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The "fast" world is getting us quickly to nowhere. We are missing out on the true taste of good food and the company that accentuates the flavour. I even wonder sometimes if that particular food has less value within, if not eaten in an environment of friendship, thoughtfulness and even inspiration.
Some of us grew up when "slow" food was the norm. When gathering as family and friends was an event, not something that needed to get done. When home made cooking was in vogue. When tasting quality food was a joy. When no one had a secondary or even third activity to attend to, while the meal was occuring.
I hear that Italy is bringing back "slow" food. I like the concept. I am sure my Italian ancestors are making the most of it, with a nice wine to wash it down. And I'll bet the conversation is worth the wait. Not to mention, the powers of easy digestion will probably spark a number of books down the road, which the fast food entrepreneurs will cast aside with sarcasm and........envy.
When my Mother passed away recently, we concluded that she was probably happiest when she served one of her wonderous feasts to her family to share, and to enjoy........together. My Mother was a wonderful cook! She made the finest fried chicken, and her stuffed ribs were amazing! But among her other specialities (which I could describe for pages!), given that she was a little Italian Mom, one did not need to eat spaghetti and meatballs anywhere else on this fine earth, and expect better. It was a recipe of many generations, but cooked with the greatest of love. And even though we had a humble lifestyle, we were spoiled that way growing up, although it is hard to know that..... if you know nothing else.
But is was more than the taste of the food, because no matter the "what", it was the "who" that made the celebrations special. The celebration of the feast. The celebration of time together with those who matter. The celebration of providing energy to oneself, and enjoying every second of it. The celebration of making memories for the ages.
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I wish you well. I hope you too are enjoying "feasts" with those that matter to you. I hope you listen and laugh and offer your thoughts, ideas and humour.....even the simplest of things, that you want to share......to those who appreciate sharing. And I hope you realize the importance of "slow" food, and dedicated time with others.
Make time.
Taste it..........
Some of us grew up when "slow" food was the norm. When gathering as family and friends was an event, not something that needed to get done. When home made cooking was in vogue. When tasting quality food was a joy. When no one had a secondary or even third activity to attend to, while the meal was occuring.
I hear that Italy is bringing back "slow" food. I like the concept. I am sure my Italian ancestors are making the most of it, with a nice wine to wash it down. And I'll bet the conversation is worth the wait. Not to mention, the powers of easy digestion will probably spark a number of books down the road, which the fast food entrepreneurs will cast aside with sarcasm and........envy.
When my Mother passed away recently, we concluded that she was probably happiest when she served one of her wonderous feasts to her family to share, and to enjoy........together. My Mother was a wonderful cook! She made the finest fried chicken, and her stuffed ribs were amazing! But among her other specialities (which I could describe for pages!), given that she was a little Italian Mom, one did not need to eat spaghetti and meatballs anywhere else on this fine earth, and expect better. It was a recipe of many generations, but cooked with the greatest of love. And even though we had a humble lifestyle, we were spoiled that way growing up, although it is hard to know that..... if you know nothing else.
But is was more than the taste of the food, because no matter the "what", it was the "who" that made the celebrations special. The celebration of the feast. The celebration of time together with those who matter. The celebration of providing energy to oneself, and enjoying every second of it. The celebration of making memories for the ages.
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I wish you well. I hope you too are enjoying "feasts" with those that matter to you. I hope you listen and laugh and offer your thoughts, ideas and humour.....even the simplest of things, that you want to share......to those who appreciate sharing. And I hope you realize the importance of "slow" food, and dedicated time with others.
Make time.
Taste it..........
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to you sir! Family meals are a dying thing, not only with fast food but with processed frozen ready to serve meals as well. My family and I eat dinner together every night as long as my schedule permits. And we cook our meal together as well. It's a great way to bond as a family after a long day. The other benefit of eating a home cooked meal together is the health benefits. It's always best not to eat too much of that processed junk, and by cooking at home you can be sure what kind of foods your kids are consuming. When we do get fast food or pizza usually once or twice a month we make that a family event as well by eating together in the family room and watching a program that we all can enjoy.
though not too soon
) Just generally (and genuinely) enjoying ourselves. For this reason, I will always live in the great state of Colorado. Family is key to happiness.
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