Extract of A-lien cuisine, a story from "eat" Designed : Andrew Matthews. 2018
A- lien cuisine
Food is the Alien we allow into our bodies. The moment we are alive, before we come alive, we feed.
The first exchanges we have with other people are being fed, feeding then cooking -this continues all our lives.
I enjoy cooking. It is a way to show my love for my family and friends. I also love to eat other people’s food to receive their consideration and care. Food for me is not just about survival, but sharing pleasures of taste and company. It provokes memories of others, and what I have shared with them.
Eleven years ago, I made "Eat", a collection of short stories, my memories of people and food.
I included some in this booklet, to pass on to you.
My inspiration to write a recipe booklet came from a gift: “Recipes to comfort the Buddhist soul : Puunene-Kahalui Jodo Mission Centennial Celebration”. Initially I was going to make a booklet based on these, but I thought it would be nicer to share a simple meal with friends and make that into a booklet.
Thank you to my friend Celine, who has collaborated with me on my last two projects through her photography.Also her husband Jean Herve and their daughter Candice who made great Banana Lumpia! Andy, who fixed the organization and design of this booklet, has been a great support.
Last but not least, to Pia & Eric who came to share.Mahalo to all my dearest friends!
Food is the Alien we allow into our bodies. The moment we are alive, before we come alive, we feed.
The first exchanges we have with other people are being fed, feeding then cooking -this continues all our lives.
I enjoy cooking. It is a way to show my love for my family and friends. I also love to eat other people’s food to receive their consideration and care. Food for me is not just about survival, but sharing pleasures of taste and company. It provokes memories of others, and what I have shared with them.
Eleven years ago, I made "Eat", a collection of short stories, my memories of people and food.
I included some in this booklet, to pass on to you.
My inspiration to write a recipe booklet came from a gift: “Recipes to comfort the Buddhist soul : Puunene-Kahalui Jodo Mission Centennial Celebration”. Initially I was going to make a booklet based on these, but I thought it would be nicer to share a simple meal with friends and make that into a booklet.
Thank you to my friend Celine, who has collaborated with me on my last two projects through her photography.Also her husband Jean Herve and their daughter Candice who made great Banana Lumpia! Andy, who fixed the organization and design of this booklet, has been a great support.
Last but not least, to Pia & Eric who came to share.Mahalo to all my dearest friends!