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Dear Reader,

I have a ritual that I look forward to doing in the Spring.

I take myself out on solo dining dates at a new restaurants with lots of plant-based options. In previous years, I've driven as far as Maine to find cute little cafes and eateries to dine at.

My dirty little secret is that I love going out to eat by myself.

I used to see solo diners in restaurants and project loneliness onto them for no good reason. Now I see that many people choose to eat alone and love it.

Here are just a few reasons why:

🍜You can create a self-care ritual around it (for example setting the stage from a sensory perspective with mindful eating)

🍜You can focus on your food without distraction

🍜You can have a better sense of hunger and satiety cues in the body than when dining with someone and conversation drowning out food cues.

🍜You can taste your food more intensely, which increases the pleasure you experience with that meal

Don't get me wrong though. I love going out with family and friends too!

3 Reasons why eating with others is great too.

🍜Great conversation can be inspiring, can help you bond over food and that is great for your nervous and digestive system.

🍜Celebration through food and drink is an important part of almost every culture.

🍜Sharing a meal with someone is sacred. It can remind you to pause, put your fork down and listen to your dining mates.

I'd love to know. Do you like eating in restaurants or at home alone or do you always prefer meals with friends and loved ones?

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Have it:

Interesting Article Alert: 110 Foods that won't spike your blood sugar​

​This arrives today. I'm going to try it and give you my honest opinion.

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Made it:

From the Archives: How to Let Go of Food Rules​

This new curated A Spring in your Step - Spring recipe bundle​

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Want it:

We're trying to sell a few of our extra Eurovision concert tickets for the week of May 6-12th in Malmo, Sweden. Let me know if you're interested!

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I'm looking for an interesting experiential type of gift for a special friend who is creative, loves art and lives in NYC. Any ideas? Hit me up!

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Ingredient Spotlight:

Kohlrabi

Raise your hand if you've ever had Kohlrabi 🖐

Kohlrabi is a fibrous vegetable that is in the cabbage family and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is high in vitamins B6, C and is also high in potassium. It has a mildly sweet taste (similar to broccoli stems) and works well in a cole slaw or roasted like a sweet potato.

Here are 10 ways to prepare and eat Kohlrabi​

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Extra Bytes:

What I'm reading: How Emotions are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain, by Lisa Feldman Barrett

What I'm watching: Nothing, Nilch, Nada. Taking a TV break.

What I'm listening to: Brain Food mix​

What I'm eating: Marry-me Cauliflower with sun dried tomatoes and farro​

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That's all for me this week. I hope you all have a happy and healthy hump day!

Warmly,

Jenny