Krista Ettles - Craving Comfort
Thanks so much for subscribing to my free newsletter! If you’re enjoying this, please consider supporting the work I do by purchasing a paid subscription. You’ll receive access to a great little community where we can connect deeper, plus bonus recipes, cook alongs and so much more! Another way to support my work is to share it with a friend who you think may also enjoy content. For the full experience, become a paying subscriber. What are you craving right now? The older I get the more I am understanding how important it is to lean into what my body wants. Not from a place of should or as a coping mechanism but more as a natural flow of her seasons. And how magical is it that it also lines up with the flow of the seasons of nature? Shorter days. Colder weather. I find myself wanting to rest more, to slow down, and when it comes to food, anything that will warm my body up. Soup, warm hearty salads over cold crisp ones, low & slow cooked braises, creamy, stick to your ribs sauces, and all the warm spices. Give me all of it. Do you feel it too? Did you know there’s actually science to why? Our bodies will conserve heat for our internal organs so we naturally crave more calories for energy. And speaking of heat, our body produces it when we eat so it only makes sense we’d want more calorie dense foods. And lastly because there’s less sunlight and therefore serotonin, our bodies which naturally makes us hungrier. Interesting right? Science aside, I’ve said this before that tuning into the seasons in all areas of life just feels like this deep exhale. More ease, more peace. And it feels so good. That’s what’s happened for me anyways. And maybe that’s how it’s actually supposed to be? And maybe that feels hard but what if it started with one thing….like cooking for example? And right now in the world, it’s a simple thing like cooking food that helps us to feel good might just keep us going to be able to hold all the hard stuff too. That’s the whole human experience, isn’t it? Holding it all. So. I’ll be here leaning into all the warm comforts of Fall cooking and never taking it for granted. What does that look like for you? What’s Cooking This Week: Macaroni & CheeseMacaroni & Cheese will be on repeat for the coming months. And because I don’t make the same recipe twice very often (because where’s the fun in that?) I’m sharing some creative ways you can mix it up with different ingredients and flavours. The foundation of Mac & Cheese is always the sauce which really is just a version white sauce I talked about HERE. The texture changes if you bake it so try it both ways and see what you like better. Notes for the crispy baked version are at the bottom of the recipe as well as a few suggestions to riff on the basic recipe - because that’s what we do here. Macaroni & Cheese
Cook the pasta in salted water. If you plan to bake the pasta, cook it to where it’s still slightly crunchy as it will cook more in the oven. Drain and set aside, drizzling with a bit of olive oil to keep them from sticking. Some inspiration to mix it up: add chopped & cooked broccoli, cauliflower or peas to add some texture if you’d like. Add in some squash or pumpkin puree for extra fall flavours Mix up the cheese (I love smoked gouda), add a parmesan rind to the sauce while cooking (remove before mixing with the pasta), toss in a whole clove of garlic for a mild garlic flavour, add some chili flakes or fresh herbs, caramelized onions or roasted garlic. Want more with me?This publication is reader supported and it means the world if you choose to become a paid subscriber. You’ll also get access community threads, months round ups, more recipes and live hangouts, and more! The Communal Table If you don’t know, this is my monthly cooking community where I lead classes, have guest teachers join us, there’s a cookbook club, foodie round tables where we nerd out about all things cooking and food, plus monthly giveaways of my favourite things, and so much more. If you’re looking for a space of rad people who love cooking as much as you do, come join us! Ready to learn the pleasure and the principles of cooking well? THE CREATIVE KITCHEN is if for you if you want to learn some foundational cooking skills so you can find your own creativity and flow in the kitchen. Because that’s what it’s all about! You're currently a free subscriber to Nourished . For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. |
Older messages
Cooking as a Beautiful Gesture
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Listen now (14 mins) | Coffee & Contemplation #40
The Art of Rice
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Plus a riff on Lamb Rice
Kitchen Creativity: The Replay
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Listen now (25 mins) | Coffee & Contemplation #39
Make Food That Matters
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Plus the White Sauce and its endless possibilities
Cooking all the Squash
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Listen now (17 mins) | Coffee & Contemplation #38
You Might Also Like
The Anti-Trendy Handbag Everyone Will Be Wearing In 30 Days
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Coming in hot for summer.
1 Kettlebell. 30 Minutes. Total Body Strength
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Mens Health Shop logo Get shredded all over in just 30 days! No Gym Required: Kettlebells One Kettlebell, Serious Results One Kettlebell, Serious Results Want to build major muscle? Save yourself some
The Difference Between a Credit Freeze and Credit Lock
Friday, May 17, 2024
How to Remove AI From Google Search. Here's what to know about the step-by-step process, costs, and key considerations to help you make an informed decision and keep your credit secure. Not
5-Bullet Friday — Powerful Wisdom from Jerry Seinfeld, Ingenious Orangutans Discover How to Heal, Psychedelics for Traumatic Brain Injuries, and The Panacea for Obsessive Leaf-Blowing Disorder
Friday, May 17, 2024
“After you have exhausted what there is in business, politics, conviviality, love, and so on—have found that none of these finally satisfy..."
We Can’t Escape This Vest
Friday, May 17, 2024
What's new today on the Cut — covering style, self, culture, and power, plus interviews, profiles, columns, and commentary from our editors. Brand Logo FRIDAY, MAY 17 fashion I Can't Escape
Blake Lively's Teal Mermaid Dress Is A Stunning Vintage Glam Moment
Friday, May 17, 2024
Plus, Nicola Coughlan's frilly jacket, your horoscope for Fri. May 17, & more.
What happens when you eat Sweetgreen 30 meals in a row?
Friday, May 17, 2024
What to know about 'Vanderpump Rules' stars new sandwich shop
Postcard from sick kingdom
Friday, May 17, 2024
͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Get a Head Start on Your Memorial Day Shopping
Friday, May 17, 2024
A stylish weekly newsletter helping you make good choices about what to spend your money on. Every product is independently selected by editors. If you buy something through our links, New York may
#47: Making intimacy enjoyable again when you're battling fertility issues
Friday, May 17, 2024
Female Health & Fertility magazine quarterly column ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏