"José Andrés on The Future of Food Politics" via eater.com

Jose Andres is a worthy Chef. Astonishing even. This article that I found on eater.com is extremely powerful, truthful, and much needed. In this video he discusses the need for food policy in our government. "The only thing we do from when we're born to when we die [besides breathing] is eat food" He discusses the need for policy, problems with obesity, poor funding on school lunches, logic behind food stamps, properly educating 3rd world countries, and the need to level the playing field for ALL farmers. Please, I urge and beg that you take the time to watch this video, and pass it along. What we eat, is as important as the air we breathe. We, the U.S., and the WORLD needs to be more educated on our nutrition, and understand the role that it plays in our future. I can't stress that enough.



The article with video

Cooking with E! - Small Bites - Part 3 - Flaky Phyllo "Potstickers" stuffed w/ Bacon, Spinach, and Mushrooms

Don't be afraid to PHYLLO!

Merry Christmas friends, family, and the rest of the world out there! If you don't remember, in my previous post, Small Bites - Part 2 - Savory Tomato Jam, I mentioned if you're not ahead with shopping and cooking, you're behind. I confess... I'm BEHIND! HAHA! But all busyness is fun this time of the year. It seems this is the only time of year that your employer might actually understand that you're so busy, and behind on your work. I think its not that they understand, its that they don't realize because they are so busy themselves! Let's take a second and step into the kitchen! This week I promised you a phyllo recipe that would be hard to compete with, including bacon, mushrooms, and spinach! YUM! Lets DO THIS!

Phyllo "Potstickers"

nut free

Yields: 10-15 Potstickers

Quantity       Ingredients

• 5ea            Slices of bacon
• 1 hand full    Baby Spinach
• 5ea            Mushrooms, sliced (I used button mushrooms)
• 1 pinch        Cheese (I used a colby jack blend, try Parmesean)
• To Taste (TT)  Salt/pepper
• 1pckg          Phyllo Dough (I used athens brand from the frozen section)
• 1 stick        Melted Butter

Tools

• Saute Pan(2)
• French Knife
• Cutting Board
• Wooden Spoon
• Bowl
• Pastry brush
• Cookie Sheet

Small Bites - Part 1 - Fast, Simple, Delicous Cucumber Cups w/ Cream Cheese

Samuel Johnson once said 

“A cucumber should be well sliced, and dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out, as good for nothing”

He was English, what do they know about flavor?

As this holiday season is closing in quickly, we could all use a little more time. Personally, I've been so swamped! I recently went to the doctor and found out I have an atrophic hole in my left eye!! I'm too young for this kind of garbage! I've been on the phone with the doctors and my insurance company trying to figure this out all while starting a new job! The amount of hours that I work around any holiday season can just seem unreal in addition to living my life!. Spending up to 14 "short" hours a day at work, I can use all the help possible finding extra time. I like to use simple, quick recipes that look impressive to make the most of my time! My family knows I'm cooking for a living so their expectations are high! This recipe is so freakin' quick and simple and one that will wow the masses. 

Cucumber Cups with Herb Cream Cheese

Yields: 25-30 pieces depending on cucumber size