Food Rules

Hi Everyone,

Michael Pollan, guro on food is answering your questions this week.  You can read the questions he has answered thus far in the New York Times Magazine.  I love his passion and committment towards clean eating for all!  http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/10/02/magazine/29mag-food-issue.html?ref=magazine&ref=magazine#/pollan  ( I found it very interesting that he won't eat tomatoes that have been in the fridge )

His expanded version of Food Rules comes out on November 1, you can pre-order your copy on Amazon.  http://www.amazon.com/Food-Rules-Eaters-Michael-Pollan/dp/1594203083/ref=sr_1_1_title_2_h?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317586239&sr=1-1

Fall is in the air.  Look for these fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables at your market:
shell beans
long beans
broccoli
cauliflower
brussel sprouts
broccoli rabe
green cabbage
arugula
spinach (buy organic)
chard
kale (buy kale)
sweet potatoes
beets
celery root
turnips
rutabagas
radishes
PUMPKIN
kabocha squash
fennel
leeks
green onions
tomatoes (don't put in fridge)
chiles
avocados (a good fat)
mushrooms (superfood )
artichokes (yummy in salads)
blackberries
raspberries
cranberries
limes
blood oranges
tree fruits- apples (buy organic), etc.
grapes (buy organic if imported)

My family will soon be telling me "no more soup mommy!".  I love soup and the cool weather means the Waltz soup kitchen is open for business.  The reasons I love soup:
1. Easy
2. Inexpensive
3. Loaded with antioxidants
4. Leftovers
5. Can feed alot of people

Typical soup in the Waltz kitchen:
Heat chopped onion and garlic in broth (I purchase organic free range chicken broth, Pacific brand.  Costco has it in bulk at a great price)
Add sliced carrots and celery (add more broth as needed)
Let veggies cook for a bit then add the entire quart of broth, plus one more
Add 1/2 can of diced tomatoes (or whole tomatoes )
Cook on low and add any other veggies you love (mushrooms, cabbage, kale, spinach, etc)
Add pasta or brown rice
Add kidney beans
Depending on the flavor you are going for you can add cilantro or basil
Salt & pepper (maybe some tumeric)
Eat with crackers, corn bread, tortilla chips or tortillas:)
Yummy!

Have a great week and be well,