JANUARY 2018 | SARASOTA SCENE 107
on the town
but it’s great as an ingredient in other
drinks, like the refreshing watermelon
and mint summer cooler. But the most
surprising sip I took was the Florida
blueberry wine, which the menu touts
as having the goodness of two pounds
of blueberries in every glass. I expected
cloying, sweet juice, but was startled to
taste a crisp, dry, fruity wine that reminded
me of a young Beaujolais.
I came into Café Evergreen with an open
mind, ready to hear what Ted had to say,
“People need to realize there’s a whole
wave of food coming that is healthy and
tastes great.” But I came away with more
than just a new restaurant to frequent
and some great ideas for cooking at
home. I found a new mantra for the new
year. “Don’t get hung up on calories.
Eat something healthy that’s tasty in a
different way. That has good calories.”
I’m not saying there are no donuts or
decadent dining experiences in my future,
satisfying calories much more often than
not, it could be a pretty great new year.
Organic Quinoa
Rice Pilaf
1/2 cup organic red quinoa
1/2 cup organic brown rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon organic olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup diced organic carrots
1/4 cup diced organic onion
1/4 cup diced organic celery
1/2 cup organic gluten free tamari
Bring water to boil and add the
dry rice and quinoa. Simmer until
water is absorbed. While rice/
quinoa is cooking, start sautéing the
veggies and garlic in olive oil. When
vegetables are tender add to the rice
and mix in the tamari. Enjoy on its
own or with your favorite healthy
protein.
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