Eating the Alphabet is back! Not sure what exactly started our hiatus but my kids have actually been asking me “what letter are we on?” and wondering what kind of fruit or veggie we should be eating. They found it lots of fun to think up different options for our letter of the week.
So, we’re back on track and picking up where we left off which is the letter “L”. LETTUCE first comes to mind and of course there’s lots to choose from in that category. Our favorite is usually organic romaine or green leaf when we’re making a salad (hint: have your kids help you make the salad and add other veggies like cucumbers, tomatoes or carrots–you’ll be surprised that they may actually eat those veggies when THEY’VE helped make the salad themselves!)
Next comes LIME…I add lime juice when I’m making a tasty salsa like Cucumber Avocado Salsa (served here with Steak Tacos–delish!) Don’t forget lime’s cousin the lemon. Lemon is another versatile fruit to have on hand but I especially love it when it’s in a dessert like Busy Day Lemon Cheesecake (this is one I remember my mom making and it is SOOOOO easy!)
Last is LEEK. Leeks are a great source of Vitamin C and B6 and since they’re similar to onions, pretty easy to incorporate into many recipes (their texture performs a bit differently than some onions so they’re not all equal though). I’ve just recently starting cooking with leeks so I’m still experimenting with recipes. But I will say I do enjoy a good creamy leek soup when it’s available! Guess I’d better start looking around for a good recipe I can make myself!
How is Eating the Alphabet going in your household? Share your comments below and as always, happy cooking!
