I am a slave to my cravings from "summary" of Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
I find myself at the mercy of my cravings, constantly being pulled by the invisible strings of desire towards the nearest plate of food. It doesn't matter if I just ate a meal or if I'm not even hungry - the moment I catch a whiff of something delicious, I am powerless to resist its siren call. This relationship with food is a complicated one, rooted in both pleasure and pain. On one hand, indulging in my favorite dishes brings me immense joy and satisfaction. The burst of flavor, the comforting familiarity, the temporary escape from reality - these are all things that I crave, that I long for with every fiber of my being. But on the other hand, this constant yearning for food can also feel like a burden, like a never-ending cycle of hunger and satiation. I am always thinking about my next meal, my next snack, my next fix of culinary delight. It's as if I am trap...
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