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FOOD CULTURE: How to Hygge

Photo: Jill Wellington, Pixabay

Y’know those photos of mitten-clutched hot cocoas amongst fuzzy blankets and string lights? There’s a word for that level of coziness and a way to eat it, too! Here’s how to hygge! Hygge (pronounced “hoo-geh”) is a noun, adjective, verb, or compound noun. It’s the Danish term referring to a national Danish quality with no direct translation in English. It’s a cozy atmosphere which nurtures individual feelings of contentment, safety and relaxation. Hygge has qualities of humility, patience mindfulness and gratefulness.

FOOD: NECESSITY E1: Wind Youth Services

In this video, WIND Youth Services explains how life-changing relationships are built through family style meals. This organization based in Sacramento, California provides supportive services and opportunities to youth experiencing homelessness as they pursue self-determined lives of stability.

SPAIN EATS: Tapas Etiquette

Learn about Spain’s notorious alcohol side dish! Before traveling to Spain, I heard somewhere that tapas are free in Spanish bars. Dutch heard somewhere that tapas are not free. Who’s right? …Well, both of us. In this post, learn about tapas basics, free tapas, cheap tapas and tapas in Madrid, Spain. Tapas culture in Spain is regional, but this could be a good place to start thinking about how to best enjoy this delicious tradition!