Studies have shown the importance of eating together. Children who eat regularly with their families are at a lower risk of developing poor eating habits, weight problems or substance addictions. It also gives families a chance to reflect on their days together and forges stronger bonds between parents and children. This is certainly true for me, and the relationships that were built over the kitchen table with my family are very important to me. As a result, ‘adult’ me still views the kitchen as the heart of the home.