Quite simply, food is powerful. It isn't just a mere necessity and definitely beyond a pleasurable indulgence. Food is a storyteller, a mediator, and a celebration in itself. It fosters unique bonds, builds communities, and even intensifies emotions. But isn't it true that food cannot create these magical moments on its own? 

The real power lies with the hands that prepare it and the people who savor it, delightfully. The chefs, or rather the creators, who carefully combine ingredients, mindfully celebrate tradition, while also challenging norms. And then, there are us – the eaters, who not only consume but relish, appreciate, and memorialize the eating experience. Enjoy these food related photos featuring the people behind our food.

"Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It's about honesty. It's about identity." - Louise Fresco

"Food is our common ground, a universal experience." - James Beard

"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." - Harriet Van Horne

"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him... the people who give you their food give you their heart." - Cesar Chavez

"Food is memories." - José Andrés