It's time to combine hobbies! I'm all about being productive and intentional. This blog is intentionally light because the last topic was so heavy! I encourage everyone to check out last week's blog! This week we are being productive and creative!
I recently finished listening to Valerie Burn's cozy mystery Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder and Murder is A Piece of Cake. THANK YOU to the author Valerie Burns and the narrator, Jasmin Walker, for an enjoyable literary experience. (If you missed it, check out my blog about audiobooks and the benefits). After listening to the audiobook, I was inspired to try one of the recipes mentioned in the book.
Although I want to keep this week's blog light I do want to mention that the CDC recognizes July as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. To learn more, visit the website at https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/minority-mental-health/index.html. Baking offers many mental help benefits. To learn more, check out the Northern Healthcare website (https://www.northernhealthcare.org.uk/news-resources/the-mental-health-benefits-of-baking/ ). Reading is also known to provide mental and physical help benefits as well. Check out the Nuvance Health website at https://www.nuvancehealth.org/health-tips-and-news/physical-and-mental-health-benefits-of-reading-books.
With all that being said, I chose to incorporate two of my favorite hobbies together! I enjoy being in the kitchen following recipes. For me, it is therapeutic! I get to block out my day and focus on cutting veggies and measuring out ingredients. My hands are moving and my mind is focused on the next step of the recipe. At the end of the process, I have something my family and I can enjoy!
My challenge to you! Find a dish you have been wanting to create! It can be from a cookbook, the Internet, or at the end of a book you enjoyed reading. Share how you felt cooking and any pics! Your dish can inspire others!
I will look for a new recipe to mentally entertain myself. 😁