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Author Spotlight: Gary A. Wilson – 18: Unchecked Baggage (This Is How We Eat)
Gary A. Wilson, Chapter 18, “Unchecked Baggage” Gary’s fictional chapter takes place mid-flight, where two travelers share ginger tea, quiet anxieties, and unexpected conversation. Suspended between destinations, their exchange deepens into shared history and a surprising family discovery. The airplane cabin becomes an unlikely setting for connection. And I loved the inclusion of carefully saving… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Yvette Prior – 16: My A to Z (This Is How We Eat)
Yvette Prior, Chapter 16, “My A to Z” Yvette’s chapter unfolds through twenty-six reflections, moving from lemon cake to supplements, from restaurant memories to rebuilding health. Structured alphabetically, her approach mirrors the layered way food intersects with body, mind, and relationships. She reflects on past habits, evolving research, and the determination to make informed choices.… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Kelvin M. Knight – 17: That Special Meal (This Is How We Eat)
Kelvin M. Knight, Chapter 17, “That Special Meal” Kelvin’s fictional chapter follows Arran as he prepares an elaborate meal meant to impress and honor. That Special Meal focuses on Arran, a character with neurodivergent traits, as they negotiate the complexities of expressing love for the first time. Precision, ritual, and anticipation shape his preparation, yet… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Marsha Ingrao – 14: When Food Is Not Just Food (This Is How We Eat)
Marsha Ingrao, Chapter 14, “When Food Is Not Just Food” Marsha’s chapter explores the confusion many people feel when navigating health advice, diet trends, faith, and personal conviction. Through memoir and poetry, she reflects on sugar, shifting medical guidance, and the tension between fear and trust when making food choices. A key takeaway from her… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Miriam Hurdle – 15: Food, Money and Health (This Is How We Eat)
Miriam Hurdle, Chapter 15, “Food, Money and Health” Miriam’s chapter connects daily habits with long-term outcomes, reflecting on how small financial and nutritional choices compound over time. From rethinking routine purchases to adjusting portion sizes with age, she shares practical insights grounded in lived experience. A key takeaway from her chapter is that awareness leads… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Frank Prem – 11: Who I Am, Defined by What I Have Eaten (This Is How We Eat)
Frank Prem, Chapter 11, “Who I Am, Defined by What I Have Eaten” Frank’s chapter moves through memory, heritage, and shifting identity in a poetic reflection on village food, migration, and change. Through crafted lines and layered imagery, he explores pride, resistance, and the pull of the past. Meals once shared in one landscape echo… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Cindy Georgakas – 12: Eat to Live! (This Is How We Eat)
Cindy Georgakas, Chapter 12, “Eat to Live!” Cindy’s chapter blends memoir and reflection as she traces her evolving relationship with body image, dieting, and nourishment. From early messages about appearance to cycles of restriction and reset, she shares her journey toward balance and self-trust. Her story widens the conversation beyond tradition into personal health and… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Robbie Cheadle – 13: Overexercising and Restriction (This Is How We Eat)
Robbie Cheadle, Chapter 13, “Overexercising and Restriction” Robbie’s chapter reflects on discipline, ambition, and the pressure to meet shifting beauty standards. Through memoir and poetry, she revisits early teasing, cultural ideals of strength, and the quiet ways overexercise can hide in plain sight. What once looked like commitment gradually revealed imbalance. She also shared about… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Pete Springer – 10: Food: The Great Uniter (This Is How We Eat)
Pete Springer, Chapter 10, “Food: The Great Uniter” Pete’s chapter takes us into a classroom where baking cookies becomes more than a project. What begins as a simple act of service grows into a lesson in flexibility, teamwork, and community connection. When plans change unexpectedly, students adapt, discovering that generosity can take different forms. A… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Sherri Matthews – 9: Breakfast in America (This Is How We Eat)
Sherri Matthews, Chapter 9, “Breakfast in America” Sherri’s chapter moves between the United Kingdom and the United States, using diner booths, pancakes, chowder, and cultural references to explore what it means to belong in more than one place. Through vivid scenes, food notes, and personal reflection, Sherri connects eating to distance, longing, and change. A… — read more