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Humans have gathered together for millennia to break bread and share meals with loved ones. It wasn’t just a time to eat but to celebrate, bond, and wind down after a long day. And in today’s age of 24/7 access to technology, coming to the table with family and loved ones is more important than ever.

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In our home, we’ve always placed a huge value on dinner time.

It’s a time for us to regroup at the end of the day, sans technology, and bond over a shared meal.

We always knew it was important, but it wasn’t until recently that we learned just how important it is, and that we as humans are hardwired to do this.

After listening to a recent episode of Chris Williamson’s Modern Wisdom podcast and hearing his guest, Shawn Stevenson, talk about the physiological benefits of eating with family, we realized just how powerful eating with loved ones could be.

In this episode we discuss some of the details from Shawn Stevenson’s book, Eat Smarter, and talk about our own personal history and relationship to the family table.

Beef Bourguignon in white bowl with thyme garnish.

Taste Test: Costco’s French Pastries

In our latest taste test, we’re trying two of Costco’s packaged French pastries, pains au chocolat, and mini almond cakes, or financiers.

Listen to find out which one we liked best! One was far better than the other.

Large bowl of chili with jalapenos in the background.

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2 Comments

  1. Geraldine Romano says:

    Loved this discussion of the importance of eating with family and friends, making conversation a priority, and routinely spending time together enjoying whatever type of food you have time to make that day, even if it’s takeout. Very nice perspectives on how this all plays into our health and happiness. Thank you!

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    1. Tara says:

      Thanks for the comment, Gerry. We’re so happy you liked this episode!

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