My dear friend, I see these little personality quizzes making the rounds, and I always smile. At eighty-seven, having lived on my own in my farmhouse for the past eight years, I’ve come to understand that the small, everyday choices we make form the true foundation of our well-being. What we put on our plates—and what we leave off—is rarely just about taste. It reflects our journey, our values, and the memories we carry.
As a physician who finished her residency many decades ago, I’ve always seen food through a
