Enjoy the true meaning of nutrition

Can you remember smells from holidays past? Maybe you always make a special dish on the day you put up decorations, or have a traditional New Year's Day brunch. Food has always had a bonding effect in my family. Whether making dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) for the Greek festival in spring, carving elaborate jack o' lanterns in autumn or eating my Nona's cookies in winter, the kitchen is where memories were--and are--made. This year, as always, celebrations will start in the kitchen.

This is the reminder that writer Lesley Johnson imparts in her Slice of Life essay as she shares her holiday memories: The kitchen serves as the nucleus of shared experiences among family and friends. Smells draw us to it. People congregate in it. And the tastes that fuel our memories are born in it.

In general, the holiday season represents all that is wonderful in this world. If we don't take extra time to enjoy family and friends during this time of year, then when will we? Enjoy the girls of the season, no matter how busy you find yourself. Venture into the kitchen, even if you're not the cook. You might just find yourself immersed in the flavors, smells and experiences that fond memories are made of. The holidays provide a different sort of nourishment--one that feeds the soul and indulges the senses. And isn't that the true purpose of nutrition?

Best,

Carey Rossi

Editor in Chief

editorial@betternutrition.com

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