A Place at the Table

Sometimes I like to plop on the couch with a bowl of food that I can slurp like an animal, and a few times a week, Dave and I use stools to casually sit at our kitchen island, instead of our big dining table. But most days, I set the table with placemats so that our brains register the message: “We’re eating now.” Take the time to slow down, chew your food, relax, and savor the flavors. It’s an easy way to recreate the restaurant experience – and encourage the tradition of family dinner – at your dining table.