Grandmother fills her grand daughters back pack with goodies... food is a sign of affection.
Mother makes her daughter's favourite "cutlets" when she is back from hostel.... food tells 'I missed you'.
Eid, the entire clan and Biriyani ... food leads to strengthening family ties.
Christmas cake and Diwali sweets from the neighbours ... food is a sign of mutual respect.
A saturday movie night with friends, in the hostel room...food is a sign of bonding .
On that shy first date... food is a conversation enhancer.
His lover is ill with fever, he makes bread toast and coffee...food is a means to show he cares, sans words.
The new bride takes extreme care in preparing food for her husband...food is a sign of love.
After a terrible day at work, a homely dinner.....food brings comfort.
High school reunion....food helps in recollecting old memories.
Across borders, cultures and religion, any event, function, get together or reunion are always punctuated with delicious food. Inspite of our differences, we have more in common !
Truly, food helps in cementing relationships.
(I am taking part in The Write Tribe Festival of Words 8th – 14th December 2013. This is the second post in the 7 day series )
Wow.. The many emotions that food conveys.. Wonderfully summed up.