The Splendid Table By Laurie Richardone
T
his is the season of joining together with friends and family.
If I close my eyes I can smell, taste, and feel the excitement in creating our holiday menu in my grandmother’s kitchen. This was a time to gather our family and cook together. The intention is to inspire you to join your family and friends, in your kitchen. With so many mixed households and different ways of eating cooking can get complicated. Make your holiday gathering a no-fuss, unforgettable evening. Create healthy, easy, elegant hors d'oeuvres, that will satisfy any lifestyle. I like to think what we put into our bodies becomes part of us. Not just the food itself, but the energy that comes with it. With festive treats and sweets around every corner, we find ourselves eating more refined carbohydrates and processed sugars than we do during the rest of the year. Being mindful about the ingredients on your table will leave you feeling your best as you head into the new year. I think we would agree that keeping our health at an optimal is pivotal these days. In my experience eating seasonally and locally is one of the best ways to achieve wellness. Good news is: there is a plethora of ingredients grown this time of year that will inspire you to assemble delicious colorful food for your holiday spread. To get things started here is one of my party favorites. “The best food doesn’t come from the best cooks; the best food comes from the best people. People who love to eat.” I wish you a happy healthy holiday season…
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