Fresh Plates

Lunch. It was so delicious. Eating fresh plates (where I assemble my meal as I eat) makes me happy. A fresh plate leaves no room for poor quality ingredients as there is nothing to mask or boost their flavor; each item selected has to pull its weight in freshness and taste. Today, I received the first farmer call saying that local salad mix was ready for our plates. Yippee! Our growing season is beginning! I decided to celebrate with a fresh plate, as I look forward to local tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash, which will encounter my fresh plate again soon, very soon. In addition to eating simple, fresh ingredients, I enjoy the idea of a fresh plate because I like to be present and aware of what I am putting in my mouth. It's so nice to stop and allow all my senses to enjoy the food that fuels me, and I find that a meal that requires using hands facilitates it well.

Raw Rosemary Flaxseed Almond Crackers, Smoked Turkey, Raw Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Sweet Onion, Red Bell Pepper, and Green Leaf Lettuce.