These Culinary Thymes

In today’s day and age we are always in a rush.  Whether it’s because of our jobs, being a busy soccer mom or just trying to stay way ahead of our competition…it’s rush rush rush.  Well…being a chef I can appreciate the aspect of time.  They say that “time is money”, and if “they” had a name I would set “them” straight.  What you should concentrate on is what time means to you.  I asked someone once if they had more time, what would they do?  The answer I got was surprising.  They said they would go back and undo the damage they had done by not taking care of themselves.  There is a movement, actually several making its mark.  The first of two is referred to as “Superfoods.”  The second is sustainable foods.  The first has to do with foods that give us energy.  Rich in anti-oxidents, blueberries for example are just one of many.  The other I believe is a continuation of the organic movement.  It started with “free-range” chicken.  If chickens are Cooped up to tightly, their dinner table is also their bathroom.  They will peck around in their own droppings and voila…salmonella happens.  Free-range came along and now there is less chance of salmonella being an issue.  The trade off is tougher chickens because they get more exercise.  The next thing was organic, but back then it meant very little.  The finally put parameters on the term and set a new standard.  The down side…organic is more costly…in some cases more than double the price.  Now the sustainable movement.  This means no hormones, more humanly farmed foods…and in the end better for everyone.  You, the farmer and the food itself win.  I see this being a big big thing.  I have one question…what’s next???

  Remember…the time you spend improving yourself is time well spent.  I have always said that you cannot build a house from the roof down.  You need to build a solid foundation…and if you can do that for yourself…your house will be one that has been built with love.  Until next time…ciao!