Taste of Community
Most disasters come unexpectedly, like a downpour on a sun-drenched summer afternoon that sneaks up suddenly. And when they do, life can change forever. But as history proves, it’s during times of trouble when people band together most.
We’ve seen it during natural disasters—hurricanes, tornadoes, raging floods, diseases—and during manmade catastrophes, too. When tragedy strikes, there’s a great sense of community that grows from it. Neighborhoods, civic groups, and complete strangers rally together for a common cause, and if you look closely, you’ll find that at the very center of many efforts is food. Southerners have always had a deep-rooted connection between comfort and food; it’s why we make casseroles for the grieving and cherish meals our grandmothers
