Cookie Diplomacy

That’s a real fancy word for a simple cooking demonstration at home on Friday, but clearly that’s what it turned out to be – a place for women to gather, learn a new skill and realize that no matter what, we are bound by an overarching common definition of rules. Call these rules women’s work; culture, tradition or customs and mores that together with their nurturing cushion of comfort tie our hands from time to time, language barrier notwithstanding!
On the very elementary level, we creamed some sugar and butter, added flavorings, flour and oatmeal and some nuts and raisins and produced a simple but tasty snack. Together with some fruit salad with in-season fruit – bananas, apples, oranges and kiwi, we created a space to talk with no strings attached. An hour of time away from the obligations to children, parents, spouses, and work devoted to friendship and laughter. The freedom of an impromptu event!