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We are entering the “season of eating.” It starts on Halloween and does not end until after the New Year. With all the candy from Halloween still lingering in the pantry, we are approaching a time of holiday parties, family gatherings and perhaps a bit of overeating some of our favorite treats.
I often remind myself of my own motto: “Everything in moderation including moderation.” There are many food traditions that include high-fat, high-sugar items around the holidays. The decadence can be delightful but it’s easy to overindulge. Food around the holidays brings up memories of family members that are no longer here with us. We bring a favorite dish to the table that one of parents or grandparents used to make for the holidays as a way to have all our family included.
My mother used to make sweet potato candied pecan casserole that I looked forward to eating on Thanksgiving. Just thinking about it brings back many good memories — but it was full of butter and maple syrup. It was definitely a “once per year” dish.
Excerpted from My Edmonds News
