costco you have to buy them. There is nothing better than the prefect peach and nothing worse than a bad peach. When Costco has peaches from California you are in for a treat.
My recipe for Steak and Peach Bites is always a hit when it combines the perfect peach and a nicely grilled steak. The sweet chili sauce is a wonderful complement.
It was one of those evenings that went on a lot longer than planned. The company was great The food and wine were great. More than anything else, the evening reminded me that we all miss getting together with friends over a meal. We all miss the real normal. If 2020 has taught us anything, we have all learned that it is important to value how good we have it. That realization is the real normal
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