Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Inspiration Everywhere...


While I was preparing three different, but related dishes, and planning two desserts for tomorrow or the next day, as well as two versions of a fruit dip…

I was leafing through the “Extraordinary Health” magazine/ trade journal created by Garden of Life, which I picked up at the Olympia Health Food Store this afternoon.  I saw a great photo of a stir-fry and now that’s where my mind is off to next, especially since my son just mentioned that we hadn’t had that in awhile. I’m about to write up the results of experimenting with some of the WayFare products, which were fun and successful, but I’m wondering what you guys think about stir-fries.

Do you have go-to vegetables that you always include? Do you use brown rice or white? Sesame oil? Peanut oil?  (This magazine was using coconut oil.)

Do you add meat, and what kind?  Do you include eggs?  Tofu? 

How often do you stir-fry? Do you use a wok?

Organic Soy Sauce? Low sodium? No Soy?  

Stir Fries are a terrific way to make a healthy meal when you don't have much on hand.  You can use up little bits of leftovers and other ingredients, and add powerful anti-oxidant spices.


I’m curious and I’d love your interaction! Thanks!

2 comments:

  1. :)) Just sent you a quick answer on my FB page ... but as for stir fries love them!! Usually have 3 or 4 a month , altho i just took a few months break from them .. Im back , just made a leftover pork and roast beef one... loads of veggies, Onions, Mushrooms, Peppers are must for me , broccoli if i have it ... but anything goes, whatever is in the crisper or garden usually goes in , myself i prefer noodles over rice, and usually use sunflower oil to fry , and a drizzle of sesame oil to finish.. along with organic soy sauce and Lea and Perrins .. and a Wok is a must !! Oh and finish with green onions !!
    Here is my latest one :))
    http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.270220949691961.56485.118986254815432&type=1

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  2. Exactly! I do love pork in stir fries, I think that goes back to my childhood days and my parents would do big themed parties! He'll still do a stir fry for New Year's Day if we pester him... You know, pork for good luck for the new year?

    When my son and I decided we were due for a stir
    fry, I agreed, but I said we didn't really have any vegetables, though we did have cabbage, and he replied wholeheartedly that that was enough! (He's the same way with cabbage in vegetable soup!)

    Thanks for your comment and the link! That is indeed a stir fry inspiration!

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