This weeks bountiful basket had a few new things. That's one of the many reasons why I love getting the baskets. It forces me to prepare and eat things that I would never (ever) buy. *
For example:
Brussells sprouts. I've had a few of these guys in my day, but they normally came in the frozen and boxed variety. I can honestly say I have never bought fresh brussells and I'm not even sure I have ever even seen fresh ones before now.
Persimmons. Never eaten one. Never seen one. Don't know what to do with them. So unless one of you has a suggestion then they will end up in a bowl as a center piece on my table, because they just so happen to be beautiful fall colors. Don't tell me to just eat them, because I still have a ton of pears from 2 weeks ago to eat.
Clementines. See above. Exact same description applies.
Acorn squash. Never purchased one. Never eaten one. SO excited to! Found a yummy recipe that calls for butter, cinnamon and sugar, and roasting. Should be delish!
*I've tried 4 times to post a picture of the loot, only to have the blogger app on my phone force close and lose everything. I'm NOT typing this again so stay tuned for pics when I can get to a PC.
If you're looking for a cheap and easy way to get in your fruits and veggies, I'd check out Bountiful Baskets. It's a local food co-op and for $15.00 you get a ton of yummy goodness!
Today's loot included everything you see above: strawberries, banana's, plums, cauliflower, grapes, apples, cantaloupe, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, artichokes, potatoes.
I already washed my lettuce, grapes, and strawberries, and cut up my cantaloupe. I just sat down and looked up everything online so I know how many points everything is. Everything is either 0 or 1 point with the exception of banana's (2) and potatoes (3). SCORE!
I have to snack and eat all day long and I'm constantly grabbing things quickly with one hand while I'm holding B in the other arm. While I have lots of healthy snacks to choose from like yogurt, granola bars, string cheese, what's healthy than fresh produce?
Now I just have to figure out what to do with those artichokes. :)
