Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
We have been experiencing the ups and downs of Idaho weather with complaints of how crazy it has been. Crazy? Not hardly! Back to the weather. I wrote about weather in my last blog post. But on my morning hike today, I thought of something else. I don’t mind grey skies, cloudy days, downpours. Even... Continue Reading →
Mother Nature is playing tricks this week with 100% chance of precipitation all this week here in Boise, Idaho. Which means no hikes since the trails will be wet and fragile. I am completely okay with that. I can get things done that I have been putting off. Like cleaning my house. Starting a new... Continue Reading →
I experimented with my Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca white beans again with far better results than the weekend before. Much better! Ingredients 1 cup dry Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca beans, cooked according to directions, here is the link from their website Cooking basic beans in Rancho Gordo manner1 small yellow onion, chopped, and filtered water... Continue Reading →
There has been and continues to be so much drama and stress in our world. The pandemic brought severe illness, deaths, long term effects. And now, inflation which is a result of non-production worldwide for months in the beginning of the covid virus. Everyone wants to blame the wrong party for our woes. And now... Continue Reading →
I found a recipe the other day and decided walnut meat would be better than a fake meat product. I’m just not keen on those products. So, I incorporated walnut meat, which is a great substitute and easy. Some people use mushrooms, I use beans. Black beans for Latin dishes, white beans for Mediterranean dishes,... Continue Reading →
My original post had the soy curls marinate in a thick yogurt. The more I air fryed soy curls, the more I came to realize that step was completely unnecessary. Now it can be a vegan dish! I think I can say that I am now a semi-vegetarian, which is a diet that includes eggs... Continue Reading →
I have been at a loss the past few weeks and I think I am actually simply overwhelmed with the news lately. Yes, I know, I should not go online or watch television. However, I am a Realtor® and I have to be informed. So, you ask, what have I done lately to scale it... Continue Reading →
Why is it that often the truth is such a blow that we literally feel physically hurt? Is it my heart? Was it my chest? Or, could it be just my brain? I just don’t know anymore. Our lives have been upended since 2020 with the pandemic. People have changed due to political situations. Rhetoric... Continue Reading →
My best memory of the beloved Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, is celebrating a Day of Mindfulness at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido in 2014. On my birthday day, too. I will be forever grateful that I was fortunate to listen to Thay teach that wonderful day. In case you are wondering, Thay is the... Continue Reading →
I found a recipe for almond cookies with almond flour that would work for friends that are celiac. But the ingredients, despite being simple, need a bit of something to have my mark on it. I was going to use orange or almond extract instead of vanilla, but I changed my mind. So, finger tapping... Continue Reading →
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