10/14/2026
"Food is my love language" means that sharing or preparing food is a primary way you express and receive love, care, and affection. It's a form of acts of service where the time, effort, and thoughtfulness invested in a meal communicate love in a way that words sometimes can't. This expression builds connection and intimacy, fosters emotional investment, and creates lasting bonds through shared culinary experiences and traditions. When we say "Food is Love, Food is Energy," we refer to more than just the basic need for sustenance. This expression highlights the profound connection between nourishment, intention, and the joy that comes from sharing food with others. Food becomes a vessel for care, thoughtfulness, and genuine human connection.
PAST RESIDENTS, HERE'S A COUPLE QUESTIONS FOR YOU--what was your favorite or most memorable food experience while you were in residence at Butterfly House? What was your favorite thing to bake? What was your favorite thing that someone else cooked or baked for you? What did you learn from doing the baking "chore" (even if you didn't necessarily like doing it)? Who remembers Friday night cookout, cooking class, or Friday night crockpot dinner (it's been a while)?