What to Eat When Life is Not Going As Expected
The health lesson in green tea over rice as comfort food for the soul
A gentle, healthful solution for the emotional eater in me
There were many things I missed about home when I lived alone: the lively conversation with my family, someone to rotate cooking responsibilities with, and a structured time to unwind and be mindful in the moment. It’s hard to do that when you’re cooking for one.
While I couldn’t replace what my family brought to the table, on chilly rainy days when I had no one to feed but myself, I frequently found peace in a dish that rivaled instant ramen in terms of ease, but a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup when it came to nourishment: a bowl of Japanese ochazuke.
If instant cup noodles had a TLC makeover
The beauty of ochazuke lay not just in its health benefits, but at a time when I was chilly, tired, and otherwise couldn’t really be bothered to take care of myself, the absolute ease and intrinsic nurturing quality of the dish helped me find comfort. Ochazuke is…
