How to Cook Blessing Foods During Thanksgiving

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 10:51 p.m.

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At the time of feast, family and being merry, we are dealing with a deadly virus this year. The number of people getting affected by the Coronavirus is at the rise. Many families are experiencing hardships and heartbreaks. Yet, Thanksgiving is approaching. The tradition of Thanksgiving, giving thanks to what we have and what we acquire, is sacred and important for us Americans. Could we pray our prayers, with more humility, around the Thanksgiving table, this year? Could we cook our thanksgiving food more intentionally, more wholeheartedly?

For this episode, Sara Jamshidi talks with two food experts who include blessings in their ingredients to create wholesome food, not only for body, but for soul.

Kathryn Lafond is known for her love of prayer, song and ceremony. She is devoted to help us remember that all life is sacred and that cooking is the act that transforms the sacred plants and animals into nourishment.

Elena Razmpoosh is a registered dietitian nutritionist, original recipe developer, and owner of Nutrition with Elena, LLC.

Azadeh Torabi is Goltune News contributing writer in the food section. Azadeh develops her recipes from the scratch on popular Iranian dishes.

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