FOOD IS LOVE!

Big Guy and I just watched a terrific interview between Ruth Reichl and Fanny Singer. The discussion centered around Fanny’s recent publication, Always Home.

For those who do not know, Ruth Reichl is an American chef, food writer and past editor of Gourmet magazine…just to name three of her accomplishments…as well as a family friend. Fanny Singer is a writer, editor and co-founder of the design brand, Permanent Collection. She is also the daughter of Alice Waters who is an American chef credited with creating the farm-to-table movement and for pioneering California cuisine.

The book is a series of stories and recipes by Fanny Singer highlighting her memories growing up as the daughter of Alice Waters. I was struck by the stories that zeroed in on the transformative power of food as love. We all eat to survive, but the experience of bringing people around the table changes food into more than nourishment for the body, but also food for the soul.

If there is one thing I long for again is to bring family and friends back to my table. I miss sharing my love through cooking special meals for my loved ones. I am sure you do too!