When the girls left that afternoon, they left behind the aura of their unsolved problems and dilemmas. I felt exhausted, I chose the only way I knew to cope with problems. I went to the refrigerator, scooped up the coffee ice cream. Poured some cold coffee over it, looked for walnuts, discovered we had none left, went after almonds, crushed them with my teeth and sprinkled them over my concoction.
📖 Azar Nafisi
The narrator reflects on the departure of the girls, who leave an atmosphere filled with unresolved issues and uncertainties. This leads to a feeling of exhaustion in the narrator, prompting a search for comfort in food as a coping mechanism for the overwhelming emotions.
In a moment of solace, the narrator turns to the refrigerator and prepares a bowl of coffee ice cream topped with cold coffee and crushed almonds. This small indulgence serves as a temporary escape from the complexities of life, illustrating how food can act as a refuge during times of emotional turmoil.
