I have an important dinner tonight, so let me just share a few thoughts: more often than not, food opens your mind far more than experience does.
Especially once you’ve grown up eating your hometown cooking and then start spending a little of your leisure time genuinely exploring cuisines from every corner of the country and around the world — you begin to realize just how much beauty exists in this life that can only be slowly absorbed through the act of tasting.
I hope your life isn’t only about striving.
I hope that in your quieter moments, you seek out the world’s most extraordinary flavors — letting freshness, richness, crispness, depth, intensity, and gentle warmth all find their place on your palate.
Only then will you truly understand: this world is immense, and beyond the relentless chase of work and money, there is so much beauty waiting for you to enjoy. 🌙