When her mother-in-law moves in for a while, a woman doesn’t expect rude comments about her food. But that seems trivial when, one day, she discovers that she has thrown out all of her ingredients and food!
Unwelcome Houseguest
Her life took an unexpected turn when her mother-in-law had to move in with her and her husband due to unforeseen circumstances. It wasn’t ideal, but they were accepting of her needs.
A Clash of Cultures
As a South Asian, her culinary world revolved around the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine, but the cultural collision was about to intensify. Not everyone had the same taste!
Love for Indian Food
Her love for Indian food knew no bounds, and she was reveling in the extra time she had during the stay-at-home orders to cook her favorite dishes. It was her idea of Heaven!
Unhappy Mother-in-law
Her mother-in-law, however, had never warmed up to her. She often criticized their eating habits, saying things like, “Use a knife and spoon like normal people.” There was no point even trying to educate her.
Quarantine Chef
During the pandemic-related lockdown, she found herself with an abundance of time, using it to cook all the delicious Indian dishes she had craved. It was the only benefit she reaped from this forced time at home.
Always Complaining
Her mother-in-law’s dissatisfaction with their food choices began to show. She couldn’t tolerate the strong aromas or ‘unconventional’ way of eating. She often made comments about the ‘stink’ in the air!
Remaining Silent
She decided to remain silent, attributing her behavior to the stress of quarantine. But when she said, “God, are you really feeding my son that crap?” her husband couldn’t ignore it, and he attempted to speak to her.
Deaf Ears
Her stubbornness and disregard for their concerns meant that the conversation had no impact. Her attitude remained unchanged. She virtually ignored him, leaving them at an impasse.
Grocery Disaster
Her life took a dramatic turn one morning when she discovered the catastrophe that had unfolded in her kitchen: she had emptied their pantry. There was nothing left besides a few bits here and there but nothing that would warrant ingredients for a meal.
Missing Staples
Her precious stock of rice, spices, and flour had vanished. Even her beloved rice dispensing machine was gone, and that annoyed her more than anything else! It hadn’t been cheap to buy!
Empty Fridge
The fridge wasn’t spared either; it only held a few items like milk, bread, butter, jam, and eggs. She’d gone to town to clear as much out of there as she’d been able to.
The Shocking Revelation
When she confronted her husband and mother-in-law about the missing food, she unapologetically confessed to throwing everything away. It was a shocking moment and one that she couldn’t quite believe was unfolding in her own home!
Unjustified Act
Her reason left her boiling with anger: she didn’t think her son should eat “that type of food.” Her actual words: “My child isn’t used to eating your types of food. Just make him what Americans eat!”
Challenging Identity
She couldn’t stand the idea of her denying her American identity, even implying that she gained citizenship through marriage. It was all lies! Made up to hurt her daughter-in-law and with no valid reason for doing so!
Unwavering Resolve
She decided to venture out for groceries, but she was met with barren shelves and empty aisles, a stark reflection of the trying times we were in. With the lockdown in full effect, it had impacted all food stocks.
Deaf to Reason
Her audacity reached new heights when she questioned why she wasn’t preparing meals as usual, ignorant of the grocery store chaos she had just experienced.
Family Discussion
Her husband expressed his disapproval of her actions, but they hadn’t yet resorted to threatening her with eviction. However, it was a bridge too far and one that would be hard to forgive.
Seeking Alternative Solutions
Considering the current situation, she contemplated reaching out to her sister-in-law to see if she’d be willing to take the mother-in-law in. It seemed only fair that the family worked together to make the arrangement run smoothly.
Pandemic Precautions
Her mother-in-law refused to move anywhere else because of concerns about being away from her friends. It seemed so trivial, given the pandemic’s social distancing rules and recommendations.
The Breaking Point
The incident had brought them to a breaking point, pushing them to consider their options and assert their boundaries more strongly. Had her husband had issues with her cooking, she might have understood her mother-in-law’s standpoint. But given that he adored her cooking, she really had no leg to stand on.
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