Monthly Archives: February 2009

The benefits of this were at least two-fold.  I ate more fruits and veg because they were in the house and readily available.  And, I ate a wider variety of foods because someone else selected the veg and fruit for me.  

I regularly encountered vegetables that I hadn't seen or tasted before.  The great thing was that the recipe sheet always offered a suggestion for one or two ways to use the "newcomer."

As we move to trying to eat less meat, maybe we can expand our vegetable vocabulary and try out some new foods, new recipes, and have a little fun.  I also think this would work equally well with whole grains, rice, etc.  

What new food have you tried lately?   Me?  Well, I had steamed cabbage last week and it was delicious.  I have sauteed cabbage, and boiled cabbage, but steaming gave me a chance to taste some really delicate flavors. Let's face it, we can get in a rut with our food, meal planning, and diet. No, my steamed cabbage wasn't really exotic, but it was new, tasty, and fun.

Cynthia