Nostalgic foods and scents like fresh-cut grass and hamburgers grilling bring comfort, connection and well-being
- Written by Chelsea Reid, Associate Professor of Psychology, College of Charleston
The foods and scents we associate with our childhoods can provide a meaningful source of comfort and connection.zeljkosantrac/E+ via Getty ImagesWalking around my neighborhood in the evening, I am hit by the smells of summer: fresh-cut grass, hamburgers grilling and a hint of swimming pool chlorine. These are also the smells of summers from my...