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The days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s bring joy into our lives. For many of us, this is the stretch when we get more days off than at any other time of the year. Most don’t have to worry about heading to the office during the major holidays, and we may even get an extra day off to enjoy the season. What you do with your time is entirely up to you. You may want to put your decorations away after Christmas or spend time reflecting on the past year, but one thing we highly encourage you to do is spend time with your loved ones free from distractions and interruptions. We live busy lives and barely take time for the things that matter most. When did you last sit with your family free from cellphones, tablets, and TV? During the holidays, set aside a day or two free from interruptions. Don’t answer the phone unless there is an emergency. Put away your work, keep the TV off, and just enjoy some much-needed time with your loved ones. These moments will turn into lifelong memories. No-interruption days look different for everyone, depending on their family makeup and interests. If you’re single and just finished celebrating the holidays with loved ones, you may want to take a day for yourself. Maybe your no- interruption day does not involve family time but allows you to declutter and clean around the house. You may even want to do some digital decluttering, getting rid of any subscriptions you no longer need. If you create a no-interruption day and find success, consider stretching it beyond a one-time occasion. Some families even make a holiday out of it, where the parents take the day off from work and the kids stay home from school just to spend time together. It could be an annual, quarterly, or even a monthly tradition. Taking a no-interruption day can be one of the best things you do for your mental health and relationships. Even if it sounds unnecessary, give it a try. It may become a new tradition you eagerly look forward to year-round. Make Time for What Matters This Holiday Season UNPLUG TO RECONNECT
Classic Italian Tiramisu
Ingredients •
1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
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1 cup brewed espresso 1 tbsp vanilla extract 5 large egg yolks, cold 1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
16 oz mascarpone cheese, chilled 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, chilled
28 hard ladyfinger cookies
Directions 1. In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, espresso, and vanilla and set aside. 2. In a mixer, beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. 3. Add salt and mascarpone cheese, and continue to whip. 4. Add the chilled heavy cream and continue to whip until light and smooth. 5. Dunk each ladyfinger in the espresso mixture to absorb the liquid and line a 7x11-inch oval baking dish with the cookies. 6. Top the first layer of cookies with half the whipped mascarpone mixture and spread it into an even layer. Dust with cocoa powder. 7. Repeat for another layer and then finish by dusting with cocoa powder on top. 8. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
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