Comments on: My Cheapest, Tastiest, Healthiest Dinner Menu http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-cheapest-tastiest-healthiest-dinner-menu/ Sustainable Living: The Heart Of The Matter Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:24:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Alison http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-cheapest-tastiest-healthiest-dinner-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-66608 Alison Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:23:28 +0000 http://www.diamondcutlife.org/?p=308#comment-66608 Barbara: Yes, food and eating with others is a deep thing. It climbs inside us. I've been reflecting on how it's something we share in common with our ancestors, along with storytelling (nowadays, movies, books, songs and songs) and proceeding across the ground on our two legs (walking). I gravitate to these solid, basic things things that stay good and true across time . . . because many things, in contrast, come and go. Our landfills are full of them. Barbara: Yes, food and eating with others is a deep thing. It climbs inside us. I’ve been reflecting on how it’s something we share in common with our ancestors, along with storytelling (nowadays, movies, books, songs and songs) and proceeding across the ground on our two legs (walking). I gravitate to these solid, basic things things that stay good and true across time . . . because many things, in contrast, come and go. Our landfills are full of them.

]]> By: Barbara Kutasz http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-cheapest-tastiest-healthiest-dinner-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-66292 Barbara Kutasz Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:27:52 +0000 http://www.diamondcutlife.org/?p=308#comment-66292 I just read these musings on food and found them good food for thought, indeed. Got me thinking about what it is that makes food taste delicious. Certainly, it's the sensory aspects - the taste, smell, texture and look of the food. But, at least for me, it's also about the cognitive impressions associated with the food. The taste of the food is in part the memory of other times I've enjoyed it, the knowledge that I'm supporting a local farmer, the satisfaction of bringing together ingredients into something pleasing, the well-being of caring for my body and the planet. Time to head to the kitchen! I just read these musings on food and found them good food for thought, indeed. Got me thinking about what it is that makes food taste delicious. Certainly, it’s the sensory aspects – the taste, smell, texture and look of the food. But, at least for me, it’s also about the cognitive impressions associated with the food. The taste of the food is in part the memory of other times I’ve enjoyed it, the knowledge that I’m supporting a local farmer, the satisfaction of bringing together ingredients into something pleasing, the well-being of caring for my body and the planet. Time to head to the kitchen!

]]> By: Alison http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-cheapest-tastiest-healthiest-dinner-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-54899 Alison Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:09:25 +0000 http://www.diamondcutlife.org/?p=308#comment-54899 Janina, Sorry for the delay in responding! I've talked with my friends who have rescue dogs, and their experience was that restaurants had been a good free outlet for substantial amounts of food that was leftover both from the preparation process, and from customers' plates. That may not help --- you may already be doing the above -- but it's what I was able to turn up. I'm deeply impressed to hear about your no-kill shelter/sanctuary with almost 60 dogs, etc. Blessings on your good work. Janina,

Sorry for the delay in responding! I’ve talked with my friends who have rescue dogs, and their experience was that restaurants had been a good free outlet for substantial amounts of food that was leftover both from the preparation process, and from customers’ plates.

That may not help — you may already be doing the above — but it’s what I was able to turn up. I’m deeply impressed to hear about your no-kill shelter/sanctuary with almost 60 dogs, etc. Blessings on your good work.

]]> By: Janina http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-cheapest-tastiest-healthiest-dinner-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-54300 Janina Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:07:29 +0000 http://www.diamondcutlife.org/?p=308#comment-54300 I wonder if anyone has any suggestions for low-cost diet for dogs. We are a small family of three who has lived for the past decade in SC. We have been running a non-kill shelter/sanctuary on our farm. We care for nearly sixty dogs, a pig, nine horses, and three cows--almost all of whom are rescues. I lost my teaching job recently, and although I've been able to string up some short-term jobs, the shelter has become a real financial strain. We have been sending our animals to non-kill shelters up North (we sent about 700 over the past six years), but many of our animals are too old or otherwise unsuitable for adoption. Would be very grateful for any suggestions how to cut their food bill without ill health consequences. Many thanks, janina I wonder if anyone has any suggestions for low-cost diet for dogs. We are a small family of three who has lived for the past decade in SC. We have been running a non-kill shelter/sanctuary on our farm. We care for nearly sixty dogs, a pig, nine horses, and three cows–almost all of whom are rescues.

I lost my teaching job recently, and although I’ve been able to string up some short-term jobs, the shelter has become a real financial strain. We have been sending our animals to non-kill shelters up North (we sent about 700 over the past six years), but many of our animals are too old or otherwise unsuitable for adoption. Would be very grateful for any suggestions how to cut their food bill without ill health consequences.

Many thanks,

janina

]]> By: Alison http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-cheapest-tastiest-healthiest-dinner-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-2806 Alison Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:12:34 +0000 http://www.diamondcutlife.org/?p=308#comment-2806 Nay, I'm happy to hear this. By the way, I hope that Thor is treating you right! I know he's really happy that you're working with him on renewables. Thanks for commenting. Nay, I’m happy to hear this. By the way, I hope that Thor is treating you right! I know he’s really happy that you’re working with him on renewables.
Thanks for commenting.

]]> By: Nay Shayan http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-cheapest-tastiest-healthiest-dinner-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-2789 Nay Shayan Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.diamondcutlife.org/?p=308#comment-2789 Alison, I just wanted to let you know that this blog inspired me to make curried dahl over the weekend. Thanks for writing and including the recipe. It was delicious. Alison,

I just wanted to let you know that this blog inspired me to make curried dahl over the weekend. Thanks for writing and including the recipe. It was delicious.

]]> By: Deb http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-cheapest-tastiest-healthiest-dinner-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-2711 Deb Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:24:55 +0000 http://www.diamondcutlife.org/?p=308#comment-2711 Excellent, Alison! I too have been trying to focus on meals with less expense, less carbon footprint, less meat, and more flavor. I've been adding turmeric and curry and other fabulous spices to my cooking, and trying to have meat be more of a side dish. This recipe looks fabulous, my husband and I will give it a try! I made a smashing soup the other day. I opened the fridge and just took what I had available. Kale, onion - chopped and sauteed in olive oil. Added a thinly chopped potato, 1 can of mashed cannelini beans, some left over cooked ground chicken, an entire container of organic chicken broth plus two cups of water, and turmeric, curry, a smidge of cayenne, plus salt and pepper. One of the BEST soups we've ever eaten! Try it sometime. Turmeric and curries are SO good for you. They're good for inflammation, and appear to have cancer and Alzheimer fighting properties as well. Use them as much as you can! xoxo good health to you xoxo Excellent, Alison! I too have been trying to focus on meals with less expense, less carbon footprint, less meat, and more flavor. I’ve been adding turmeric and curry and other fabulous spices to my cooking, and trying to have meat be more of a side dish. This recipe looks fabulous, my husband and I will give it a try!

I made a smashing soup the other day. I opened the fridge and just took what I had available. Kale, onion – chopped and sauteed in olive oil. Added a thinly chopped potato, 1 can of mashed cannelini beans, some left over cooked ground chicken, an entire container of organic chicken broth plus two cups of water, and turmeric, curry, a smidge of cayenne, plus salt and pepper. One of the BEST soups we’ve ever eaten! Try it sometime.

Turmeric and curries are SO good for you. They’re good for inflammation, and appear to have cancer and Alzheimer fighting properties as well. Use them as much as you can!

xoxo good health to you xoxo

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