The highlight of my day
My love of leftovers is getting out of hand.
Last night, we were supposed to have stir-fried seafood for dinner. I’d already gathered and prepped most of the ingredients, but when Jane got home, she wasn’t feeling great. I wasn’t exactly feeling it either—I’d been on my feet at the standing desk all day and had just finished an hour of squats at the gym. So when she said she wasn’t really up for a big dinner, I saw my chance.
There was some leftover fish curry in the fridge from the night before. Dry. A little sad. Definitely past its prime. But I didn't care. I practically leapt at the opportunity.
"Why don’t we just have that?" I suggested, trying to sound casual. Trying to hide my growing excitement.
She agreed. And I swear—BOOYAH!—that was the highlight of my day.
I grabbed the slightly stale fish curry, nuked it in the microwave for two minutes, and inhaled it like it was the greatest meal I’d ever had. And honestly? I think I enjoyed it more than I would have enjoyed the fresh stir-fry.
Because I have a problem. A leftover problem.
(crickets chirping)
arent leftovers written into the code of fatherhood? I did a quick search and (cough cough) 'found' said act:
Article I: Title and Purpose
Section 1.1: This code shall be known as the "Father's Rights to Leftovers Act."
Section 1.2: The purpose of this Act is to establish and protect the rights of fathers to claim and consume leftovers within the household.
Article II: Definitions
Section 2.1: "Leftovers" shall refer to any food items that remain uneaten after a meal and are stored for future consumption.
Section 2.2: "Father" shall refer to the male parent or guardian residing within the household.
Article III: Rights and Responsibilities
Section 3.1: The father shall have the primary right to claim leftovers, provided that such claim does not infringe upon the nutritional needs of other household members.
Section 3.2: The father shall exercise this right in a manner that is fair and considerate, ensuring that all household members have had an opportunity to partake in the leftovers.
Section 3.3: In the event of a dispute over leftovers, the father shall have the right to mediate and propose a fair distribution of the remaining food items.
Article IV: Enforcement and Penalties
Section 4.1: Any violation of this Act shall be subject to mediation by the household council, consisting of all adult members of the household.
Section 4.2: Repeated violations may result in temporary suspension of the father's rights to claim leftovers, as determined by the household council.
Article V: Amendments
Section 5.1: This Act may be amended by a majority vote of the household council, provided that such amendments are in the best interest of all household members.
Some foods are best the next day as left overs. Spaghetti Bolognaise. Roast Lamb (on a fresh bread Sanger). My stir fry garlic beef. Basically if it’s got garlic, a night in the fridge just allows the flavour to permeate everything! Including me…