Ditch the microwave for a week . . .
Local All Seasons - 3/18/09
Many aspiring locavores are held hostage by their kitchen accessories and appliances. The can opener makes it so easy to eat or cook with fruits and veggies that are preserved, not in season and packaged some place not close to home. The chip clip helps you keep “fresh” the greasy, salty snacks and convenience foods. Your microwave promotes the cooking of all things with ease – including pre-prepared dishes and dinners that could be easily replaced with locally grown foods.
I charge you to give up these appliances forever! Ok, how about a week?
Learn what you can do for yourself, your family and your community by foregoing the microwaved, canned and over processed foods of convenience.
Some things to discover instead?
Try snacking on some locally grown popcorn? Flavor with some herbs from your own herb garden. See what grains are produced at your local farms - anything you can do with rice – you can do with oats, barley, bulgar etc. You haven’t lived until you’ve tried a savory oatmeal lunch! Maybe you are not normally a big brussel sprout eater or you think you are not a fan of kale or collards. Don’t be afraid of experimenting. March is a great time to consider joining a CSA – this is also a fantastic way to introduce yourself to new and exciting vegetables – and like-minded people!
Please, drop us a quick note and let us know what your microwave free
week turned you on to.
