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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker comes from a background where food is abundant and treated with great affection.
In plain terms
My family loves food so much they drink gravy.
What can you take from it?
Appreciate comfort and abundance in your home.

Where it applies

  • describing family culture
  • talking about comfort food

Putting it to work

  • writing memoirs
  • cooking blogs

Questions to consider

  • What defines your family's traditions?
  • How does food bring people together?

Another view

It might imply unhealthy eating habits to some readers.

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