Food is more than nutrition or calories. It is social signals. It is identity. It is memory. This is the kind of discussion where we share the meals that shaped us, the tastes that surprise us, and wh Food is more than nutrition or calories. It is social signals. It is identity. It is memory. This is the kind of discussion where we share the meals that shaped us, the tastes that surprise us, and what our choices say about who we are, even without realizing it. We are not just talking about food. This is a space where you see yourself and others based on what's on your plate. ...Read More Show Less

…you ever thought about why we eat differently from our friends or colleagues, wondered why some meals feel effortless with certain people but strange with others, or simply want to reflect on the tas …you ever thought about why we eat differently from our friends or colleagues, wondered why some meals feel effortless with certain people but strange with others, or simply want to reflect on the tastes and flavors that take you back to a person or place. ...Read More Show Less

1. What's your go-to breakfast, and has that changed since you were a child? What led to the changes?

2. Have you ever noticed that globalization, what's trending on Instagram or TikTok, or availability have changed the way you eat—or even what you think is normal? For example, what are your thoughts on Dubai chocolate?

3. How do meals connect you to people, places, or memories in ways you can't explain?