sharing a meal.

Last night I went to a dinner party.  Mariah hosted a group of friends for a fantastic dinner.  Butternut squash risotto and braised short ribs were delectable.  That girl knows her way around a kitchen. :)

It reminds me of how valuable it is to share meals with other people.  Recently, I have eaten most dinners alone, as my roomies and I are on such different schedules.  It just isn't the same to eat alone.  Somehow, food brings people together; it brings everyone to a common ground, and loosens people up.  Who can be reserved when eating a wonderful meal prepared by a friend?  Nothing compares to the community developed around the table.