Slow Cooking, Chocolate and Zucchini, January Garden
Slow Food is a movement that began in Italy in response to McDonald's moving in. There is a blog online that talks about the methods, recipes and fun of taking time to savor cooking and eating fresh food. Gardeners play a role in the movement even if they do not grow fruits and vegetables because they participate in beautifying their lives, neighborhoods and world. Check out the Slow Cooking blog - today's entry was about teaching the next generation of eaters how to read the labels on food products. At the other end of the food trail is a site called Chocolate and Zucchini that is a treat to read. Whether or not the recipes end up on your table, it will inspire your creative, culinary juices. Scroll to the Dec 31 entry for the Best of 2007. Each "best of" link will take you to new ways to prepare food. Examples: Avocado and Radish Canapés with Smoked Salt and Red Quinoa Salad with Bell Peppers and Pine Nuts. TODAY'S GARDEN IN JANUARY 2008 Photo: This is how t...