Tonight was extravagant - so much time and preparation even to the finest details and the result was a wonderful meal of brisket, Kale ceaser salad, beans with walnuts, mashed potatoes/celery root with carrots and mushrooms, cake, and pie with Italian ice cream. I have never before been a part of preparing a meal so thought out and meticulously executed. It looked great (especially on our ceramic dishes), tasted great, and there was only one problem: having my portions dictated by the size and a pattern on my dish set. For me, I felt awkward trying to decide what food goes into what plate/bowl and deciding for myself what was a healthy serving. Sharing this meal with the Portion Plates group made me feel less awkward and more confident in my portions - and I was able to enjoy a meal with people instead of my usual lone meals at home on my phone.
In the near future I will gain more insight on what portion sizes are right for me and my body. I'm excited to have someone's art directly influence my lifestyle. Art is powerful and a part of our lives in so many ways. This project is not only a food experience, it's an art experience.
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