A few years ago my youngest granddaughter came into the kitchen and exclaimed, "What’s that smell?" "Sour kraut and sausage," was my reply. She didn’t stay to eat.
It is a good thing and a bad thing that foods don’t often taste like they smell. I truly wish that a hot dog tasted as good as it smells. Such is the case with popcorn and fresh coffee.
Then, there’s fish, lobster and shrimp. I’m glad they don’t taste like they smell.
With Christmas approaching, I’ve been thinking about how odors are memories. Every time I walk into an aroma of cookies baking or pumpkin pie, it just reminds me of other times. Like when I make chili. Everyone seems to be happier.
As it gets closer to Christmas, think about all those wonderful smells and close your eyes. It will make things seem a lot better.
Unless of course, you have sour kraut and sausage for Christmas.
PMO
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