Sausages...

I remember when I first learned where sausage came from. It was the same time I learned about hot dogs and pepperoni. It was not a pleasant experience for me. I remember thinking, 'why do people eat this stuff, if it is so gross?'. I thought 'Why do they continue to make it? Don't they know what's in it?'... Of course, I was about ten and my world view was wide, but narrow. I clearly assumed that if everyone knew about where sausage came from, no one would eat it and so they (meaning the bad sausage man, I can only assume) would stop making it. Hmmm. I guess that means I also assumed that those eating the sausage would care how it was made. Not always a valid assumption.

I recently began to think about my scope of food. In realizing that although I love food with a passion that scares most, I am not truly in love with the food I eat. You can only eat at McD's so often before you become sick. So, I am on a mission this summer: Eat at home. I started planning out my meals each week. I pack my lunch or work everyday. I make extra of whatever I am cooking, This gives us snacks, lunches, and dinner. I experiement more in the kitchen. I eat lots of fruit and veggies. I am now thinking about my food and eating slowly in order to enjoy it. I am loving the food that I eat and all because I thought about sausages.

So in tribute I was inspired today to try sausages. Not actual sausages, mind you, but turkey sausages.
Italian turkey sausage. Yummers. This one came about by thinking about what flavors would be good together and throwing them in a pan. Enjoy....

Italian Turkey sausage Heros

1 lb Italian Turkey sausage or kielbasas
1 green bell pepper
1 small vidalia onion
2-4 cloves of garlic
1 Tablespoon good balsamic vinegar
1 loaf of crusty bread

Brown the sausage in a skillet till cooked through, stirring occassionally. Slice the bell pepper and onion thinly and add to the sausage. Brown a bit more, until the onions are translucent. Mince the garlic and add to the skillet. When everything is done, add the vinegar and turn off the skillet. Toss everything together once to coat. Cut the loaf in half and fill with the sausage mixture. Cut the loaf into sandwiches and enjoy.