There are some foods that are very special to me because they bring back certain memories, feelings and comforts, some foods remind me of being at home and sitting around the dinner table. Some stir feelings of joy in me, and others comfort me when im feeling sad. Foods are memories.
Chicken Pot Pie is my favorite food ever. When I was younger I remember coming home from school and smelling the chicken and gravies cooking. The Tony Chachere seasoning would flood my senses and bring automatic excitement. Any time I would smell this pie I had joy.
My mom is the chef behind my favorite food. The recipe is hand-crafted by her and perfected after years of making it. Because she knew it was my favorite I would often wake up on my birthday with two pies downstairs ready to go. This may seem weird that they were ready in the morning, but I can eat chicken pot pie for every meal of the day.
Now, when I want to make someone a meal that I know they will enjoy, I make chicken pot pie. It's a joy to make this dish that my mom made just for me and share it with the people I love. Having chicken pot pie away from home makes me feel like I'm back at home with my mom sitting around the kitchen island and laughing. I feel so safe and happy when I can enjoy this meal.