Sunday, June 7, 2009
Local food defined
Local food (also regional food or food patriotism) or the local food movement is a "collaborative effort to build more locally based, self-reliant food economies - one in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and consumption is integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of a particular place"[1] and is considered to be a part of the broader sustainability movement. It is part of the concept of local purchasing and local economies, a preference to buy locally produced goods and services. Those who prefer to eat locally grown/produced food sometimes call themselves "localvores" or locavores.[
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Recipe of the Week
Zucchini Parmigiana
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 large zucchinis, sliced
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
In a shallow, medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, and oregano. Set aside 2/3 cup of the mixture. Place 1 egg in a small bowl and whip until blended. Dip zucchini slices in the egg, then coat with the bread crumb mixture. Arrange coated slices on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, parsley, and the remaining egg. Spread 1/2 the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 the zucchini, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining bread crumb mixture.
Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve warm.
