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Ways To Connect Through Food

Since the beginning, food has been the leading way to bond with people. You can learn a lot about culture’s history through food and better understand the person. Food can also serve as a way to show how they care for you, making sure you are well nourished. As the summer sets in and you think about ways to have fun with your friends, use food to create new experiences.

The primary way people connect is through a sit-down meal for people to talk and share experiences. You can learn a lot through conversations over food, such as learning about different opinions, catching up on each other’s lives, sharing good or bad news, and commenting on upcoming plans.

There are many other ways you can connect with your loved one this summer besides sitting down for a traditional meal, but you can make even more memories by taking a different route of connecting through food. Here are a few fun ways you can connect through food this summer.

Host a Potluck

Having a good old fashion potluck is a great way to connect with your friends and family. A potluck event allows each guest to bring one or more food dishes resulting in a big feast. As you gather with your loved ones, you can incorporate fun games at the event that will create everlasting memories. To add a twist to your potluck, you can add a theme that would encourage your guest to bring food that matches them. Some theme ideas could be favorite countries, rainbow theme, Italian dishes, popular foods from significant cities, charcuterie boards, and food dishes from your favorite cartoon show.

Make Meals Together

Making meals together is one of the best ways to bond with your loved ones. It does not have to be a planned event; however, it can be a day when you may need assistance or your loved one may need a helping hand. This impromptu moment can blossom into a beautiful moment where you can learn from one another. This can also spark other conversations following the meal, creating a closer bond.

Visit New Food Places With Friends

There is nothing better than discovering a new food spot nearby. Social media allows people to see and review restaurants they have never heard of. Suppose you come across a new place to eat, grab a few friends and travel to the new restaurants in the area to try. This is a great way to bond with your friends, even if it is not the best dish you’ve had. The memories you will make will be one for the books.

Have A Cookoff Competition With Family And Friends

It is the summertime, and what way to have a summer full of memories than a family-friendly competition? Cookoffs are usually seen on the food network, but bringing them to your kitchen will add a new level of fun and enjoyment. Pick a host and a few judges who will be as objective and honest as possible. Then gather the contestants to pick a dish each of them can make. Put a timer on the clock and watch them go! If everyone is comfortable, this will create a fun home video for the family to watch in the future. To spice things up, the judges can pick obscure ingredients and challenge the contestants to make a tasty treat.

Start A Vegetable Garden With Family

Though March and April are the perfect time to start planting vegetables, you can still make a flourishing vegetable garden during summer. The most popular vegetables to grow in the summer are cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, squash, radishes, and zucchini. Gather your loved ones to learn the beauty of starting your garden. This is a great project to have throughout the summer and an important skill to learn.