I recently saw Eat Pray Love and although I had to admit, the movie lacked divine wisdom, insight and a flawless storyline (I’m a hopeless romantic) the part I was most interested in was the food. Why not? Can you honestly go to Italy and remain carbless. Movies, all movies that are centered on food in some way have an innate fascination because food is what binds us together as humans no matter where we are on the planet.

Ask anyone about some of the best times they’ve ever had and there is probably food involved in some fashion, drinks included. Confucius said the three most powerful desires known to mankind, food, sex and more food. The longer I live the more I realize Confucius was onto something; food being mentioned twice.

It’s no surprise eating is a spiritual experience for which we more than not should give thanks to God and/or the Cook in the presence of the people and/or pets that experience our dining pleasure.

Each and everyday we Eat Pray Love, just not in the traditional sense. Have you ever sat down to a meal with family or friends and the food was so good you said, “Have Mercy,” or “Oh My God?” Okay, maybe not, but did your toe start to tap or your knee shake? “Having a relationship with your food?” Yep, that’s what happened.

Look this is just from the perspective of how we relate to our food, and as much as we don’t want to admit it, all of us have, and have had a relationship with food that transcends the normal.

Soon we’ll all be indulging in the fall/winter holidays and food will most definitely be involved; you will eat, pray, praise the cook and love the opulent meal you are about to consume along with, possibly some of the family/friends gathered around your table (I didn’t say you needed to love the company). The bottom line is even if your don’t like the book or the movie, you have to admit the title is right on point!

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