I’ve always heard this was a southern thing but I think it may be a practice all over the place. That’s taking food to a family that has recently lost a loved one. People will also take food to those who recently had surgery, had a baby, or other event that makes it difficult for them to cook. Sadly my former sister-in-law just experienced such generosity after she had a miscarriage. Co-workers brought her a ton of food so that she wouldn’t have to cook for the next few days. This made me think of times that we’ve taken food to a family in need. How do you know what to fix or take? Since these events usually happen pretty fast, you might be limited to what is in your cupboard.

Here is a general rule that I follow when taking food to a family. Since taste buds are different, I try to stay with safe foods like spaghetti or a simple chicken casserole. Sometimes it’s easier just to pick up something to bring like a sandwich tray or a bucket of chicken. It’s easy to fix a simple dish or pick up something. The thought behind either food is still the same.