One of my favorite shows is No Reservations, with Anthony Bourdain. I realize that there are many mixed reviews about Anthony Bourdain. Many people say that he is a rude drunk. He may truly be those things, but he is also brilliant and accepting. It takes a special person to travel from country to country with such an open heart and open mind. Not everyone is that gifted. He understands how important food is to one's culture and how much food can connect others.
Additionally, one of my favorite movies is No Reservations, with Catherine Zeta Jones and Aaron Eckhart. I didn't think it was a five star movie, deserving of an Academy Award. I do think that Catherine Zeta Jone's character is a mirror image of myself and my life. Every aspect in her life is consumed with the thought of food. Throughout the movie, it is food that connects her to her therapist, niece and ultimately, Aaron Eckhart's character.
I used to live my life with reservations. In every aspect. Reservations on how life was supposed to be, how it was supposed to go, how to follow a recipe. I've worked hard on myself and my life lately and I've learned to live with no reservations. Isn't life too short for that???
I leave you with a picture of a peach and blueberry crisp that I made today. I didn't follow a recipe. I made it from what I knew and what I thought would taste good.
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