Food and the business of eating: curious stuffs. When you think about it, eating is one of the hardest things to force on someone. Consequently, eating holds secret keys. And these keys point to relationships beyond food.
You’ve probably heard someone say, “He’s more in love with his work than me,” or, “She’d rather spend time with the bottle than hang out with me.” These comments suggest we can develop relationships with something other than people. Food is one of those, “somethings.”
Ever settle down in front of a fire with a hot bowl of chili? How often is food the last thing you touch before you fall asleep? Just like any relationship, how we relate to food can be life-giving or life-taking.