For the past oh probably 4 years or so, I've been on an exploration. Not a heart pounding, action packed exploration like Indiana Jones or anything. Instead, I've been exploring food. You're probably thinking that is the most boring exploration to be on, but, my friend, you would be so wrong. There are so many cool and interesting things I've learned about food while on this journey. I have learned so much, and I am still learning things every day. You're probably wondering how someone ends up on a food exploration.
I grew up in the 90's eating the same foods most kids during that time grew up eating. We had Kraft macaroni and cheese, frozen fish sticks, Ramen noodles, Spaghettios, Frozen corn dogs, Lucky Charms etc. I'm sure you get the picture. Back then, parents didn't think much about the food they were feeding their kids. You can't blame the parents, because they didn't know they needed to be worried. My mom probably thought she was doing a great job as long as she was cooking at home, and we were all seated around the same table eating together with no tv turned on. She was right. Making it a priority to eat together at home around the same table was a great thing. The only thing missing was the healthful aspect of our food.
Fast forward to present day. I am 28 with a 14 month old son and a 30 (about to be 31) year old husband. It is now my turn to feed my family, but unlike my mom's day and age, a lot has come to light about the food we are preparing and feeding our families. I feel compelled to feed my son good, healthy food, because I know there is such a thing and that all food is NOT created equal. That's right. An organic carrot and a regular carrot are NOT the same. I am blessed to live in a rural place where, during spring and summer, there are plenty of farmers markets and farms bursting forth with home grown food. I spend my time scouring these markets in search of the best, healthful food to feed my family.
I've been getting so many questions about things I've learned and to impart the information I've found along this journey, that I decided to put it all here in the hopes that others can learn a little something as well. I will also post recipes I actually use and show you the simple and small amount of ingredients it takes to create delicious meals. I hope you are ready for this journey. It isn't one you should begin lightly. Once you know certain things about the foods you've been eating, it is really hard to go back.
I'm sure you're wondering about the name. My husband actually came up with it since he's decided we eat weird food like spaghetti squash. He said if I ever wrote a cook book, I should called it The Hippie Plantation. He's convinced that all of my friends who grow their own foods, process their own meat, care about what they're eating, etc. are hippies. He is incorrect, but that's an argument for another day.
I hope you enjoy this blog, and utilize it to its fullest potential. Please don't hesitate to post questions or ask for recipes or tips for anything. I promise you I don't know everything, but I will search and find answers for you, so you don't have to feel like you're in the dark on certain subjects. Just remember we are all on this journey together, and in the end, we all want to lead long healthy lives which begins with what we are using to fuel our bodies.
Happy, Healthy Eating!
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