It was something that was really unique and exciting, so we couldn’t let this idea go.
We needed to make it happen.
What does that mean to you?
Photo: Credit to Earlene Cruz & Kitchen Connection
Cruz:Books are usually dedicated to people or teams, but very rarely is the planet accounted for.
It’s the reason why we are here; the air we breathe, the food that we eat.
Salkeld:I have three favorite recipes, all for different reasons.
Lara Ferroni
There’s nopales that are grown and accessible here but aren’t widely used.
It also has dandelion greens which many people think of as a weed, but they’re super nutritious.
The Black Bean Pipian has 96.8 percent less carbon than the average meal in the highest highest-emitting countries.
EatingWell:What does “eating well” mean to you?
Cruz:Eating well is not only nourishing our bodies, but it’s also nourishing the planet.
That really stands out to me as something we can all strive for individually, but also more systemically.
It’s about being thoughtful.
Then the veggies are wrapped into lettuce leaves with rice for a flavor-packed dinner.
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