Quote by Mario Batali

We would load up the yellow Cutlass Supreme station wagon and pick blackberries during blackberry season or spring onions during spring onion season. For us, food was part of the fabric of our day.

We would load up the yellow Cutlass Supreme station wagon an

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's memories of their childhood and the significance of food in their everyday lives. The mention of loading up the yellow Cutlass Supreme station wagon and engaging in activities like picking blackberries or spring onions demonstrates a connection with nature and the sense of gathering and appreciating seasonal produce. It suggests that food was not just a means of sustenance but a fundamental and integral part of their daily experiences and familial traditions.

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By Mario Batali

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