I love showing how I care through cooking and food. It took me a while to understand why the first thing my mom asks when I visit is "Have you eaten?"
I do the same now with practically everyone I love! Like when I pick up a chocolate bar for my husband every time I grocery shop, or when I have unexpected guests over and I make them a cup of coffee or tea and slice up veggies for a snack.
It's another heterosexual romance, but I recommend "One Italian Summer' by Rebecca Serle. The main character is in relationships with men, but the central love story is actually about a mother and daughter. It's set in Positano, Italy, so of course food is a component. I just finished the book and it 1. made me want to visit Positano and 2. made me wish I could call my mom. I definitely recommend it! (Also, LOVE LOVE LOVE Casey McQuiston, and I've been meaning to read Jasmine Guillory. Putting her on my list!)
I will make exceptions for straight romance novels that involve pasta...lol! I know how much you love food and therefore know you'll love jasmine's books!!!
I hope this sounds kind and not, as I suspect, creepy, but when a friend mentions they dislike a certain food I will make a note of it. Often an actual note in my notes app (“Liz hates tomatoes!”). I cook a lot for people, and one way I try to show love is to remember their preferences and dislikes. (Especially because grownups often feel sheepish admitting they don’t like something!)
Anyway, food is very much love to me. When people remember my tastes I really feel seen and cared for.
I love showing how I care through cooking and food. It took me a while to understand why the first thing my mom asks when I visit is "Have you eaten?"
I do the same now with practically everyone I love! Like when I pick up a chocolate bar for my husband every time I grocery shop, or when I have unexpected guests over and I make them a cup of coffee or tea and slice up veggies for a snack.
Love really is in those little moments isn't it? Thanks so much for sharing this.
It's another heterosexual romance, but I recommend "One Italian Summer' by Rebecca Serle. The main character is in relationships with men, but the central love story is actually about a mother and daughter. It's set in Positano, Italy, so of course food is a component. I just finished the book and it 1. made me want to visit Positano and 2. made me wish I could call my mom. I definitely recommend it! (Also, LOVE LOVE LOVE Casey McQuiston, and I've been meaning to read Jasmine Guillory. Putting her on my list!)
I will make exceptions for straight romance novels that involve pasta...lol! I know how much you love food and therefore know you'll love jasmine's books!!!
I hope this sounds kind and not, as I suspect, creepy, but when a friend mentions they dislike a certain food I will make a note of it. Often an actual note in my notes app (“Liz hates tomatoes!”). I cook a lot for people, and one way I try to show love is to remember their preferences and dislikes. (Especially because grownups often feel sheepish admitting they don’t like something!)
Anyway, food is very much love to me. When people remember my tastes I really feel seen and cared for.