Thankful the farmer's markets are opening.
Thankful the vet is opening.
Thankful I get my husband for 2 weeks at home. So far we've mowed, moved brush, cleaned up the house, knocked down more wasp nests, and today we plan to work a bit in the garden.
Thankful for good music that boosts my attitude and personal well being.
Thankful for motorcycle rides.
Thankful for the amount of sunshine we are getting lately.
Upbeat news! Our Senior High School Daughter, who has been so very depressed lately, reached out to fellow seniors and friends on social media. She asked if anyone needed to hear positivity, to let her know. She is mailing out her first 6 letters today and has many more requests already. If you feel like donating to her cause, please email me. She could use upbeat stickers to decorate the envelopes, stamps and envelopes. I'm not sure how she is on writing paper, but I still have loose leaf in the school supply box. If anything she can use the spiral notebook paper and cut off the side after tearing it out.
These letters are not done on the computer. She is hand writing them. The first 6 letters are going out with some having floral stickers, and some with motivational sayings. She has very much enjoyed writing the letters and it's keeping her mind off everything she lost this year.
She was so happy to have an old English teacher stop by and deliver her a basket of goodness, topped with a few helium balloons.
I am so thankful for those helping her get through this year. My good high school friend is the one who suggested she find a way to help someone, and it's working.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
New Hummus Recipe ~ Sun Dried Tomato Hummus ~ This and That
I tried a new recipe that was given to us by our well being (insurance) point program. I adjusted it to organic and homegrown ingredients.
Sun-Dried
Tomato Hummus
(adapted with organic/homegrown ingredients)
2 cans
(15 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained (organic)
⅓ cup fat-free yogurt (I used full fat homemade using my dehydrator to make it)
¼ cup tahini (or homemade with sesame seeds)
3 garlic cloves(organic home grown)
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomato (dehydrated home grown grape tomatoes)
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves (organic from the garden)
2 tsp. lemon juice (organic)
⅓ cup fat-free yogurt (I used full fat homemade using my dehydrator to make it)
¼ cup tahini (or homemade with sesame seeds)
3 garlic cloves(organic home grown)
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomato (dehydrated home grown grape tomatoes)
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves (organic from the garden)
2 tsp. lemon juice (organic)
Directions
Process
chickpeas, yogurt, tahini, and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Stir in
sun-dried tomato bits and oregano; season to taste with lemon juice.
Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Of course this is a "healthier" version of hummus, as it uses less tahini and no olive oil. Don't have the yogurt? Just use my traditional recipe and add the tomatoes and oregano.
Note: I rehdydrated my dried grape tomatoes before adding to the recipe.
I'm watching the weather. I have only one rain barrel up, but if we are possibly getting down to 32°F with snow, I will have to drain it and flip it over until the cold wave passes.
Onion powder is now restocked. I literally used all 7 lbs. of dehydrated onion to fill the jar. I will need more to dehydrate for diced. I thought I had enough, but nope.
Mom had zero meat, so we surprised her with a delivery. We took her a dozen pink carnations, flowers for her flower garden, groceries and cat food. I told her "Happy Mother's Day" and she cried. She was so thankful to have chicken and mashed potatoes for lunch instead of a hotdog. I'm so glad we can help her out right now.
In the evening we took a motorcycle ride with another couple and had a very nice time. Today, it's back to cold again. Our May weather is too cold for May weather. Brr.
Oh, and by the way, this virus is real. Remember the older parents of a friend who recently passed away? Well, that friend (their daughter) is sick and tested positive, but she was sick a while back and never tested. It apparently lasts up to a month in your body when you do get sick. So if you do get sick and not tested, stay away from people for a month. This colder weather in our parts isn't helping kill off this virus either (or what I can the Chinese Flu).
Of course this is a "healthier" version of hummus, as it uses less tahini and no olive oil. Don't have the yogurt? Just use my traditional recipe and add the tomatoes and oregano.
Note: I rehdydrated my dried grape tomatoes before adding to the recipe.
I'm watching the weather. I have only one rain barrel up, but if we are possibly getting down to 32°F with snow, I will have to drain it and flip it over until the cold wave passes.
Onion powder is now restocked. I literally used all 7 lbs. of dehydrated onion to fill the jar. I will need more to dehydrate for diced. I thought I had enough, but nope.
Mom had zero meat, so we surprised her with a delivery. We took her a dozen pink carnations, flowers for her flower garden, groceries and cat food. I told her "Happy Mother's Day" and she cried. She was so thankful to have chicken and mashed potatoes for lunch instead of a hotdog. I'm so glad we can help her out right now.
In the evening we took a motorcycle ride with another couple and had a very nice time. Today, it's back to cold again. Our May weather is too cold for May weather. Brr.
Oh, and by the way, this virus is real. Remember the older parents of a friend who recently passed away? Well, that friend (their daughter) is sick and tested positive, but she was sick a while back and never tested. It apparently lasts up to a month in your body when you do get sick. So if you do get sick and not tested, stay away from people for a month. This colder weather in our parts isn't helping kill off this virus either (or what I can the Chinese Flu).
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