Food, Connection, and Identity: The Kingdom of Dor and Chef Andre illustrate the strong relationship between food, connection, and identity

The intertwining of love and food shows that our hungers for both are not always distinct, and may create new forms of intimacy.

A Story to Savor - Interconnected storylines come together in a subtle way, like a perfect cup of tea.

In times of uncertainty, food and crises can similarly reconcile conflict within and between people.

Pizza: A Bite of Humanity in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, by Chantel Gillus

A Feast Full of Stereotypes, by Dain Ruiz

Rose's Identity through Feasting - Food and dining accent Rose's struggles with her class identity, and are present in pivotal scenes.

An Internal Battle against Food – Social pressure to be thin has turned food into an enemy, as Ellen treats her eating disorder.

Functional Food Making – Via their mastery of cooking, Nigel and Mrs. Potter transform their social identities.

Toast-y Feelings: Comfort Food and Memory – For a future celebrity chef, simple comfort food is entwined with the memory of his mother.

From Salmon to Saffron: A Homecoming – Samir overcomes personal failures and draws from his Indian heritage to find passion in his cooking.

How Traditional Cooking Brings People Together – Food holds the Naranjo family together through times of conflict and change.