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Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

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Tuesday 19 October 2010

Sweeeeeeet Potato Frites





We're big fans of the man we call The Sweet Potato Man at East York Civic Center Farmer's Market. (http://ontariosweetpotato.com) His tasty goods are chemical free, as well. My son likes to sample their raw sweet potato 'fries', which you can buy by the bagful. I just by the sweet potatoes by the basket, whole.

We decided to cut 'em up and oven bake them for a frites-like result. Because of the high moisture content, they are not terribly crispy. They are, however, tasty, easy to eat with your fingers, and quite nutritious.

ingredients:

 4 medium sweet potatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
sea salt and pepper

directions:

1. cut the sweet potatoes into 'frites'
2. toss them in a bowl with the oil and seasonings (I bet a little chili powder would be nice ...)
3. bake them in a single layer on a lined baking sheet at 345 for 1 hour or until they achieve a texture that pleases you

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