It doesn’t take a genius to recognize that 2020 has been nothing shy of the worst. No matter who you are, it feels like waves of negativity relentlessly crash down day after day. In this sea of darkness, there is nothing as important as remembering that no matter where you come from or what you believe in, we are all human. We all put our pants on the same way in the morning. With so much uncertainty happening in our world right now, there is one thing for certain: that the sharing of food connects us all and brings light to even the darkest corners. Everyone has their own struggles this year, and regardless of the year, being kind to each other must become a priority again. You never know what someone is going through in life; furthermore, Mom always taught me to be kind and respect everyone no matter what, and everybody has something they are fighting through. During quarantine my family and I have been baking more than ever before and sharing treats with our neighbors and loved ones as a reminder that even though we are separated by space, we are united by the kindness of shared food. To be real with you all, my 202o took an unexpected sharp turn for the worst last weekend and my sister’s very sweet friend brought me some homemade gluten free cookies. Not only were they delicious, but the sentiment of this sweet gesture reminded me of the power of food. The cookies not only made my day a little better, but also that of my family. Food can bring people together in a beautiful way, and display true human kindness. Food touches the heart and feeds the soul. As we enter in to the second half of 2020 I challenge you all to take advantage of the power of food, create and share your masterpiece with those that you care for. Tap into your human kindness and share love and a smile through food. Let’s get back to putting each other first. Please find joy, be well, and eat well.
Until next time,
Brynn
