Eating natural

[Liondancer]

Since I got a house and a yard, I've been trying to eat as local as possible, i.e., from my back yard. So far, I'm not that successful a gardener, but last year I did harvest some garlic, potatoes, and a couple small pea pods and carrots. There's nothing like the taste of home grown. This year I'm growing garlic, potatoes, snow peas, spinach, carrots, and lettuce. I also hope to harvest some broccoli, Brussels sprouts, melon, and zucchini if I'm successful at raising it.

I've also gotten more interested in natural, organic vegetables and fruits. When I kicked Coke a year ago (after being seriously addicted to the stuff), I found that my craving for sweets gradually diminished. I think maybe my taste buds are shifting.

You do realize I was talking about a Coca-cola addiction, right? :-)

[sirdarksol]

I presumed (otherwise you wouldn't have capitalized "Coke") .

I've been growing some of my own veggies, too. About all I can get to grow well are a few herbs (basil and oregano, mostly), as well as snow peas, tomatoes, and peppers.

[disgruntled]

that sounds like a lot of ambitions gardening!!

seriously addicted to the stuff

coke-a-cola, so you say.... you clearly have an addictive personality

[sirdarling]

Yeah, most of what I get from japan are kombu and seaweed nori... doesn't weigh a lot. And because not many land animals eat seaweed, it doesn't go against my prohibition against eating what food eats. ;D

[disgruntled]

my prohibition against eating what food eats

thats a joke right?

[sirdarksol]

Originally Posted by disgruntled

thats a joke right?

You know, it would be funnier if it was a joke, but it's not. He only eats the cutest of animals. Once, for his birthday party, he would have nothing but koala-stuffed-dolphin.


(I'll let you in on a secret: He eats lettuce, broccoli, and peas. I think he's part rabbit and ashamed to admit it, so he puts on this show to deflect any curiosity)

[sirdarling]

Yes, it is part joke and part truth... much like most of what I do.
I will also eat asparagus as long as it is done Tempura style which scientific evidence that I made up proves is actually healthier than steamed.
The Koala-fin was indeed delicious... but it can't possibly top the Panda-roo-guin that I had this new years, now that was a meal. I think the key was stuffing the kangaroo with multiple penguins.

Seriously though, I honestly try to eat fruit twice a day and veggies with every meal. When I was at the summer time campground we go to this weekend with my parents, there was a whole day where we didn't have veggies to eat, it was disgusting and reminded me of the eating habits I came from and how much better I am at it now.

[disgruntled]

i couldn't imagine that. i really like veggies and fruit.

i like asparagus too, but it gives me a stomach ache. no idea why....

[sirdarksol]

Strange.
I love asparagus.
I also discovered wheat berries as an alternative to oatmeal. They take longer to make (around an hour, though it can take longer), but are great. Mix them with a bit of wild rice and quinoa, then load them up with fruit, milk (if you want), and sugar or maple syrup (again, if you want).

[disgruntled]

wheat berries?? i have never heard of that. what is that? can you buy it at a local grocery store?