Food has always been a direct connection to the past, whether it’s the fluffy pancakes that remind me of simpler times or the smell of fried fish that brings me to Milford Sound, food has always triggered vivid memories for me. Throughout my lifetime I have had the opportunity to experience food worldwide, and the cultures that come with it. In recent years it has made me realize that others have similar experiences and have foods that trigger the same emotions and thoughts no matter where they are. For me, a comfort food, easily found everywhere I traveled was McDonald’s, the same fryer oil worldwide! Now I find myself searching for the best fish and chips anywhere in the U.S. to bring me back to my time in New Zealand, or a good Hot Pot and milk tea to take me back to Taiwan!
