Beets are another one of those foods that I think people only hate because they haven’t really had them prepared properly. I remember those pickled, salad bar type beets of my youth. They tasted like dirt to me and made a big mess. We ate them a lot in my house, and I’m not sure… [read more]
Parsnips Attacked: The Scared Carrot
With the low carb fad in full swing, it seems like everything in the grocery store wants to masquerade as a potato for a day. There’s celery root, cauliflower and jicama to name a few. Low carb dieters must crave french fries and bacon more than anything. Today’s masquerader is parsnip. Someone told me that… [read more]
The Muscles from Brussels: Getting to know the Belgium Sprout
I was reading over my first few blog posts and I noticed it’s full of pasta, fried okra and pizza. I’m trying to live healthy and whole here. It’s easy to slip into old habits, I guess. Today, this entry is 100% healthy. I have a bad history with Brussels sprouts. My mom says I… [read more]
You Got Peanut Butter in my Protein Bar
I’ve been training for a marathon, and I mentioned that I sometimes make my own protein bars to use when I’m running. I really can’t stand traditional protein bars or running “fuel.” Cliff bars make me gag. Gu or sports gels make me throw up. Besides, if you read the ingredients on these things, they… [read more]
Artichokes: Defeat by Edible Hedgehog
You normally wouldn’t consider a hedgehog looking vegetable edible. That’s why vegetables (and hedgehogs) grew those spikes in the first place. We’re not supposed to want to eat them. Artichokes are supposed to be worth the hassle of getting to them, but are they? I was watching an episode of “Chopped” last week and one… [read more]
Tomatoes Transformed: Peach Salsa
In my last post, I talked about growing okra. Another vegetable I grow in abundance over the summer is tomatoes. Salsa is dish that I like to make with them, because it’s healthy, easily canned and helps punch up a low-carb diet. I don’t normally eat it with chips. Most of the time I use… [read more]
Okra: Delicious and Mucilaginous
It’s farmer’s market season, so it’s tough to buy things I don’t like. There are actually a few things I do like and they’re all fresh and in season. Okra is something I like. Well, kind of. I only like okra one way. The traditional southern way: pan-fried. It’s not healthy at all, so I’m… [read more]
Purple Hull Peas: Southern Peasant Food
Purple hull peas are a traditional southern food. They’re one of my favorite soul foods. I found some some today at a roadside stand. They were freshly hulled and bagged for just $3. I was so excited I couldn’t wait to get home and cook them. I love purple hull pea season. Purple hull peas… [read more]
Braving Celery Root
I don’t normally eat things that look they’ve been stuck in the back of my fridge for a month. I decided to give celery root, or celeriac, a try anyway. It’s pretty nutritious and everyone says it makes a great addition to a healthy diet. Hard to believe since it looks like something my cat… [read more]
Conquering Acorn Squash – Part 1
I started this blog to add some variety to my diet and try new things. One of the first things I decided I wanted to like was winter squash. In the past, when I’ve seen winter squash on the menu, I immediately decided that I didn’t like. I would say to myself, “It tastes like… [read more]
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