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A few years ago, I became the Tucson Food Day coordinator and had a blast working with the incredible movers & shakers in the Tucson local food movement. It was a busy, stressful at times, joyful experience. When I first heard about Food Day, I was attracted to the mission because it resonated with my own desire to change our food system through celebration and understanding of what we eat.
This week marks the third year of the event and it is picking up momentum every year. One of the easiest ways to become involved is to follow my Food Day Challenge For 10 days, I will be sharing recipes and knowledge that bloomed throughout my time as the Tucson Food Day coordinator. Get signed up today!
Of course, this week’s meal plan touches on my experiences there as well. Including the Tepary Bean Rice Bowl and the Harvest Empanadas that my dear friend Sara Jones created for our first Tucson Food Day event together. Since chiles are ever prominent in Tucson, this breakfast Chili Relleno Scramble is a quick & easy way to celebrate first thing in the morning.
That first Food Day, I created a pretty little appetizer that included these Pecan Crackers and Chipotle Goat Cheese Logs. Pair them with an Apple-Pecan Salad for lunch on the go.
My favorite part of Food Day is the way celebration is as necessary as where your food is coming from. The beautiful Marsala Mushroom Roasted Chicken with Acorn Squash & Risotto or the sustainably caught Ginger Calamari & Lemon-Ginger Cauliflower with Coconut Creamed Chard & Coconut Rice are two different meals perfect for a mini at home party.
It is hard to ignore pumpkins this time of year and as you crack into the squash, roast them up into delight. Use the pumpkin puree for a variety of fun recipes, including the Pumpkin & Roasted Pepper Pasta and the Baked Pumpkin Custards.
Of course, after roasting the pumpkin you will need to toast up the seeds into these Candied Chipotle Pepitas, too.
This month is not only the peak of pumpkin season, but apples are at their best too! Try packing them up in your lunch a little bit differently with the Chunky Chicken & Apple Salad and the Apple Quesadilla.
Get ready to celebrate Food Day this Wednesday! Sign up for the challenge or invite guests to dine on seasonal, sustainable delights with you.
Cook seasonally. Eat consciously. Live well,
