Thought for Today
“A concept is a brick. It can be used to build a courthouse of reason. Or it can be thrown through the window.” ― Gilles Deleuze, Thousand Plateaus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia[Source: http://www.goodreads.com%5D
Look What we Made!
This past weekend was our village picnic. Bob and I worked together on this watermelon basket. We took this so there would be something we could eat for dessert. Don’t forget fresh fruit is naturally sweet and gluten free. When you live with food restrictions you learn to think about these things.
Not bad for a first try. It was a bit of work (Bob carved the melon to make the basket) but was a big hit at the picnic — until the 5 gallons of homemade ice cream showed up. 🙂
I don’t know what I’ll do when I run out of that green and white wired ribbon. It’s my go to ribbon when I need to make a bow.
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Thought for Today
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”–– C. S. Lewis [Source: http://www.joyprogram.com/]
Morning Thoughts
I try to get down to the water early in the morning for quiet time alone with God and my thoughts. I call this “sunrise service.” Sometimes Grandma is with me in memory as I think of how much she would have liked this place. Sometimes there is musical accompaniment (in my head, I don’t have an iPod). Often it is Morning Has Broken or This is my Father’s World. Recently the music for sunrise service was Wade in the Water. Please enjoy this heartfelt version from Sweet Honey in the Rock with me.
Thought for Today
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.— The Buddha
Healthy Living A to Z: Q is for Quinoa
Qui what? It is pronounced keen-wa. Don’t worry we all have trouble with that one.
Quinoa is the seed of a plant related to beets, spinach and tumbleweed. It was known to the Incas as “mother of all grains” and is gluten free. For questions about cross contamination contact the manufacturer or distributor.
Quinoa is high in protein and is a “complete” protein. Other benefits include being a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus as well as high in magnesium and iron and a good source of healthy fat.
Rinse until water runs clear to remove the naturally bitter coating. Quinoa can replace rice in dishes and as a base for pasta sauce or stir fry. It also works as thickener in soups, stews and casseroles as well as a meat extender in meatloaf, meatballs, etc. Seed or flakes make a nutritious hot cereal. Quinoa is also found in some gluten free pastas and cereals.
Quinoa flakes may be used as oatmeal. Quinoa flour is ground Quinoa seeds which maybe combined with other flours for baking, but does not work well on its own.
If you are worried about getting enough fiber or protein try quinoa. These tiny seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. It also doesn’t hurt that they taste good.
My recipe for Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon in available in Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holiday. The recipe for Cranberry Quinoa Pilaf may be found in The Gluten Free Good Life. Both e-books are available at Espirational Books.
Thought for Today
“Joy melts away the frown from our faces, it takes away anxiety, worries and fears.” ― Euginia Herlihy
Thought for Today
“Hospitality is the act of the recklessly generous heart.”— [Source: http://www.benetvision.org/]
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