I had a terrific holiday season. Spent time, both real and virtual, with family and friends. And most of those events centered around food! Go figure! The anticipation of sitting down with people you care about and sharing a special meal in a special place is only second to the actual time spent together. For me, food is a central tendancy of my life and I cherish the time in preparation, the actual event and in the memories formed over food.
One of my favorite food writers, M. F. K. Fisher, considered eating well as one of the "arts of life". Eating well doesn't mean expensive ingredients prepared in an elaborate way served at a five-star restaurant. Eating well means a thoughtfully prepared meal with the best ingredients available served with imagination to people you love. A dinner party even if the main course is humble will be a great success because of the people invited, appealing food, comfortable surroundings and the conversation that develops. Every day is an opportunity to make a meal special. Get out the placemats and cloth napkins, set the table and enjoy your meal with your family--even if it is take-out pizza! Have fun with your food!
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