Spinach is a SUPERB veggie! Our little furry guinea pigs Charlotte and Bianco could have told you that!
Charlotte is the black and white one under Rebecca’s care, and Bianco is the tan and white one under Corinda’s. This was back in 1992! Scroll down for a picture of Rebecca and Corinda now!
Spinach is filled with nutrients and even claims a special place among vegetables in terms of its phytonutrient content. It is also rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is a very good source of dietary fiber.
I don’t know if Charlotte and Bianco knew all that but they certainly loved it, and who knows, spinach may have contributed to their long life!
This week, I am posting a bunch of recipes featuring spinach, some raw, some cooked, but all so different from one another yet each so deliciously nutritious!
Raw baby spinach makes a wonderful salad!
So just be creative: simply add fresh cut veggies, or even fresh fruit such as fresh sliced strawberries, or pears! You can also add some chopped nuts–walnuts, pecans or almonds– and a little sprinkle of goat cheese or gorgonzola (little is key!).
Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over it all….and you have yourself a delicious and extremely nutritious and filling salad!
Another great way to eat spinach raw is in my fresh Spinach Dip! It’s so simple, quick and really yummy!
My Spinach Pear Smoothie also uses raw baby spinach and ripe pear and the result is so refreshing and satisfying! It feels like a cleansing for your whole body!
I also love to “throw” in some fresh baby spinach in my omelets, it’s so quick & easy!
Here are a few more recipes with cooked or baked spinach…..WOW!
Over the years, my kids have loved and continue to love these recipes and that always makes me feel so good! It’s what it’s all about for me!
Here are my Rebecca and Corinda now, all grown-up, no longer with their Charlotte and Bianco …..but as gloriously silly as ever!!
Left to Right, Rebecca (26) and Corinda(25)!
Also watch our latest “Unjunk Yourself” video below, entitled “I’m an Animal!” featuring our other 3 children, Gabe, Valerie and Natalia!!
I am such a proud Mama, please share with all the “animals” in your life!
sueprbe , let’s unjunke ourselves! yeeeh! congratualtions to all of you ! plein de vie et de joie , de rythmes , d’énergie , de détermination et superbement filmé , bravo à tous!!!
Merci Martine!J’adore! J’espère que les jeunes “animaux” en France aimeront aussi!
J’adore votre démarche! Bravo continuez comme ça! et quelle belle famille!
Merci beaucoup Ananes, cela me fait tellement plaisir!
LOVE I’m an animal! I think NZ kids will love it too. You have very talented children.
Thank you Sarah!!! YES! I would love kids all the way from New Zealand to join us too! Please share with all the “animals” you know and love!
Haha Catherine, such a cute post and to think we should’ve been listening to our little furry friends all along about the benefits of spinach. I had some for lunch in their honor. Your girls are beautiful as ever in this photo.
Cutie Donna! We should’ve and it’s a good thing we did!! Thanks for the wonderful words!!!! LOVE it!
Magnifiques plats. Félicitations.
Grosses bises.
Janine
MERCI Janine! Quelle joie de voir ton nom apparaître! Venant de toi, qui es une si bonne cuisinière avec tant de goût, cela me va droit au coeur!! Encore un GRAND MERCI!!! Bisous–Catherine
love it!! So cute! Always trust a guinea pig…they know what’s best.
Hahaha Rebecca! of course!!!!