Food Smells Bring Back the Memories

July 19, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Tid Bits & News at 12:49 pm | Comments »

A post on SlashFood got me to reminiscing over smells & memories. According to an old episode of M*A*S*H, & many other reputable sources, one’s sense of smell is one of the biggest memory triggers that we humans have.

A certain food smell can take us back in time to our favorite memories. I’ve come up with my Five Most Favorite Food Smells List.

#1: Homemade Biscuits- my grandmother would get up before the roosters & make us all homemade biscuits, lard included, which would awaken us gently with our tummies grumbling.
#2: Chocolate Chip Cookies- the smell of fresh out-of-the-oven CCC are enough to send me to the moon. They make me think of all the many holidays & celebrations where CCC are always welcome.
#3: Pumpkin Bread- the start of fall, with the leaves falling, the respite in the hot weather & the beautiful colors picking up their heads take me back to pumpkin bread & how it can just fill a house full of warmth & love, not to mention taste!
#4: Bacon- I have a closet love for bacon & you can never hide the smell, as it pervades every inch of your home.
#5: Sauteed Onions & Garlic- nothing brings me back to the first years of cooking than sauteed onions & garlic. These two have been my pals for a long time now & I don’t think I will ever get over them.

What’s Next:

Now that I’ve shared my favorite five, tell me yours!

Eat well & Smell often!

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