Great article. Do you observe yourself moving more/exercising more to help with the food freedom you enjoy on vacation? Do you weigh yourself after to see if you gained weight? Asking for a friend...
That would be the same as demonising the food you have eaten and punishing yourself for it.
When you finish your holiday you just go on with your life remembering those moments of joy, without thinking that you "have to do more" because of what you ate.
I love this. For me - food does represent joy and connection (and I have called it my religion, as in that’s how I celebrate many holidays - with delicious food). My relationship with food has shifted this last year after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and having to cut out a lot of food to reduce flare ups (fruits, veggies, other high fiber foods). It was such a mind f$ck because those have always been a HUGE part of my cooking - and they were causing my body a lot of pain. So by not eating much f & g my body has been healing - but it still feels weird 5 months in and again I am seeing food differently. I am also gf and df - so now it’s more about finding foods I can eat, whatever that looks like, and letting go of the rest and being okay with that (even if my meals might not match what society says is healthy eating).
I love how beautifully and “cozily” all this food you ate was plated. It makes such a difference when it’s aesthetically pleasing. Glad you enjoyed yourself and appreciated this post!
Can't wait to go back and eat Shepard's Pie in a pub. Or Fish and Chips in a pub. Or a cheese plate and a hot toddy in a pub. Or...I'm starting to see a pattern here and I love it.
Love this one. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. I’m married to a man from Ecuador and it was a shock to me that lunch, to Ecuadorians, is a massive production. I just grab a salad or a sandwich and he’s thinking a four course meal is on. Merging a multicultural household involves reconciling so many cultural norms, and most especially around food!
First, you're writing inspires my own writing. You're flow and personal touch to your topics are a role model for how I approach my own field (aviation). Thank you.
For Ireland, I used to go there for work. Shannon was a fuel stop for us on flights to and from the Middle East, and with the aircraft catering provided, the meals always had a small block of cheese. It smelled awful and has a taste that wasn't one I'd immediately associate with a tasty cheese. But, long flights and hunger made it go in my face and I eventually developed a love for it. I was bartering with others on my aircraft to get their "Shannon cheese." I still have no idea what kind it was.
Great photos! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Beautifully said, as always!!! I'm so glad you got to get away and visit Ireland! The food there was a big part of my memory of our trip! Clotted cream and smoked salmon were my favorites when we were there and I have a very vivid memory of going to a Chinese restaurant and my entree being served in a basket made of strips of potato which had been fried into the basket shape! Such a great use of potatoes which are not normally found in Chinese food and such a great story from our trip! Thanks so much for sharing and sparking my food memories from Ireland!
you raise great points about food attitudes...why take the joy out of eating? or ever detract from food exploration during travel? When one is invested in fresh produce most of the time, one easily affords the joy of sometimes food...checks and balances
I love the vacation photos! In Ireland I feel if possible you have to have as much dairy as you can, because I believe it is the world capital for dairy. One time we were in a Hof brau outside of Galway and I had 2-3 potato sides for my meal. Why not? :)
I had the same experience in Spain! I felt so silly eating paella for one at 7:30, but I was so hungry (and at the time, I was also uncomfortable eating chips or sausages or other snacks and then ALSO having dinner later...today I think I'd do better!).
Thank you for sharing this positive message about food and enjoying yourself without penance. Your book is now in my TBR list!! 📚
Great article. Do you observe yourself moving more/exercising more to help with the food freedom you enjoy on vacation? Do you weigh yourself after to see if you gained weight? Asking for a friend...
That would be the same as demonising the food you have eaten and punishing yourself for it.
When you finish your holiday you just go on with your life remembering those moments of joy, without thinking that you "have to do more" because of what you ate.
I love this. For me - food does represent joy and connection (and I have called it my religion, as in that’s how I celebrate many holidays - with delicious food). My relationship with food has shifted this last year after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and having to cut out a lot of food to reduce flare ups (fruits, veggies, other high fiber foods). It was such a mind f$ck because those have always been a HUGE part of my cooking - and they were causing my body a lot of pain. So by not eating much f & g my body has been healing - but it still feels weird 5 months in and again I am seeing food differently. I am also gf and df - so now it’s more about finding foods I can eat, whatever that looks like, and letting go of the rest and being okay with that (even if my meals might not match what society says is healthy eating).
I love how beautifully and “cozily” all this food you ate was plated. It makes such a difference when it’s aesthetically pleasing. Glad you enjoyed yourself and appreciated this post!
also, just ordered your book 🤗
Can't wait to go back and eat Shepard's Pie in a pub. Or Fish and Chips in a pub. Or a cheese plate and a hot toddy in a pub. Or...I'm starting to see a pattern here and I love it.
“Nourish your body and your soul with nutrient J (Nutrient Joy).” I’ll have to keep this in mind 🤍 thank you so much for this reminder.
Love this one. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. I’m married to a man from Ecuador and it was a shock to me that lunch, to Ecuadorians, is a massive production. I just grab a salad or a sandwich and he’s thinking a four course meal is on. Merging a multicultural household involves reconciling so many cultural norms, and most especially around food!
I adore this reflection! I hope you had a lovely time in Ireland
First, you're writing inspires my own writing. You're flow and personal touch to your topics are a role model for how I approach my own field (aviation). Thank you.
For Ireland, I used to go there for work. Shannon was a fuel stop for us on flights to and from the Middle East, and with the aircraft catering provided, the meals always had a small block of cheese. It smelled awful and has a taste that wasn't one I'd immediately associate with a tasty cheese. But, long flights and hunger made it go in my face and I eventually developed a love for it. I was bartering with others on my aircraft to get their "Shannon cheese." I still have no idea what kind it was.
Great photos! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Beautifully said, as always!!! I'm so glad you got to get away and visit Ireland! The food there was a big part of my memory of our trip! Clotted cream and smoked salmon were my favorites when we were there and I have a very vivid memory of going to a Chinese restaurant and my entree being served in a basket made of strips of potato which had been fried into the basket shape! Such a great use of potatoes which are not normally found in Chinese food and such a great story from our trip! Thanks so much for sharing and sparking my food memories from Ireland!
Loved every word of this🙌🏼
you raise great points about food attitudes...why take the joy out of eating? or ever detract from food exploration during travel? When one is invested in fresh produce most of the time, one easily affords the joy of sometimes food...checks and balances
This is why you’re one of my favorite reads on here! Food is for psychological, emotional and mental enjoyment—not just for its nutritional value!!
I love the vacation photos! In Ireland I feel if possible you have to have as much dairy as you can, because I believe it is the world capital for dairy. One time we were in a Hof brau outside of Galway and I had 2-3 potato sides for my meal. Why not? :)
I had the same experience in Spain! I felt so silly eating paella for one at 7:30, but I was so hungry (and at the time, I was also uncomfortable eating chips or sausages or other snacks and then ALSO having dinner later...today I think I'd do better!).