Food and human civilization
“Food is our most intimate connection to nature”
I love all types of cooking shows, from competitions to bake-offs to cooking travel series. They are very educational, you learn about ingredients, recipes, culture, people, and places.
Two years ago, I watched The Final Table on Netflix, a cooking competition that had chefs from all over the world.
One of the competitors was Charles Michel, a french-born chef. He was my favorite by far. If you'd watch the show, you would understand why. He was more than a chef, he was an educator, an innovator, a researcher, and a culinary artist. He was a creator. You could feel and see his passion and love.
I found this short but powerful video of him, and interestingly, it took place in Bucharest, Romania. For those of you who don’t know, I am Romanian.
The event took place in Nov 2019, and you can hear him saying that this is the year of change, the year of awakening. And what do you know, two-three months later, the pandemic started.
For years we had scientists, environmental groups, researchers, writers, and activists, screaming that our impact on the environment will lead to disasters. This crisis that we are in has everything to do with our impact on nature.
Seeing people like him so passionate about what they are doing gives me hope. We can change the world, and education is the most important tool.
I have the same goals. I want to educate my clients about food, diet, nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental health.
Let's all become the re-generation, the Homo regenesis species that creates life!
In good health,
Ioana