Ahhhh...ambience. I'm also a fan of candles, especially in winter. Using cloth napkins and pretty stemmed glasses also make any meal seem more special.
I never thought of the "setting" of a meal as slowing me down, but it does! Thanks for pointing that out.

: I find that using candles when I eat
: alone really helps me slow down
: and appreciate each bite.
: I also like to eat under a window
: with a view especially now when
: there is snowfall