While relaxing at home, one of my favorite things to do is indulge in comfort food and comfort drinks. While it may not always be possible to cook while you're trying to relax, I have included some quick and easy fixes and some recipes that can be kept frozen until you need them...
If you're interested in learning more on how psychology affects our selection of comfort food, make sure to read these psychological articles on food.
Depending on your mood (and perhaps diet... check out this cool link on healthy eating and diets if you're following or thinking of following a diet), sometimes satisfying a little craving will provide enough satisfaction to allow your mind to relax a little.
Here are my suggestions:
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If you like to cook and if you have room in your freezer, it's a great idea to prepare some comfort food ahead of time. Here are two recipes that you can make months ahead and freeze so you can enjoy comforting meals when you need it most.
While I do not suggest that you go on a binge when you get depressed, one glass of red wine can do wonders when you try to unwind at the end of the day. Similarly, a cool beer in the summer might help alleviate some stress when the day is over.
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For the body hug, I recommend Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa Mix Tea is well known for its health benefits. Are you interested in learning more about tea? Are you looking for some help to buy black tea online? What about some information on rosehips tea? Here are some interesting facts about tea and information on insomnia and herbal tea. My favorite supplier is Adagio Teas, They ship to the US and Canada and they have a large selection of teas, which includes some great tea starter kits and amazingly cool tea pots. I recommend them for all new and old tea lovers, and even for those who have yet to discover the benefits of tea. |
Go ahead and check them out for yourself! You'll be surprised to see how affordable their products are! Now comfort food and drinks do not have to make you feel guilty...
Here's a summary of the comfort food pages on Relaxation-at-Home: |