So I am currently reading this book. It's not quite eloquent, as it was originally a blog, but it's "cutesy and quirky", a light read, and a welcome change from all the heavy books of my college years. About four chapters into the book, the main character, Julie, makes reference to her friend Sally as "the artichoke", referring to her lifestyle and datability.
I read it. Paused. Re-read it. Started thinking...Wow, that's so interesting; I wonder what me and all my friends are?!?!
Alas, for your reading pleasure, here are the highlights of my friends and I as vegetables...a mighty tasty salad,if I do say so myself.
LH- The Cucumber. Comfortable in her skin, but not afraid to shed it either. Calm and even tempered, mixes well with most groups. Rarely spoiled, a safe bet as a friend and constant; however, can be a little spacey and sometimes lacks kick...
NV-The Chili Pepper. Sassy and bold, this girl knows what she wants and will not take any sass. Occasionally gets under your skiin and you just can't quite get the taste off your buds. Can be counted on to spice any situation up and oh yeah, can make thos boys cry...
JS- The Potato. Think strong, versatile, and enduring. Able to balance it all and always even keeled. Complacent with all things familiar, holds on to past comforts...
EM-The Zucchini. Generally well accepted, mixes well with various groups, holds up under pressure. Just doesn't appeal to some. Ok in the mix, but sometimes scraped to the side...
AT- Corn. Sweet and energetic. Enjoyed in various situations and forms, really can't go wrong choosing it. Can get stuck in your teeth and can never quite be done with her...
LR- The Carrot. Sweet, spunky, adds a little crunch to any situation. Comfortable plain, or all dressed up. Usually a baby carrot, when you don't have to peel off the tough skin...
SS-Sweet Potato. Basic enough on the outside, but warm, fluffy, and sweet on the inside. Can be sweet or savory, a timeless classic. Skin is hard to peel off initially...
VH-Jicama. Oddly intreaguing. External appearances can be deceiving. Once you get past the oter skin, the inside is sweet, crunch, crisp, and makes you say, "hmm....". Always keeps you coming back for more. Some don't want to make the effort to get past that yough outer skin...
AZ- The Tomato. Senstive and delicate. Delicious raw or artfully made baked up. Can complement any group or dish, but sometimes is quite sour and makes you pucker...
KK- The Mushroom. So basic, yet so complex. The layers of personality and flavor alwyays revelaing themself. Prefes to stand alone and doesn't like to blend into the background. Dominant in all situations...
KH- The Pea. cute and petite. Always there, tested and true. Just enough sweetness to tide one over. The one your mom nags you to try. Maybe tried by just a few too many...
LC- Spinach. Strong and full bodied. So many uses, able to withstand the heat, even if it does take a slightly different form. May taste a bit too gritty for some...
and finally,
ME- The Eggplant. Soft, tender, and versatile-enjoyed by vegeterians and meat eaters alike. Give the outer skin a little time to soften and inside is all that goodness waiting to emerge and be enjoyed. Maybe a little too intimidating for some to try.
And there you have it. Salad is served.
What about you? What's your veggie style?
No comments:
Post a Comment