5/10/2022
Morning my lovely foodies!!
Hope your weeks are off to a great start and you are feeling' this beautiful sunshine like I am. Loving the spring weather and what's better is all the food that is popping up at the farms! Such an exciting time of year here on the North Fork.
I realize you are all hustling and bustling and probably don't have time to read my novels each week, so I tried to shorten it up a bit. The truth is though, I hate quickies and really like to take my time so I organized things a little differently for you this week! Hope you enjoy it.
This week's "food for thought":
"I like it slow, don't curry" Burgers: Try pan frying this one and either throwing it on a toasted pita or sourdough slice if you're in the move for a sammy, but this burger is filling in and of itself, so I say heat it up, chop it up, and mix a little chutney with the cucumber salad for one easy, filling on-the-go dish. This burger is packed with lentils and potatoes, you may even be able to share this with a pal!
This week's chutney is definitely a "a little goes a long way" so if you have some extra ground beef and rice in the fridge mix a little chutney and toss in a cast iron for a yummy and oh-so-easy random-fridge-trash meal!
Try the soup for breakfast on one of these cooler, windier mornings to start your day off warm and full!
Have you tried the chicken, tuna, or egg salad yet? These have been a hit and a staple in my fridge for a quick, delicious, and filling snack. Love that crunch, like me? Try eating it with celery and carrot wedges!
In a rush? Grab the "Crazy Israeli CooCoo" for a full protein, carb, & fat packed meal! This one is great right out of the fridge!
Not so hungry but need to pack a meal in? This week's "Speak of the fennel" salad is light and vibrant, and sure to give you just the right amount of push you need to make it through the rest of the day!
Weekly Fun Food Fact:
Did you know?? Fennel is a member of the carrot family and its seeds and oils are used to flavor not only foods like candy, medicine, pastries, fish, and sweet pickles but also perfumes, soaps, and candles!
Fennel has been used as an herb to help with weight reduction and in Chinese medicine fennel has been used to eliminate poisons from the body, specifically from snakebites!
In the middle ages, fennel was considered a magic herb that protects from evil and was hung over doorways to protect homes and families!
Try this:
Try adding fennel to your next chicken soup. You can saute carrots, onions, celery, and fennel and add the rest of your fixin's. Just a little twist on a class recipe. Thank Jojo for this one ;-)
Hope you all enjoy your food this week and remember to share your feedback with us this week, especially if it's something you've never ordered before! When we don't hear from you, we assume you are happy but when we assume we make an ass out of u and me, so please share your experience with us so we can give it to you good (or better) next week!
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