JOEL'S JOURNAL

When words are inadequate, food steps in as a powerful symbol of thoughtfulness, gratitude, and appreciation.

Discover the joy of cooking from scratch. Made by hand meals bring mindfulness, self-care, and connection through simple, homemade food.

When it comes to the social experience of eating, the line in the sand between introvert and extrovert is softly drawn. Whether it’s with a friend, or five, or you alone, you decide how many get a seat at your table, and it needn’t be the same number every time.

From curing, salting, and drying we explore how food preservations have evolved and the iconic gourmet products they have birthed.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, people around the world eat their lunch. From bento boxes in Japan and dabbawalas in India to late lunches in Spain and day-drinking in France, exploring how lunches around the world differ offers us a peek into different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles.