This week in our adventures of Eating the Alphabet, we come to the letter O. The kids (believe it or not) suggested Okra. Now, I’m all for okra (I love it lightly breaded and fried or in stews like a good gumbo) but with the busy holiday week coming up I needed something a bit simpler. We’ll save the okra for another week.
Then, there’s Olives. I do love olives and they’re a staple on our holiday food tables. My husband’s mother is from Spain where olives are plentiful. I love trying all the different kinds (and have been introduced to many new kinds through my husband’s family. Even today, many larger grocery stores have olive bars where you can sample different varieties yourself. Olives are simply added to salads, soups and so much more!
But with kid-appeal in mind, we’re going with Oranges. Plentiful this time of year, they are enjoyed by many peeled and eaten out of hand. My mother-in-law makes a yummy (and simple!) orange & onion salad that she enjoyed growing up in Spain. My family enjoys the Cuties that are so easy to peel and eat. I send them in the kids lunches–super easy! Ever since I read about these Gingerbread Blondie S’mores Paninis, I’ve been dying to try them. And of course, they include a bit of orange zest….I’ll be trying them over the holidays for sure!
There are so many ways to enjoy oranges and they have nearly universal appeal…it will be an easy week of Eating The Alphabet. How do you like your oranges?
Love your blog. Lots of great ideas.