To mark 10 years of Food for Soul and 30 years of Osteria Francescana, we reflect on what we have learned along the journey. Inspired by the question How old are you?, this month we focus on the value of time—what it has taught us, how it shapes us, and how we can use it to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary opportunities for change.
Time has shaped everything we do. This year, Food for Soul celebrates 10 years of action – 10 years of recovery, transformation, and finding meaning in what others overlook. Time reminds us that every moment matters, and every second is a chance to act.
Bread is gold.
At Food for Soul, time is the unseen artisan behind every loaf of bread, every shared meal, and every strengthened community. Bread, one of humanity’s oldest and simplest foods, holds the wisdom of time: the patience to rise, the power to nourish, and the ability to transform.
It’s a metaphor for transformation. From turning day-old bread into something extraordinary to creating hope where there was none, bread reminds us that small acts can lead to profound change.
Time also connects us to our roots. It’s an italian memory of childhood breakfasts, dipping stale bread into warm milk, and the stories of communities coming together. It is this power of transformation that has made Refettorio projects a symbol of hope.
What does time mean to us?
Time is a call to action. It’s the moment we realize that the world needs us to do more, to care more, to act now. 2015 – Massimo Bottura called chefs to act – because the time was, and still is, NOW.
Warm regards,
Food for Soul
