@Jennifer Good news that you're getting away from the computer. I've been doing the same.
I don't believe I can change the title, but if I could, I promise I would, to put the burden, so to speak, on me, rather than you. Though, I think the evidence will show your inclination to cooking is more natural than mine.
Ok, so your brother likes attention to detail as well. I think that makes sense. Guys can have a more analytical approach, and girls more intuitive. Though, that can vary, I think, depending on the task. For me, cooking these days is more work than fun. So, I think my desire to be precise is so I can be efficient with my time and move on to another task, or even better, free time. Though, with my precision, I do want to get it right, so the finished dish tastes as it should.
Indeed, that is trying, to say the least — serious trauma. I'm glad you're able to move forward and that you've gotten thyroid to work for you. It was an eye opener for me, to learn that supporting the physiological can help deal with the psychological. I tended to approach everything as mind over matter. Where sometimes supporting the matter can help the mind. If thyroid works for you, I see that as a win.
I must say, I would've coveted your red floaties over the blue. At least as a younger child. My story is very similar, coincidentally, where I was crying to have the red cup my brother had, and I had the blue. Ok, now that I can relate to...floating in the water and relaxing, versus trying to conquer the wave. I think if there is one activity that is anti-internet age, it is floating. The saying these days is to "touch grass", to all of us who are online too much...maybe we can add to that, "go float", "touch water", etc.
That is tough, new meals on demand. I've trained my dad to know he won't get that every night. Most nights are a mix of premade and new ingredients. Like I may have premade seasoned beef and rice, which I'll use in a just-made burrito or taco. So, your dad's appetite is low to the point that only fresh food appeals to him? Or, is he purposely being ornery?
I think you'd have a good chance if The Peat is Right or Wheel of Alternative Medicine ever becomes a game show.
Interesting about sprouted grains being sweeter. Maybe there is something to that. Where a riper version of something is usually sweeter...maybe the same for sprouted grains. You had me at Wonka . Wonka anything has got to be better.
