Contemplative Eating and "Good Living"

  

The people of Foodbuzz just keep coming with opportunities, and I have to say I didn't need to think twice before taking this one.

FAGE is holding a contest to win a trip to Greece. Is there anything more that I need to say? Keep reading to find out how you can enter to win a trip to Greece as well.




While the completely over the top beauty of Greece is very compelling, I think I would love to submerse my being into their philosophy of "good living".

I want to go to a country where meals are slow and plates are lingered over on in to the night.

I'm the first to admit that most of meals are eaten in haste. Sometimes at my computer to get work done. Some at the counter, sneaking bites while running from one end of the house to the next, trying to get all my chores finished.

Needless to say, this is probably not the unhealthiest manner in which to eat, but it doesn't really up the quality of anything either.

I've decided lately that it's important to eat at least two lunch meals during the week with the intent to eat purposefully. Slowly and contemplatively. No computer, no folding clothes or bites in between putting dishes away.

This is the time the most of the house is away and it would be great to sit and really enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of a lunch.

                          

Not only did I set myself up outside to revel in the sun and cool breeze, but I made a dish that had such interesting textures and contrasting flavors.

I used my favorite greens recipe with about twice the original amount of onions. Then I scooped it over a baked sweet potato and crumbled the bacon over top. It was perhaps one of my favorite meals of the year.

If bacon isn't your thing, some crumbled feta over the top would serve as a good salty substitute.

I really enjoyed slowing myself down and getting out of my usual rut of multitasking while eating.


   

I don't think contemplative meals need to be fancy, or over the top. A simple sandwich can be very interesting and full of different things to ponder - the texture of your bread, the crunch of a pickle or the creaminess of mayo. I find that getting away from all the distractions makes the food taste that much better.

I was even finding myself less stressed the rest of the day since I gave myself a little break, a good swim in my own thoughts, and a healthy dose of yummy food.

Want to get away too?

Go ahead, enjoy good living and give yourself a little break. You deserve it.

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