“One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love. —Sophocles (496 BC-406 BC) [Source: http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/love/%5D
Thought for Today
Thought for Today
“I believe in intuition and inspiration. Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. It is, strictly speaking, a real factor in scientific research.” ‘Cosmic Religion: With Other Opinions and Aphorisms’ 1931, p. 97 Author: Einstein, Albert [Source: http://www.sourcedquotes.com/Imagination-quotes]
For another great Einstein post check out today’s post on Gluten Free Fiend.
February Follower of the Month: Carrie of Gluten Free Fabulous
Our February Follower of the Month is Carrie of Gluten Free Fabulous. She is sharing her asparagus salad recipe with us. Carrie has a great attitude and wonderful recipes using lots of fresh seasonal ingredients. You will want to visit her even if you don’t eat gluten free.
Asparagus Salad
I’ve always liked asparagus, however I either grill it – or broil it. I wanted to find a way to have it raw and taste delicious, and I’m quite happy with how this turned out! It’s fresh, simple and healthy. Asparagus is packed full of vitamin K, and fiber. After switching to a gluten free diet I had to become more aware of fiber and where I was getting it from. The bell pepper adds vitamin C and vitamin A, and adds some great flavor.
Ingredients:
1 bunch of asparagus, thinly sliced
1/4 of a red onion finely diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
olive oil
feta cheese, to taste
Wash and remove the bottom of the asparagus stems. Thinly slice the stalks and the tips and place into a large bowl. Dice up the red pepper, removing the seeds, and add to the bowl. Dice up the onion real fine, and add to the bowl. Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on top and add the red wine vinegar, and a bit of olive oil (I used about 2 tablespoons) combining well. When plating add the feta cheese and a bit more salt, pepper, olive oil if you like.
Makes 2-3 large salads or 4-6 side salads. Feel free to skip the feta for a dairy free salad.
About the Author: After finding out I was gluten intolerant I had to relearn how to cook for myself and for my family. I cook meals inspired from all over the globe while supporting my local and organic farmers as much as possible. Filling your body with good healthy food nourishes not just your body but your mind as well. I love big flavors and food full of taste that’s fun. Stop by and say “Hi” to Carrie at http://carriegf.wordpress.com/
Thought for Today
“There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in peace.” —Kofi Annan, in “Foreword” to The State of the World’s Children 2000 [Source: http://en.wikiquote.org/]
Thought for Today
“Don’t aim at success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side effect of one’s personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the by-product of one’s surrender to a person other than oneself. Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it. I want you to listen to what your conscience commands you to do and go on to carry it out to the best of your knowledge. Then you will live to see that in the long-run—in the long-run, I say!—success will follow you precisely because you had forgotten to think about it.”― Viktor E. Frankl [Source: Man’s Search for Meaning]
28 Days to a Healthier Heart
In celebration of American Heart Month today we have some helpful tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Start out doing these everyday during February, then work on making them a regular part of your life. Remember heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women.
Healthy Living A to Z: C is for Cauliflower
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins
When we think of cauliflower it’s often raw florets with dip or cooked swimming in cheese sauce, right? There is so much more you can do with this wonderful vegetable.
First a few Nutrition Facts. Cauliflower is a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium and Manganese.
Cauliflower is a great addition to a raw vegetable salad.
Mashed cauliflower is a great replacement for mashed potatoes. Don’t negate the health benefits by adding lots of butter and heavy cream.
Cauliflower fried rice be made with grated fresh cauliflower replacing the rice.
Ever had a cauliflower steak? Cut thick slices from the center. Season and pan fry in a little oil or lightly coat with cooking spray and bake in a 450 degree oven.
I use cauliflower to make soups, sauces, even dips. If not overcooked it has a neutral flavor. Puree in a blender or food processor with seasonings to make a ranch style dressing or dip no one will guess is dairy free.
Thought for Today
“Not living in fear is a great gift, because certainly these days we do it so much. And do you know what I like about comedy? You can’t laugh and be afraid at the same time — of anything. If you’re laughing, I defy you to be afraid.” — Stephen Colbert, interviewed in “After tragedy, TV funnyman Stephen Colbert says,: “If you are laughing, you can’t be afraid” by James Kaplan in PARADE magazine (23 September 2007) [Source: http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Comedy%5D
Peace
Thought for Today
Copyright 2010 by R.O. & R.A. Robbins
“I am grateful for what I am and have.
My thanksgiving is perpetual…
O how I laugh when I think of my vague indefinite riches.
No run on my bank can drain it
for my wealth is not possession but enjoyment.”
Henry David Thoreau
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