Food in My Life

I grew up in a large family with an immense passion for food and anything food-related. Whenever we talk over the phone or meet in person, the first question, in Cantonese, is always, “Have you eaten?” In my family, it’s equivalent to asking, “How are you?” and how you feel at that moment depends on whether you’ve eaten or not. For instance, if it’s late at night and you haven’t eaten, immediate concern arises—“Why haven’t you eaten? Is something wrong?” I’ve learned to always say “yes” to the question in order to avoid unnecessary worries.