I guess it’s winter…
Today the farmers market felt so bare! While there was still a nice assortment of produce, many of my favorite vendors have packed up for the winter. I got several bunches of picture perfect dinosaur kale, carrots, baby mixed greens (kale, chard, arugula, etc), and some wild bok choy. Sadly there was no organic lettuce! I have a choice now to either supplement with lettuce and other food from the grocery store (more than I have been) or to tough it out and eat kale, cabbage, and potatoes! I’m thinking supplement it…
This week my local meals have been predominantly salads: half a bunch of mixed lettuce (red leaf, romaine, whatever I have), several leaves of finely chopped and lightly steamed kale, and chopped carrots. Then I’ll add some miso dressing and a small handful of pinenuts, and I’m in vegetable heaven! It’s warm and hearty on these cold nights, it fills me up, and creates a very “clean burn” where I feel full and fueled without any negative side effects. Yum!
I’ve also been making a morning juice with kale, parsley, carrots, apples, celery, and ginger. (The celery and ginger are not local). It’s really tasty and has a fresher flavor than juice made with store bought produce.
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I cannot even imagine eating locally here in Florida, in the winter! I am watching your progress with great interest, as it is something I would like to persue in the future. Thanks for inspiring the rest of us.
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