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Comfort Food, Complicated Feelings
The author expresses a complex relationship with food, using it for emotional regulation yet feeling guilt afterwards. They cherish comfort meals like Pastina soup but struggle with self-judgment over their eating habits. Healing…
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Summer on a Plate
As summer approaches, it's a season of flavorful, uncomplicated food that invites joy and relaxation. Enjoying fresh fruits and simple meals with loved ones reflects self-care. The focus shifts to sensory experiences, emphasizing…
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What It Really Takes to Live a Good Life
I used to think the answer to this question was something big. Something grandiose, and far off in the distance. Having a good life isn’t about your successes, accomplishments, or productivity. It’s about feeling loved, safe,…
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Cooking with My Feelings: How My Mood Shapes My Meals
I’ve learned that I don’t just feed my body—I feed my emotions. Some days, food is a remedy. Other days, it’s a reflection. And more often than not, it speaks the language of my feelings when…
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Nourishment in the Hard Moments
There are times when I don’t have the energy to think, let alone cook. When depression hits, it hits hard. The smallest tasks feel like mountains to climb. The days blur together. I feel sluggish, unmotivated, and…
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How Cooking Pasta Helps Manage Depression
When you’re suffering from depression, even the simplest tasks can feel monumental. There are days where it gets so bad that I can hardly get out of bed. I recall times of feeling dark, heavy,…
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Redefining Nourishment: What Feeding Myself Really Means
There was a time when nourishment meant grabbing something convenient. Fast food in the car. A late-night sweet tooth fix. Skipping meals out of stress—or eating out of boredom. I didn’t realize it…
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Finding Peace in Comfort Food for Sensory Overload
How Sensory Overload Guides Me to the Kitchen Sensory overload can become very intense. When I experience this, it feels like my brain is set to the highest frequency. The bright lights, the noise, and…
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Comfort Food Cravings: What They Really Mean to Me
There are certain foods that have always felt like a warm hug to me. Not in the picture perfect, aesthetic sense. But in terms over over-stimulation, emotional depletion, and hanging on by a…
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The Comfort of Sunday Food Rituals
Sundays are a treasured time for relaxation, connection, and food. The author reflects on cherished family meals filled with laughter and love, particularly with their Italian grandpa, who embodied the spirit of nourishment.…
