This salad is one of my favorite in this group. It is bright, light, and oh so, refreshing. I use lemon juice instead of vinegar to maintain the color of the apple and avocado. Make sure to wash the avocado, as well as other vegetables/fruit before cutting begins. Serves 1 or 2. Ingredients: One organic … Continue reading Recipe: Lemon Cut-Up Salad
In the earlier part of this month, of this year, I am supplied with an aging milestone. I’ll be 55! My biggest dilemma now, is whether I’ll be attending church events dedicated to the 55 and older age group 🙂 I am leaning toward “probably not”! This current decision is not based on the idea … Continue reading Oh! The Places…
I pride myself on not being gullible. Yet, there are times when my trusting nature can get the best of me. I just came out from a situation like this. It took me a couple of days to say, no more! It was tough, it was disheartening, and it was daunting. But with God’s guidance, … Continue reading Discerning Cons
This is a creamy soup with tons of nutritious vegetables. I try to use organic produce if at all possible. Ingredients: 4 cups low sodium organic chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup purified water 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce ½ green lentils ½ cup split yellow dal 2 shallots peeled and slicedinto ¼ inch … Continue reading Recipe: Hearty Lentil Soup
Ingredients: Sauce & Filling: 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil (I prefer hearth healthy Thrive algae oil) 1 medium chopped white onion (plus 1/8 cup chopped uncooked for final step before baking) 2-3 medium minced garlic cloves 3 tablespoons good chili powder (I use a dark red) 2 teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoons oregano (You may … Continue reading Chicken Enchiladas
On the days that I prefer a crunchy breakfast bread, I make this delicious recipe. This bread got its name from the iron pan, named hoe that it was cooked on. It dates back to the year 1739 when it was first made in South Carolina. Some may call them Johnny Cakes. But in my … Continue reading Recipe: Breakfast Hoe Cakes
My grandmother was so loving. She used to bake, cook, garden, and do may crafts with me and my sister. Our times together were very special. One precious memory was her German Pancake. She made this based on her German heritage. When I grew up in Belize, apples and grapes were only available during Christmas … Continue reading Recipe: Grandmum Pearl’s German Pancake
When I am not in the throes of work or school, for me, fighting the tendency to stay put as long as I can, is always a major task. I enjoy staying put. No need to be here, there, and everywhere, has always been my motto. Books, fine music, the occasional episode of Vera 🙂 … Continue reading Healing by Surrender
The rhinovirus came to visit me at the end of last week. And, honestly, I am quite perturbed I have allowed it to enter my home. The knock came with a sore throat, which I quenched with warm water and sea salt, in the thought that this would be enough. Man, was I so wrong! … Continue reading Vicissitudes and Hope
Serves 2 1 lb skinless wild caught Maui Maui (about 2 large pieces) 1 tablespoon oil (I prefer culinary algae oil. Olive oil may offset the flavor) Salt and pepper to taste 1-2 teaspoons fresh or dry dill 1/4 cup Meyer Lemon Juice 4 tablespoons grass-fed butter 1 small to medium shallot 1/4 cup red, … Continue reading Recipe: Meyer Lemon-Dill Maui Maui