Energy-dense, or fatty foods, a known by some as “comfort foods”.  When we are feeling anxious or nervous fatty foods can calm and comfort us.  This is because the energy-dense foods silence the stress response in the body (If you would like to learn more about this idea let me know.  It is related to the hypothalamus, NPY and glucocorticoids.  But enough with the science).  But for me, I have found a different type of food that comforts me…anything I make.  It is not surprising, autonomy, is to some, a prerequisite to being happy. Well, for me this is definitely true.  Having the ability to make my own food, on my own, on my time…has been good for me.  Below are some dishes that I have made thus far with the limited amount of food and kitchen appliances available to me in Latvia.

This portion of the post was inspired by my fellow JSC Yahel Matalon (her blog is great). 

This is the first meal I made.  Sauteed vegetable over pasta and garlic bread.

My attempt at the traditional Korean dish Bibimbop (Pescertarian style).

First and vegetable stir fry.

Homemade Sushi.