4/25/2023
Good morning! Sorry for the delay, I got distracted with a beautiful nature walk this morning, enjoying all the incredible signs of Spring that have sprung. But I'm back at it now, so here is this week's pillow talk:
**REMINDER THIS WAS THE LAST WEEK FOR MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS, DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR MAY ORDERS IN THIS WEEK FOR THE MONTH!**
This week's "food for thought":
There's something about orzo in soup that just screams "comfort" for me. So whether it's curling up on the sofa when you are feeling burnt out, or when those April showers have you feeling a little down, bring the soup with you. Comfort from food can totally be okay, especially when it is real food and not a bag of Doritos. Let food bring out the joy in you! With hints of coriander, lemon, and dill this is also a great detox soup as we move into warmer seasons.
Sometimes reheating the pasta dishes can be a little disappointing. I'm a total weirdo who loves crunchy noodles so I will often "fry" my pasta in a cast iron right on the stovetop, but if you want to keep things moist, try adding a couple drops of water or EVOO to a baking dish, cover it and reheat on 350 until cooked through (toss once or twice). I added some cherry tomatoes and chicken to mine for a little flavor and protein boost.
The veg burger is another fave of mine. I LOVE BURGERS. Put anything between two buns and game on. All jokes aside, seriously add pickles, avo, a little mayo or mustard, hot sauce, whatever, anything goes with this bad boy and it will leave you feeling full for hours! Pan or air fry, or bake to reheat.
How good is that lemon pound cake? Just sayin... (Karen put her baking magic into these and boy oh boy did they turn out great!)
Weekly Fun Food Fact
Protein intake is all the rage right now and for good reason. Protein helps us build muscle, repair after injuries, create digestive enzymes in our guts, oxygenates our cells, and more. When paired with fat and fiber, you are gonna feel like a winner!
Did you know that fruits and veggies contain protein? Here's a few examples:
1 cup of peas has almost 9 grams of protein!
1 cup of spinach contains 5.
Brussels sprouts have 4 grams of protein per cup
The great thing about fruits and veggies is that generally speaking you can eat large amounts of them and it's mostly just going to fuel you in the right way! So get after it and eat some more plants today.
I threw in black eyed peas into this week's cowboy caviar in my effort to get you all to increase your plant variety. When was the last time you had black eyed peas (well besides on the radio)? They are an excellent source of Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin A and just 1/2 cup contains 7 grams of protein (not to mention that beneficial fiber!). So grab a handful of your favorite tortilla chips and make this your Taco Tuesday Salsa, baby!
Try this:
Trying to get more protein in? If you're an omnivore, try and order the full order each week and supplement with a couple of proteins. Take an hour on Sunday and grill up some steak, chicken, or fish and have it ready to add to any meal or just grab and go for a protein boost.
Make the cowboy caviar into taco filling tonight. Or throw it over some tortilla chips with a little melted cheese, or chopped avo for some nachos for the whole fam!
That's all, folks! Enjoy your week and your food. Thanks as always for being such fabulous customers!
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