The family recipe

For connection

Dec 15

Written By Sara Yang

Choose a dear family recipe. And choose someone to lead the recipe guidance & cooking session. Whether this is the original genius behind this recipe, or someone who has just learned it for the occasion — your time together will be perfect.

Confirm your ingredients list & any needed cooking supplies or preparation.
Plan your gathering. If virtual, set a date & time. Send out your calendar invite & meeting link. Let your guests know what to expect, and what ingredients & cooking supplies they should prepare. And choose someone to host & troubleshoot, because Zoom can be confusing. :)

Discover — Gather, cook, enjoy!

Today is the day! Gather, cook, enjoy. That’s all we can really say.
Capture the moments with photos, screenshots, or audio / video clips, to really make nostalgia live on.

Celebrate — Weave in discussion and reflection. Consider seeding the following prompts, or let the conversation flow:

What moment or memories does this recipe remind us of?
What is the story of this recipe?
What recipe should we choose for our next family recipe party?
Reflect: What am I experiencing right now, in this very moment?
- In my mind: what am I noticing cognitively right now? (e.g. thoughts, questions, ideas)
- In my body: what am I noticing sensationally right now? (e.g. postures, senses, space & tension)
- In my heart: what am I noticing emotionally right now? (e.g. feelings)

Preserve — Make something to capture this moment.

Create an illustrated version of the recipe. Compile a slide show of moments from your gathering. Send an email thank-you with the recipe & snapshots from the event to preserve it in folks’ inboxes.
Whatever you choose will be appreciated & just enough to tide you all over to the next great cooking party.

A conversation with yourself