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threshold.
Im quickly nearing my asparagus threshold. Real quickly. And when I say “quickly” what I mean is I have surpassed it altogether….a week ago. Asparagus in any and all forms makes me scowl. Perhaps I overdid it by eating it every day? Well…yes, yes that may be the case but who knew? It was so delicious and fresh and screamed Spring and I loved it and ate it greedily knowing that it would be gone just as quick as it had come and then I liked it too much and now I hate it. And that folks, is the story of my life.Asparagus w/Miso Lemon Dressing & Pistachios
2 bunches asparagus
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp sweet brown rice miso
1/4 cup roasted pistachios
1. Prepare the asparagus by cutting off/discarding the woody ends. Chop the remaining stalks into bite size pieces.
2. Bring a bit of water to boil (enough to immerse the asparagus). Add asparagus & cook a couple minutes or until bright green & tender. Remove from heat, drain water & set aside.
3. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, saute garlic in olive oil until soft (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice & miso. Mix until miso is dissolved. Toss the asparagus in the dressing, top with pistachios & serve.
Posted on June 21, 2011 ()
Seattle is home.
Im a yoga teacher.
My time is spent... horseback riding, writing and reading too much.
Some of my favorite books- Welcome to the Machine (Derrick Jensen), I Know This Much Is True (Wally Lamb), East of the Mountains (David Guterson), Whores and Other Feminists (Jill Nagle), Cunt (Inga Muscio).
I am drawn to...
The Southwestern portion of the US- cacti and desolate dry sprawling earth.
Photography- pictures of people mainly, black and white.
Music- Mostly country. And anything that I can dance to.
Foods that I never tire of- blueberries, figs, squash, tempeh, radicchio, avocado, red grapes, heirloom tomatoes, tahini, olives, walnuts, asparagus, eggplant, cherries, kale, apple butter, pears, mango, mushrooms, melon, brussels sprouts, collard greens, peaches...
I abhor factory farming. To know my food is of utmost importance-where its been, how it was raised...I respect the earth and myself too much to plead ignorance. The family farm is collapsing under the weight of big business. I want to take responsibility for my food and I feel our current system fails to do that. I fully applaud those folks that are still living off the land and providing for their families. Having worked on small farms in the past and seen firsthand what sustainable farming (animal & vegetable) looks like- its apparent that our current conditions are far removed from the original respectable idea. It shows in our tasteless food, our declining health, our damaged environment.
I'm a fan of spicy foods- Indian and Thai cuisine.
My drinks- red wine, dark beer and a good gin neat.
Dessert- nice dark chocolate in small amounts, a fresh piece of fruit. I don't have much of a sweet tooth.
Coffee- good ol' fashioned drip, an espresso or an americano...always black.
Cooking, eating, interviews, road trips and photographs- I share my adventures here. I feel fortunate as hell and immensely grateful for the opportunity to visit farms, sample restaurants and meet the truly lovely folks behind it all.
Questions/comments? Email me at: cherie@cheriepicked.com
