09 Jan What’s in a Bowl?
Food for the body. Food for the mind. Perfect combo.
The usual food: a nutritious smoothie made with frozen berries, whey protein powder, flax mill, tiny scoop of glutamine, and unsweetened almond milk, all blenderized just a bit to preserve a chunky, chewy texture. Excellent recovery food recipe. Mmmmm…practical and delicious
The unusual presentation: today my smoothie made its way into this ‘pretty’ handcrafted pottery bowl. Earthy in feel and relaxing in its blue colour, this sturdy little handleless container had been recently given to me by a friend. Excellent to see and even better to hold. Mmmmm…pretty remarkable
Did I enjoy my smoothie more than usual? Yes
Did I have a quiet chuckle re my silliness? Yes
Did I feel moments of gratitude for the good friend who gave me the bowl? Yes
Changing an ingrained habit with willpower can be difficult. Make it easier.
Plate your food and let your eyes help. Why? Why not? It makes a difference.
What strategies do you use to increase the ‘curb appeal’ of your food? Would love to hear from you.
Robert Fraser
Posted at 21:53h, 09 JanuaryWrap in bacon ;-). Place beside a refreshing beer.
Linda Jones
Posted at 15:30h, 10 JanuaryGood one. Might not suit everyone Robert but a little protein and flavour from the bacon might add appeal for the meat lover/paleo fans out there. And beer? Well rehydration and a few carbs potentially fits the post-recovery menu after a tough workout. Breakfast fare? Hmmm, interesting thought.
arlen curtis
Posted at 04:01h, 10 JanuaryI guess you could say “oh what a bowl I had”
Linda Jones
Posted at 15:14h, 10 JanuaryLike that, a lot, Arlen. Works to have ‘fun’ whenever we can. Your sense of humour brightens the day.Thanks.
Nancy Villeneuve
Posted at 21:55h, 10 JanuaryLove that you used a bowl from a friend. I have a sunflower mug from a friend that I love to use and when I do I pause to be grateful for our long lasting friendship.
Linda Jones
Posted at 22:07h, 10 JanuaryThanks Nancy. Friends make such a difference in our lives and having little things like a ‘sunflower mug’ to bring happy thoughts of that friendship into our day, well, that is the best.
Joan
Posted at 15:30h, 16 JanuaryThese are excellent- a great treat without overindulging.
Thanks for sharing Linda
Linda Jones
Posted at 16:32h, 26 JanuaryYou are welcome Joan. Enjoying our food is such an important part of life, at least it is for me. And I’m sure you agree that when we enjoy our food it feels satisfying to the body and the mind.