Ep. 2.2: Mindful Eating
Chloe & Christy talk about food systems, eating mindfully, and our favorite influences from Michael Pollan & Oprah Winfrey.
This episode was recorded during Summer 2018, released for the first time on February 12, 2019.
Delicious Eats
Roasted Pears with Ricotta and Honey by Michael Pollan
Check out this incredible recipe reprinted from Michael Pollan- so delicious! Take time to savor the flavors and enjoy everything that each ingredient has to offer.
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3 ripe yet firm Bosc pears, halved and cored
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
6 ounces ricotta cheese, at room temperature
6 Tbsp. honey
Ground black pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 400°. Put butter in a 9” x 13” baking dish and bake until just melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Swirl butter in the dish to coat the bottom completely, then arrange pears, cut sides down, in a single layer in the dish. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes. Gently turn over pears, drizzle vinegar over top, and roast until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Transfer pears to serving plates, spooning a bit of the ricotta alongside each. Spoon over some of the cooking juices, drizzle pears and ricotta with honey, sprinkle pepper to taste, and serve.
Note from Chloe and Christy: Feel free to use vegan butter or coconut oil instead to provide a dairy-free alternative. However, please note that the smoke point of coconut oil is only 350 degrees F, so you'll need to adjust the temperature of your oven accordingly! Please keep your temp at 350 or lower.
Clickable Links
“Big Food vs. Big Insurance” by Michael Pollan
Oprah Winfrey @ SuperSoul Podcast
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Fantastic Reads
Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat, which has also become a Netflix Documentary!