🌿 🥭Pawpaw: A Fruit With Benefits🥭🌿

Did you know that the pawpaw, a tropical-tasting fruit, is native to Pennsylvania? 🍈✨ With a unique flavor of banana, mango, and pineapple, this fruit has been cherished for centuries by Native tribes for both its delicious taste and medicinal properties.

Pawpaw season is upon us, as they hit peak season from September-October.  To learn more about pawpaw history, its properties, and to try my 🥭pawpaw smoothie recipe🥭, head over to my blog.🌳💚

Pan Seared Salmon, Sauteed Bok Choy, and Tomatillo Guacamole is the recipe this week.  From tranquil streams to the vast ocean, these incredible fish navigate treacherous waters and leap over waterfalls, driven by an instinct to return home. Their journey is a testament to nature’s wonders and the relentless cycle of life.  Head to my blog to learn more and try the recipe.

Calling all veggie lovers! Cheese and spinach come together in harmony with Palak Paneer. This vibrant curry is surprisingly easy to make at home, and you can adjust the spice level to your taste. Head on over to my blog for the recipe! #palakpaneer #vegetarian #curry #indianfood #easyrecipe #homecooking

It seems like lately, everything has been on my mind- Covid, Palestine, and the future of our world. This week's blog post is Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for 50 People. You might ask, Why was Marie making chocolate chip banana bread for 50 people? Well, because last year, I volunteered to be a kitchen staff member at a meditation retreat- an experience I recommend to anyone who is interested in solidarity. I had the honor of sustaining 50 people with nutritious food as they charted their own path towards enlightenment.

As I have been writing this food blog, I have been thinking about the best way that I can contribute positively to this world with the skills that I have. Simultaneously, I am thinking about the skills I want to develop. I do not have complete answers at this time, but what I do know is that I believe we all deserve sustenance, safety, and peace. I want to help teach people ways to sustain themselves and others. And I want to encourage people to build communities of care. To hear more thoughts and to learn how to make chocolate chip banana bread for 50 people (gluten free, I might add) you can head on over to my blog.