My grocery day is normally Friday. So, while making out our budget and grocery list today, I noticed we had some extra money (thanks to hubby working some overtime), so I figured I would experiment this week with 3 veggies I have never tried before...
- Eggplant - I am not sure I have even seen one of these in real life! I found a few recipes I would like to try, namely, Eggplant Parmigiana.
- Spaghetti Squash - My mom says we used to eat this when I was little, but I don't really remember it. I am planning on using it as a substitute for pasta, and finding a low-cal, low-sodium recipe for spaghetti sauce.
- Edamame - (is that considered a veggie?) Anyway, I was told this stuff is super high in protein. I am trying to cut back on red meat, (especially after seeing the latest episode of Law and Order: SVU), so I thought instead of subbing another unhealthy meat I would try the veggie approach. I have no recipes, or any clue whatsoever on how to eat this, so suggestions are welcome!
Stay tuned for my adventures in cooking (and eating!) these veggies! Can't be too bad, right?
Thanks for reading! :)
(What a cute quote, huh?)
I have the "hankering" to plant a garden... Not a big one, just enough for a few veggies and some pretty flowers. The thought of sweet corn, right off the stalk is making my mouth water! I am hoping that our landlord will let me till a small garden in the grass beside our building. If not, I am sure I can do some container vegetable gardening. Anywho, If I get permission, I am planning on following a garden plot (pointed out to me by a good friend, Alice) from Better Homes & Gardens Magazine.
(Forgive the cell phone pictures, I am brainstorming all of this from work! Ha!)
Planning and Planting - The basics
Spring Garden
Summer and Fall
So, I will update soon! Hopefully I get the okay from the landlord... Then I will need to find a tiller to borrow!
