I had planned on making pasta with homemade sauce, using organic ingredients I bought from a local farm. Once it was time to make dinner, my mood was so dark, I ended up making an "Angry Dinner" as I call it. I wasn't paying attention to the ratio and combination of fresh herbs I was using. So, my dinner turned out to be less than palatable. My family ate the dinner without complaining (now that's love). For those of you who know me, creating a delicious meal is very important to me. I have been known on occasion to tear up if a meal turns out horrible.
Why do I call it an "Angry Dinner"? I believe that the mood you're in while preparing a meal is transferred into the food. This may sound like a crazy concept, but I've been recognizing this to hold true. My husband is even beginning to notice. He will say things like "This dinner was made with love". Since I have come to realize this, I've found fictional works related to food and mood. I find it interesting that authors and screenwriters have been creating stories with this relativity. Is it just a fable or is there more to the story?
Okay, well back to yesterday. My husband was so sweet, he made me a pot of Chamomile and Rose tea. We sat in our backyard sipping tea, watching the sunset and listening to the birds serenade us with their beautiful song. No words were spoken, we just sat there meditating on the beautiful evening. It was a wonderfully, calming experience. I felt the day's stress fade away with the sunset. It was the perfect end to a bad day.
I would love to hear how you unwind after a hectic day. What are your thoughts on food and mood?
Isn't it amazing how our partners know just how to put us in a better mood? My girlfriend and I have made it a habit to practice yoga together when we get home from work. It is so soothing; a great stress reliever.
ReplyDeleteI've never put food and mood together, but I'm intrigued.