My husband and I recently embarked on an exciting quest to eat better. We have been shopping at farmer's markets and buying from local farms. We are growing our own sprouts and have planted our first tomato crop. We are going to start planting more veggies. Hopefully we will be successful. I am going to post recipes here mainly to keep track of the better recipes I find. I'm by no means a chef, but I try hard to put the best tasting food on our table.
We have started making smoothies with greens added. Hopefully soon we can convert to all green smoothies, but I like having fruit in them, since I certainly don't eat enough fruit. We found some fantastic strawberries (I froze the bulk of them) at the Lake Eola farmer's market. I usually add a banana and some frozen blueberries, along with Greek yogurt and organic milk. My husband blended up some dandelion greens, parsley and watercress, that we use for our "greens". I also add some fresh baby spinach or frozen chopped spinach from Whole Foods - it comes in clumps, rather than a block of spinach.
Last weekend we visited Lake Meadows Naturals farm in Ocoee and picked our own chicken eggs. What fun! We have been eating their eggs purchased at the local farmer's markets, but picking our own was the best!
We are sprouting alfalfa, broccoli, radish and red clover. Just a few days and they are ready to add to any salad or omelet. Since I've been eating the clover (my favorite) I haven't had a hot flash or night sweat. May be coincidence, but I think not.
The quest and journey for eating real good food continues. So far, so good!
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