February was not the easiest month to go and explore new things. We had snow and cold and it kept me closer to home than I would have liked. Not that being home isn't a fun place to be, but in terms of exploring it didn't leave a lot of new options. I did manage to try a few new recipes. One of my favorites was a simple stir fry with baby bok choy. It always amazes me how many wonderful tastes you can get from mixing garlic, onions, herbs and a few green things. I really like this type of simple food. Very clean and green.
Along with this way of thinking, I did discover a series on PBS called Cultivating Life. They did a program on growing microgreens. Microgreens are the sprouts of things like lettuce, and other green leafy veggies and they are full of both flavor and nutrients. If you have never tried them be warned - the flavors are wonderfully intense because the plants are just babies. I am starting some and I can't wait for Spring and for the Greens!
I did manage to venture out in all of the bad weather and go to the new wing of the Art Institute of Chicago - the Modern Wing. It is a beautiful space and you have to envy their collection of modern and contemporary art. The space is very clean and filled with light. Even on a gray February day, the rooms felt bright and airy. I also had the pleasure of seeing my daughter Katie Hargrave and her friend Amber Ginsberg's show at the School of the Art Institute Betty Rymer Gallery. It was a show exploring who Betty Rymer was. Very interesting. And very tasty. I didn't realize the stigma that diseases like diabetes carried with them. You can learn more about this show at http://www.bettyrymer.com/.
Along with this way of thinking, I did discover a series on PBS called Cultivating Life. They did a program on growing microgreens. Microgreens are the sprouts of things like lettuce, and other green leafy veggies and they are full of both flavor and nutrients. If you have never tried them be warned - the flavors are wonderfully intense because the plants are just babies. I am starting some and I can't wait for Spring and for the Greens!
I did manage to venture out in all of the bad weather and go to the new wing of the Art Institute of Chicago - the Modern Wing. It is a beautiful space and you have to envy their collection of modern and contemporary art. The space is very clean and filled with light. Even on a gray February day, the rooms felt bright and airy. I also had the pleasure of seeing my daughter Katie Hargrave and her friend Amber Ginsberg's show at the School of the Art Institute Betty Rymer Gallery. It was a show exploring who Betty Rymer was. Very interesting. And very tasty. I didn't realize the stigma that diseases like diabetes carried with them. You can learn more about this show at http://www.bettyrymer.com/.
