food and mood

we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed.

now new research suggests there's a reason: food changes out brain chemistry.
these changes powerfully influence our moods, but can certain foods really make us feel better? nutrition  experts say yes,
 but what should we eat and what should we avoid? here are the foods that work the best, as well as those that can make a bad day worse.

food and mood - we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed. (you have to read this great article)

Gourmet Cookies Provide A Canvas For Your Creative Side

By Lori Warner


It's hard to think of an occasion which can't be made more festive and more enjoyable with the addition of gourmet cookies. When you see cookies which are labeled as gourmet, this usually denotes a product made with high quality ingredients and perhaps also decorative design which make these confections works of art as well as simply a treat, especially compared to the majority of the packaged cookies on grocery store shelves.

There are a lot of ways that anyone can start from virtually any cookie recipe and transform it into a gourmet recipe which will become a new favorite of everyone who tries it.

One of the easiest ways to turn any cookies into gourmet cookies is to make them with the best quality ingredients you can find. You can also up the ante with decorative touches, such as cutting the cookies into a different shape than usual, using food coloring to make them a different color or simply drizzling a little icing on top. You may also want to experiment with different textures, since this can enhance the visual appeal of a cookie as well as its flavor.

Specialty cookies such a Danish butter cookies or shaped refrigerator cookies may take a few tries before turning out perfect. When making cookies that are both creative and gourmet, follow the recommendations of professional bakers and use the right kinds of pans, utensils and fresh ingredients. Add your own decorative touches such as flavorings or toppings or dip part of the cookie in melted chocolate or other topping if desired.

Decorating a batch of cookies, especially a large batch, can be a little work, but it allows you to express yourself creatively and to customize your creations for any occasion. Whether it's a wedding or a birthday party, a holiday party or you want to add something personal to a gift basket, gourmet cookies with your own one of a kind decoration are ideal.

You can get a lot of ideas by reading magazines and websites; when you see a recipe you'd like to try, make a habit of writing it down or printing it out for future use when you want to try making something new. If you enjoy baking and want a new outlet for your creativity, making gourmet cookies is a great choice.




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