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Glynn Washington Okay, so, I have two last meal selections. First, I wish somebody would bring back Steve’s Lunch on South University Avenue [in Ann Arbor] so I could order the Spicy Chicken. Lord, I used to love that place. Until then, I want someone to ask their Brazilian auntie to fix me up some moqueca (fish stew) out of whatever the boats brought in that day. Lobster, crab, sunfish, whatever. It’s my last meal, so whoever’s cooking must be over 65 years old so they know what the hell they’re doing. Please know I’m gonna need a few cocktails to wash it down. Glynn Washington (’92, J.D. ’96) is the host and executive producer of Snap Judgment, distributed by National Public Radio.
Sanjay Gupta I’ve lived a pretty healthy life, and I also believe in practical immortality, so I envision my last meal occurring somewhere around 120 years old. It would be a very large gathering of loved ones over a very long afternoon. Green tea, a healthy source of caffeine, would keep us awake, laughing and sharing stories for hours. Family and friends alike would have a hand in designing personalized flatbread pizzas. While researching my book Chasing Life, I found that you’ll pretty much cover all nutritional bases by eating seven different colored foods a day. So there would be an array of colorful vegetables and toppings to choose. (I’m a fan of fresh tomatoes and pineapple.) Dessert would involve my weakness: ice cream (which is also kid-friendly — I hope I’m spending most of these last moments with great-great grandchildren!). We’d have a sundae bar with plenty of antioxidant-rich options to choose from, like blueberries and walnuts, and . . . since it’s the very last meal, why not a little chocolate? Sanjay Gupta (’90, M.D. ’93) is CNN’s chief medical correspondent. His latest book is titled Monday Mornings.
Ariana Barkin For me, food is about more than just taste; it’s a bearer of memories. I’d want my final meal to conjure up memories of the wonderful moments of my life, and I would choose Thanksgiving dinner at my parents’ house, the place where I grew up. My mom, dad, three sisters, and their husbands and kids would all come together to indulge in my mom’s favorite holiday. We’d feast upon roasted turkey, challah stuffing, freshly baked cranberries, homemade applesauce, mashed sweet potatoes, and homemade pumpkin bread. Nothing would be better than gathering around the dinner table with my family, sharing stories and memories. Ariana Barkin is a junior majoring in International Studies. She is currently working as an intern at Sweet Heather Anne’s, an Ann Arbor cake shop. tell us what you’d choose to eat for YOur last meal www.lsa.umich.edu
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