From my inbox. I know that we have some food industry readers so I’ll share this.
-JAY
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16Jun
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01Jun
This past weekend I was car-jacked at gun point outside of my house. While this was a horrible event, I realize it could have been much worse. Aside from some sleepless nights and some physical pain, my partner and I have made it out 1) alive, and 2) aware that every day is valuable. After returning from the police station at about 1 a.m. the question was, what do we drink?
Our neighbor had brought over a cab sav earlier in the night – after he learned of the incident. And while I do love a hearty red, this event didn’t seem to call for a cheap heavy wine. Gin and tonic perhaps? It’s almost an every day drink in my household so I wouldn’t want to taint this standard with such a horrible event. In the end, I went for my steady Pinot Grigio – it’s my go-to, it’s my Linus blanket. And it did the trick. I may not have fallen asleep until the sun came up, but I was commiserating with an old friend. Is alcohol a crutch? After a gun’s been pointed to your face, damn straight it is!
And the next night? I had a beautiful rose champagne – why? Because I was taking back the night! and celebrating life!
What is your go-to food/drink when you need some comfort? Mac and cheese (p.s. I love you mac and cheese)? Butterscotch krimpets (p.s. I love you Tastycake!)? Glenmorangie? I’d love to know what you do – after all, no matter how old we are, food is memory, and memories bring us comfort.
– AEK
(I’m sorry there’s no picture, but somehow, visuals seem inappropriate.)
