Quanah helps her father Art prepare a going-away feast for him, featuring bannock, a traditional Indigenous comfort food that lets him remember lost loved ones. As they cook together, he reminisces about the memories it brings up, which allow him to process and reconcile his mental health struggles. As father and daughter go over the recipe and preparation steps for the dish, they experience a much-needed moment of bonding before Art moves back home to his birth nation. Quanah opens up about the challenges of caregiving, and shares her realization about how cooking together has given her a point of connection with her father, reflecting and confirming the groundbreaking research about the psychosocial benefits of cooking and eating together. By the time the bannock is out of the oven, friends and family have gathered for a traditional feast that amplifies their sense of connection and community. Their behind-the-scenes difficulties melt away into hugs and smiles as they enjoy their delicious efforts, and the ongoing benefit of connection.
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