humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of chefs, professionals, amateurs, inspiring youth, influencers, and general feel good human stories in the Feast food sphere.
A great-grandmother's mujaddara. First Place in A Taste of Home Challenge.
1 cup of dried lentils Dried lentils, of little money and non-perishable, like the poor and resilient souls desperately seeking new shores here; parched and needing reconstitution like my great-grandmother’s family, who made their way to America on an unavoidable path from Mount Lebanon, their lack having forced the excruciating choice to immigrate.
By E. L. Stacy11 months ago in Feast
Tea Time Under the Tree
The warm August breeze whispering through the hazel nut tree and bees buzzing near the Japanese anemone created a hum in the air that was scented with roses. Robert sat at the table, reading and sipping on a tea with the neighbor’s cat sitting on the chair next to him.
By Katherine D. Graham11 months ago in Feast
Kluski z Truskawkami. Runner-Up in A Taste of Home Challenge.
Environment, politics and economy shape not only what we choose to eat, but also what we can. I left Poland as a young child. It was still under communist rule at that time and shortages marked every day of everyone’s life. When people heard that meat would arrive at the butcher shop the retired grandparents would line up, and often camp out, in line in front of the store until it did. As soon as one family heard through the grapevine that there was a shipment coming to the store, grandma or grandpa would secure the family’s spot in line. Once people noticed one grandma in front of the store, news would spread and the other grandparents would rush out to join. You had to be quick. There was rarely anything good left for the last one in line.
By Marlena Guzowski11 months ago in Feast
Family Traditions Remain As Families Change
You probably know what the "holiday blues" are. Well, when I returned from a week in Greece not so long ago, I think what I experienced was the "depression". Despite how dramatic and privileged this sounds, I felt a happiness during that week that I had not felt for a very long time. It was like an existential release that, when I came down from such a high and back into routine, morphed into an existential crisis. I had not realised how bad things had gotten until I took a step back from it. My soul felt empty, and my stomach definitely was as I could not form an appetite the entire following day. The daylight was beginning to dim and I emerged from my bed to find a large pot of soupa avgolemono resting on the stove with open arms. It took me months to return to neutral ground after hitting such a low. Though, for that short while as I slurped on a bowl of soup watching the television, I felt comfortable.
By Katerina Petrou11 months ago in Feast
Irish Tea, American Girl
My first sip of black tea was taken at an Irish bed and breakfast table. That taste was accompanied by the sweeping view of a 200 year old sheep farm's fields. Its owner welcomed me through the home’s big red front door and ushered me to the dining room where a steaming kettle sat as a centerpiece. Various soda breads and thick Irish cheeses were pushed my way. Milk was poured lightly into my cup. The light swirl turned the darkened water creamy and welcoming. Welcoming — that’s tea in a word.
By Elle M. Athens11 months ago in Feast
Researchers discover that people age significantly in two stages: at age 44 and then at age 60.
If you notice an abrupt accession of wrinkles, aches, and pains or an accepted awareness of accepting developed earlier about overnight, there may be an accurate explanation. Analysis suggests that rather than actuality an apathetic and abiding process, crumbling occurs in at atomic two accelerated bursts.
By Francis Dami11 months ago in Feast
I accept dementia but I'm still the aforementioned man I've consistently been
Staring at the bare addle in advance of me, I let out a blow of frustration. I’d consistently been a bit of a cryptic crossword activist and for added than fifty years bushing in those tiny boxes had consistently appeared calmly to me. Not to acknowledge that they were an abundant way to canyon the time on abounding a tour.
By Francis Dami11 months ago in Feast
Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The six signs of addiction – and six agencies to action it
There are times in our activity back assiduity seems to be the alone option. But the accuracy is that lots of us – cartel I say best of us – are a lot busier than we absolutely charge to be.
By Francis Dami11 months ago in Feast
The Alchemy of Cooking
The smell of Chicken soup on a Sunday afternoon takes me back in time. A person’s nose has about 400 different types of olfactory receptors, and six million in total. Each person has olfactory fingerprint related to their immune system, and partner selection. Smell is linked to memory, emotions and interactions with other people associated with fear, happiness and erotica.
By Katherine D. Graham11 months ago in Feast
The Top 15 Snack Foods You'll Find In Germany
What Americans think of when they hear the term "snack," they think of common staples such as chips, cakes, cookies, candy bars, and sodas. Americans also don't think of street carts and markets as a great source for snacks and quick bites. But when you're in Germany, snacks look a little bit different and come in a lot of different varieties.
By Jenika Enoch11 months ago in Feast
