Tag Archives: "food"

Last week, I posted Want to be free from French fries? Or, why abstaining may be easier than you think. The comments were so fascinating that I want to post some follow-up questions to you Abstainers and Moderators out there. (If you need to catch up on the whole abstainer/moderator split, or figure out what category you’re in, read here.) … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day,  or Quiz Day. This Wednesday: Quiz–Are you an abstainer or a moderator? For the last week and a half, I’ve been traveling on my book tour for Happier at Home. I love getting the chance to talk to so many people about happiness. When I gave my talks, the issue of abstainers and moderators came … →

Even though I don’t like to cook, and I’m no foodie, I nevertheless enjoy the food writing of M.F.K. Fisher. Several of her classic books are collected in The Art of Eating, which includes the essay “From A to Z: The Perfect Dinner,” from An Alphabet for Gourmets. In it, Fisher outlines three combinations of people that can reach “gastronomical … →

2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year — and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — welcome! This month’s theme is Self-control. Last week’s resolution was To increase your self-control, boost your energy level. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness? … →

Happiness interview: Paul Bloom. I recently read Paul Bloom’s new book, How Pleasure Works: The New Science of Why We Like What We Like. It’s an absolutely fascinating look at pleasure and why we feel it. The relationship between pleasure and happiness — what it ought to be, and what it actually is – is one of the most complex … →