Ciao Lasagna, and Food Inc.

What a great day today! The sun was shining, and the birds were chirping. I did some yard work and was busy doing activities with Nina all day. I talked to a few people about this Veg For Thought blog, and I received lots of encouragement and applause. I thank you!

As the day wore off I prepared for tonight's Ciao Lasagna! I cooked the beef, added the sauce and cheese, layered it all in the pan with the lasagna noodles... 50 minutes later...

I served the Lasagna with roasted green beans, and I would've enjoyed a salad but I ran out of lettuce. The Lasagna did not disappoint, it was certainly delicious. But the gross, full-to-the-throat feeling that comes along with it afterwards is enough to make me not miss it too much I think. (I would like to think it's because of the meat... that kind of thinking will keep me away from it in the future).

After Nina went to bed I sat on the couch to watch the movie, Food Inc. Wow! Another eye-opener. I think everyone should watch this film. And those people should tell everyone they know to watch this film. I personally will be sending an email to all of my family and friends with the recommendation.

I won't preach about the movie because I think everyone should just watch it for themselves, but I would like to end off tonight with this quote from the end of the movie:

"You can vote to change the system. Three times a day.

Buy from companies that treat workers, animals, and the environment with respect.

When you go to the supermarket, choose foods that are in season. Buy foods that are organic.

Know what's in your food. Read labels. Know what you buy.

The average meal travels 1500 miles from the farm to the supermarket. Buy foods that are grown locally. Shop at farmer's markets.

Plant a garden (even a small one).

Cook a meal for your family and eat together.

Everyone has a right to healthy food. Make sure your farmer's market takes food stamps. Ask your school board to provide healthy school lunches.

The FDA and USDA are supposed to protect you and your family. Tell Congress to enforce food safety standards and re-introduce Kevin's Law.

If you say grace, ask for foods that will keep us, and the planet healthy.

You can change the world with every bite.

Hungry for change? Go to: http://takepart.com/foodinc "

-Food Inc.

I also want to thank my husband for coming home with a "How-to" Vegetable gardening book for me. I will enjoy feeding you with homegrown food!