

Thoughts on “The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted”
Have you ever had a day where you ate whatever you wanted, no matter how indulgent it seemed? Or at least dreamed about such a day?...


3 Tips to Make Buffets and Potlucks More Mindful
I know that buffets and potlucks probably aren’t top of mind for most people these days, but a comment in a recent episode of the Stuff...


Food Gratitude in the New Year
A college friend of mine used to start every year by writing a list of things she was grateful for, and each year she added one more...


Focus on Your Destination in the New Year
I recently watched some old episodes of Frasier, including one where Frasier was asked to participate in a charity bike ride. The only...


3 Ways to Embrace an Imperfect Christmas
I recently listened to a podcast titled “You Are Not Failing Christmas,” and while I enjoyed many parts of it, I especially liked the...


5 Tips to Extend Generosity to Yourself
Around this time of year, a lot of us start to think about generosity. We’re encouraged to give to those less fortunate and be a little...


How to Tell If Your Way of Eating is Sustainable
Usually, when people think about sustainability and eating, they think about where the food comes from, and if it was raised sustainably....


You Don’t Need a Holiday for Your Favorite Foods
On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, I was doing a practice Zoom call with my aunt (my dad’s sister), and she asked, “What are you having...


Seeking Stillness
I recently read an old journal entry where I wrote that I was feeling pressure from a lot of sides and was longing for a moment of...


What Makes a Comfort Food Comforting?
You may have seen the image going around social media listing favorite Thanksgiving side dishes by state, which seems to have been...