Try planning for a more mindful morning.
A smoothie downed while getting dressed. A nutrition bar thrown in your bag. A bottle of pressed juice chugged on the morning commute. So much for leisurely mornings—the measure of a good breakfast has become all about speed and convenience.
But Zoe Nathan, the chef/co-owner of Huckleberry Bakery & Café, is making a rallying cry for a “slow” breakfast with her new cookbook, Huckleberry: Stories, Secrets, and Recipes from Our Kitchen, which reflects the Santa Monica eatery’s nourishing approach to morning meals.
To Nathan, taking the time to mindfully eat a nutritious breakfast can be a healthful and meaningful start to the day. “Sitting down for a few moments and slowly eating a homemade muffin is good for you,” she says.
That is, if it’s a muffin from the Huckleberry repertoire…