As we get to know more about Alex Pretti, his EX-WIFE’S MESSAGE has also come to light. 🕊️ Here’s what she shared after his recent passing. ⬇️

In moments like these, words are powerful. Letters, messages, emails, social media posts — they become bridges between the living and the departed, offering glimpses into both memory and emotion.

This recipe is inspired by such moments: the quiet reflection of an ex-spouse sharing her heart, the depth of feelings that arise when we remember someone who once mattered, and the ritual of coming together through food to process loss.

This is The Memory Feast — a meal prepared slowly, intentionally, and shared as a way of honoring a life, processing grief, and holding space for complex emotions.

PART I: THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEAL

This meal exists to:

Hold space for grief — not to overwhelm, but to acknowledge.

Honor memory — every ingredient carries a symbolic meaning.