Internet Trolling: NYT on “Mindful Eating”
February 11, 2012 Leave a comment
The New York Times today has an interesting piece about focusing on the texture and flavor of foods has its roots in Buddhism and it’s myriad benefits, both psychological and physiological.
“The concept has roots in Buddhist teachings. Just as there are forms of meditation that involve sitting, breathing, standing and walking, many Buddhist teachers encourage their students to meditate with food, expanding consciousness by paying close attention to the sensation and purpose of each morsel. In one common exercise, a student is given three raisins, or a tangerine, to spend 10 or 20 minutes gazing at, musing on, holding and patiently masticating. “
Porn groove soundtrack is completely optional.
Cooking Time: Boom Chica Wow!
). It’s been a tough month, retraining and reconditioning talented cooks who have been in a creative rut for the better part of a decade, and who’ve accrued years of bad habits (no color on sauteed mushrooms?!). I’m building the kitchen slowly but surely, instilling a sense of pride in every single plate of food we send out; I’ve even tossed out the microwave!
