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Sometimes, it seems like this magazine is following my life. For example, back in May, I had to make a big choice about what to do with my future. Then, when I went to the office the next morning, I found my desk covered with articles about making choices! That was crazy enough, but this time it’s even spookier: last night I decided to become a vegetarian, and when I showed up this morning, what did I find? That’s right! A desk full of articles about food!
But I guess that’s not so surprising. If you think about it, food is at the center of human life. It can teach us wonderful things about the lifestyle and history of a culture (Everyday Chinese Cooking: Alchemy on a Plate). This power of food is demonstrated in this quote from Lin Yutang: “What is patriotism but the love of the food one ate as a child?” Truly, when people think of the food they like, they always think of the flavors of their hometown, the smell of their mother’s cooking, and the taste of their favorite family dish. Food nourishes our bodies, but it also nourishes our hearts!
And that’s just what the TASTE of food can do. Cooking is almost as fascinating as eating—some people even see cooking as a practice that can lead to a better life (The Joy of Feeding My Family). And after the food is cooked, a family usually must come together to eat it. This togetherness, especially in our modern world, may be more powerful than the food itself (Bond with your Family: Eat Together). Not only does it help a family save money, it makes the family stronger and closer!
So whether your favorite part of food is enjoying it, cooking it, or sharing it with loved ones, take a second to think about the incredible importance of such a simple, everyday thing. And as you read this month’s issue, I hope you can feel a little bit of the flavor of home.
有时候，CR似乎紧跟着我的生活步伐。譬如说，五月份的时候，我正考虑要为自己的未来作出一个重大抉择；第二天我走进编辑部时，发现办公桌上摆满了关于如何做选择的文章！那次已经够疯狂了，但这次更神奇：昨晚，我才决定成为一名素食者，而今天早上我上班时，猜猜我看到了什么？没错！满桌子关于美食的文章！
不过我想，其实这也没啥可惊讶的。只要你细心地想一想，食物本来就是人类生活的中心。它教会我们一种文化的生活方式和历史（详见《“盘子戏法”：挑动你的味蕾》一文）。林语堂的这句话很好地说明了食物的这一力量：“爱国主义只不过是热爱童时所吃食物而已，岂有他哉？”诚然，当人们想起自己喜欢的食物时，总会想及家乡的风味、妈妈煮的饭菜的香味，以及自己最爱的家常菜的味道。食物在给我们的身体提供营养之余，也滋养着我们的心灵！
而这仅仅是食物的味觉力量。烹饪有着与享用美食几乎一样的醉人魅力——有些人甚至将烹饪视作能通往更美好生活的实践（详见《回家的诱惑》一文）。饭菜做好之后，一家人通常都会回家享用。这种团聚的力量，也许比美食本身更加强大，尤其是在现代社会（详见《家庭围餐的力量》一文），这不仅能节省开支，还能让家庭变得更加坚不可摧、亲密无间。
因此，无论你最爱享受美食、烹饪美食，还是与心爱的人分享美食，稍微想一想，这简单又平凡的东西有着何等不可思议的重要性。在你阅读本期杂志时，我希望你能感受到家的“味蕾”。
But I guess that’s not so surprising. If you think about it, food is at the center of human life. It can teach us wonderful things about the lifestyle and history of a culture (Everyday Chinese Cooking: Alchemy on a Plate). This power of food is demonstrated in this quote from Lin Yutang: “What is patriotism but the love of the food one ate as a child?” Truly, when people think of the food they like, they always think of the flavors of their hometown, the smell of their mother’s cooking, and the taste of their favorite family dish. Food nourishes our bodies, but it also nourishes our hearts!
And that’s just what the TASTE of food can do. Cooking is almost as fascinating as eating—some people even see cooking as a practice that can lead to a better life (The Joy of Feeding My Family). And after the food is cooked, a family usually must come together to eat it. This togetherness, especially in our modern world, may be more powerful than the food itself (Bond with your Family: Eat Together). Not only does it help a family save money, it makes the family stronger and closer!
So whether your favorite part of food is enjoying it, cooking it, or sharing it with loved ones, take a second to think about the incredible importance of such a simple, everyday thing. And as you read this month’s issue, I hope you can feel a little bit of the flavor of home.
有时候，CR似乎紧跟着我的生活步伐。譬如说，五月份的时候，我正考虑要为自己的未来作出一个重大抉择；第二天我走进编辑部时，发现办公桌上摆满了关于如何做选择的文章！那次已经够疯狂了，但这次更神奇：昨晚，我才决定成为一名素食者，而今天早上我上班时，猜猜我看到了什么？没错！满桌子关于美食的文章！
不过我想，其实这也没啥可惊讶的。只要你细心地想一想，食物本来就是人类生活的中心。它教会我们一种文化的生活方式和历史（详见《“盘子戏法”：挑动你的味蕾》一文）。林语堂的这句话很好地说明了食物的这一力量：“爱国主义只不过是热爱童时所吃食物而已，岂有他哉？”诚然，当人们想起自己喜欢的食物时，总会想及家乡的风味、妈妈煮的饭菜的香味，以及自己最爱的家常菜的味道。食物在给我们的身体提供营养之余，也滋养着我们的心灵！
而这仅仅是食物的味觉力量。烹饪有着与享用美食几乎一样的醉人魅力——有些人甚至将烹饪视作能通往更美好生活的实践（详见《回家的诱惑》一文）。饭菜做好之后，一家人通常都会回家享用。这种团聚的力量，也许比美食本身更加强大，尤其是在现代社会（详见《家庭围餐的力量》一文），这不仅能节省开支，还能让家庭变得更加坚不可摧、亲密无间。
因此，无论你最爱享受美食、烹饪美食，还是与心爱的人分享美食，稍微想一想，这简单又平凡的东西有着何等不可思议的重要性。在你阅读本期杂志时，我希望你能感受到家的“味蕾”。