What Can I Do to Help?

My husband is a very hard working man who spends most of his days at work and school. We are one of those couples who don't need much. We aren't the type to hope and pray to have things that we can't afford nor are we the type to envy those who have things we might think we need. Becoming a mom was probably my biggest challenge; making sure the babies are safe, happy, and healthy. For a while I felt that my life wasn't near where I wanted it to be. I found myself wanting more. More time. More sleep. More help. More energy. I began sinking ever so slowly into that awful place some women slip into where despair and worthlessness reside. I made "plans" as to how I could better my life and find happiness. I could see how my attitude towards motherhood and being a stay at home mom was hurting my marriage. I wanted, so desperately, to find some way I could help my husband provide for our family. After weeks of thinking of ways I could help, my husband thought, "Maybe you could open your own catering business." I never thought of myself as a good cook, but I did enjoy the compliments I got from people tasting my food. I thought about it but (as I was in a state of depression) I replied, "Who would want to eat my food?"


Today I decided to change. I told my husband that I would try out this catering business. Though I'm no expert I have to admit that if you have the desire to eat more ethnic foods, I do have a few specialties. I came up with the name, "Poly-'n-Asian Delights" because for one, I am a mixture of Polynesian, Asian, and Caucasian. another reason is that the few dishes I specialize in are either Polynesian or Asian (besides my Chocolate Circle of Love).  


I learned how to cook these foods and desserts from watching my father and mother. I was always interested in how they would prepare certain meals. It was only after I was married that I tried making these dishes on my own (my poor husband; it was all trial and error). 


So here's to the start of something new. I hope that you will be able to give me a chance at preparing one of these dishes for you, and if you DO like what you taste, hopefully you'll spread the word to your friends and family. 


Aloha,


Krisha Hingson