Spring in your step

Joe and I had an unexpected trip to MI to be there for the passing of his Nana. It was a powerful and surprisingly positive experience. Good to be surrounded by family.

Since we were all on shifts at the hospital and staying in a hotel we ate out at restaurants WAY more than we ever do when visiting family. So, we ended up eating better (more veg) than when say... my Grandma is cooking.

I also got a little time with some of my family. My Aunt Jan and her husband Darryl put us up our last night in town and even took us to the airport (early!). I really enjoyed talking food with Uncle Darryl. As I'm always telling Earl I loves me a good eater. I genuinely have a hard time relating to people that don't like to eat, whether from being food as fuel types or having body issues that keep them from enjoying meals.

Now that I'm back in Seattle the New Roots delivery is in and I'm making my menu for the week.

M: Salmon, Lacitino Raab, Salad w/fennel

T: Stir Fry, zucchini, carrot, broccoli, bok choy, pork sasauge

W: flat iron steak, asparagus, salad w/roasted beets

Th: Small Chkn, roasted Broccoli, potatoes

Potluck: Collard paneer, curried chickpeas, naan

weekend, eggs! Leeks, zuchinni, etc.

I'm especially excited to try this kale rabe, probably keep it simple with garlic and red pepper flakes.

Also this week I've been rescuing veggie tops and trimmings from the compost bin and freezing for veggie stock. I figure I'll make a side by side pot when i make chicken stock next.

Joe is trying to get in fighting shape for flag football season, and after some conversations with his older brother and cousins... watching his cholesterol.

This is a long post as I'm still all fired up from talking with Uncle Darryl and Cousin Charlie (a former chef who is discovering organic gardening.)

With any luck I'll get Uncle Darryl's fudge sauce recipe, because a life of JUST leafy greens isn't any FUN.