Lunch Time

1. grow okra

2. cook it

3. feed it to your baby

4. increase happiness!

Veggie Hash on Grits (for one and a half)

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 carrot, peeled and diced

1/4 sweet potato, peeled and diced

kosher salt

pepper

'Spike' gourmet seasoning

5 okra pods, chopped

1 Tbsp tomato paste

1/4 cup water

* Saute the carrot and sweet potato in oil over medium heat until softened (about 6 minutes)

* Season with salt, pepper and about 1-2 tsp. Spike

* add okra, cook about 2 more minutes until okra softens

* add tomato paste and stir into veggies, add water to make a sauce.

* Serve on top of grits and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

This was so delicious, I definitely should have made more.