I hold few things sacred. Over the years, I’ve seen too many people make use of faith, sharpen it into a knife to bury in the hopeful’s belly. (Which is not to say I’m not a theist, but that’s a different conversation entirely.) Food, though, is sacred to me. Food is holy. When the hungry come to you, you feed them. When guests come to your home, you make sure they’re given food and water. You give them run of your pantry. You tell them, ‘Eat. What is mine is yours.’ When loved ones come to a celebration, you demand they put aside their wallets. You say, ‘Let me care for you.’
What a lovely group of thoughts and sentiments this was. Thank you so much for this, Cassandra, and for all the joy and wonder you bring to the world.
Personally, I've been without a sense of smell (and most of a sense of taste) for the last nine years now, so I do miss out on much of the emotional and sensual nature of life. But I'm glad that people like you can take such joy in food and the things that surround it and make it special.
Food is connectivity to the soul. The idea of creating a favorite dish is rewarding in it's own regard, but to bring that inner warmness and nutrition to a loved one is simply and purely magic. You are a special person, Cass.
As for those books, I may have some already, and I am behind and project you allow the world to experience. Congratulations! You are a true inspiration, keep doing what you are doing, you have more support, probably more than you want. ;)
What a lovely group of thoughts and sentiments this was. Thank you so much for this, Cassandra, and for all the joy and wonder you bring to the world.
Personally, I've been without a sense of smell (and most of a sense of taste) for the last nine years now, so I do miss out on much of the emotional and sensual nature of life. But I'm glad that people like you can take such joy in food and the things that surround it and make it special.
I absolutely love and understand this entry 100%
Food is connectivity to the soul. The idea of creating a favorite dish is rewarding in it's own regard, but to bring that inner warmness and nutrition to a loved one is simply and purely magic. You are a special person, Cass.
As for those books, I may have some already, and I am behind and project you allow the world to experience. Congratulations! You are a true inspiration, keep doing what you are doing, you have more support, probably more than you want. ;)