Food Whisperer

We’ve all heard of Horse Whisperers. I’m a Food Whisperer in reverse, and I’ll bet you are too.

Food whispers to me all the time. Different ingredients offer specific guidance. I went to the Farmers Market the other day and brought home some lovely herbs and vegetables.
As I was handling the Italian Parsley, its personality came through. It said, and this was not a whisper:  “I am strong! I am bold! I am authentic! I am sturdy! I am confident! I am proud to be me!”  Whoa! I could really feel that was true.  I also knew, from experience, that it lasts a long time in my refrigerator, it stays fresh, and a little goes a long way. As I got more present, I felt the invitation from the Italian Parsley to take on these traits.

I next went to the Cilantro, also called Chinese Parsley.  Its energy felt feminine to me. I could hear her say, in a demure way, “I am delicate, I am beautiful, I too am proud of who I am and how I add flavor to your creations. I am perfect the way I am”.

Next was a large gorgeous purple eggplant. Again, I got a feminine sense. I felt she was comfortable in her skin.  She was delighted with her roundness, her width and depth. Wow, I definitely could follow her example!

I assure you, I’m not crazy. I believe God talks to us in a million ways. One way is through food.  So the next time you cook, pay attention to what your food is whispering to you, because you are a food whisperer in reverse!


Baba Ghanoush

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