Have you ever stopped to think about seeds?
Seeds, to me, are a really poignant metaphor for the miracle of life. And calling them a metaphor is stretching it-- seeds actually contain life. All a seed needs is a little moisture and a little warmth, and it can create a whole new being. Seeds carry all of the knowledge needed for an entire plant, tree, animal or person to grow for hundreds, even thousands of years. In one tiny little pod. And they can hold on to that knowledge for years, waiting for the moment to be right to rise up, and triumphantly fulfill their destinies! Seeds are like teeny little computer chips that hold immense amounts of information. They are the embodiment of the knowledge of the Earth.
Seeds might even just be the answer to all of the questions of the Universe.
But I don't really think there are any answers. Just more questions. The questions just beget questions, like the seeds beget more seeds, in a never-ending chain: an infinite pattern that we live within. This is the way the world works. Isn't it beautiful? Maybe we should show those seeds a little more respect.
Next time you are munching on a delicious seed, remember what you are consuming: the infinite knowledge of the Universe, contained in one cute little button-like package.
It's no wonder seeds are so good for you!
How to roast pumpkin or squash seeds perfectly:
Seeds, to me, are a really poignant metaphor for the miracle of life. And calling them a metaphor is stretching it-- seeds actually contain life. All a seed needs is a little moisture and a little warmth, and it can create a whole new being. Seeds carry all of the knowledge needed for an entire plant, tree, animal or person to grow for hundreds, even thousands of years. In one tiny little pod. And they can hold on to that knowledge for years, waiting for the moment to be right to rise up, and triumphantly fulfill their destinies! Seeds are like teeny little computer chips that hold immense amounts of information. They are the embodiment of the knowledge of the Earth.
Seeds might even just be the answer to all of the questions of the Universe.
But I don't really think there are any answers. Just more questions. The questions just beget questions, like the seeds beget more seeds, in a never-ending chain: an infinite pattern that we live within. This is the way the world works. Isn't it beautiful? Maybe we should show those seeds a little more respect.
Next time you are munching on a delicious seed, remember what you are consuming: the infinite knowledge of the Universe, contained in one cute little button-like package.
It's no wonder seeds are so good for you!
How to roast pumpkin or squash seeds perfectly:
1. Watch Rachael do it a million times and try to replicate her method from memory, but repeatedly burn them or season them wrong.
2. Ask her how she does it. Try again. Fail again.
3. Ask her a second time, this time demanding very specific details, including oven temperature, timing, amounts of seasonings, etc.
4. Thinly cover the bottom of an oven safe dish or pan with olive oil. Spread seeds in an even layer in the oil, and shake a bit of salt, pepper, and paprika over them to season (not too much!). Roast in an oven preheated to 350 for as long as it takes for the seeds to turn golden brown and become crunchy. Enjoy!
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