Recently, I’ve been watching episodes of emeril green on the planet green network.  This has inspired me to step back into the kitchen.  Today was my very first visit to our local Whole Foods, we’ve had one for the last several years but I always thought it was an overpriced organic grocery store.  Therefore, I never went.  Prepared to drop a few dollars I explored the store for an easy meal I that I could throw together with ease.  First stopping at the seafood section for some fresh salmon, the butcher was very knowledgeable about his underwater friends.  Next I wandered over to their bulk isle; I scooped out a purple jasmine rice mixture.  Then I was off to the fresh produce area to grab a few side items to balance the meal out. Wanted to try something different but familiar at the same time so I settled with brussel sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, and a lemon.  Finally, waiting in line at the check stand I picked up a reusable shopping bag for 99¢ in a small effort to save the planet.  Besides the bag is very nifty and there are a million other uses I can utilize it for too.

While I was in front of the lemons the butcher that helped me at the seafood counter came up to me and put a special sticker on my fillet.  At first I thought maybe he forgot procedure and the sticker was supposed to be on the fillet before I left the counter.  Apparently, there is a program at the store, if you’re not sure about an item and want to “Give it a Try!” before you buy, you can.  Just tell someone that works there and they will pop one of those stickers on and you walk out with a free item.  Now, I wouldn’t suggest abusing the privilege but if you truly are not sure about something I say go for it.

Now, tell me all those fresh ingredients don’t look yummy.  If you would like to know how I prepared my dish you can email me I promise I won’t bite, hard.  Or experiment on your own in the kitchen, I’ve always found that to work the best.  There was no plan for me to cook today, it was all spontaneous and I would have to say that is the one of the joys I receive from preparing my own meals from scratch.  Not only do I know what’s going into my food but I have fun creating something out of nothing.  So now I will leave you with the finished product.

Keep in mind I am no Emeril Lagasse and when I’m hungry I just dump things on the plate and eat.  Hence the pile of what not you see below.  If I were entertaining guests more thought would be going into the presentation but since my stomach doesn’t care what it looks like, neither do I.  All that matters is that it tastes amazing.