There are a few things in life my husband is passionate about: woodworking, Christ, not touching the computer screen with your finger, and Chicken ‘n Dumplings.
I knew when we got married that he was crazy about them…and that kept me from making them. I was afraid I would bomb it royally and he’d wonder, “why did I marry this sorry excuse for a woman who can’t make dumplings?”
See, my Mama didn’t teach me to make this dish. She doesn’t like it, so she never made it.
I didn’t even eat them for the first time until after Barry and I were married. I’ll be honest – they’re not my favorite.
I’d rather have a hamburger. But, in order to make my man happy, I decided I would learn how to make his favorite dish. [Read more…]