The Food Podcast Food Rituals
Sep 6, 2016
Dr. Martha McDonald, a folklorist and acting director of the Labrador Institute, shares captivating insights on food rituals and their significance. She explains how rituals, like those surrounding hunting traditions, promote respect and continuity in food practices. McDonald also highlights the role of rituals in managing uncertainty and providing creative structure. Her definition of ritual intertwines the concepts of routine and spirituality, revealing how these practices enrich our daily lives and enhance creativity.
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TV-Warmed Donuts As Tradition
- Lindsay recounts cousin Sandy warming freezer donuts on a TV as a childhood ritual.
- The thawed donuts, perched on the TV, were sacred and not to be disturbed despite appearing silly to others.
Guard Your Morning Writing Hours
- Get up early and protect your first hours from distractions to maximize creative output.
- Avoid email and headlines during this time to preserve focus and productivity.
Write Fast, Break With Granola
- Claire Cameron woke at 5 a.m., wrote on an empty stomach, and finished around 9:30–10 a.m.
- She then ate her husband's homemade granola which marked a relaxed transition into the rest of the day.
