tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post3757727584804953173..comments2024-03-21T06:38:13.673-04:00Comments on Vegan Epicurean: When Selecting Produce Variety is ImportantVegan Epicureanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-46098382869309867172010-04-29T13:29:45.180-04:002010-04-29T13:29:45.180-04:00Neca,
I don't know that store. But I will se...Neca,<br /><br />I don't know that store. But I will see if we have one near us. That is the same reason I love Wegman's and Whole Foods. Asian and International markets are also great resources for unusual produce. I wish we had some closer to us. If we did, I would shop there more often.<br /><br />AliciaVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-67712653674243146222010-04-29T13:21:55.442-04:002010-04-29T13:21:55.442-04:00I think Super G Mart is my favorite produce depart...I think Super G Mart is my favorite produce department - it is huge! Because they cater to such an ethnic variety the produce selection is simply tremendous. It's a new, much appreciated, addition to my shopping routine - although I don't really like going to so many stores!necahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979071284874862384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-3685651521319090252010-04-29T12:36:10.349-04:002010-04-29T12:36:10.349-04:00Allison,
We tried quite a few veggies during the ...Allison,<br /><br />We tried quite a few veggies during the quest that have become new favorites. I am now much more daring in the produce section overall. ;-) It is such a small thing but I think it makes a big difference. Glad you agree.<br /><br />AliciaVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-83293348909145797002010-04-29T12:32:33.417-04:002010-04-29T12:32:33.417-04:00Blessed Mama,
I wish we had enough sun for a nice...Blessed Mama,<br /><br />I wish we had enough sun for a nice big garden but we don't. I will live vicariously through yours.<br /><br />It is crazy how little some children will eat. One women in the Cornell course mentioned that she knows two children, one 12 and the other 13 that don't know how to use utensils. I was shocked. The reason is that all they are fed is fast food (burgers, pizza, nuggest, that junk). Can you imagine being that age and not knowing how to use a knife and fork. Those parents should be ashamed of themselves. Argh! Sorry to get on a rant. Your comment reminded me of that horrible story.<br /><br />I hope you are having a great day!<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-15894603278285336922010-04-29T12:28:10.001-04:002010-04-29T12:28:10.001-04:00Yes, I do that all the time! It surprises me that...Yes, I do that all the time! It surprises me that when the neighborhood kids come over to play that they do not even know what some of the vegetables are in our garden. My children are so used to eating a variety of foods that they are confused that their friends don't know what they are. Variety is such an important key to good health. Thanks for the post.blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-91556275125746467382010-04-29T12:28:07.750-04:002010-04-29T12:28:07.750-04:00Heather,
LOL, I love the fennel idea for you. I ...Heather,<br /><br />LOL, I love the fennel idea for you. I adore fennel, as you well know. When I was at the store I bought another bulb of it. I could eat it everyday. <br /><br />My buy new things quest resulted in some very odd produce in the past. Horned melons may have have been my favorite find. They are odd looking and taste the juiciest cucumber you ever ate.<br /><br />Go fennel! LOL!<br /><br />hugs,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-90169749274674291342010-04-29T12:23:27.975-04:002010-04-29T12:23:27.975-04:00Brandi,
Glad you liked it. After reading the BBC...Brandi,<br /><br />Glad you liked it. After reading the BBC article I thought I should write something about it.<br /><br />My little trip to the store resulted in: collards, zucchini, fennel, green onions, bananas and yellow onions. The people at the store must wonder how we survive. LOL.<br /><br />AliciaVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-87586168897911200532010-04-29T12:19:38.875-04:002010-04-29T12:19:38.875-04:00Naina,
Thanks! :-)
Regarding Kale I try to eat i...Naina,<br /><br />Thanks! :-)<br /><br />Regarding Kale I try to eat is raw as often as possible so the vitamin C isn't destroyed. Vitamin C isn't heat stable. But if you are lightly steaming it is shouldn't lose too much.<br /><br />Kale is one of those things that needs to be well chewed to get all the nutrition. I find that making a massaged salad with lemon or lime helps it break down. I may make one for tomorrow. If I do I will post it.<br /><br />AliciaVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-51694180999730576502010-04-29T12:13:33.639-04:002010-04-29T12:13:33.639-04:00Janet,
Thanks! Somehow I suspected you did this ...Janet,<br /><br />Thanks! Somehow I suspected you did this too. ;-) I agree completely with you on why it is important.<br /><br />I am fortunate to have two grocery stores within a 1/2 mile of my house. It is very easy to walk there everyday and just buy one bag of stuff. It reminds me of being in Firenze and shopping everyday plus I get a little extra exercise.<br /><br />But you know we also go to Costco and Wegman's and load up there too. We have produce coming out our ears in this house. LOL.<br /><br />AliciaVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-31425920808071419922010-04-29T12:11:55.242-04:002010-04-29T12:11:55.242-04:00That's actually a really great "challenge...That's actually a really great "challenge" to buy a new produce to try. I finally did that with beets and found that I loved them. Hmmm, what could I try next. Fennel perhaps?Heather Iacobacci-Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14049797586960775747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-630370960150467312010-04-29T11:52:55.058-04:002010-04-29T11:52:55.058-04:00Excellent article Alicia.
I find it very important...Excellent article Alicia.<br />I find it very important to buy new produce and to try new things all the time. I am not a fan of raw kale either, but I eat it now, also I cannot stand raw cilantro, but the benefis it carries far outweighs my distaste for it. <br />I loved the look of your bok choy! We rarely get baby bok any where around here,so I sub the regular, which is fine with me! I adore i when you use cashews they are my favorite nut, well no brazil nuts are my favorite nut, but I cannot find any outside of a nut can..lolcrunchyveganwifelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486855455879424793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-75894676517869852372010-04-29T11:41:18.174-04:002010-04-29T11:41:18.174-04:00Love this post! Thanks for taking the time to sha...Love this post! Thanks for taking the time to share. :)<br /><br />Do you have to eat kale raw? I have read that it is better to be lightly cooked, as it releases more nutrients? <br /><br />I love kale steamed with onion. I just put it on the top of a double boiler. One large bunch, with a sliced whole onion. It is delicious to me this way.Nainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877999446935672147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-47484516542403888862010-04-29T11:41:18.173-04:002010-04-29T11:41:18.173-04:00Great link, Alicia. I try to buy different things ...Great link, Alicia. I try to buy different things from week to week so that we consume a large variety. I feel you are much less likely to miss out on any nutrients that way. Plus, it keeps boredom at bay. It's funny, we use lots of sweet potatoes and squash, not many carrots.<br /> <br />I need to shop today too, and that bok choy is calling me, I'm adding it to my list! Wish I could walk there, but I couldn't carry home all the items I need.janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09674219866233495307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-5528997294724358752010-04-29T11:35:10.468-04:002010-04-29T11:35:10.468-04:00Great post! I agree - variety is key... and often ...Great post! I agree - variety is key... and often a pretty delicious adventure :)Allison, The Busy (Happy!) Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12541876359426780447noreply@blogger.com