Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

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.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Red Leaf Lettuce and Avocado Salad -- just an excuse to trot out the lime juice


Our organic box included a red leaf lettuce, and it transformed itself into this refreshing and quick salad. It went perfectly with the pea soup, and tasted lovely.

Instead of tearing the leaves as we usually do for salad, I ended up cutting the leaves into ribbons. I'm not sure why. It was cute, though. And perhaps easier for a toddler to manage.

I really love the taste of lime, and think it goes delightfully with many things, such as avocado. I used to be a huge fan of the balsamic vinegar  and olive oil for salads, but my tastes seem to have changed.

I didn't make a proper dressing, just drizzeld a little lime juice, honey, a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper on the salad and tossed it well. It was perfect, the leaves nicely goosed with flavour without overwhelming them. And of course the taste of the avocado in all this was perfection.


ingredients:

red leaf lettuce leaves, washed and dried
avocado, nicely ripe

sea salt to taste
pepper to taste
lime juice to taste
honey to taste


directions:

1. cut the lettuce into ribbons and put it in a bowl
2. cut the avocado into small cubes and add them to the bowl
3. add a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper
4. add a few splashes of lime juice
5. add a drizzle of honey
6. toss all the ingredients together, and taste
7. if needed, add more sea salt, pepper, lime juice, or honey

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