She was a great cook, but she cooked more for herself than for other people, not because she was hungry but because she was comforted by the rituals of the kitchen.
In Ruth Reichl's "Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table," the author shares her deep love for cooking. She highlights how her cooking was more about personal fulfillment than catering to others, showing that the kitchen served as a sanctuary for her. The act of preparing food became a comforting ritual that provided her with solace and joy.
Reichl's reflection on her cooking practices emphasizes the emotional connection many...