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How Coffee Increases Feelings of Pleasure
It's 5 am, your alarm blares, you sleepily open your eyes, you slowly go to a sitting position, one foot on the ground, 2 foot. You stand up and ever so slowly make your way to the kitchen to prepare yourself a much needed cup o' joe. You're so tired and your mood is low, you don't know how you'll make it through the day. You impatiently wait, then finally beep, beep, beep, coffee's done. Pouring that sweet drink of the god's and smelling that delicious aroma is already awakening your senses. You put some creamer and sweetener in, your favorite flavor-hazelnut, slowly bring to your lips and take that first sweet sip.... Aaaaahhhh. You feel relief, and as you continue drinking that blessed Colombian brew, you begin to feel your senses come alive, your heart beats a little faster, you move a bit more confidently, and joy fills your soul. You can now start your day.
By Adrienne K.6 years ago in Feast
Why My Morning Coffee Is Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is an art that has been interpreted and exercised many different ways over the last 1500+ years. Its goal is to ultimately reduce the noise in ones head and reduce the control racing thoughts have on a moment by blocking out outside thoughts and focusing on the experience of the moment. Some would put it more simply as to be in control of ones own thoughts, even if for only a few moments. I define it as creating a space in ones own head to think and understand/ acknowledge all that is going on in ones own body and mind, while having some level of control over what is happening. It definitely takes practice and often requires a level of daily commitment, but does not require one to do 2 hours of morning yoga or observe a week of silence every couple months or even sit cross legged on the floor, with eyes closed and while chanting to practice mindfulness meditation. For me, my daily mindfulness exercise is different than all of that. My daily mindfulness exercise involves something hot, black, and full of caffeine that in my mind is sacrilege to pollute with cream or milk or nut beverage or even sugar. I am referring of course to my morning cup of coffee.
By Michael Hanson-Metayer6 years ago in Feast
Chicken Francese
Most of us are always looking for a new way to make chicken. I have made chicken cutlets, chicken Marsala, chicken parmigiana, and grilled chicken to use in stir fry or salads. We know we want to eat more chicken and less beef but often we are bored. Recently, I have become a big fan of making chicken francese.
By Elaine M. Gallagher6 years ago in Feast
How to Eat Like a Local in Samui
By its own right, Koh Samui is not just one of Thailand's most beautiful resort islands, it is also a destination for culinary excellence. There are so many world-class restaurants that feature innovative menus and talented chefs. Taking a journey through the culinary landscape of Koh Samui is another experience that you should consider alongside the beach hopping. Find out how the locals go about their dining.
By Rochell Megan6 years ago in Feast
Eat Your Beets Leaves and All
I went for a walk in the rain today. Summer rain. The type of rain that isn’t that heavy but constant. The air felt and looked misty. The countryside side of the urban edge of our small town of Loughborough felt and looked particularly bucolic this day. The sheep helped this vision and the rain didn’t seem to bother them so why would it bother me? It didn’t.
By Paul Conneally6 years ago in Feast
Caviar, Sea Urchin, and Friends
Caviar and sea urchin are two foods that people generally either love or hate. I love them. They're really wonderful on their own, but they're also delicious paired together, and with other ingredients. They add a sense of luxury to a meal. The options are endless. But what if you're not familiar with either, or you're not sure what to do with them besides just eat them by themselves?
By Daniel Goldman6 years ago in Feast
Super Fruit Blitz
Summer. I love summer. I love to complain about how hot it is. I love being able to jump into a crystal clear pool after sweating out toxins stored over winter. I love the tan my pale and pasty legs sometimes accomplish. And I LOVE the fruit that comes into season when the weather is hot, hot, hot! And I love making my favorite frozen drink to share with the family on those days that is just perfect for grilling and picnics.
By Hope Martin6 years ago in Feast
Is Eating Tuna worth the consequences?
Is eating tuna worth it? I say no, but I know others who say different. So here are some of the reasons I don't eat tuna and why I think you shouldn't eat tuna either. You can thank me later, or you can cast them aside. Either way, it's up to you.
By Bradley Knight 6 years ago in Feast
Add These 6 Cookbooks to Your Kitchen Collection
Amateur and seasoned home chefs alike can all relate to the excitement of buying a new cookbook. You can spend hours in the kitchen as you fold page corners of new recipes, read and reread new techniques and imagine the upcoming praise of friends and family for all your new dishes. But with so many options these days and so little kitchen space, picking out a must-have cookbook seems like a daunting task.
By Pam Jannes6 years ago in Feast
