Tag Archives: smell

Managing the holiday rollercoaster …Holiday Meals

Posted on December 10, 2020 by msw blog

Set aside assumptions about what the holidays and holiday meals “have to” look like. Always felt that stuffing AND sweet potatoes AND mashed potatoes AND dinner rolls was a bit much? Now’s your chance to scale back, especially if you … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures, Reflections | Tagged Christmas, colorful, dinner, farmers market, freshness, Fruit, grocery shopping, holiday dinner, holidays, leafy greens, nutrition, produce, seasonal, smell, take-out, takeaway, Traditions, vegetables | Leave a comment

Mindful Eating

Posted on May 13, 2020 by msw blog

Engage all five senses when you eat. Experts say the practice of mindfulness – being fully aware of your thoughts and feeling in a nonjudgmental way- can help lower your stress response, improve focus and cognition and fight pain. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures, Reflections | Tagged appearance, emotions, five senses, hungry, mindful listening, mindfulness, nonjudgmental, Slowdown, smarter choices, smell, surroundings, taste, textures | 4 Comments

Farmer’s Market

Posted on April 28, 2020 by msw blog

If you read my cooking adventures or follow me on Instagram you know I am a lover and a shopper of my farmer’s market. The question I get asked often is “How do you know it’s ripe?” “How do … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged bright colors, Citrus fruits, farmers market, firm, firmness, freshness, grocery shopping, leafy greens, odor, produce, ripe, seasonal, skin, smell, vegetables | 8 Comments

Mr. Woogles

Posted on June 6, 2019 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Childhood memories, damaged, parenting, safety net, smell, stink, teddy bear, toy | 2 Comments

Imperfect Produce

Posted on February 21, 2018 by msw blog

If you read Real Life of a MSW regularly, you know I love my farmer’s market. So, why the hell would I sign up for a delivery service called Imperfect Produce? “A food delivery service that brings boxes of ‘ugly’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged deliver fee, delivery service, farmer, farmers market, food delivery service, food deserts, food stamps, Food waste, Fruit, gardening, grocery store, Imperfect Produce, income qualifications, membership, organic, produce, product review, proudce, samples, smell, social worker, subscription, touch, ugly, vegetables, vegetarian | 10 Comments

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