Jan122010

Chefwanabe is Going Slow!

Filed under Vegetarian by Anna at 3:06 PM on Jan 12 2010

Do you know those ends of the year resolutions that go down the drain in less than 2 weeks? Yes…. I have my share of them, they were: “I’m going to exercise every morning” or “I’m not touching sugar or flour” or “I’m not going to gobble cookies afternoon when feeling alone” or…. Well you know…those foolish things we say on the last day of the year while sipping some wine.  Usually we say those things because we want to feel hopeful we want to believe that we can be better, and accomplish anything. So this December 31st instead of promising things that probably would not happen, I decided to promise something else. I decide to change the way I see and treat food; I decided to become a member of the slow food movement. What exactly that means? You can find out here and here. And what I discovered is how wonderful it is to get your food fresh straight from the farmer, food that has been grown with care. Delicious food can only come from good ingredients.

Just roasted with good olive oil, salt and Pepper. If you want you can also drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar. Roast in oven 400F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Enjoy

27 Responses to “Chefwanabe is Going Slow!”

  1. 1 Lorion 12 Jan 2010 at 3:12 PM

    That’s great! We are with you and I am such a huge fan of the Slow Food Movement. 2010 is going to be the year of naturally/humanely raised meats and locally grown produce. Well, except for those ethnic ingredients I need, but I will supplement them with local. Happy 2010!

  2. 2 Annaon 12 Jan 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Thanks Lori, I have a lot to learn. But I’m exited. :-D

  3. 3 My Man's Bellyon 12 Jan 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Roasted vegetables from the farmer’s market is my favorite dish(es) (when I can’t get them from my garden). They taste so good.

    Next step…your own garden. ;)

  4. 4 Noelleon 12 Jan 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Let me see if this works! I like your pics and all the veggies. I am kind of frustrated finding fresh produce during this winter time here in Michigan. I thought maybe I would be able to find good stuff, but I miss my summer farmer’s market you know?

  5. 5 Annaon 12 Jan 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Lucky, Lucky you, that can have a garden AND don’t kill everything you touch :-D

  6. 6 Annaon 12 Jan 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Oh girl! I know exactly what your talking about….Last year I kept going to the Farmer’s Market at Union Square in NY with the hopes to find something nice and got disappointed every single time. You should move to California LOL.
    I’m so impressed with the Market here, it’s almost like summer. I can’t wait for spring and summer I think it will blow my mind. :-)

  7. 7 Natasha - 5 Star Foodieon 12 Jan 2010 at 9:04 PM

    Wonderful! These are such gorgeous vegetables you have here!

  8. 8 Sookon 12 Jan 2010 at 10:54 PM

    What a lovely post! The only thing that keeps me going strong with my resolutions is my blog. It helps me focused and think about what I eat. :)

  9. 9 Divinaon 13 Jan 2010 at 5:39 AM

    I’m with you on going slow. Very colorful. I never lasted two weeks on my new year’s resolution.

  10. 10 Annaon 13 Jan 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Thanks Natasha :-D

  11. 11 Annaon 13 Jan 2010 at 8:21 AM

    I know, this blog is also changing my habits. ;-)

  12. 12 my boyfriend cooks for meon 13 Jan 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Welcome to Slow Food!

    Love your picture of colourful carrots…I need to find some of those in my area, if only for the stunning photography possibilities!

  13. 13 Ruthon 13 Jan 2010 at 9:37 AM

    looks delicious and its exactly the kind of dish that can only work with the best quality ingredients! Great New Year resolution!

  14. 14 MaryMohon 13 Jan 2010 at 11:46 PM

    I know it’s not easy to keep resolutions. I’m taking mine easy. Love all the fresh, healthy and colourful look of the vegetables. Roasted vegetables are one of my best. They taste awesome….mmmm

  15. 15 Annaon 14 Jan 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Thanks Jenn, hope you can find your veggies. ;-)

  16. 16 Annaon 14 Jan 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks Ruth, :-)

  17. 17 sophiaon 14 Jan 2010 at 12:09 PM

    I’ve heard so many things about the slow food movement. Sad to say, I still haven’t jumped right into it, as a poor low-budget student surrounded by fast food chains. But I’m excited to join you vicariously in this journey!

  18. 18 Annaon 14 Jan 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Thanks Sophia, :-)

  19. 19 krissy @ the food addictson 14 Jan 2010 at 3:00 PM

    your pictures are absolutely lovely! it is nice to get fresh vegetables from the garden or a farmer’s market. it makes you enjoy and appreciate them much more than getting them at the supermarket! anything drizzled with balsamic vinegar is a plus in my book!

  20. 20 Simply Lifeon 14 Jan 2010 at 4:33 PM

    I LOVE this and am going to go now so I can read all about it :)

  21. 21 Sophieon 15 Jan 2010 at 1:31 AM

    That is a georgous & so beautiful coloured dinner!! I so love slow roasting food!

    MMMMMMM,….Excellent!

  22. 22 Annaon 15 Jan 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Thanks Sophie. :-)

  23. 23 MCon 16 Jan 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Loooooove the pictures!

  24. 24 Annaon 16 Jan 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Thanks MC, :-)

  25. 25 Super Mommieon 20 Jan 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Those look soooo good! And, I’m glad that I’m not the only person that resolved to eat as many cookies as can be crammed into my mouth. It evens out the exercise every day resolution!

  26. 26 Annaon 20 Jan 2010 at 10:27 AM

    To SM, better yet is to take some cookies to a morning walk, shiiiiiii!! Don’t tell anyone! ;-)

  27. 27 Tamyon 27 Jun 2010 at 12:57 PM

    só tive a oportunidade de ver esse brócolis uma vez na minha vida e não pude comprá-lo pois estava em viagem e não teria como armazená-lo até a volta para Brasília!!! Uma pena mesmo, pq era tudo que eu queria!!!!

    beijos
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