tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post4464228404521300708..comments2023-08-21T04:45:51.054-07:00Comments on Res ipsa loquitur: food as metaphorPhoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07477498671080132176noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-16924957135660811372009-10-27T09:44:24.988-07:002009-10-27T09:44:24.988-07:00I figured it out!!!! PUMPKIN things are my comfor...I figured it out!!!! PUMPKIN things are my comfort food! Pumpkin bread, pancakes, pie, lattes, etc. make me feel happy and loved. Very content. It also means......Christmas is coming!! I realized this yesterday after I felt so warm and fuzzy thinking about my pumpkin pancakes, and I just had to share it with you immediately ;-)Eeeno's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17376389322476278358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-24867284380152790682009-10-25T19:19:32.276-07:002009-10-25T19:19:32.276-07:00I haven't read anyone else's food metaphor...I haven't read anyone else's food metaphor post, or, indeed, much of your own, because I don't want to taint my own response. That said, if I repeat what's already been said, chalk it up to the collective subconscious.<br />To me food, and the act of eating, is one of the most sensual, sensuous, things that we do. There's sex, and there's food, and depending on who you are and how you're wired, for whatever reasons, one is more dominant than the other. Maybe it all goes back to biological imperatives, the food and sex thing, but for whatever reasons, I deeply equate the preparation of good food as a sort of seductive dance.<br />The opening strains of an overture that hopefully builds to a crushing cressendo...that sort of thing, but then I'm sure that I've ascribed too much to it all ;)jennifer from pittsburghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188641511998447474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-89960627881352293872009-10-25T05:37:46.690-07:002009-10-25T05:37:46.690-07:00food is definitely love... unless it's donuts,...food is definitely love... unless it's donuts, then it's just that nasty friend (you think is a friend) that takes total and complete advantage of you and leaves you wanting more and you can't explain why. ugh.Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922091596290930281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-45962689104311870882009-10-23T23:37:35.617-07:002009-10-23T23:37:35.617-07:00i have 40 extra pounds of issues with food. yes, i...i have 40 extra pounds of issues with food. yes, i had a baby. yes, i don't drink or smoke anymore. <br />but still.<br />food is winning.kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862447137460152226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-80696052046790844452009-10-23T21:20:50.694-07:002009-10-23T21:20:50.694-07:00Aww the boy deserves lots of admiration, he really...Aww the boy deserves lots of admiration, he really does seem so adorable. :)<br /><br />Food is something that is so essential to me, and growing up Indian it's such a huge part of our lives. Be it at family get togethers or festivals. Food is love, it's celebration, it's gratitude, it's just so many wonderful things! <br /><br />I enjoyed this post. :) And I'm glad that you have an amazing circle of friends that helped you get through the rough times! <3Archanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906290342062921156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-65564349728751136162009-10-23T11:49:28.259-07:002009-10-23T11:49:28.259-07:00I eat when I'm bored, and discontent at my dea...I eat when I'm bored, and discontent at my dead-end job that I should've left over a year ago. I don't eat at ALL during breakups. Maybe I should invent a reason for a temporary breakup....hello, bikini!! ;-) <br /><br />Love the boy you adore, love that you're so happy. You deserve it <3Eeeno's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17376389322476278358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-55252719479289165612009-10-23T09:24:24.641-07:002009-10-23T09:24:24.641-07:00As I saw the title my intrigued reaction was "...As I saw the title my intrigued reaction was "Isn't it a bit early in our bff relationship for us to be thinking along the same lines?" You see, I was going to do a food-related post... but on reading this. <br /><br />I am so touched by what you shared. I can't imagine what it was like having to step up so early or if I could have done that myself. I am glad that you are surrounded by love and compassion right now. As for the boy, marry him already. Peace and love, xClarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705409395605833495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-37814462140641932912009-10-23T09:21:14.373-07:002009-10-23T09:21:14.373-07:00I have to agree with the other comments. You are v...I have to agree with the other comments. You are very lucky to have wonderful friends and such a great man in your life. I know you appreciate them tons!! XOXOGwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830655404317102950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-21041657494601481162009-10-23T09:00:18.327-07:002009-10-23T09:00:18.327-07:00This was incredibly lovely, I think you are wise b...This was incredibly lovely, I think you are wise beyond your years.<br /> <br />It's fitting that you'd have someone like this guy care so much for you, he loves your company sweetie. And it no doubt gives him great pleasure to do for you...sigh...♥Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-85048647690051438502009-10-23T03:52:32.825-07:002009-10-23T03:52:32.825-07:00To me food is a celebration. There is nothing bet...To me food is a celebration. There is nothing better than sharing a great meal, laughs, and good conversation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-58980106909298145692009-10-23T03:26:38.885-07:002009-10-23T03:26:38.885-07:00Are you sure the guy you adore isn't an angel ...Are you sure the guy you adore isn't an angel in disguise?<br />ohmyGod this is so sweeeet!<br />And I love how you connected your being fed to feeling loved. I can never cook for myself. I mean what's the use of doing all the work, and then sitting down to enjoy the indulgence? It's one or nothing. :P Mommy cooks for me (yea, still :P)Honey Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895091186649302554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-72746964894212820502009-10-23T02:53:48.847-07:002009-10-23T02:53:48.847-07:00Now this is a good post. I guess for me, Food is ...Now this is a good post. I guess for me, Food is an adventure. I never ask "What's for Dinner?" When my wife cooks, I just sit down and eat what's on the plate...when I cook, I just try to get a s creative as I can.<br /><br />We try to bring excitement constantly to the ho hum dreary walls of Arkham...Deechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762955915449492543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-45880314416922497412009-10-22T21:13:56.512-07:002009-10-22T21:13:56.512-07:00Oh, I got so touched by this post! What an incredi...Oh, I got so touched by this post! What an incredible guy and fantastic friends you have. <br />I can relate to not eating when you're feeling incredible sad, in my case I can't even drink anything-which is really bad of course -there's somehow just not room for anything but the sorrow.<br />Anyway, loved this post so very much!! Thanks for sharing.<br />oxoIda/FarEastLogbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022806712750536945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-21221869989710100482009-10-22T19:08:04.627-07:002009-10-22T19:08:04.627-07:00All that dinner plus lunch for the next day? Is Bo...All that dinner plus lunch for the next day? Is Boy You Adore Jewish, and does he also think you're too skinny?<br />love you!Lira Kellermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17642476041389723474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-39598353152700985072009-10-22T17:58:29.394-07:002009-10-22T17:58:29.394-07:00Food is love! And family and friends and fun and a...Food is love! And family and friends and fun and a good excuse to sample fine beers. I was raised by a single father who thought rice and peppers were needed in every dish...so I did some young cooking too. :) And hey, cook that dude some food!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333856951629944254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-8291088155604556152009-10-22T17:40:25.925-07:002009-10-22T17:40:25.925-07:00oh this post almost made me cry. you are so lucky ...oh this post almost made me cry. you are so lucky to have such good friends to take care of you when you're down and such an amazing boy to show you that you're loved. <br /><br />for me - food is comfort or home. since my mom passed away - one of my favorite things to do is make her recipes (which is hard because she didn't write a lot of them down). i perfected her homemade chicken noodle soup (whole chicken and all) last winter, i started crying when i tasted it because it was just...her. i don't know that sounds really weird. but there you go!jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899230553694156798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-41296024394394468352009-10-22T17:24:03.324-07:002009-10-22T17:24:03.324-07:00What a beautiful story. I can totally relate about...What a beautiful story. I can totally relate about food as love. Growing up, whenever I had a particularly bad day, my mom always made me her homemade mac and cheese. So whenever anyone cooks for me, I see it as an expression of love that's deeply felt. We all need people in our lives to care for us the way your guy (he sounds amazing!) does for you. Awesome, awesome post.Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780856118607164892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-77193597743124772292009-10-22T16:52:09.465-07:002009-10-22T16:52:09.465-07:00Lucky you twice...to have such a great guy, and to...Lucky you twice...to have such a great guy, and to starve when you're upset. I eat. So I am upset and fat. What the hell good can that be? Guess I'll need friends to babysit too...and padlock the fridge!Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-53307470373449445502009-10-22T16:40:14.791-07:002009-10-22T16:40:14.791-07:00this post made me cry. you have such a good man ta...this post made me cry. you have such a good man taking care of you! and i am so glad that your friends saw you through such a difficult break up. it is good that you recognized that not eating was bad, and found those people to help you.<br /><br />hang on to this guy. he sounds incredible, and you seem happy. that is such a good thing!<br /><br />and you owe him a nice meal one of these days! :)drollgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098844996589898590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142287751037233827.post-58417191349557603672009-10-22T15:48:15.885-07:002009-10-22T15:48:15.885-07:00Girl, you are so fortunate to have such great frie...Girl, you are so fortunate to have such great friends who will take care of you!! I'm glad you got better!! :-)<br /><br />I see food more as a necessity at this point in my life. We seldom eat out due to our tight budget, but I've never been much on eating out (except for Chinese now and then). My husband does surprise me with my favorite chocolate ever so often. Today it was a rainy, dreary day so I baked (for the first time in about a year) a huge batch of Oatmeal cookies with raisins, craisins, dried cherries and pecans in them. My recipe made 3 dozen huge cookies so now we'll have cookies for dessert for a few weeks. In the winter I cook comfort food: chili, stews, gumbo and stuff like that. I guess I'm a seasonal cooker. We seldom turn on the oven in summer because it's so hot and we eat lots of fresh veggies from the garden then. Interesting post, Phoenix. I'm so happy you have someone to show you love by cooking for you. Blessings!Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786883679294446945noreply@blogger.com