Cuisine 'n' Green
According to the Oxford Dictionary sustainable is; “conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources”. This is exactly what we wish to reflect here on our Cuisine ‘n’ Green page. We are sure you are already thinking “What does this mean to me?” Simply put, eating local food not only gives you more nutrition and tastes so much better it also reduces our carbon footprint on this planet.
We know through our personal experience that finding local sustainable food, ideally organic, is not an easy task. Therefore we have made connections and where possible partnerships with local farmers who practice humane procedures which include minimal if any antibiotics, roaming grass fed livestock and no animal bi-products in their feed. We have also engaged many local fruit and vegetable suppliers mostly organic which not only give us produce that has been ripened or matured naturally, but also encourages us to eat seasonally which complements our diet. The changing seasons and the corresponding nature’s bounty is no accident. We are offered by nature the correct types of food that are needed for our environmental climate change to ensure our continued health.
On this page you will find seasonal recipes along with the local sources we have used. We have also added a link to our blog where you will find more information and the option to comment. You can always send us an email roger@cuisineinmotion.com with any of your questions, concerns or comments and we will do our best to find you the information you are looking for.
This winter is especially new for us as we find ourselves “empty nesters”. Our daughter, Michaela, is going to Europe for a year leaving the week before Christmas. Of course we are delighted at the prospect of her adventure, although admittedly a little apprehensive. But when it comes to Christmas what to do? We have toyed with the idea of going away, but have decided to stay home with Lizzie our beagle and Just Pete our rabbit.
What’s for Christmas dinner? We don’t want a massive turkey like we had for Thanksgiving but we do want something special, so we have decided on Cornish Hen. Not only does it have a gamey flavour it is also small and easy to cook. You can find Cornish Hen in supermarkets but if you can try to get it from a local market or ask your butcher if he can order for you.
So here are some tips for a wonderful romantic Christmas Day meal for two, whether you are empty nesters like us, or maybe still considering feathering your nest at a later date. Be prepared, just like you would if you had a big crowd. Make anything you can ahead so you will have time to savour the whole day together. Choose simple but elegant canapés, for an appetizer choose something you would not normally do, the same goes for the sides, stretch yourself to find new ideas. Have fun with the menu and plan well ahead. Make sure you decorate the table and put out crystal glasses and candles. Most importantly relax and enjoy the perfect day together. In case you want to take a peak at what we are doing for Christmas day we have pasted below. Whatever you do, we wish you a safe, happy holiday and please, whenever you can, buy local, our farmers deserve a happy holiday too. Salute!
Contact Roger at roger@cuisineinmotion.com today to discuss your next party or event.
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