When I first met Daniel we had many “discussions” about whether corn and potatoes count as vegetables.  If YOU consider those vegetables, then we have always eaten a lot of vegetables.  I consider them to be “carbs” not vegetables.  To me a vegetable is something that actually has vitamins and minerals in it.  I know, call me a snob.  One of the things that Pollan pushes in all of his books is “Eat more vegetables!” Since we are such fans of him,and in light of the fact that we now have a child and have decided to be a better role models,  we try hunt out more vegetable recipes and grace our table with them.  We started a couple years ago with a CSA box.  (I had never heard of it either, but it changed our life!  Talk about getting vegetables in your diet!)

Today’s Food Friday is in honor of the fact that I can proudly say that now I no longer cower in fear as I put rutabaga or turnips or kale into our shopping cart.

Today’s Feature: Leek and Root Vegetable Au Gratin

As a parent, I am sure that I will see the storm clouds before the rain comes into her life. I think I will at least. And I know that I won’t be able to stop it; I won’t always be able to stop any pain she has or sorrow that she may feel.  I will have to see her go through it.  But that is the right answer I think; not to stop the rain, just to hold her until all the pain goes away.

“I can’t stop the rain, but I will hold you until it goes away”

From “When the Rain Comes”, by Third Day

I snapped these two shots of my Dayla in downtown San Diego yesterday. The light was incredible with the storm clouds looming on the horizon. The perk to scouting locations for my clients is that I occasionally get a shot or two of Dayla that I just love.

I can’t wait to use this location again someday with another family! It was beautiful!