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How many times have we heard or seen the phrase, “The secret ingredient is love?” As a Chef, I’ve seen it a million times. I had to ask myself, well what does this mean to me? Have you ever had to do something for someone who has completely disappointed you? Or spent countless hours arguing with someone who just had to be right, when really the two of you didn’t know what you were arguing about in the first place? Well, I have. Spouses, siblings, children, friends. We have all had an argument every now and again. Love has been described as an intense feeling of deep affection. In fact, if you dig a little deeper, it’s described as being patient, kind, not easily angered, not jealous, not self-seeking, not keeping a record of wrongs, and the list goes on and on. Well, how easy is that to do? Super easy? No, not really! Have you ever tried cooking when you’re mad? Many of us are super talented at doing something, but it’s just not the same when you’re mad. I can cook my favorite dish a million times, but it does not taste the same when it’s not cooked “in love.” The truth is, we are only hurting ourselves when we stay mad at a situation or someone. Oftentimes, the person that you had the disagreement with has moved on and we still are harboring these negative emotions. What if I told
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you it not only affects your psyche, but it affects your body, as well. Your body releases adrenaline, your muscles tighten, and your heart rate and blood pressure increase when you’re angry. Now, given what I just said, who wants to be angry? Unmanaged anger has been linked to headaches, insomnia, heart attack, and the worst, depression. When I’m angry, I always take a few deep breaths, admit I’m upset, then talk about it calmly or later. The other option is to find a healthy distraction. If it’s your spouse you’re battling with, there is nothing more romantic than getting in the kitchen together to talk it out. I’ve had some great moments in the kitchen listening to music and drinking wine. In fact, this works with girlfriends, kids (only drinking if they’re old enough), just about anyone. The key to this is planning the meals out, making something you both enjoy, and staying humble. The last thing you want to do is start another argument about who’s doing what for the meal. Before you know it, the anger is gone, you’re dancing and enjoying a delicious meal. So just like that, love became the secret ingredient. PRH Want to get romantic and in love in the kitchen? Try wine, chocolate, honey, strawberries, figs, pomegranates, and oysters! Chef Mitzi Jackson-Robinson www. chefmitzijackson.me Instagram @mJ_thechef
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