Easy to Eat Healthier!!!

Eat this, don't eat that---is there confusion about what you should eat to be healthier???  One of the easiest things to consider is---how can I eat lower on the food chain---therefore eating less "processed", and more "natural" foods.
Here is a choice:  Chicken thigh and leg

Or some chicken PASTE used to make chicken nuggets:

  I mean REALLY
the choice is easy!!!!!!!!

Use Colorful Veggies as a Central part of a meal.

Farmers markets are open---so try using beatiful fresh vegetables as an importatn part of the meal---instead of a small side dish.

For starters, take a look at the fresh young greens such as Mesclun mixes made from a variety of crisp, tasty baby lettuces.  Wash and combine a variety of greens as the base layer for your salad. The more flavor the greens deliver, the more satisfying your salad will seem.

Then, roast some vegetables to coax out their sweetness.  Shop for spring potatoes and asparagus, mushrooms, peppers, summer squash, carrots, celery, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and grape tomatoes. Cut as you wish into chunks or slices (leave grape tomatoes whole), toss lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, arrange on a flat baking sheet, and roast at about 425°F for 10 to 20 minutes (or toss them on the BBQ grill). Let cool slightly before adding them to your salad.There are so many choices, and you can save on time by roasting enough at one go for several meals. Keep leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You don't even need meat to top the salad with---canned, drained beans, marinated artichoke hearts and other marinated vegetables, nuts and peanuts, tuna, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes are a fun change of pace.. You can of course add hard-boiled eggs, cooked seafood or chicken.  Top it off the sald with a modest few spoonfuls of a lovely homemade olive oil dressing, seasoned with salt, pepper, and perhaps some herbs. 

Some 9 grain bread would make a tasty side dish---and of course (for me) a glass of red wine.

 

Spring Party Food at Our House

Had fun party last night with 52 people--great weather in the sunroom & on the deck.  The Menu was items from the different places my husband & I have lived.  The Edible Spoons were wildly acclaimed! (see last item on the menu)

Menu from Bill & Carol’s Sojourns St. Louis  Toasted Ravioli Seasoned Oyster Crackers Phoenix Carol’s 90% Lean Southwest Salami Layered Dip Jakarta Frikadel Chili Lime Shrimp Singapore Papaya Star Fruit Pineapple Edible Orchids Carol’s Kitchen Darien Edible Spoons with Tilapia poached in green salsa & white wine, topped with cilantro & mango salsa

Party Food

I'm trying new recipes for my Spring Party this Friday.  Yesterday made Barramundi poached in green salsa & white wine, served in edible mini  rice bowl --topped with cilantro & mango fruit salsa.   Then I tried it poached in OJ, white wine & lemon grass.  Did the same with salmon.  My taste testers were hubby, son & son's fiancé.....and the WINNER was  Barramunid poached in OJ, white wine & lemon grass.  I hope to serve them in edible spoons, but can't seem to find a place that will just sell me 100 spoons---the cases have over 400 spoons----way more than I need for a party for 50!
Any one know where I can buy 100 spoons and get them by May 12th???