Cooking is just a vehicle to express yourself, like painting and acting... The reason why we're cooking is not because we want to put something on the plate. It's so much more complex than that.
Dominique CrennRead
Eating is an act of activism for me; it's politics.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Eating can be a form of political expression and a means to advocate for change.
This quote emphasizes the idea that the choices we make in our diets are not just personal preferences but also carry significant political and social implications. It suggests that every meal can reflect our values, support for sustainable practices, and commitment to ethical consumption, making eating a profound act of activism that can influence broader societal issues.
Themes
ActivismPoliticsFoodDietSustainability
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about sustainable eating practices, this quote could highlight the importance of food choices.
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I don't want people to look at my menu and see just the ingredients. I want to take them on a journey.
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When I interview people that want to work with us, I often disregard their resume, because a piece of paper, it doesn't tell me really who they are. I'm looking for honesty, vulnerability. I'm looking for strength, I'm looking for weakness. I'm looking also for someone that wants to learn and is excited about learning.
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My grandmother was kind, but she knew what she wanted and she wasn't afraid to give a command. When, eventually, I ran my own kitchen, I realized I had a leadership model reaching back into my earliest memories.
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Early in my career, I was told I shouldn't try to work in a kitchen, that I should consider serving or managing instead. It was a sad narrative that was given to me, and it came from a society that didn't know better.
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