Two things happened this summer that transformed our kitchen. Thanks to the encouragement of the Melissa Hartwig of the Whole30, I decided to start eating...
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For me, the key to making dino-chow work is lots of planning and eating the same food combos a lot. But every once in a while, I feel rebellious. I want to taste something new or something I haven’t eaten in a while. That’s when it’s important to either find new recipes or try new foods. (I’ve had a can of sardines in the cabinet, waiting for me to see if I like them. I LOVED them as a kid on buttered toast, but I don’t remember the last time I ate one as an adult.)
Every week, when the our CSA basket arrives, I’m confronted with surprises and sometimes, veggies I’ve never tried. It was one of those weekly deliveries that introduced me to a new favorite: fennel. (Sliced and sauteed with garlic and olive oil, it’s sublime.)
Falling into a rut that leaves your taste buds uninspired can lead to cravings and resentment and thoughts about foods that are just not going to do anything good for you. Are you in a produce rut? I challenge you to eat at least one new veggie or fruit this week… and try to sample from a few color groups. There’s a whole world of beautiful veggies and fruits out there, just waiting to jump into your tummy.
Dark Green
Kale
Spinach
Collard Greens
Mustard Greens
Turnip Greens
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Bok Choy
Okra
Chard
Bell Pepper
Green Beans
Light Green
White
Fennel
Leeks
Scallions
Garlic
Onions
Turnips
Cauliflower
Yellow
Summer Squash
Pineapple
Peaches
Nectarines
Papaya
Bananas
Orange
Acorn Squash
Sweet Potato
Carrots
Oranges
Tangerines
Mangoes
Apricots
Cantaloupe
Red
Tomatoes
Radishes
Red Grapes
Watermelon
Ruby Grapefruit
Raspberries
Strawberries
Cherries
Apples
Purple
Beets
Red Onion
Eggplant
Grapes
Blueberries
Blackberries
Cranberries
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hello Melicious! Quick question/request . . . do you have the above list of veggies based on color in a printable format? I would like to take with me to the store to remind me to “taste the rainbow” and not in skittles format.
Thanks
Lori
I’m sorry! I don’t have a printable version available. You can do it the kludgy way: copy and paste into a Word document, then print. Happy new year!