My First Taste of Spinach
I was in first-grade, eating lunch in my school cafeteria. A boy told me the green stuff on my tray was seaweed. Dark, slimy strands swam in juice that pooled under my grilled cheese sandwich. It smelled strangely like my brother's dirty socks.
This lens isn't about awful stringy, slimy spinach. It's about how many delicious ways this good-for-you veggie can be prepared. I was an adult before I started experimenting with spinach recipes, and you know what?
Spinach is now one of my favorite foods, not only because it's packed with vitamins, but because it's just plain good.
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Hooray for Spinach!
Researchers have identified at least 13 different flavonoid compounds in spinach that function as antioxidants and as anti-cancer agents.
My Slimy Spinach Dilemma
...the rest of the story
So after that mouthy first-grade kid told me about the "seaweed" on my plate, I decided to remedy the situation fast. I dumped my spinach in my half-empty milk carton, picked up my tray, and headed toward the exit.
I parked my tray on the designated dirty-dish table near the door, and was about to step outside when I felt a strong hand on my shoulder.
"Just where do you thnk you're going, young lady?"
It was my short, stocky principal, Mr.Herman. And he wasn't smiling!
Seems he'd done a little investigative work, and discovered my milk-carton burial. In one swift motion, he dumped my slimy spinach--milk and all--back onto the lunch tray and pointed me back to my table.
He only showed mercy when I swore I was going to throw up, and then made convincing sounds to prove it.
So ended my early spinach years. It would be 20 years before I had the nerve to even try it again. Pathetic, but true.
The Great Spinach Debate
raw or cooked - which is best?
How do you like your spinach?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byRaw, used like lettuce for salads.
lakeerieartists says:
I only like spinach raw unless it is in another food like a dip or omelette. Weird, huh?
Posted February 17, 2009
Miriam says:
Raw with a citrus vinaigrette, some citrus sections (usually grapefruit and tangerines, but it depends on what I can find) and some avocado slices.
Posted January 05, 2009
seedplanter says:
I eat it cooked occasionally, but like raw spinach best. I always keep a bag of fresh spinach on hand for my salads.
Posted January 05, 2009
Cooked with all the trimmings.
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Paula says:
Cooked mostly, but I also like it raw. I especially like it creamed!
Posted January 05, 2009
"Boiled Spinach" video
Grow Your Own Spinach
Have you ever considered growing your own spinach? Don't panic; you don't have to be an expert gardener (or wear a silly straw hat). Just find a spot in the corner of your backyard that gets full sun several hours a day.Sow a row of spinach seeds every couple of weeks. Why? Because your garden will produce fresh spinach for most of the year that way.
Spinach plants like cool weather, by the way, so unless you're buried under snow or ice, it's a fairly easy vegetable to grow. Give it plenty of water and well-drained soil. Keep plants weeded, whether you like to weed or not.
Your garden will thank you.
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Spinach with Shallots & Garlic
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Spinach Dessert? Who Woulda Thunk?
- Spinach Strudel Recipe - Dessert Recipes
- Granny apples, spinach...what a combo!
- Binnur's Turkish Cookbook: Spinach Cake
- Binnur's Turkish Cookbook - Delicious, healthy and easy-to-make Ottoman & Turkish recipes.
History of Spinach
Spinach's Long Road Here
This leafy green vegetable didn't hit U.S. shores until 1806.
This dark-green vegetable has been chopped, steamed, sauteed, and disguised, but here are some of the most delicious recipes around. Try them for yourselves and see if you can't turn your borderline spinach lover into a full-fledged spinach spokesperson.
- Spinach Lasagne!
- Tell me this isn't delicious!
- Spinach Quiche!
- Stop your whining and TRY this. Quiche is like pie.
- Chicken Spinach Tortellini Soup!
- It's soup season. This is really delicious.
- Chicago Italian Loaf
- Italian sausage. Spinach. Mozarella. What more do you need to know?
- Baby Spinach Salad!
- Eat your spinach raw, for a great addition to a salad. Here's a salad that tastes AND looks good.
More Reasons to Love Spinach
The vitamin K provided by spinach is important for maintaining bone health. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as folate, magnesium, and other body-protecting nutrients, too.
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
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Popeye - Legendary Leader
Popeye of cartoon fame is still connected with spinach. His bulging muscles and unforgettable voice was an household icon. He's been an animated cartoon for over 75 years, after being brought to life in 1929 by E.C. Segar.
Popeye's character was so appealing, it was featured on tv, radio, and in comic strips. Wikipedia has an extensive site dedicated to Popeye.
Popeye, the legendary strong man/lover of spinach, lives on the Web, too, along with his pals. Check out the Flash website. It's a treat, whether you like spinach or not. He's also returned to DVD in a modern remake with Robin Williams, plus Amazon offers the classic Popeye features on a variety of DVDs! Check 'em out.
Popeye (Robin Williams)
Popeye the Sailor Man Vol.1 (1933-38)
Popeye the Sailor Man Vol.2 (1938-40)
Popeye Enhanced version/2-DVD set (1930-60)
Popeye's 75th Annivesary Collector's Editon/Restored
Popeye's Greatest Tall Tales & Heroic Adventures
Talkin' About Spinach @Twitter
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- RickGriffin
- @missattitude I'm all out of Cocoa Pebbles, so I'm probably gonna make a spinach and goat cheese omelet
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- BillCherryjr
- RT @InAGaddaDaVegan: My latest, it's not a wonder Ghandi lived so long :) RT @standardex: Blogs: Recipe: Spinach Dahl http://bit.ly/4Ec1z7
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- appleginger
- Spinach Soup also very nice and healthy from Emporium Super...Strong recommendation !!! http://yfrog.com/5v960j
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- hunterhaney
- eating 2 small dinners tonight. (1) yaki nori w/rice and pickled veggies (2) sweet potato, eggplant & spinach curry w cous cous
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- BENNYMASE
- Had an awsome lunch today on the balcony at currumbin surf club with family spinach ravioli
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- James_Winter
- doh spinach even!
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- azrecipes
- Lentil and Spinach Soup recipe http://bit.ly/4zpxr8
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- rawfoodbliss
- Great natural sources of iron are spinach and fresh cherries! If you can't get fresh, most health shops sell good cherry juice concentrate!
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- ICookFast
- Meatloaf Recipes: Simply Divine Meat Loaf with Spinach | Submitted By: Heidi Hunt- Spinach, sour cream, and Italian... http://bit.ly/12uyyt
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- yurigeen
- I made Okonomiyaki with Spinach,cabbage and Camembert. Surprisingly tasty.
Remembering Popeye
Spinach Lover from the Get-Go
Kids and Spinach
Turn "Eeeew!" into "Cool!"
Encourage a toddler to try new foods and I doubt they'll grow up looking down their noses at spinach. The Web is filled with articles and ideas, which seems almost silly, except for the fact that I held onto a disgusting impression of spinach for almost two decades until I decided to try something new.The NYTimes ran an article about creating tasty spinach dishes sure to catch the attention of even the most finicky kid.
Someone who keeps a blog described as "ramblings from a crazy wisdom Grandma" has a picture of a spinach dish that makes my mouth water. Her post, "When Your Kids Won't Eat Spinach" explains it all, along with a recipe. If that's not enough to impress them, show them this, from Science News for Kids. Spinach Power? Solar Cells? Amazing!
More Than Just a Bunch of Leaves
Spinach--the good-for-you veggie
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Your Favorite Spinach Recipes
...straight from the masses
Here's your chance to cast your vote for spinach. Let's hear it everyone! Add a link to your favorite recipe online. If your favorite is your grandmother's or mom's, share it in the Comments section.
Convince the spinach-haters that there's more than one way to prepare spinach.
Spinach And Artichoke Dish
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Spinach Cooked with Bacon and Hot Pepper - Spinach Recipe
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Main Dish Minestrone
A fantastic dinner for fall and winter, especially more...0 points
Spinach Squares Recipe - Spinach Recipe with Cheese and Eggs
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Spinach Pilaf0 points
Betcha Didn't Know...
1 cup of steamed or boiled spinach contains only 42 calories!
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mulberry wrote...
I use spinach for salads mostly, but I do like it in other baked dishes...the spinach artichoke dip is a favorite and I use it in a dish I make with black eyed peas.
Posted May 16, 2009
lakeerieartists wrote...
I made an omelette the other day with fresh spinach, tomato, and parmesan cheese. Yum.
Posted February 17, 2009
3c86a4 wrote...
Lots of great information. I enjoyed your lens. Spinach is one of my favourite vegetables. 5 Stars!!
Posted January 19, 2009
flighty02 wrote...
Great lens, I grew spinach this year and I agree it is really easy to grow! I mostly use it in curries etc. but also raw in salads. 5* to you and if you would like to submit it to my Cooks Cafe group I will be happy to feature it!
Posted January 09, 2009
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- Hooray for Spinach!
- My Slimy Spinach Dilemma
- The Great Spinach Debate
- "Boiled Spinach" video
- Grow Your Own Spinach
- Spinach with Shallots & Garlic
- Spinach Dessert? Who Woulda Thunk?
- History of Spinach
- More Reasons to Love Spinach
- Spinach-Artichoke Dip
- Popeye - Legendary Leader
- Talkin' About Spinach @Twitter
- Remembering Popeye
- Kids and Spinach
- More Than Just a Bunch of Leaves
- Your Favorite Spinach Recipes
- Betcha Didn't Know...
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