“Taking solitude in stride was a sign of strength and of a willingness to take care of myself. This meant - among other things - working productively, remembering to leave the house, and eating well. I thought about food all… — Jenni Ferrari-Adler Copy Share Image
“What does an introvert do when he's left alone? He stays alone.” — Jenni Ferrari-Adler Copy Share Image
“Because cooks love the social aspect of food, cooking for one is intrinsically interesting. A good meal is like a present, and it can feel goofy, at best, to give yourself a present. On the other hand, there is something life affirming in taking the trouble to feed yourself well, or even decently. Cooking for yourself allows you to be… — Jenni Ferrari-Adler Copy Share
“Eating as a simple means of ending hunger is one of the great liberties of being alone ... It is a pleasure to not have to take anyone else's tastes into account or explain why I like to drink my grapefruit juice out of the carton." - Ann Patchett, "Dinner for One, Please, James” — Jenni Ferrari-Adler Copy Share
“The fact is, I love to feed other people. I love their pleasure, their comfort, their delight in being cared for. Cooking gives me the means to make other people feel better, which in a very simple equation makes me feel better. I believe that food can be a profound means of communication, allowing me to express myself in a… — Jenni Ferrari-Adler Copy Share
“Never be daunted in public' was an early Hemingway phrase that had more than once bolstered me in my timid twenties. I changed it… — Jenni Ferrari-Adler Copy Share Image
“The fact was, I wanted the same thing again and again. And so I yielded, bought the good, took them home, cooked, ate, accompanied… — Jenni Ferrari-Adler Copy Share Image
“Taking solitude in stride was a sign of strength and of a willingness to take care of myself. This meant - among other things… — Jenni Ferrari-Adler Copy Share Image
“There was real plasure to be had eating ice cream out of container and pickles out of a glass jar, standing up at the… — Jenni Ferrari-Adler Copy Share Image
