Comments on: Being Fed

By: Kristan@the-broken-bread

Kristan@the-broken-bread — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 18:00:14 +0000

What lovely words, Ashley.
I agree with you in that my passion for food is deeply rooted in the desire to feed and serve others. I find it hard to step away from this identity and allows others to serve me sometimes. I usually feel weird at first because I don’t want people to go out of their way for me, but when I have that response I realize that I am taking away an experience from them, an experience that I already know I love so much.

I haven’t had a chance to get your book, amazon is sold out!!! Which is so great to see! I hope to get one soon and maybe stop by your LA signing when you set a date. Hope all of your travels are going well 🙂 Congrats again on your book!

By: Bec

Bec — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:11:55 +0000

It is totally okay to have to be fed. Some times I have to be fed too and I cannot muster the strength to do the dishes either – I am lusky I have someone who doesn’t mind doing both every now and then 🙂

Some lovely photos and all the best ! x

By: Emily | the flown scissortail

Emily | the flown scissortail — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 03:08:09 +0000

Thank you for this touching post. Sounds like it will be taken to heart by many, including myself.

Also, that Valentines dinner in Portland (my town) sounds like such a blast!

By: andrea

andrea — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 20:34:51 +0000

Beautiful post. Thank you.

By: Jessie Snyder | Faring Well

Jessie Snyder | Faring Well — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:21:35 +0000

Your words cuts right to my heart in this post. Thank you for reminding me its okay to be fed, to allow others to step in a do for me what I cannot at the moment. And to do it humbly. I’m thankful for this season in your life because it means encouraging others, such as me, with your words in this post. I hope you are fed well in this time and I look forward to following along as you continue to share all that you do through this space. Thank you <3

By: kacie

kacie — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:48:28 +0000

So much love to you, dear friend. Cooking indeed has it’s seasons, I’m reentering one of inspiration and cooking after one of… less. Wish I lived closer and could cook you a wonderful meal. You are amazing.

By: jenn

jenn — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 04:41:04 +0000

Ashley, I love your writing. And it seems like you write about exactly what I need to read, especially this post. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings, and of course, your amazing recipes. You are a great inspiration.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:51:52 +0000

After all you have poured out of yourself creating this lovely gift to all of us, it’s no wonder! Yes!! Take this time, all the time you need to be fed, to rest, to have a sabbath. I will say, thank you, for the wonderful book you’ve worked so hard to deliver. My husband and I, even without the planning we’d hoped, were determined to have our own date night in, and share a meal that you shared with us. We read from your book, related to your words, and enjoyed a nice meal and time together (kids in front of movie in their beds). It sparked a renewed desire to carve out this time, even just monthy. To create our own traditions of “dating in”. And although I prepared it all in my home, with your deliciously thoughtful recipes, we felt like we may as well have been dining out. 🙂 Thank you, for being such a dear friend, without having ever met me. Love to you and Gabe and your family.

By: Lana Rozhik

Lana Rozhik — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:17:44 +0000

“Those of us who hold a deep passion for food, I will venture to say that it is because we love to feed.” I don’t think anyone has said it better. When I think those words to myself, I feel that if I say them out loud people will not understand. Those words expose the true reason many of us cook, to please, and in the simplest form, show we care without saying a word.

By: Karissa

Karissa — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:28:53 +0000

Thank you so much! I have built an identity around “food as my love language”. I had my second son this past summer and my first is 2. Wrangling two children has given me much less time to play in the kitchen, and I’ve been secretly worried that I’m losing my presence there as I just throw eggs into a pan to satisfy hungry tummies instead of really building beautiful and meals. It’s good to be reminded that it’s okay to be worn out or just getting by sometimes, and there will be time to blossom again in the future!

By: Kasey

Kasey — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 05:05:37 +0000

You hit the nail on the head (as always). I often feel like I can’t just come empty-handed, or sit at the table waiting to be fed. What a needed reminder. xo

By: Aimee @ Simple Bites

Aimee @ Simple Bites — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 03:24:41 +0000

I want to hug you both. That is so like Aran to take you in, and feed you in her beautiful way. Love that about her.

Take your time. We’re all feasting from your book, and it is fresh and new.
x

By: sara forte

sara forte — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 22:06:05 +0000

oh such wonderful words. Maybe one of my favorite posts of your because I understand it. I am not very good about letting other people help me, as like you said, I am the one who usually feeds and nurtures. After having a babe and life and time looking dramatically different, I am understanding that at some point, I will have to allow other people to feed me. It feels so nice and I wish I lived closer so I could pour into you at this shaky time! You are such a treasure of a friend. I know these people are all anxious to give to you.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:27:08 +0000

This posting was beautiful. It fits in perfectly with my next blog post! I love how you talked about the characteristic of those of us who are so passionate about food…so, so true. You it the nail on the head 🙂

By: shanna mallon

shanna mallon — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:10:02 +0000

Yes. Nothing works without grace. Humbling and beautiful and hard and good. Nothing works without grace!

By: Trang

Trang — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:21:54 +0000

You’re absolutely right. I’ve been losing appetite lately, my “chef” spirit disappeared. I’ve been struggling to find myself happy in the kitchen again. Then I realised maybe it’s because I live alone and far away from home, I work almost 7 days a week, sharing my foods and recipes with close coworkers (and getting compliment from them) is my happiness. I thought I could lift up my mood by treating myself a fancy meal, so yesterday I went out for dinner (solo). The food was good, but part of me wasn’t content. I think I simply want to be fed by my family again.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:03:42 +0000

Thanks for your comment. I can’t wait to meet you. I am beyond excited for that dinner!

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:02:58 +0000

It’s equally vulnerable I’d say. Thanks for your comment, Sandra.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:02:17 +0000

Thank you! Such sweetness in this community.

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:11:05 +0000

It’s so hard for me to remember this. I am often selfish in the kitchen. Not lost on me is the generosity you show when you allow someone else to take care of, feed, and nurture you. Here’s to being more generous!

Congratulations on all your accomplishments! So well deserved.