Food, Peace, and All That

So what do we have? Bombings in London, with a local Marks & Sparks' handing out free food to rescue workers. We have, recently, Jacques Chirac, shooting off his mouth about his view of the poor quality of British cuisine.  We have  Scotland's chefs and other lovers of food from Scotland, particularly praising  its fresh produce and home grown meats.   And London, increasingly, is being touted as boasting better restaurants than Paris.   ( If you can afford to eat in any of them...)

And then what do we have? Tonight's dinner out on the patio in New Mexico--moules frites for us, a Belgian omelet ( unfolded, with sauteed tomato, onion and wilted spinach, then puffed up under the broiler, ) with baked chips for Foodie Jr, just back from a year abroad.  One of our four flag poles, the one with the American flag, is at half mast for the Brits.

We are grateful for home and hearth and good food. We wish the peaceful same for everyone around the world.

Comments

[Kathleen Heady]

Yes. Yes. Yes. Sharing food has always been a wonderful vehicle for peace, and even more so now that we have access to ethnic food of all types everywhere. And you can eat well in London without spending a lot of money. Have you tried the Top Curry restaurant in Pimlico?
Peace to all and especially to London, the greatest city in the world.

[Foodie]

Have not been to Top Curry but I shall suggest it to my vegan friend now living outside London. Thanks, kathleen.

[Cynthia]

There will always be problems, violence, something going wrong, so it is good indeed to have family and friends as a focus and sanctuary -- and also as a reminder of why it is good to work for peace.

My prayers are with everyone, both friends and strangers, in London -- one of my favorite destinations (and a place where I have eaten well for 40 years -- where are those people eating who complain all the time -- the food is great: splendid cheeses, great beef, excellent seafood, cider, great veggies, and have you ever been to the Southwark Market?)

And Kathleen is right -- dining is the vehicle of diplomacy for a good reason. Almost all societies recognize the almost sacred bond created by serving someone, even an enemy, a meal.

My prayers now are also with all of those who are asked to keep us safe -- may they and their families and friends know peace and good food, too.