Welcome to the first ever Farm2Table Connect Blog - I hope all of you will enjoy reading my entries as much as I enjoy writing them. For me this is a way to share with all of you the many interesting recipes, nutrition tips, and other companies who share our vision of reconnecting people with their food.
I am a research and knowledge junkie – I love to learn and read about all sorts of things but my passion lies in holistic health and (as you probably already guessed) with food. I LOVE FOOD! Really good food, high quality food. Food grown and produced with love. Food that is still alive and jumping with energy and nourishment when you eat it. There are so many small farms and artisanal craftsman out there growing and preparing amazing food, food that is grown naturally without pesticides or chemicals or filled with preservatives. It’s like the food I had when I was little and visited my grandparents and helped them pick fruits and veggies from their gardens.
As we are all moving thru this fast-paced life (especially here in LA) that we’ve created for ourselves, we often forget to come back to the simple things in our lives. When was the last time you spent enjoyable time in the kitchen preparing a meal, really savoring the process of creating food for your family and friends that will nourish their bodies, their minds, and their souls? When was the last time you sat down at the dinner table with your entire family and talked about your day, gave thanks to the farmers who grew your food, and actually savored each bite that went into your mouth? Are these days of connecting with people over food gone? I don’t think so.. I think sometimes we just need to be reminded to slow down, simplify our lives, and breathe. This company was created because we want people to reconnect with their food, reconnect with their families and friends, and reconnect with the simple pleasures in life. We encourage you to slow down, turn off the cell phone, Nintendo ds, and ipods… say “Hi” to your family, friends, and neighbors. Get to know each other over a delicious and healthy meal prepared in your home....filled with love and nourishment and laughter.
As we are all moving thru this fast-paced life (especially here in LA) that we’ve created for ourselves, we often forget to come back to the simple things in our lives. When was the last time you spent enjoyable time in the kitchen preparing a meal, really savoring the process of creating food for your family and friends that will nourish their bodies, their minds, and their souls? When was the last time you sat down at the dinner table with your entire family and talked about your day, gave thanks to the farmers who grew your food, and actually savored each bite that went into your mouth? Are these days of connecting with people over food gone? I don’t think so.. I think sometimes we just need to be reminded to slow down, simplify our lives, and breathe. This company was created because we want people to reconnect with their food, reconnect with their families and friends, and reconnect with the simple pleasures in life. We encourage you to slow down, turn off the cell phone, Nintendo ds, and ipods… say “Hi” to your family, friends, and neighbors. Get to know each other over a delicious and healthy meal prepared in your home....filled with love and nourishment and laughter.
I know, I know….Finding time to actually cook a whole meal and not pour it out of a box or can or order it over the phone seems like an impossible task to so many of us. We will find any excuse not to have to do it. Kids soccer games, helping with homework, working late, or just plain exhaustion all seem to pop up just when we could be in our kitchens enjoying some of the delicious produce that is available all year around for us here in Southern California. So start small, start simple. Set aside one day a week to try a new recipe using seasonal produce (check out our Tasty Tidbits weekly newsletter for recipes), have your kids or spouse or friends join you in the kitchen….make it a celebration for all of you! Then sit down at your table and actually enjoy your creations. Notice how truly satisfied you feel after eating the meal….that’s called made with love….you did that….you created this beautiful meal. Rejoice in the fact that you just gave your body and your family a meal filled with love and nourishment and vibrant health. You will sparkle from the inside out and then the most miraculous thing will happen, your body will crave more. You will reset your eating and cooking patterns and then watch out because you will be filled with more energy, your skin and hair will glow, you will be more focused and clear, and your kids will actually want to eat less junk food and ask for fruits and veggies.
Go ahead, give it a try… challenge yourself. Try preparing more meals at home using fresh ingredients (remember simple is the key, it doesn’t have to be fancy). Make it your New Year’s Resolution….you may be pleasantly surprised at how simple it really is.
I would love to hear how it goes for you and any great recipe ideas you come up with or funny stories about your kitchen creations! As this blog and website evolve I hope to have a place for you to post comments and stories and recipes to share with everyone else in the community. Connecting and sharing with others is a wonderful gift and the foundation that this company is built on. Thank you all for allowing me to share myself and my company and my vision with all of you. Until next time….bon apetit!
In Gratitude,
Leslie
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