We Love Food!!!

incredible bento artist Reiko

During the course of our journey, Nathan and I will be trying to prepare at least three days of food at home. Assuming that while traveling we will eat only two meals a day (with plenty of snacks in between), this equals six meals each week. In our goal of six meals a week, we will also be including meals that are cooked/prepared by someone else in their home.

Why?

Here are some other reasons:
- We love food.
- Cooking/preparing your own food gives you a better awareness of exactly what is nourishing your body.
- We like a good challenge.
- Traveling the world didn't sound like quite enough excitement.
- Nathan is a fantastic chef.
- Brittany loves raw veggies and fruits.
- Although not always the case, home-prepared food is cheaper.
- Preparing food ourselves will increase our level of food consciousness.
- Home-prepared food is oftentimes better for you.
- More reasons to interact with the local culture and people.
- We love markets and experiencing new foods.
-We love cooking and eating with other people!

It's amazing that so many people are hungry in this world, when you stop to think about how food is better enjoyed and appreciated and savored when shared with others. Spend a few minutes of your time at Free Rice, increasing your vocabulary and donating rice to the UN World Food Program. It is totally addictive.

What are your favorite easy-make meals? What if we don't have a way to cook or to refrigerate? Stay tuned for the next blog installment: easy grilled sandwiches in a hotel room.