AnnaBe's Profile

I love roasted broccoli for its wonderful flavor. I probably cook it longer than I should, but if I broil it in the toaster oven, it gets crispy, flavorful and stays very green.

I like the keys idea, but my husband (the lunch forgetter) rides his bike in the spring and summer. I could put his bike helmet in the fridge, or maybe his lunch in his helmet. We definitely need to figure something out so that he can remember his lunch every day.

I believe that fermented soy (miso, tempeh) is much easier to digest and absorb the nutrients from. If I do use soy products, I always buy organic because otherwise it is surely genetically modified. When I lived in Portland, Maine, there were a local farm that grew its own soy beans and made great tempeh with it. Small farm, organic and local!

Its heartening to hear all of you out there who have significant others who aren't interested in food the way you are. I am in the same boat. I always wanted to find someone who would truly appreciate my cooking and making so many things from scratch. I just don't think its possible to find someone who can fulfill every attribute you want perfectly. I did not feel like I was settling at all for my husband who adores me, makes me laugh and we do share many interests and things that we care about. He likes watching food shows and eating out at many places, but we probably won't be cooking together any time soon.

I guess it just depends on what is most important to you and how this issue is treated in your relationship. If he respects your interests and does his best to understand that this is something that is important to you, I think that is worth quite a lot. If this is an issue that you will always feel unsettled about, then maybe you should let him go. I just don't think you are going to find someone who is perfect in every way, I'm sure there are things that he wishes you liked more, too.

I often throw a whole carrot into the smoothie and it gets blended in with everything else. I like Avocado, ginger and banana together a lot! I also frequently add almonds to a fruit smoothie and sometimes add peanut butter if it will go well with the other ingredients. I haven't tried greens yet, but I will definitely keep that in mind!