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Therapeutic Bites is the home of Cooking Therapy pioneer Debra Borden, LCSW - Random House author, speaker, storyteller, and author of four books, including Cooking as Therapy - How to Improve Mental Health Through Cooking.

Through stories, humor, recipes, metaphor, journal prompts, audio reflections, and interactive Kitchen Table Chats, Debra explores how everyday moments in the kitchen can inspire insight, connection, resilience, perspective, and emotional growth.

If you’ve ever believed cooking was about more than just food, you’re in the right place.

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