My dinner tonight was rounded out nicely by fresh, organic produce from a farm share. I prepared green beans using a recipe that the farmer was nice enough to pass along to all the CSA members. It was a simple saute in canola with garlic, a little salt and crushed red pepper. (Click here for the recipe.) We've lately replaced box rice mixes with quinoa, so I've been experimenting with different ways to prepare it. Tonight, I cooked it in organic vegetable broth, then stirred in some pesto just before serving and sprinkled with a little parmesan cheese (it was simple and delicious). I served some baked potatoes and a salad of mesclun greens, carrots, daikon turnips, and tomatoes with homemade blue cheese dressing (I'm addicted to the kind that I make and I know it's bad for me). After dinner, I felt completely satiated and really enjoyed the great variety of food on my plate.
The reason I share all of this is because I'm basically limping along, trying to teach myself how to prepare food differently than I have been for years. This year, I made a commitment going forward to change the way I eat and the way I feed my family for ethical, political and health reasons. I want to expand my knowledge by asking friends to share recipes and food storage and preparation ideas because I didn't grow up eating like this.
As I embrace a healthier food philosophy, I realize that I'm not alone. Many people are beginning to make these kinds of changes. Americans aren't stupid. Sadly, disease and premature death have become the American dream, and I hope people begin to wake up soon.
By the way, did you know that green beans used to be synonymous with string beans, but the strings have now been bred out of them?
If you have anything to share, please post a comment!
The reason I share all of this is because I'm basically limping along, trying to teach myself how to prepare food differently than I have been for years. This year, I made a commitment going forward to change the way I eat and the way I feed my family for ethical, political and health reasons. I want to expand my knowledge by asking friends to share recipes and food storage and preparation ideas because I didn't grow up eating like this.
As I embrace a healthier food philosophy, I realize that I'm not alone. Many people are beginning to make these kinds of changes. Americans aren't stupid. Sadly, disease and premature death have become the American dream, and I hope people begin to wake up soon.
By the way, did you know that green beans used to be synonymous with string beans, but the strings have now been bred out of them?
If you have anything to share, please post a comment!
