I love food. I love planning meals, shopping for just the right ingredients, and creating magic in the kitchen. And I especially love eating food. Recently, though, I became aware of just how disconnected I am from my food. I go to the grocery store and put items in my cart without ever thinking of where that food came from. Where and how was that tomato grown? What did the cow, whose steaks I'm about to grill, eat himself and how did he live? What is xanthan gum, and why is it in my mayonnaise? Does it matter? If we are what we eat, and what we eat eats, then it does matter.
As I began to research how most food is produced in the USA, I was astounded. This is what I've been eating? This is what my child has been eating? Government agencies and corporations may tell us that it's safe and healthy, but should we entrust our well-being to them? Something had to change.
This blog is a journal about my journey to reconnect with what nourishes our bodies, and I believe, what can also nourish our souls. What and how we eat affects our health. Most people understand that. But it also affects us environmentally, socially and spiritually. I plan to share personal insights, recipes and my journey to finding natural, sustainable, delicious food for my family. I invite all who are interested to become official "followers" and share their own thoughts and experiences. My hope is that I can, at least, spark some interest in others to think about what they are eating and what it means to them. Buon appetito!!
Hope your jouney is a good one and you enjoy each step along the way.
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