I couldn’t help but notice how food keeps marking time for us lately. Yesterday started simply with bagels and coffee before church. The kind of morning that feels steady before the day takes off. Dessert at the mall somehow became part of Christmas shopping, which felt exactly right. Shopping wrapped up, almost everything crossed off the list, and yes, I waited too long for matching Christmas pajamas. Next year. Always next year. Dinner was an experience. Brazilian sides, garlic mashed potatoes, and endless cuts of meat carved tableside. I tried lamb for the first time and honestly, I am not sure about it now. Today slowed down. Lighter food, quieter moments, and time to play with our food in the best way. Gingerbread houses; sticky fingers, & laughter will matter more than how straight the walls will be. Some days are indulgent. Some are gentle. Some are both. And all of them seem to find their way back to the table. What did your weekend taste like? Gracefully yours, 🫶🏻 Jeanie Jo foodwriterlife todaystable kitchendiaries holidayeats slowfoodstories LTKdayinmylife LTKfoodie LTKHoliday