The SconeLady's Husband

for the SconeLady's husband

You just should have seen me (us) dashing in and out for the little things that can make a traveling man welcome, a man who did not sleep even a wink on the plane or the train the night before. What would he like for dinner? I (we) pondered. Should it be a British meal or an American? Would he even be hungry? British Airways tends to overstuff their flying customers so that they can fall asleep and not bother the flight attendants. 

We decided our traveler would like a savory chicken pot containing thighs, potatoes, carrots, onions, peppers and (smashed) garlic. The chicken was browned first for 5 minutes per side in butter and oil. Then it was turned over and cooked 5 minutes more. By now the aromas coming from inside that chicken pot were driving us crazy, (and I thought I might understand Esau and his stew a bit better).

A stock cube was now entered into the pot with some water and dried herbs. We wanted to put the chicken pot inside the AGA's oven RIGHT AWAY so it would be done enough by the time the husband arrived. The AGA wasn't as hot as it has been known to be in times past. But we should never have worried. Some husbands might never be satisfied no matter what you cook for them. But this husband will dive in and never come back out.

There were green beans as a side, and I can't remember anything else. I dashed upstairs, brushed my tangled and wind-swept hair, layered up, and sped down the hill to the railroad station. The train whistle blew, and everyone turned to watch as it pulled slowly in. Eeeeeeeek!

At first I could not see him, and wondered momentarily what I would do if he had missed his train. Such a disappointing thought! But then, his familiar face shone out amongst the others, and...ummm, why was my heart beating like this? 

It was actually quite a bit like our early days when he would come to see me on the front porch. Sometimes he would be holding a book, or a flower, or an orange. And those simple gifts would make my heart beat this very same way!

He hasn't changed all that much. 

See you along the way!

the SconeLady