"Is there any practice less selfish; any time less wasted; than
preparing something delicious and nourishing for the people you
love?"
- Michael Pollan, Cooked (2016) I have been cooking since I was 12 years old. I grew up watching of my
grandmother wrap dumplings and making various dishes for the Lunar New
Year. She is now in her 90's and in a nursing home. All of her food is
prepared for her. As an adult, I live abroad, on another continent, and
it saddens me that a lot of recipes, which have not been written down,
may be lost, unless I continue to cook them. Michael Pollan's
documentary series "Cooked" really inspired me and helped shift my
thoughts on the importance of the slow food movement, eating good food,
and taking time to cook delicious meals for my loved ones.
