Food memories from childhood from "summary" of Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl
Throughout my childhood, food was not merely sustenance; it was a gateway to cherished memories. Each dish served as a portal to a different moment in time, a bookmark in the story of my life. From the comforting embrace of my mother's homemade chicken soup to the exotic flavors of my aunt's spicy curry, every bite was imbued with a sense of history and nostalgia. One of my most vivid food memories from childhood is the simple pleasure of baking cookies with my grandmother. The scent of butter and sugar mingling in the air, the warmth of the oven radiating through the kitchen - these sensory experiences formed the backdrop of our time together. As we rolled out dough and cut out shapes, I felt a sense of connection to my past, to the generations of women who had stood in the same kitchen before me. Another powe...
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