Oh, my dear friend, I see these delightful little personality quizzes circulating, and I always have to smile. At 87, and having lived on my own in my cozy farmhouse for the past eight years, I have learned that the small, everyday choices we make are the true foundation of our emotional and physical well-being. What we choose to put on our plates—and what we choose to leave off—is rarely just about taste. It is a quiet reflection of our life’s journey, our values, and the memories we hold dear.
As a physician who completed my residency many decades ago, I have always viewed food through a dual lens: the science of nourishment and the profound, emotional comfort it brings. So, I put the kettle on, brewed a soothing cup of my favorite traditional Southern “church coffee” (you know, the kind with a tiny pinch of salt and an egg to smooth out the flavor, just like my grandmother made), and reflected on what these simple culinary choices might reveal about our beautiful, complex personalities.
