Daily observations of my simple life.

Housebound:

The rain kept me in most of the day except for feeding time, yesterday. Huge puddles dot my property. Being housebound I found I couldn't sleep as well and woke to thunder rolls and lightning that seemed right on top of us. This morning I was greeted with snow on all the surrounding mountains. What a lovely sight.

Yesterday, I danced. (Yes, one of my New Years resolutions, nothing like a flaminco to get those feet moving.) I worked on my quilt, (another New Years resolution) I read some from one of my favorite books, "Travelers Joy". I made soup, vegitarian black bean and brown rice full of tomato, greens, and carrots. Yummy on a raining cold day.

Last week I picked up the book ,"Power Foods." Since then I have been trying to stick to the power food diet. I've had in the back of my mind a business that sells fast food that is really healthy.  I'm hearing that it's trans fats as well as sugar that has contributed to so much diabetes II. Wouldn't it be wonderful if people could just grab something really healthy on the run?  The last few days I have had some delicious meals based on power foods. Here are a few. Salmon scrambled eggs topped with greens from my garden tub including fresh garlic stems, arrigula and kale, along with mushrooms, zuchini and tomato. Tacos made from whole wheat torteas, homemade easy, ground turkey, mexican stewed tomato's, brown rice and black beans, topped with shredded greens, cheese and onion. I bundled up the rest of the mix  in serving size packets and froze them for future meals. Have eaten a fresh whole gratefruit everyday. I've got a colander full of lentels sprouting under the sink. These pungent, crunchy sprouts are quick and easy to grow under the sink. Usually within three -four days you have all the sprouts you can snack on. I'm going to make another wholewheat walnut loaf today. I have enjoyed the one I made last week so much. Oh and yes, I have been drinking hot cups of green tea sprinkled with gratefruit zest. So healthy eating is off to a good start this year.

Winter I like to hole up indoors, hanging out in jammy's if possible. I do feel a bit like going somewhere today. Maybe I'll go up to Laughlin and go to a movie, "Phantom Of The Opera", is playing.

What about Sandra Bullock donating a million dollars to the tsunami relief. Some others are doing some pretty great things as well. Warms your heart to know humans still have caring hearts.

Posted by: cactusandquail at 15:38 | link | comments (1)

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#1  04 January 2005 - 18:12

 

yes, that's exactly what we need! Have you seen Supersize Me? Oh My Gosh!

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