When I have a friend in need, I cook. It just feels right to make something nourishing or sweet for someone I care about. Lately, I’ve been wondering if this instinct could be inherited. My mom’s a great cook, and when I’m sad or sick, all I want is her perfectly poached egg on toast. What about the culinary roots that extend farther back?

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