We spotted this while doing the shop for a dinner party. How could you not? Bright purple cauliflower was the perfect way to add extra color to the veggie platter. It also became a huge conversation piece because, again, it's purple cauliflower. Both beautiful and delicious. Exactly how statement foods should be. Healthy, too.
It's in season now and therefore, more likely to be local and fitting for the food budget.
As they proclaim on Sesame Street: Eat your colors today!
Starting the day with a green smoothie is one of the best boosts you can give your body. Firstly fueling it with natural fruits and vegetables via a liquid source is like being given a gold bar. I joined one of my best and healthiest friends for breakfast and this is what awaited me. The potential nutritional energy here is massive. It's time to drink up!
Simple Green Smoothies
This is a rough recipe but healthy as can be. Blend to please your palate.
1-2 bananas
2 handfuls of fresh greens
Squeeze of lemon
2 oranges or juice
Water
In need of a breakfast kickstart? Women's Health magazine has some delicious ideas on just what is needed to begin your day and lead an active lifestyle. From morning smoothies to loaded toasties, you are sure to find some inspiration here!
After breakfast I was compelled to do a quick post on Farrah Wraps. We have become bonafide devotees to the brand and the Garden Spinach variety in particular. We had the pleasure of meeting Jovan and Farrah, the charismatic tan behind the growing brand, at The Food Show this year. Their booth was a large and brightly lit full on cooking display. We sampled chicken quesadillas which were a familiar hit for the entire family. The wraps, or tortillas as we call them, are a bit larger than we are used to but cutting them in half for bite sized tacos is how we enjoy them. Farrah Wraps offer a much healthier option for those still wanting authentic Mexican foods. There usalso a whole wheat option that is just as delicious . We make all kinds of taco varieties using delicious fillings like potatoes, refried beans, or chorizo but this morning it was bacon and egg with lots of hot sauce. Absolutamente delicioso!
Must do a quick share as we are just back from a night at the theater and our pre party event included this green salad. It featured locally sourced greens, pickled radishes, a heaping portion of pumpkin seeds, a montage of sprouts, and sweet red onion. The dressing was a light and lemony vinaigrette. Ingredients that are so fresh and clean are much needed to really keep us going. Food in its most natural state is how you obtain the most health benefits from it. Vegetables are our top choice to be served this way. They are mostly perfect straight from the earth and are a very sustainable crop. Salads are just a smart and conscious choice for all of us to make.
We all met up after a long day of work and running around for an early dinner. We immediately found ourselves ensconced in conversation until the salads were served. It became that silent meal where no one speaks until after all dishes were emptied. Conversation immediately commenced but it was strictly green talk. The salad was divine all agreed.
Fun FoodFact: Adding a large green salad to your meal when dining out could provide half of the vegetables you need for the day.
In season ingredients simply make the best meals as exemplified here and three geniuses chose wisely.
(The show was good, too and though we are not really geniuses, we are counting our evening of Mozart as another smart choice.)
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