What 5 Favorite Foods Would You Bring To The Moon?

I came across this question the other day, and it got me thinking.

If you were indeed to take a trip to the moon – or were stranded on a deserted isle – which 5 foods would be on your list of ‘must haves’?

Of course, there’s no cheating allowed, not even on the moon.

Meaning whichever 5 foods you choose, they must also be gluten-free as well as free of any other allergens you normally avoid.

So, here’s my list:

• Quinoa
• Blueberries
• Hummus
• Avocados
• Salmon

Yes, I know.

That almost sounds a bit too healthy.

But that’s how I live my life. No matter where I travel, I like to be well-fed in a healthy sort of way.

However, if push came to shove, I would also include a supply of Beanitos Chips (gotta have something fun, right?)

Oh wait, that makes 6 items.

Oh well, I can’t think of a single item I would leave out.

Blueberries are full of antioxidants.

Salmon provides Omega-3’s.

Quinoa is an excellent source of protein. The cooked grain is wonderful for breakfast – topped with nuts or fruit – but also fills in as the perfect side dish along with Salmon, or even a vegetarian entrée.

A lot of people have a love-hate relationship with Quinoa.

For starters, they’re not even sure of the correct pronunciation. (Try “keen-wa”)

And avocados?

Well, I can’t say enough about avocados. You can slice them into salads or smoothies, or whip them into a creamy dessert.

They’d also make a great dip to serve alongside the Beanitos, whether or not you’ve run out of Hummus.

The thing is – whether I’m looking at food, or interior design – I’m always searching for items that are multi-purpose – meaning they can be used in multiple ways.

Think of an ottoman, for example, which can serve as seating, a table or a place to rest your feet.

In the same vein, notice that my list of 5 favorite foods to bring to the moon, is equally versatile.

So, even if you’re limited to only a few items or ‘x’ amount of money, your imagination is always unlimited – and that’s an excellent reason to be creative and see what else you can come up with.

Hummus, as you know, is made from garbanzo beans. This nutritious spread can be whipped up in a moment’s notice, which is why an unlimited supply of Garbanzo Flour might be an even better idea.

While not exactly a favorite food, Garbanzo Flour has a lot going for it.

Among other things, it can be transformed into Hummus at a moment’s notice – the directions are on the package. (Although it helps to have some cumin and lemon juice on hand, but I digress).

Garbanzo Flour is also ideal for making this amazing little flatbread, known as Socca.

There are numerous recipes for Socca on the internet, and in various cookbooks, with basically the same ingredients.

As with so many gluten-free breads, I find this does dry out quickly and is best eaten the same day.

The good news is, you’d be munching on a very healthy snack – high in protein and free of any grains whatsoever.

So, in the spirit of versatility and travel to unusual places, here is the basic recipe for Socca.

 

SOCCA

1 – 2 ½ cups Garbanzo Flour  (amounts vary between recipes)

½ tsp Sea Salt

½ tsp ground Pepper

1 ¼ warm Water

3 Tbsp Olive Oil

 

Combine the ingredients in a bowl & whisk until combined. Let rest for at least 30 minutes or longer.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees and place an oven proof pan, or pizza stone in the oven to warm up.

When ready, add a teaspoon or so of oil to the pan, followed by a ladleful of batter. Swirl the batter around to coat the pan. Return the hot pan to the oven for 7-8 minutes.

 

For complete directions, please refer to this link.

 

Note:  The amounts tend to vary from one recipe to the next, as far as the proportion of flour to water. I experimented a bit for this post, and found this particular recipe for Socca to be ideal. It wasn’t quite as heavy (more like a crepe or tortilla) plus it didn’t dry out quite as fast – a big plus in my book!