There’s No Place Like…Mom’s Cooking!

My mom invented this wonderful tomato macaroni and cheese dish when I was a kid that she would bake up for supper. It is a fond favorite of mine and also for my sister.

Mom baked some up the other night for me during my visit. And yum! Savoring the taste brought back fond memories as it filled my tummy full. She topped dinner off with the “best in the world” apple pie that she bakes too. I was in gastronomical heaven!

Food has such a way of imprinting our memory and bringing us back home.

As we move into this holiday season we will be remembering holiday’s of the past as we ready ourselves for this season’s memories in the making. Much of those memories will involve foods we delight in serving and savoring with those we love the most.

Certain foods just wouldn’t be right to miss experiencing in any given holiday season. There are those favorite pies that just have to be made for Thanksgiving and favorite cookies for Christmas to bake and enjoy. Oh, and then there is that green bean casserole that is a must to put on the table too.

As I write this my mind is transported to times I enjoyed those very taste sensations. And I am back home again in my memory. It feels safe and warm.

Not only the food but also those fond memories nourish our body and spirit.

Our memory is a tool we can use to provide us comfort. A hot cup of tea and an afghan can provide this too.

We need to nourish our spirits as much as we need to give our body nourishment to sustain our lives.

As we enter this up coming season it can be challenging to get ‘er all done, let alone find time and energy to relax and comfort our spirit. However, we can make the choice to pause, reflect and allow ourselves to breathe if we make an intention to do so each day. This could be the best gift we receive this season and one that no one else can give to us. We can learn to bring ourselves back home.

What memories bring you back home and nourish your spirit?