Music Monday: May roundup

Also known as ‘the month when Rogue One completely took over my life (between soundtrack listening, DVD viewing, book reading, and a couple thousand – so far – fanfic pages)’. I’m not obsessed, no, not at all.

1. Michael Giacchino (252)
2. Omnia (174)
3. Heather Dale (168)

Think Globally, Eat Locally

We all know that our planet needs our help right now, but we often feel unsure about what to do, where to make an effort, and what will really help. The good news is that we can heal the planet on a daily basis simply by buying and eating food that is grown locally. Food that has been transported long distances doesn’t contain much life force by the time it gets to your kitchen. Making a commitment to shop, buy, and eat locally is not only a very important part of creating positive change, it can also be delicious fun.

One of the best places to begin the adventure of eating locally is a farmer’s market. Stalls brim with fresh fruits and vegetables grown on nearby farms. Not only is this good for the environment, it’s good for the farmers since they benefit from selling directly to the consumer. The consumer benefits, too, from the intimate experience of buying food from the hand of the person who grew it. In addition, the food is fresher and more diverse. In supermarkets, particular varieties of fruits and vegetables are favored due to their ability to survive transport to a far destination. Alternately, at a farmer’s market, you will find versions of the fruits and vegetables you know that will surprise and delight your senses—green striped heirloom tomatoes, purple cauliflower, white carrots, and edible flowers, just to name a few.

Make an effort to buy as much of your food as possible directly from local farmers. You will become one of a growing number of people eating delicious food to save the planet and having fun doing it.

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Foodie Friday: Italian Beef with Tomato & Basil

(Serves 1)

Ingredients:
2 slices sourdough bread
2 tsp low fat cream cheese
3 little gem lettuce leaves
1 tomato, sliced
20g bresaola or cooked beef
6 slices cucumber
2 radishes, sliced
A few basil leaves

Method:
Thinly spread the bread with the cream cheese. Layer the remaining ingredients in the listed order on one slice, press down with the other and cut in half.

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