by Das Govind

Created on: May 11, 2010

Food : What we live for

Many people are passionate about their food. Food defines cultures, groups of people and brings families closer together. Food is a way of forgetting our differences, and loving what is put in front of us. Why should people not be a passionate about what they eat. Forming a love for food is part of our heritage and identity, and we should be proud of it.

Many people love to go to the supermarket, and  spend hours sampling and feeling the textures of different foods. Spices which add aroma and flavour to the food that we eat can be added to food to give it that extra flavour. Many Westerners do not fully know the value of spices, and need some guidance in choosing the right spices for specific foods, and adding the right amounts to give food that tasty and wholesome flavour.

Food can make a person remember fondly those childhood memories when he/she is far away. This food can comfort this person when he/she is far away from home, and be able to take him/her closer to the family.

Many people live to eat. They think about food all the time. Birthdays, Christmas parties and Thanksgiving feasts are all part of sharing that passion about food. It has been said that food brings communities closer together. Almost always at the end of a function or close family gathering we must ask each other about how good the food was. This is a common habit amongst people , and generally the hosts will have to see to it that the food is up to standard.

Chefs have a passion for cooking. Some of the famous chefs in the world have their own restaurants and people flock from miles away to sample the exquisite taste of their cuisine. Food made by a specific community or person has its own history, style and can actually tell a story about the culture that this person comes from. The secret is in the cooking and this can be tasted.

The passion for food brings us loads of joy. How nice it is to smell the sweet aromas of cooking and taste that timeless classic once all the ingredients have been bought fresh and ground to perfection. The sweet , smell and great taste of the food makes the creator hungry for more. The stomach never rests when confronted by such irresistible cuisine that can make any mouth water with a passion to keep feeding the craving.

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