The holidays bring joy, family, and — for many of us — a fridge full of high-calorie leftovers. When those leftovers become the mainstay of your meals for days (or weeks), the lean protein, fresh produce, and fiber that keep meals filling tend to disappear. That’s what leads to the tired, overeating cycle most people blame on “lack of willpower.”
Read MoreHave you ever ever bitten into a slice of cake, and had a lump of powdery unmixed flour ruin the experience and taste of that bite?
Cooking teaches us that putting intentional effort into a project actually creates a noticeably better outcome.
When we're cooking, we practice little steps that seem laborious and tedious. Mixing the batter til there are no lumps. Chilling cookie dough for 2 full hours. Patting the meat dry before you put it into the hot pan.
But then, your fork sinks into the spongey goodness of a perfect slice of cake you baked…
Read MoreEvery time I host a class or teach a camp, I feel another wave of gratitude that we’re able to gather together, work on projects and new skills as a group, and have tons of fun. Not only are group classes and activities incredibly important for kids to develop into independent, strong, and socially-comfortable adults, they’re also just downright full of joy. And cooking together does more than teach techniques. It teaches children how to play with each other again!
Read MoreAs kids get older, it’s important that they find activities and habits that inspire confidence in themselves. If you notice that your child lights up when they help you out in the kitchen, that is a golden opportunity!
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