Eggplant Curry is on the menu at this late-night, Vietnamese spot.    The newly-urban Hipster says, “I thought only Indies and Thais eat curry.”  The Italians eat eggplant with parmigiana.  The French in ratatouille; the Japanese in tempura.     Tonight, it’s Vietnamese fare; add Vietnamese pancakes.  “I’ve only eaten buttermilk or blueberry wheatgerm pancakes,” says his Latina girlfriend. “In France and Switzerland, this pancake is a crepe.”  Yes, culinary boundaries cross:   Crepes from the Parisian Bistros are cradling bean sprouts in this Vietnamese rendition. See the many noodle dishes on the menu?   “Noodles are primary for so many cultures. East meets west easily in the kitchens,” she continues.

Food is where we come together.  Food makes it look easy to relate and to learn from each other. We have fun times and tastes.   The twist here is that after the mega- meal is finished, Hipster isn’t.   The cool couple is eventually cuddled in bed, ready to sleep.  Hipster pops up from the warmth to trek to the kitchen.  He stands by the light of the refrigerator “moon”, finishing off the leftovers from their boxes. He’s full when he starts.  He’s shameful and guilty when he finishes.

LeadLifeNow awareness includes whole-body, whole-life awareness.   What’s your relationship between food and feelings?  And about that last bite, were you hungry?