Remember to breathe

As we move into the busy holiday season, remember to pause for moments of gratitude. Take several deep breaths to affirm your gratitude for YOU, for all that you do, for all that you have achieved, and for all that you mean to others.

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Recipes for a Sweet Thanksgiving

You've seen them at Momentum events, now you can check out a few sweet recipes from Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) Birmingham Chapter.

LDEI is a an organization of resident leaders and experts in the food and beverage industries dedicated to growing, creating, promoting and sharing local food culture. Here are a few of their dessert recipes shared in Over the Mountain Journal.

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Since 1982, Dolester Miles (or "Dol" as her friends call her) has been whipping up delectable desserts in chef Frank Stitt's restaurants: Highlands Bar & Grill, Chez Fonfon and Bottega.

In 2018, Dolester won the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef.

This Thanksgiving, why not try Dol's world famous coconut cake? Get the recipe here.

Short on time, talent, or even both? Here are a few links to quick and easy desserts from Food and Wine magazine.

By the way, the Executive Editor at Food and Wine is Momentum alumna Karen Shimizu, Class 17!

Best Quick Desserts

Easy Desserts

Editor's Favorite Desserts

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