The Power Of Food And The Importance Of Family Recipes
Feeling Full: The Emotional Experience of Food
In her seventh book "The Way To Cook" Julia Child writes "Dining with one's friends and beloved family is certainly one of life's primal and most innocent delights, one that is both soul-satisfying and eternal." Family recipes are a way of keeping our ancestry alive, as well as a part of ourselves. Food appeals to all five of our senses and because of this it can evoke vivid memories of our childhood, of our relationships with family members who have passed away and of who we were during that time period. Food can remind us of experiences long forgotten and allow us to relive feelings of comfort, satisfaction or excitement. Preserving family recipes allows us to access these emotions any time we choose, whether it's a holiday or a simple occasion we want to make special.
Dedicated to Those Who Came Before Us: The Legacy of Food
Documenting family recipes keeps part of the legacy of our relatives and loved ones alive. Each cook in a family contributes her own flavor and style. Laurie Colwin writes, "No one who cooks, cooks alone. Even at her most solitary, a cook in the kitchen is surrounded by generations of cooks past, the advice and menus of cooks present, the wisdom of cookbook writers." As we record the thoughts, ideas and processes of our traditional family meals we create an heirloom that will be handed down to our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We build a bridge by which our loved ones can learn about who we are, even after we are gone from this world. Part of knowing the path ahead is to understand where you come from. This legacy of food passed down from one generation to another is a tool, a family tree of foods, a line that can be traced for decades into the past and the future.
Bringing the Family Together: The Heritage of Food
Food is a universal need, eating is something all human beings do. Because of this, meals have been a symbol throughout the ages of sharing, nurturing and loving one another. Remembering, collecting, recording and passing down the recipes your loved ones have passed to you is a wonderful way to honor and immortalize your family. These traditions from the past are part of who you are as an individual. Not only will these recipes allow you to create meals that are a meaningful experience, but they will also inspire you to create your own versions of dishes, to add your own flavor and style. You will take what your family has given to you and infuse it with your own meaning and power. Family ties are bonds that stand the test of time. Preserving family recipes is saving and honoring our heritage so future generations can continue to strengthen those ties. To learn more about recipe collecting and creative projects please visit http://www.TheSecretIngredients.com.
Spanish Traditional RecipesA famous Spanish recipe, Spanish meatballs are served in tapas bars as a snack. When made at home they are generally served as a main course ..... About the Author
Kate Walling is the founder of Sous Chef, Inc. and http://www.thesecretingredients.com. Her love of food and family tradition combined with her artistic and creative ability has inspired her interactive web site, which offers the newest in online technology and a cookbook project unlike any other. To learn more about the perfect gift for any occasion please visit http://www.thesecretingredients.com or contact Kate at info@heirloom cookb
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