#holiday-meals

#holiday-meals

Imagine sitting down to a holiday meal with family and friends while battling an eating disorder. The experience can feel completely different from that of those who are not struggling. Many people look forward to holiday meals-the flavors, the enjoyment of good food, and the satisfaction of a hearty appetite. Most of all, they anticipate the warmth of gathering with loved ones. But for someone coping with an eating disorder, these moments can be fraught with anxiety rather than comfort.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is kicking off the holiday season with gratitude and generosity. The law firm will host its 3rd Annual Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, November 22, at Lowell High School, joining forces with the Lowell High School Alumni Association to distribute 700 turkeys and holiday meal gift certificates to local families in need. Event Details: Lowell High School | 1101 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco, CA 94132 Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:00 AM - Until Supplies Last

The holidays are a very busy time. Whether you're decorating, shopping for gifts, or listening to festive music, there's a lot to do! A lot of holidays are centered around a huge meal with family and friends. I don't care if you consider yourself kitchen savvy or not, there are some holiday food facts that EVERYBODY knows! It's time to put on your chef's hat and think about your holiday tables!

"I initially cooked them a very unsuccessful eggplant parmesan, where I put the eggplant in cold oil because I didn't know that oil had to be hot for it to crisp up-so that was a good learning lesson," says Porowski. "I was at a point in my life when I started having this need to connect to other people and wanted a sense of community, and I felt like food was a natural vehicle for that."

Sometimes a little change would be refreshing. Besides, my husband isn't a big ham guy, and we can never conquer the mountain of leftover ham in the fridge following a family feast.