I want to share this article by New York Times food writer Amanda Hesser (who wrote about The Scramble in the NYT magazine several years ago) about why it’s also important for Michelle Obama to advocate and model simple cooking to the American public and their family. Actually, I wish Amanda H. would have also included President Obama in her suggestion, because it would make such a statement if he rolled up his sleeves, put on an apron, and cooked a meal with his daughters once in a while.
President and First Lady Obama, I’m available to demonstrate how to cook a simple and healthy meal anytime you need me!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/opinion/31hesser.html?_r=1
Aviva, you are correct that you are the perfect person to show the Obamas how to get a quick and healthy meal on the table. The article’s author suggests that Mrs. Obama and a White House chef go on the road to show America how to work with ingredients. But once you use the word “chef”, many people will not be able to identify that word with themselves and thus not feel competent to mimic what they see on TV. However, you do not claim to be a chef; just a busy mom who can get a fresh dinner on the table in quick enough time. Michelle Obama can learn a lot from The Scramble. So how are you going to tell her about it? Maybe you can tell Hillary Clinton to share her copy of Scramble cookbook with her new neighbors!