Food and Family

Growing up, I have always been surrounded by a large family. One of the things that brings us all together is food. On average, I probably have about one meal a week with my extended family. Every meal we have together is never simple or small, it is extravagant, fresh, and very gourmet. I personally, would not want this to be any other way.

I love going over to my grandparent’s house because I know there will be a delicious homemade meal in the making. Upon my arrival, I immediately wash my hands and get down to business in the kitchen along side my grandmother. It is a great way for us to connect and communicate. We have many traditions together such as making Portuguese Sweet Bread during the holiday season and peach cobbler in the summer. This bond we have formed while in the kitchen has developed into my strong interest in food and an idea of a possible career in my future.



Food is one of the strongest parts of life that helps me connect with others around me. Like MFK Fisher wrote, our three basic needs are food, security, and love, and they are all intermingled. These three aspects of life directly parallels to my relationship with my family and our common interest of tasty cuisine.