There’s a common line when someone is advertising their culture. The template is something like, “we do this, we’re good at this, and oh, we REALLY love food!” It has always struck me as a little bold for a cultural representative to claim ownership over loving food. Doesn’t everyone love food? My three-week visit to Pakistan has softened my view. Pakistanis love food. REALLY. And now I know why: they contend for the best cuisine on the planet. I’m not just saying that because my in-laws will read this.

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