Food Smells Bring Back the Memories

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

Biscuits.jpgA 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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