Ever wonder why I ❤️ LOVE ❤️ every dish I share? Ever wonder why I rarely (not never) spend time writing about things I dislike?
I’ve noticed that when we give our attention to something we don’t like, it grows bigger than it deserves to be. It’s like sitting at a table full of vibrant fruits, fresh bread, and perfectly roasted vegetables—but you’re too busy complaining about the over-salted soup in front of you to notice. I’d rather highlight the flavors that encourage us to try new things, to savor, to share.
Not Every Dish Deserves Seconds
There’s plenty of bad cooking out there—recipes that miss the mark, ingredients that don’t belong together, chefs who keep being served up to us even when their flavors are tired and unbalanced. But me? I’d rather not keep taking bite after bite, hoping the dish suddenly transforms.
More Than Just Food
It’s not just about food. This same philosophy applies to life, too. There are plenty of people and ideas out there that are, well, overcooked. Too salty. Bitter in a way that clings to the tongue. It shows up on the menu no matter how many times you send the dish back. Do I want to give that plate more attention? No, thank you. I just choose not to write a five-paragraph review on something that I don’t prefer.
Seeing the Whole Table
Some people say I’m overly optimistic. A few even insinuated that I’m “toxically positive.” It’s not because I’m wearing rose-colored glasses. I see the cracks. I see the pain, the division, the bitterness that can dominate the conversation. I just don’t stop there. Alongside the ugly, I also see beauty, generosity, and joy. When I sit down to write, I’d rather serve up those flavors—the ones that nourish and don’t leave a bitter aftertaste.
A Balanced Menu
I am grateful to friends who share about the dishes to beware of. We still need that. We all have a role to play. I just don’t want our feeds to be dominated by it. So I’ll keep writing about what’s fresh, what’s worth savoring, what makes me excited to sit down at the table. That doesn’t mean the overcooked dishes go away. They’ll still be on the menu for a while. But at my table, I’ll be serving up joy, gratitude, and all the good flavors this world has to offer.
Savoring What Matters
Life is too short to waste on meals that leave you sick to your stomach. I’ll spend mine savoring what’s worth seconds and hope you join me at my table.
P.S.
It’s great to have friends who’ll pause with me, all of us snapping our shots first—and then being rewarded with a meal that tastes every bit as good as it looks.
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