Hello People!
So this Economic Botany class I’ve been talking about. It’s soo incredibly interesting.
I was even getting kind of hungry while reading my textbook.
I’ve learned some pretty cool things about some of my favorite fruits, seeds, nuts, and grains.
Mangoes come from the same family as poison ivy, which is why it is common for people to get a reaction from touching the skin.
Avocados have the highest energy containing fruit pulp. (all those good fats!)
Pineapples, figs, and breadfruit are technically considered ‘false fruits’ since they are a fruit composed of many smaller fruits.
Walnut trees inhibit the growth of other plants
Inspired (and hungered!) by my reading, I decided to make a simple and clean study snack with minimal ingredients.
Walnut, Agave, and Goat Cheese Toastie
- Slice of thick seedy bread
- Goat Cheese
- Agave or Honey
- Walnuts
I slightly toasted a defrosted slice of Seeded Whole Grain Wheat Bread I bought from Whole Foods
Honestly, I just ask whoever is working at the Bakery for whichever bread has the most seeds in it. This one is chock full of sunflower seeds and I’m lovin’ it.
I pulled out the bread before it got too toasty and smeared some goat cheese and just a drop or two of agave.
Then I let it toast till the edges were dark brown. (Told ya I like a little crunch!)
Then I topped it with some walnut pieces and a drizzle of agave (no honey on hand)
Perfectly satisfying and a great late night treat!
Expect to see many more brainy and random facts from my botany class.
I like my meals served with a side of knowledge.
Casey
Casey, I love it. I have been eating mangoes my whole life and was never bothered by the skin. On the small, local ones which have a thin skin we often ate the skin as kids in St Thomas. But I know lots of people (including my mother who break out if the skin touches them). Now I know why. Thank you.
I can’t believe you ate the skin in St. Thomas! You know it has similar compounds to latex within the skin
That was really original – “meals with a side of knowledge” !!
ok i am loving this. i feel like i am taking the class with ya.
my co-workers did not know that mangos are from the same family as poison ivy!!!! i’m feeling smart and hungry:)thanks
It’s so great. We had a full spread of tropical fruits, nuts, and veg in class yesterday. I snagged some papaya, dates, and figs.