My Big Surprise!
So, I did it – I tried something new. The funny thing is that I didn’t realize I would be tasting a brand-new veggie until I got home from my local farmer’s market. The even funnier thing is that I tried it for breakfast – would you?
My Big Opportunity!
I have loved beets since I was a kid – seriously, I have. So, in the spring I often treat myself to locally grown beets. Yesterday, I lucked into a beautiful bunch of beets that you can see in my photo at the left. When I started rinsing them off in cold water in my kitchen sink, I realized that I was going to throw away the beet greens. Why, I asked myself? So, I made a quick decision to wash, chop and lightly saute them in a little olive oil, minced garlic and a sprinkle of hot pepper flakes and salt. Then I ate them as part of my breakfast – yum!
Trying Something New!
What are you waiting for? I encourage everyone to try something new and veggies are a perfect place to start for good nutrition and tasty eating. Maybe you’ll find something new at the grocery store, maybe at the farmer’s market or maybe in your backyard veggie garden. Whatever you do, jump on every opportunity to try something new – you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Oh, did I mention that I’ll be cooking the beautiful fresh rhubarb from my local farm market today? Rhubarb is only available fresh once a year and that time is now!
What new veggie will you try this week?
Trying one new food a week has been the key to getting our whole family to branch out and eat healthy! Every week, we head to the farmers’ market, my kids pick a new food to try and together, we cook. This week: radish leaves.
Hi. Thanks for your comment. My hat is off to you for making healthy nutrition a family activity. Keep up the good work!