The scientific name for banana is musa sapientum, which means “fruit of the wise men.” I believe this- wise people eat bananas! But what do you do when the kids loved bananas last week- but this week they won’t touch them… or…they go past that ‘perfect’ point where your kids or picky partners will eat them? Growing up in Indonesia, the humble ‘pisang goreng’ was a staple on the snack choice rotation.  ‘Pisang goreng’ is basically bananas coated with batter and deep-fried in h

So…how many snacks is an acceptable amount during a Quarantine day?  Honestly, it feels like 87 some days and I’m definitely needing a padlock on my pantry and fridge at times. The truth is, though, particularly in testing times like these, food is a trigger for happiness and it’s  only normal that some of us may be seeking a level of happiness given the change in our everyday rhythm. Here’s the scientific reason why food makes us happy: There are two types of neurotransmitte