A devoted wife, two bright children and a gorgeous home in a nice Connecticut suburb, an ample income as a successful lawyer: By all account, Cameron Stracher is living the American dream. Problem is, thanks to a crazy work schedule, he’s never home to enjoy it. So Cameron makes a bold decision:
For the next year, he’ll be home by six o’clock at least five days a week to sit down to a real family dinner–and he’ll even help cook that dinner himself. “Instead of stuffing a taco into my mouth in the back of the train, I will sauté chicken and peppers for my own fajitas. Instead of dining alone, I will dine with my family. Instead of Absent Dad, I will be Nourishing Dad.”
But as this daring adventure gets underway, it becomes clear that the road to culinary togetherness is no cakewalk. Only the author’s faith in another American dream – family closeness at the dinner table – keeps him moving, as he shops, chops, and cooks his way to fulfillment.
