FOOD!!
Alina Ali Block 3 12 November 2019 Tandoori chicken, lamb chops, chicken roast, beef kebabs - these all give me a taste of home in England through the amazing, aromatic, and flavorful memories of my grandmother’s Eid dinner. When I close my eyes and picture the best meal I have ever had, my mind races to every Eid dinner I’ve had with my family in England. Every smell, every bite, every flavor and every aroma is embedded in your mind even after the meal is over. Food holds a special place in my heart because it is a physical connection from the past to the present and it is a celebration of community. Over half a century ago, my grandmother left Pakistan and emigrated to England, leaving her home, her family and parts of her culture behind. Her past was Pakistan and her future was England. Eid, specifically Eid dinner, created a bridge to link those two worlds. Eid dinner in Pakistan was a community effort and a community celebration. Kids would bring basket...