Italian families are over-cookers. It's what we do. When we have two guests coming over, we cook for 10. Food is our love language, and we have no idea how to prepare the proper amount of food, including side dishes, for any kind of gathering. As a result, we end up with a ton of [...]
Mindfulness as a benefit to mental health is nothing new and has taken a much more prominent role in people’s lives. School children now have lessons devoted to it and employers are encouraged to promote mindfulness to care for their employee’s mental health. Being aware of your body and your breathing are core principles of [...]
When I think about Thanksgiving, I think about, well food. It's what I think about almost all the time. Thanksgiving is no different, of course. What's unique about my Thanksgiving? Well, I don't like turkey. I'll eat sliced deli turkey in a hero, however I'm not a big fan of chowing down on a big [...]
When did Thanksgiving become insignificant? Recently, I made a trip to a brick and mortar store. It happens sometimes. I can't do all my shopping online, because lately, I've been super lazy about gift buying. I wait until last minute. While in the store, all the Christmas things were out and Christmas was playing while [...]
Gluten free desserts for Thanksgiving gatherings isn't something I ever thought I'd write about. Gluten has never been an issue for me, until recently. I don't have Celiac, however, my body seems to have a sensitivity to it. GLORIOUS. An Italian with some gluten sensitivities just isn't right! During holidays, and major events, in order [...]
Thanksgiving. I remember when I was younger, everyone had to get all their Thanksgiving supplies before the holiday, because no stores were open on Thanksgiving. We all survived having stores closed, because we all headed out to be with loved ones. Now? Stores are opening up earlier, and earlier on Thanksgiving Day. I'm not sure [...]
Wishing stores would close for Thanksgiving like when I was a kid.
