The word of mindful is trending hard these days so as someone who writes a ‘meditation’ column, I feel it’s important to come out and admit that I’m not a fan of the word. I appreciate the concept and the hard work that is often behind being a mindful person, but the word itself is too easy to grasp in a superficial way and that, unfortunately, is how some people relate to it. Either that or they nervously squirm in their seats in full aversion at the mere mention.

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If you are starting work again as usual on Monday, my condolences. For the rest of you with a three-day weekend, let’s do something fun! What about a cooking project — just a small one! — that you can make and eat all in one day? I’m thinking about fresh pasta or a batch of hand-pleated Asian dumplings for dinner. Or maybe some soft pretzels that we can dip into mustard while still warm from the oven. Granola bars? Marshmallows, maybe? What sounds good to you?

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Happy holiday weekend, everyone! Popular posts this week on The Kitchn include breakfast recipes for chai-spiced French toast and overnight yeasted waffles, a spirited discussion on whether or not we should all stop saying the word veggies, a tour of Joy Cho’s colorful, whimsical studio kitchenette, why you should have your first cup of coffee later in the morning, and more! Enjoy!

15. What’s the Deal with Cute Paper Straws?
14. Breakfast Recipe: Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese, Greek Yogurt & Greens
13. Don’t Forget the Wine! Jacques Pepin’s 5 Habits for Better Cooking
12. How Much Does It Cost To Install a Garbage Disposal?
11. Teach Yourself to Eat More Vegetables by Reorganizing Your Fridge
10. Recipe: Baked Chai-Spiced French Toast

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