This series of stories by students gives us a sense of who we are through our food. Dylan Sharp and Jessica Zerbe explore how food ties us together across time; Haley Hartline explains how food ties us together across space. And Laura Terifay emphasizes the need to see our food as one way of bonding with our world. All the stories should remind us this Thanksgiving table is more than simply a gastronomic indulgence; it’s a sign of who we are families…as friends… and as human beings.
In celebration of this food season — and of food’s importance — FSJ is running a series on our gustatory activities…from the snacks to the main courses, we’re taking a look at what we eat. So after you’re done at the table on Thanksgiving Day, settle into a comfy chair and tuck into these stories about our diets . . . and ourselves.
Thanksgiving is upon us — the gateway to the holiday season.
Naturally, in the darkness of winter, thoughts turn to life and what sustains us. So food is important. Thanksgiving, after all, emerged from a celebration of a bountiful harvest that provided sustenance throughout the winter – and therefore ensured survival. But food’s value lies deeper than mere caloric content that fuels the body. Food also feeds the soul — hence, its ubiquity during our holidays.
And even during our daily lives, this spiritual and gustatory needs are united. We connect deeply to our food because what we set out on our tables tells us something of who we are (our family favorite) . . . or should be (some healthy diet food) . . . or shouldn’t be (our taste for junk food).
This smorgasbord of stories gives us a sense of who we are through our food. Dylan Sharp and Jessica Zerbe explore how food ties us together across time; Hailey Hartline explains how food ties us together across space. And Laura Terifay emphasizes the need to see our food as way of bonding with our world. All the stories should remind us this Thanksgiving table is more than a gastronomic indulgence; it’s a sign of who we are families . . . as friends . . . and as human beings.
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