It’s the most wonderful time of the year. . .but celebrating the holidays in 2020 will feel different. This week on Seasoned: How does food keep us emotionally connected, even when we have to be socially distanced? We’ll share some of our own family traditions around food, including recipes for a gorgeous oven-roasted salmon and a sweet, eggless coquito. We also talk to local chef Dan Monroe about his family’s food traditions. And Erik Landegren of Bridgewater Chocolate shares ideas for homemade gifts. Truffles, anyone? Plus, Dr. Laurie Santos, a psychology professor from Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast helps us see the bright side of a pared-down holiday.

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Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski produced this show.

Guests:
Dr. Laurie Santos - Psychology professor at Yale University and the host of The Happiness Lab podcast.
Dan Monroe - Executive chef at The Pantry in Fairfield, Conn. Dan joined the show along with daughters, Athena and Alani Monroe.
Erik Landegren - Founder and owner of Bridgewater Chocolate with locations in Brookfield and West Hartford, Conn.

It&rsquo;s the most wonderful time of the year. . .but celebrating the holidays in 2020 will feel different. This week on Seasoned: How does food keep us emotionally connected, even when we have to be socially distanced? We&rsquo;ll share some of our own family traditions around food, including recipes for a gorgeous <a href="https://ctpublic.org/recipes/oven-roasted-salmon-with-garlic-rosemary-and-lemon-beurre-blanc/">oven-roasted salmon</a> and a <a href="https://ctpublic.org/recipes/marysol-castros-egg-free-coquito/">sweet, eggless coquito</a>. We also talk to local chef Dan Monroe about his family&rsquo;s food traditions. And Erik Landegren of Bridgewater Chocolate shares ideas for homemade gifts. Truffles, anyone? Plus, Dr. Laurie Santos, a psychology professor from Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast helps us see the bright side of a pared-down holiday.
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Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski produced this show.
Guests: Dr. Laurie Santos - <a href="https://psychology.yale.edu/people/laurie-santos">Psychology professor at Yale University</a> and the host of <a href="https://www.happinesslab.fm/">The Happiness Lab</a> podcast. Dan Monroe - Executive chef at <a href="https://thepantry.net/">The Pantry</a> in Fairfield, Conn. Dan joined the show along with daughters, Athena and Alani Monroe. Erik Landegren - Founder and owner of <a href="https://www.bridgewaterchocolate.com/">Bridgewater Chocolate</a> with locations in Brookfield and West Hartford, Conn.

Seasoned is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host Robyn Doyon-Aitken and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.

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