Prosciutto Wrapped Persimmons

Procuitto Wrapped Persimmons

A working lunch in the health conscious world seems to be a big faux pas. It’s important to practice mindful eating, taking time to enjoy your food so that your body properly absorbs all the nourishment. Work and food can play well together though when you’re in the right company. I spent the afternoon with my supremely talented friend learning how to achieve brand cohesion through photography. We didn’t have time for a complex meal so I kept our lunch simple.

Prosciutto, persimmons and olives. I wanted to highlight how easy three ingredients can come together to create a complete meal. Prosciutto for protein, persimmons for carbs and olives for fat and carbs. It was just the right amount of fuel to get us through the afternoon and we also shared some plantain chips as a crunchy treat.

The sweetness of the persimmons pairs wonderfully with the salty prosciutto. When you combine two delicate foods, you’re rewarded with all senses responding.

Prosciutto is a delicate meat, taking 2 months to 2 years to produce. Typically from a pig or wild boar, it’s a dry-cured ham that is thinly sliced and served uncooked. I used the fuyu or non-astringent variety of persimmons. They are much sweeter than others regardless of ripeness.

We enjoyed our colorful lunch while editing through photos and it was easy to savor each bite. The food and the photographs were our art. I learned how to capture our story on camera with my friend Brandi’s guidance. She has a well-trained artistic eye. Her photography is stunning and everything she touches shimmers. Go follow her on Instagram. You’ll be inspired to live a more beautiful life.

Prosciutto Wrapped Persimmons

Prosciutto Wrapped Persimmons

Prosciutto Wrapped Persimmons
Serves 2
Juicy persimmons wrapped in salty prosciutto for a quick snack.
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Prep Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 8 slices prosciutto
  2. 2 persimmons - sliced
Instructions
  1. Wrap 2 slices of persimmon with 1 slice of prosciutto. You can use a toothpick to secure or eat with your fingers.
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Southern Greens
Greens, black eyed peas and pork are always eaten on New Year’s Day. In folklore, the Southern tradition goes back to the Civil War. Union troops pillaged the land leaving behind only black-eyed peas and greens. Southerners had to survive on these humble foods. Beans represent coins or closed circles signifying the end of one year and good luck in the next. Greens represent wealth and prosperity. And since pigs root forward as they eat, pork is eaten to symbolize a positive direction in the upcoming year.

Black eyed peas can cause me a bit of stomach upset so I opted out of making a big batch this year. Instead I’ll eat just one for food fortune! 

Wishing you all prosperity, good health and love in 2015.

Southern Greens

Southern Greens

Makes 6 servings.

12 cups water
1 ½ lbs smoked ham hocks
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 ½ tbsp salt
2 tbsp Frank’s hot sauce
1 bunch collard greens – about 15 large leaves
1 bunch kale – about 15 large leaves
1 bunch red chard – about 15 large leaves
1 tbsp coconut oil

►In a large pot, bring water to boil over high heat. Add ham hocks, seasoning and hot sauce. Turn down heat to medium low and cook covered for 1 hour.

►Make sure to wash all greens thoroughly. Remove stems by either cutting out with a knife or with your hands. Hold the stem in your left hand and strip the leaf in the opposite direction with your right hand. Save the stems for another dish. Roll up each leaf horizontally and cut into 1 inch slices.
►Add greens and the coconut oil to the pot. Stir together and cook covered for 45 minutes on medium low.
►After cooking, remove the ham hocks and cut off all the meat to add back into the pot. Reserve the bones in your freezer for making broth, have in mind that your freezer needs to be int he right temperature if not it will go bad, so make sure yours is ok and if you need to get one read more here for more solutions
►Serve as a side dish or main meal.

Southern Greens