15 Women Describe The Food That Helped Shape Their Identity

5. Rachel, 28, Coffee

“I am a mom of three extremely stubborn toddlers and feel like I wouldn’t survive a day without coffee. Having three kids means lots and lots of sleepless nights and having little to no time for myself. Sitting down with a cup of coffee in the calmness of the morning helps me to not lose myself. It is the only solitude I am bestowed with throughout the day and it is what keeps me going.”