January 18, 2021 is the saddest day of the year. Let's face it hard-nosed and with a menu that really makes us feel good
The winter weather, the too many expenses made in the last months of the year, a 2020 that we have just left behind and that has put us to the test, and then the wait (too long) for the next holidays, the failure of the good intentions and a new week ahead to face. According to the algorithm of the English psychologist Cliff Arnal, a very depressing day awaits us. In 2021, Blue Monday will be January 18th. Unmotivated, tired, lacking in expectations and, moreover, this year, with the restrictions for Covid-19! In short, you feel just a rag. But don't worry, it's just the predictable effect of a bad day foretold.
There is a remedy for everything, even on Blue Monday
So let's face it this Blue Monday and face it hard! Set the alarm half an hour earlier than usual, spend a few minutes on a dessert muscle toning, continue with the shower, a good one Breakfast and wear your favorite clothes. It does not matter if you are in smart working and now spend whole weeks in pajamas: today self-love must take over. Make yourself beautiful as if you were going to a party. Face the day light-heartedly and avoid making plans. Focus only on today, on the here and now, and make it perfect. Feel like queens and kings of your time and treat yourself to a well-set table, enriched with your favorite foods. Here is our advice for a menu that will awaken pleasant memories and will certainly prompt lots of good vibes.
And don't forget the music! To sing out loud.
Let's start from the table to rediscover joy
To face Blue Monday, we have thought of a good mood menu full of pleasant childhood memories, transgressions and gratifications. After all, this is a difficult day: we deserve some extra pampering, right?
It starts from scallops au gratin with herbs and 'nduja, counting on power exotic shells (it's never too early to think about hot holidays) and the energizing power of chilli. Following a small portion of pasta alla gricia. Comfort food of excellence, pasta is the right choice to reassure us in a difficult day. The crunchiness of the bacon and its flavor will make us feel immersed in one of those ancient Roman trattorias where you eat, drink and laugh, leaving every thought behind.
As a second dish against sadness we chose the skewers of beef with beetroot ketchup. They are reminiscent of the finger foods of worldly aperitifs, but above all … they are eaten with your hands. The child in us will be very happy to be able to leave the cutlery aside. Furthermore, the beetroot sauce is a precious source of mineral salts and antioxidants, ideal for taking care of ourselves and finding the right energy.
To close the good mood menu, the tart with ganache, oranges and cream. We count on the ability of chocolate to comfort in bad moments, on the goodness of cream that always sounds like a sweet transgression and on vitamin C. Oranges are in fact the seasonal fruit to rely on to fill up with vitality. Not to mention the fact that a citrus-based dessert will give us a sense of freshness capable of inducing sleep. And they are good dreams!
Our menu for Blue Monday
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