Yesterday, I was inspired once again to buy local, seasonal produce and see what I could make with it. The inspiration came from this wonderful French documentary, Food Beware: The French Organic Revolution (more on that below*). When I got to the store, I wasn't set on a French menu by any means, but I just did this staring thing I've been doing lately--I stand in front of the produce wall and stare straight ahead. I soften my eyes and don't try to focus on anything, and see what colors stand out to me. This is not unlike the way I look at a painting by Monet or Renoir--there's that Frenchiness again. This time, eggplant and squash called to me. And that one plump red bell pepper, all alone. So I was struck with the solution of ratatouille, and just went all-out French and bought a whole chicken to roast. Why the heck not?
[veggies roasted and ready for layering]
