*This poem was originally created to be included in a culinary statement of purpose

Then it was remembered when I asked to have my mandated Meal Plan removed, as a University commuter, observing my unique special diet which decreases for me common allergen & otherwise inflammatory symptoms 

Crafting the Dream

-by Rainn Palmisciano

How I move in the world, make meaning, and find place,

is through the creative culinary process.

The kitchen counter is my canvas…...

as is the cutting board

the cast iron receives the healing pigments

Which then becomes an integral part

of the next seasoned production

Beads of water dancing on the surface

before I lay down the medium

Heated appropriately for the skillful sear

aromatics lascio sobbollire las salsa sul fornello

Then plating with mindful garnish

not to forget the edible flowers……

And the piece de resistance you may ask?

crowding the table with friends or family or customers …..

famiglia style

like upper west side Carmines

rallentare e assaporare il momento ….

My “paintings" are edible murals

I live for "substitutions" that others deny

be it for vegans, meat eaters, cardiovascular challenged,

renal patients, diabetics, children and toddlers …..

My dream is they belong

at this farm to long table

where crafting food as medicine is for . . .

just this one day

not just en mi suenos

Everyone gathers….

in the very same restaurant …..

at your next holiday table ….

by the grill at the next summer campout…..

Whatever it takes . . .

to bring this kind of table

bravely into existence ….

i wish for that.....

Amen ……

Poem written in Topanga, California October 15, 2025.

🩷Rainn

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