One of the food-related web sites I frequent suggested recently that since so many of us are foregoing long and expensive summer vacations, we should plan culinary-themed "staycations." Once a week or so a family meal could be planned around a different country or region's cuisine. Additionally, children in the family could help with researching the selected area, planning the menu, and preparing the food. GREAT idea, and right up our alley because our family loves dishes from all over the world!So this week we had a bunch of beautiful eggplants and potatoes to use, and my husband found this recipe online (brinjal = eggplant or aubergine, just FYI). Your staycation meals need not be so elaborate, although it is fun sometimes to set aside a couple of hours for everyone to help cook. :-) If you are short for recipe ideas, I have found Foodbuzz to be an endless source of inspiration.
I'll be posting more of our "staycation" meals in the weeks to come. Let us know what you decide to make as well!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
