Agus Ekanurdi

Cooking May Be Just the Recipe for Peace and Harmony

“Of course, many activities that we do for and with our spouses develop organic unity, but I am a cook, so let’s talk about cooking...” Agus and Frida did not write these words until Chapter 9, but in many ways, I believe they could have started with book with them.

For me, anyway, this book is symbolic, rather than prescriptive. That is, it shows us one path – through cooking – to develop a healthier self-image and stronger relationships with our spouse and family. But at the same time, there is great variation among individuals. And, there are significant differences among couples, and what they need to do in order to grow and mature. Agus and Frida took their own predispositions and tendencies into their marriage, and they found harmony through cooking. And certainly, cooking and eating are centerpieces of our lives, so that they may be nearly universal as foundations on which maturation may occur. But I also believe there are other bases for growth as a couple – gardening, home renovation, outdoor recreation, hobbies, and the like.

So, for all of those with an inner, unrealized cook under their skin – and perhaps for some of the budding landscape architects or secret stamp collectors – cooking for friends and family may be just the recipe, making Cook Your Way to Love and Harmony a must read.… (altro)