Food for Thought

On my food blogger blog, Ms. Adventures in Italy, I discuss an epic meal I had at Alinea, Grant Achatz’s restaurant in Chicago, and one of the best restaurants in the US. A lesson came from it that applies to today – small bites and portions reward us in more ways than one – not only will we enjoy things in moderation (all foods!) but we avoid getting palate fatigue that a bigger portion would bring.

Read more about it: Dinner at Grant Achatz’s restaurant Alinea in Chicago.

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