"I was fortunate because my mother had a flair for making mealtimes a pleasure and food nourishing, all on a low budget. She balanced the colors on the plate and the textures as well as food groups.  The table was always laid with care too – family meals matter. Candles lit on each side of a simple, low flower arrangement.

Today we talk a lot about how elusive self esteem can be.  Again, this is complex, but if as a child you know you are a person that matters so much that great care is put into making your meals nice, then you tend to matter properly to yourself too."

For the Family's Sake