(Giggling)  Although I do agree with the sentiment that babies also nurse for reasons other than food and that bonding takes place regardless of food...  I was also wondering how I'd convey that message in my little corner of the world. I live in the US (Northeast) and in the circles I move, food is equated to love even when there are no babies in sight.  While it is much more evident in the Italian branch of the family, most of the other people I interact with don't seem to find this type of expression foreign.  

Jodie Lucci
LLLL in NH, USA

ps I loved the fathers day poem.  Thank you Anne, for allowing us to share it.

On Jun 22, 2010, at 11:13 AM, Effath Yasmin wrote:

> Fleur wrote "I think it is important to try and avoid the association between food and love. Love has nothing to do with the food, whether it is coming from mom, dad or any other family member friend etc."
> 
> Well well here is something that many might find interesting. My intent is to just share the cultural aspect of food and love. Here in SouthAsian countries particularly India we actually do associate food with love
> snip

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