Small Food Choices Reflect Deeper Care

For a long while, I used to think care looked big. Perfect macros. Perfect plating, Always planned. But lately, I’ve found that care lives in the quiet.

It’s in the way we gently rinse a bruised tomato instead of tossing it.
It’s in the way we bring a fork to a quiet dinner table— even when it’s just for us.
It’s in the way we save a heel of bread or reheat leftovers with intention.

These things might seem small, but they carry weight. Feeding ourselves, especially in a world that pulls us in every direction, is one of the most radical forms of self-trust.

Rooted Feast isn’t just about what’s on the plate. It’s about the moments before and after:
- The pause when you ask yourself, what do I really need?
- The choice to cook with what you have instead of giving up
- The quiet pride of knowing that nourishment can be imperfect and still meaningful

Real care isn’t flashy.
It’s not about having the “right” ingredients or following a rigid plan.
It’s about showing up anyway.

So the next time you make a simple meal —a pantry pasta, a fried egg, a bowl of soup— I hope you see it for what it really is:

An act of care. A vote for your own well-being. And a reminder that you are already doing more than enough.

Rooted in care,
Jennifer