I have an intense, obsessive love of fruit and vegetables. I love the way they look, to grow them, to eat them raw, to cook them, to eat them cooked, to paint them, to see them in others paintings…. I think you get my point.

When I was younger I remember my mother going shopping for fruit. She would bring home a bag or two of  fruit and I would come home from school, and eat all of it, every day.  As I recall, there was always fruit in the house, so my Mother must have gone shopping every day. Thank you Mom.

I still have such a passion and hunger for fruits and vegetables, and I am proud and pleased to say,  so do my healthy girls.

I also have a passion for helping people. I love to make and deliver healthy meals to people who’s lives get too busy, new moms/families spending time bonding with baby, friends who are feeling ill, tired, or just need some time, and don’t need to worry about dinner. We all have days, weeks or months, where life gets in the way, and we cannot seem to breathe. I have been there, and I know the feeling all too well.

I was originally going to make and eggplant parmigiana for a friend today, but I got a little more creative. I ended up with something much more flavorful and nutritious. As you can see, this meal made enough for two families. My family always get to enjoy one of the meals I make, and the other goes to another family.

I really love cheese so I added a touch of grated mozzarella but you can leave it out and It would not be missed.

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