For me, eating this salad isn't the same as being able to go home again, but sometimes a mouthful of the lemony fruit helps me see more clearly, and when I do, I see Sylvia sitting at her dining room table smiling, just like she always did. Place in a flat serving dish, cover and chill for several hours or overnight. If desired, place sliced kiwi around edge and sprinkle coconut in center before serving. Many of us have a box of passed-down recipes that are fragile and yellowing with age. In many cases, they offer a taste of our childhood all over again.
Food has a variety of meanings that go far beyond satisfying hunger.
From baptisms to funerals, food is used for celebrations and for comfort. In many cases, the foods are soft, warm and quite bland in flavor. For some, mashed potatoes and gravy bring solace. Others might opt for foods representing their cultural heritage. Aromas also can bring back special memories.