Recently, I learned some very happy news. I always believed that food and cooking for people brings a lot of joy to a lot of people. However, did you know that there are about 7 foods that actually can make you noticeably happier and reduce symptoms of depression? I know - sounds a little hippy-dippy to me too. That is why I decided to test this concept out and make The Happiest Dinner on Earth (featuring all 7 happy foods) I have to admit, that while there may have been some heavy-duty placebo effects going on here, I was mighty happy by the time I had eaten all of my food. So much so that Morty and I even worked out after (not a joke - we are very good at jumping jacks). |
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I love baking for my family. First of all, it is a very easy way to provide birthday gifts without putting too much money into what to buy. Second of all, I have a theory that some family members tolerate me mostly so that they can get treats. However, in the past few years I have acquired a second family to cook/bake for! When there is a dinner with my boyfriend's family, I have become the first to offer to bring dessert. This may be because once there was no dessert available, because it was assumed that I was bringing (oops!). But I love it because baking for the Tennenhouses and baking for the Reinblatts allows me to practice completely different things. You see, when it comes to baking for my family, I know exactly what to make for each member of the family, regardless of the time of year or occasion. For my big sister Lauren, I make Apple Pie. Whether it is her birthday, a tea party, a treat sent in the mail, or Laur feeling peckish around midnight - I make her pie. Over the years the recipe has evolved; i.e. mile-high pies, deep-dish pies, caramelizing the apple juices... but the general idea stays the same. My pie crust, apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Always a win. |