As a child, I loved food. I would always be pointed out for my large appetite and that's not something I've ever been ashamed to say. 

 

 

Food is something that brings people together. I grew up in a big family, so our meal times were always hectic, but memorable. My great grandmother was from Portugal and she spoke very little English. Anytime I would have anything on my plate, she would say eat, eat, eat, you are too skinny. And so I did.