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THE YEAR OF BODY,
MIND & SOUL FOOD
2021 IS ALL ABOUT CLE ARING YOUR HE AD.
Whether you need a brisk walk, a hot cup of tea, a day without alcohol,
or a meditative hour in the afternoon, consider a fresh start of some sort.
But keep it easy. Be gentle with yourself. Here are
a few of our favourite easy, comforting ways to start
exercising even more self-care.
TAB LE OF CONT E NT S Live Well 1 Cook Well 4 Bake Well 5 Be Well 6 Williams Sonoma Shopping Guide 7 BONUS: Heirloom Guide 8
LIVE
Well
Is it just us, or do you, too, sometimes need a
reminder to declutter and clean? Whether it’s time
to condition the cutting boards, replace the water
pitcher filter, check out the spice expiration dates
or get rid of unlabeled, icy creatures in the freezer,
all our top tips are here for you!
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1. TOSS EXPIRED SPICES
While dried herbs and spices don’t technically
go bad, they do loose their potency. Whole
spices are usually best within two years and
ground spices are really only good for about
one year. Give each bottle a sniff—if the powder
doesn’t have much aroma, it’s time to toss it.
4. REARRANGE THE PANTRY
You know that saying “out of sight, out of mind,”
right? It’s true! If you want to encourage yourself
2. CLEAN YOUR FRIDGE...
to eat healthier snacks, put them toward the
Take a few minutes to clean out anything that’s
front of a shelf so you can see them. Put any
expired or past its prime. (Don’t forget to check
remaining cookies and chips toward to the
the condiment graveyard, aka the fridge door!).
back and put, say, pretzels and applesauce
Wipe down the shelves and, as you put your
cups in the front.
perishables back into the fridge, group like
things together and put soon-to-expire stuff
toward to the front.
5. GIVE YOUR GADGETS
AND APPLIANCES A
3. AND THE FREEZER! ONCE OVER
Take everything out (use a cooler or, if it’s cold If you want a smoothie one morning but you
where you are, use your porch to keep stuff can’t remember the last time you used your
cold while you work). Toss any mystery meat blender, chances are, you’re not going to make
and consider adding baskets to corral smaller that smoothie. To make sure you’re ready to
items. Put things back, grouping fruits and go clean anything that needs to be cleaned,
veggies together in one spot, meat in another, read up on the manual if need be, and give
and so on. everything a home where it can be easily
reached.
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THE YEAR OF BODY, MIND & SOUL FOOD 2
6. ADD A NOTEBOOK
The healthiest eaters all know that meal planning is super
important. Get yourself a cute notebook that you’ll actually want
to use and plan out your meals for the week. Not only will this
keep your meals in check, it’ll also help you save money and
waste less because you’ll shop only for the ingredients you need.
7. GET A WATER PITCHER
Sometimes, when we think we’re hungry, we’re really just thirsty.
So that’s just one more good reason to stay hydrated. Whether
you’re the kind of person who wants cold, cold water, or you just
need to be reminded to drink more, a cute pitcher can help.
8. STOCK UP ON SPONGES
By now, we’re guessing you’ve heard all about how gross
kitchen sponges can be after just a few weeks of using them.
Why spread germs and bacteria around when you don’t have
to? Stock up on sponges and make it a habit to grab a new one
every other Sunday.
9. INSPECT YOUR NONSTICK POTS
AND PANS
While scratches here and there are not ideal, they’re usually
fine. If the coating is starting to peel or get pitted, however, it’s
time to replace the cookware. Season each piece (yup, just like
with your cast iron cookware!): Use a paper towel to rub about a
teaspoon of oil (any kind will do) around the inside of the pan.
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THE YEAR OF BODY, MIND & SOUL FOOD 3
COOK
Well
Focus on better-for-you comfort foods. Comfort food
doesn’t have to entail ordering pizza delivery or making
a massive roast. Why not try to incorporate more
vegetables, less red meat, maybe a tad less dairy?
Here is one of our favourite recipes to get your started! DIRECTIONS
Preheat an oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Root-Vegetable Tacos with Put the sweet potatoes and parsnips in a bowl. Add the oil, cumin, coriander, chili
Lime-Cilantro Cream powder and salt and stir to coat the vegetables. Transfer to the prepared baking
sheet and spread the vegetables in a single layer. Roast, stirring once, until the
Ingredients For the tomatillo salsa:
vegetables are caramelized, about 20 minutes.
6 tomatillos, husked and
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and
halved
chopped
1 jalapeño chili, halved
Meanwhile, make the lime-cilantro cream: In a small bowl, stir together the sour
4 parsnips, peeled and cut into
lengthwise and seeded cream, the 1/4 cup cilantro and the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
1/4-inch (6-mm) dice
1/4 cup (1/3 oz./10 g) fresh
2 Tbs. canola oil
cilantro leaves To make the tomatillo salsa, preheat a broiler. Arrange the tomatillos and jalapeño,
1 Tbs. ground cumin
1/4 white onion, roughly cut side down, on a baking sheet. Broil until charred, about 7 minutes. Let cool briefly.
1 tsp. ground coriander chopped
Place the tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, onion and garlic in a blender and puree.
1/2 tsp. chili powder 1 garlic clove
Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl.
1/2 tsp. salt Salt and freshly ground
For the lime-cilantro cream: pepper, to taste
Garnish the lime-cilantro cream with cilantro. Place 3 Tbs. of the root vegetables
1/2 cup (4 oz./125 g) sour cream
10 to 12 small corn tortillas, on each tortilla, top with the salsa and serve immediately, passing the lime-cilantro
1/4 cup (1/3 oz./10 g) finely
chopped fresh cilantro, plus warmed cream at the table. Serves 4 to 6.
more for garnish
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Vegetable of the Day, by Kate McMillan (Weldon Owen, 2012).
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and freshly ground pepper,
to taste
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THE YEAR OF BODY, MIND & SOUL FOOD 4
BAKE
Well
3 STEPS ARE ESSENTIAL PREP YOUR PANTRY FOR
ESSENTIAL BAKING PERFECTION:
With the right ingredients on hand, bread, pizza
TO INSURE YOUR BAKED dough, cookies, muffins, cakes and more can be
GOODS DON’T STICK: mixed up easily. Stock your pantry according to
There’s really nothing worse than baking a how much you bake; if it’s only occasionally, stick
delicious cake only to have it stick in the pan when buttering, flouring and lining your pan with to the everyday essentials:
you try to remove it. Sound familiar? Let’s starting parchment paper. See how it’s done below.
EVERYDAY: White and whole-wheat flours,
with the basics: preparing a pan for baking to
BUTTER: To butter a pan, place a small white and brown sugar, baking soda, baking
ensure that, if you are baking it, you’re eating it too!
amount of soft butter on a piece of waxed paper powder, cornmeal, cornstarch, yeast.
and then spread the butter over the bottom and
sides of the pan. SPECIALT Y: Cake flour, bread flour,
rye flour, powdered sugar, decorative sugars,
FLOUR: To flour a pan, add 2 tablespoons of shortening, molasses, chocolate chips.
flour to the buttered pan and tilt and shake so the
flour adheres to the butter. Turn the pan over, tap STORAGE: Store flours and sugars in
it on a work surface and discard the extra flour. airtight containers. Baking powder, cornstarch
and less-frequently used items can stay in their
LINE WITH PAPER: To line a pan with original packaging.
parchment, fold a piece of parchment larger than
the cake pan into quarters, place the point into REPL ACE: Whole wheat flour has a shorter
the center of the pan and press the parchment shelf life than white flour and can go rancid
into the pan, so that it creases along the edge. quickly; to extend its shelf life, you can store it in
Cut along the crease, unfold and press the the freezer for up to 6 months. White flours can be
parchment round into the pan. stored in the pantry for up to 8 months.
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THE YEAR OF BODY, MIND & SOUL FOOD 5
BE
Well
That means that if you’re craving ice cream or pastry,
cheeseburgers or salads, listen to your body. Try eating
without distractions, so you can more easily discern when
you’re full. (That means no reading the news between
standing bites of still-cold leftovers, if possible!)
There’s no such thing as “guilty” pleasures. There’s been a lot of hubbub
about intuitive eating lately, and for good reason: it throws the notion of
This isn’t doable for all of us, particularly when
“guilty pleasures” out the window. The anti-diet movement is real, and
we’re hustling with work or family, but it’s a glorious
many experts are encouraging people to try to tap into the sort of eating
goal for which to aim. Your body, once you get into
they did when they were born: intuitive eating.
this groove, will often help you balance, steering
you towards filling the cart with produce the day
after pizza night.
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WILLIAMS SONOMA SHOPPING GUIDE
LIVE WELL BAKE WELL
Refrigerator Storage Starter Set Williams Sonoma Goldtouch® Nonstick 6-Piece
Essentials Bakeware Set
OXO POP Container 20-Piece Set
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Pop-Up Sponges
Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker
Williams Sonoma Thermo-Clad Induction
Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set Williams Sonoma Stoneware Pie Dish, Set of 3
COOK WELL BE WELL
Williams Sonoma Open Kitchen Digital Air Fryer Williams Sonoma Vegetable of The Day Cookbook
Instant Pot Max Multi-Use Programmable Cuisinart Electric Ice Cream Maker, Ice 70
Pressure Cooker, 6-Qt.
Aarke Premium Carbonator, Stainless-Steel
Breville Juice Fountain® Cold, XL
Apilco French White Porcelain
Philips Smoke-Less Infrared Grill with BBQ &
Steel-Wire Grids
7BONUS: HEIRLOOM GUIDE
There are some kitchen tools and tabletop finds you know you’ll have for at least a few years... and then there are others that are intended
to span generations of cooks. For the later, these essentials are timeless in their design and style, and they are always of the highest quality.
We’ve rounded up some the most special heirloom-quality pieces that’ll last in your family for a very (very) long time.
1. KitchenAid® Design Series Stand Mixer, 5-QT. 6. Ruffoni Historia Hammered Copper 7-Piece Cookware
Besides being synonymous with baking, a KitchenAid stand Set with Acorn Knobs
mixer is known for its superior design (meaning: you’ll have Is there anything more beautiful than hammered copper cookware?
it for a very long time). Outside of classic baked goods, a This stunning set is made in Italy, and includes brass handles and
stand mixer can also help you make other family favourites acorn knobs. Besides just being excellent cookware, it’ll look great
including fresh pasta and applesauce. hanging out in your kitchen.
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2. All-Clad Copper Core 10-Piece Cookware Set 7. Laguiole 28-Piece Flatware Set, Horn
With a copper core interior and stainless steel exterior, Made in the France’s Laguiole region, each piece of this set is
All-Clad is the jewel of any kitchen. It’s designed to heat up crafted from six different varieties of animal horns, including ram
quickly, maintain an even temperature, and it’s also a breeze and deer horn. This makes everything totally unique and special!
to clean. The implements are made with high-quality stainless steel are made
to last many lifetimes.
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3. Wüsthof Gourmet 18-Piece Knife Block Set 8. Pillivuyt Coupe Porcelain Dinnerware Collection
German-based company, Wüsthof, has been making knives This Pillivuyt collection is made in France, and is equal in its beauty
since 1814, and once you try dicing, mincing, and slicing with and durability. It’s something you’ll feel good about using on a
one, it’s easy to understand why they’re so popular. The regular basis, but it’s also easy to gussy up for a special occasion.
knives are made with high-carbon stainless steel, and they’re And because it’s so classic, it’ll go with any linens or colorful
rust and stain resistant. tabletop pieces.
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4. Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillets, Set of 3 9. Marble Rolling Pin
A great cast iron pan won’t just make your food better, it’ll Baking a batch of holiday cookies is one of the easiest ways to get
make your life better. No, really! There’s so much you can do your kids involved in the kitchen and, with this corona marble rolling
with a cast iron skillet: sear meat, bake cornbread, and roast pin, it’s also a great way to make a lifelong memory. It’s something
a chicken — just to name a few. your kids will remember fondly when it’s finally in their kitchen, many
years from now.
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5. Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Round
Dutch Oven
It doesn’t get much more iconic when it comes to kitchen
cookware than Le Creuset’s Signature Dutch Oven. So many
braises, stews, soups, and more await you and your family
with this essential!
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