To me, food represents a connection to myself, my friends, and my family. I think of this past winter break and the ways food has been a point of connection for me. At my Nana’s house, we talked over a cup of coffee and piece of chocolate. I prepared scones for New Years Day for my family, inviting my sisters to join me in the process. We all spent a few minutes that morning together at the kitchen table- a moment that doesn’t happen often in our busy house, but when it does, it is special. Towards the end of break, I wanted to celebrate familial connection with a nearly symbolic dinner. I wanted a meal that was a time for us all to sit down together and connect over our food. I crafted us a variety of dishes, from soup to salad, a main course and a finishing small dessert. Food represents a shared experience within my household that is our source of connection.