Lately Owen and I have been attempting to treat some of our family's ailments with dietary changes. I recently read an article about stress and the theraputic effects of vitamin C for treating stress. They specifically used Gazpacho to treat stress levels with good results . I found it an interesting idea an thought that I would give it a try. There was a little trepidation because the last time we tried Gazpscho, the recipe called for SO MUCH cilantro that Owen and I couldn't even handle how it smelled much less how it tasted. A quick Google search harvested so many recipes out there that it made it difficult to choose where to begin. I finally decided on a recipe that sounded good to me and chopped up a big bowl full... Oh, how I love Gazpacho! It's really refreshing in the heat of the day and whether or not it is capable of significantly lowering the negative effects of stress is almost moot. This soup makes me happy! So bright and flavorful- I could write an ode. Owen and Dylan feel a little bit differently though. I forced Owen to try it and he said that it wasn't soup at all but a salsa that wasn't tangy enough. The other morning I was ladling up a bowl for breakfast when Dylan said "Uggh what are you doing mom?!" I said "MMMMM! Gazpacho for breakfast! Do you want some?" Dylan said "UM, Gazpach-NO!!!! I want cereal." Oh well.
Good for you trying new recipes!
ReplyDeleteYour gazpacho would not have been lost on me :). Good soups are one of my favorite things in the world. I wish I could hire a chef to cook me homemade soups everyday. I think that the Spencer family women should get together to cook soups and asian dishes...that would be my type of family tradition....
ReplyDeleteI love Dylan's comment about breakfast, its totally hilarious!
ReplyDeleteThe Gazpacho sounds realy good.