Flavors of Time

✨ Writing Prompt

Write a 800-1000 word essay reflecting on a food experience that holds significant meaning for you. Choose a dish, meal, or culinary experience that evokes strong memories—perhaps a family recipe, a meal shared with friends, or a unique dish you tried while traveling. As you write, focus on pacing: start with a vivid description of the food and its setting, then gradually delve into the memories it evokes. Consider how different moments in your narrative might be given varying emphasis to create a sense of pacing that keeps the reader engaged. Use sensory language to bring your experience to life, engaging the reader’s taste, smell, and sights. Aim to create emotional depth by juxtaposing the enjoyment of the meal with reflections on what that experience meant for you and how it has shaped your relationship with food.