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turnonmyheels ([personal profile] turnonmyheels) wrote2009-01-09 09:07 am
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I have thinky thoughts about a lot of stuff but I'm too lazy to type them up, instead I give you a poll and the possibility of me posting recs later today.

Here's the sitch: You have a vegetable platter in front you. It contains broccoli, bell pepper slices (any color), cucumbers, carrots, celery, cauliflower, squash/zucchini slices, and tomatoes. The dip is your preference, ranch, hummus, pimento cheese [what? I'm Southern], whatever you like to dip your veggies in.

NOTE: none of the veggies are limp, dry, under-ripe, or over-ripe. They're all brightly colored and at the height of freshness.

[Poll #1328038]

this post brought to you by someone who wants some produce with some flavor.

[identity profile] ldthomps.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Hee, I see the ranch and hummus are neck and neck - which fits, cuz I was going to comment that I was TORN between them! :D.

Citrus? Pears? Baby carrots? Those are the only fresh produce I've had lately that were really yummy. And only one of those things is a vegetable.

[identity profile] essene.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
recipe for dip

all measurements are approx. as I don't really follow a set standard recipe--it's from memory

1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayo
1 tsp onion salt
1-2 tsp garlic powder (depending on how strong you like it)
a mess of dried dill (3-4 tablespoons)

mix it all up, let it sit for at least an hour in the fridge...serve! Good with crackers too, or mixing with your tunafish for a sandwich.

oh nom nom nom

[identity profile] crazydiamondsue.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I will eat pretty much any fresh produce other than uncooked green peppers (unless they're disguised in a salad.)Last night I made coconut curry Thai chicken (which was a bit rich with coconut milk and peanut butter) so I ate mostly edamame, cauliflower and carrot sticks alongside (get thee hence, baby weight!!)

This post reminded me of the scene from School Hard where Buffy is making the crudites for Parents Night and she scolds Xander and Cordy for snagging bell pepper rings from her platter. I always think it's cute that Cordy and Xander both want peppers. I don't know why.

Hi, B!!

[identity profile] viciouswishes.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Olives. Olives are my real first choice. Especially if they are just plain black ones. (Though I do not eat green olives.)
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[identity profile] greenapricot.livejournal.com 2009-01-09 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I would go back and forth between ranch and hummus, and the tomatoes and cucumbers I would mostly eat naked. And now you've made me want hummus and carrots, good thing I have some.