We would not have known any different, yet, we would have missed out on an unthinkable amount of pleasure.
Food is stunning to look at, its colours and shapes are endless and of a divine creativity. The textures and flavours are infinite and everyday they are combined differently, causing a never ending surprise to our spoiled tastebuds.
A healthy, yet tasty breakfast like porridge with fresh fruit and a green or herbal tea is an excellent choice for an energising start of the day- and it looks amazing!
We have been given the gift of choice once again. Take pleasure in it and make the best of what you have. I found the tastiest dishes I cooked were not when I did have the money to buy what I wanted, but when I had very little and had to 'make-do' with what I had.
Try something new today!
How about some roasted sweet potatoes and chicken, with fresh spinach leaf and tomato salad? A truly beautiful dish.
Another incredible inspiration are people that are from or that have lived in a different country. Its good to mix things up and try a completly new dish or even just to add a different herb to your standard meals. Dont be shy to ask around, most people feel flattered by it.
Homemade Paella, thanks to Janet who lived in Spain and told me how to make it. Its easier than you think and you can vary it so much ny adding meat, fish, prawns or vegetables.
I asked a lovely guy, from Afghanistan I think he was from, about some dishes and he told me that he loved to eat toasted fresh bread , drizzeled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh thyme for breakfast. He even brought me some thyme from his home land to work! It pays to ask and always be open-minded. And by the way, the thyme toast tastes delicious. Something simple That I would have never tried myself.
