Thank you for highlighting this article, Laurie.  It’s a great reminder to keep questioning why our relationship with food is the way it is, rather than simply accepting old (and maybe wrong) explanations.  I loved Bittman’s conclusion that we ought to view cooking and mealtimes as sources of joy and fun, rather than work.  That’s why the Family Dinner is such an inspiration, and why it’s worth actually thinking about how to make life fun.  Not only does it make life more enjoyable – it’s good for us!