Gemotions

"The Cozy Kitchen's Spicy Noodles," claimed the menu. Sarah’s noodles, passed down from her grandmother, a recipe developed in another country, were on that menu. Her grandmother was a strong, dignified woman who would have been aghast.

She felt a deep sadness, a sinking feeling in her stomach. The restaurant was buzzing with activity, customers oblivious to the food’s true origins. She thought about her grandmother’s life and struggles.

She found herself back in her kitchen, where she often used her grandmother’s old wooden spoon. It felt heavy in her hand. She thought about the noodles, about the effort, about the memories. She decided she was going to have to do something.