13/12/2025
This meal surprised me by how emotional it made me. It took me back to my childhood, when life was more insecure. I vividly remember days where we only had canned sardines, soy sauce, and white rice as a meal. I haven't had canned sardines since childhood because it would remind me of less pleasant days.
Now, as I'm looking at the last year of my 30s, I revisited this core childhood memory, but now have the resources to add an artisan flair.
Buttered and toasted sourdough, mayo, mustard, pickled red onions, tomato, canned sardines, fresh dill and basil, crack of salt and pepper.
With deep emotions, I savored this meal and reminded myself that where you start out doesn't determine where you end up.
