You Are What You Eat

Remember, the Darien Farmers Market, open on Wednesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mechanic Street Parking Lot continues to have new arrivals every week.  If you don’t know what is in season now or coming soon, ask any of the farmers.  Give squash blossoms, fennel or another “less common” veggie a try.  There are so many different ways that fresh vegetables can be enjoyed.  I have friends that have said they are ready for a “break from salad”-----and that is a good idea. Roasting a fresh vegetable is an easy way to turn them into fun “nibbles and appetizers”. If you toss asparagus, broccoli, beets, cauliflower, fennel or garlic with some light olive oil (try a newly pressed extra virgin or some infused olive oils from Olivette at 1084 Post Road).  The roasted veggies should be lightly browned and tender.  Obviously large beets are going to take longer than slender stalks of asparagus, so check the internet and you will find recipe options and roasting guidance.  Take advantage of local grown fresh foods at Palmer’s Market and Whole Foods also.  As the saying goes, “you are what you eat”---or a better translation, “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are”, implying the notion that to be fit and healthy you need to eat good food.  According to www.phrases.org, that phrase came from Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote, in Physiologie du Gout, ou Meditations de Gastronomie Transcendante, in 1826.  Bon appétit!