In the spirit of placing first things first, I prioritized my tasks for the week beginning with the most important and least desirable tasks (all inside chores) and ending with the least important and most desirable tasks (all outside activities). Priorities cleanly zipped up tight I walked outside to enjoy my morning cappuccino sitting in the garden. And I caved.
I looked at the strawberry plants. In putting out an exhaustive number of runners known as “daughters”, the new strawberry plants were no longer producing fruit. Clearly all their energy was diverted to producing runners. Urgent action was needed. A call placed to the grower in Massachusetts helped me realize that all the “daughters” needed to be removed from each plant.
Forty-five minutes later the strawberry beds were beautifully clipped but some of the carrots needed to be pulled. And one of those red cylindra beets was at peak for eating. But wouldn’t it be delicious to pull and slice a fresh red onion as well? Tonight’s menu:
· Roasted beet (cylindra beets are large so one is plenty)
· Sautéed onion slices
· Steamed carrots sautéed in butter and candied ginger
· Toasted homemade whole grain bread
· Goat cheese
Step 1: Harvest vegetables from garden. Step 2: Rinse and scrub. Step 3: Plate dinner. Step 4: No leftovers! This simple, nutritious, and beautiful meal is also delicious. Bon appetite! Now back to my prioritized daily task list.
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