Just a quick moment to wish all my subscribers a Happy Valentine's Day, or as my daughter puts it, Happy Single Awareness Day. No matter where you are in life, or which path you have chosen, I wish you a great day filled with joy and happiness.
Peace,
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Reflections or Projections?
When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Do you see who you really are, or who you want to be? Or who someone else wants you to be? Are we really honest with ourselves, and with others?
"The Fixers" of the world want to see people who are broken inside, so they can fix them. "I just want to help" is a common defense. But who are they helping? Others, or themselves?
Victims blame everyone. "If ____ hadn't happened, I would be a totally different person. I could be happy." They don't see who they are, or who they can become, only what has happened to them. They are stuck in the past, and therefore destined to repeat it. They re-live the same nightmares over and over again, as if once wasn't enough. What happened to them becomes who they are, and they try to drag you into their misery so they can have some company.
Apathy is dangerous. People just don't care. The question is why? Does life really not matter to them? Or have they beaten their heads against the wall so many times, only to haved no one else truly hear them?
I think listening is the key. People don't do this well anymore. We are all so busy, rushing from one place to another. "How are you?" we ask, running by without waiting for the answer. Can you remember the answer the last time you asked someone how they were? I can't.
I know that life is extremely frustrating to me when my Fixers don't listen to me. I tell them that I am fine, and they tell me that I am not. I tell them that I am happy, and they say that I can't possibly be. The Victims in my life want to drag me down with them, but I won't let them. What I want to tell them all, is to look at me... Really look at me. See me for who and what I am, not what you want to see, or what you are projecting on to me. Look at ME! Listen to ME! I am me, not a projection of anybody else on earth. I strive to reflect Christ in my life, while still being the unique and inidividual me that God made. This is not easy sometimes. There are days when I just want to pull my hair out, but I persevere. God never promised happiness, just salvation. That is the most important promise I have ever been made, and I cling to it.
For you, I wish a world full of life, love, and overwhelming happiness. I wish that you are surrounded by people who love and listen to you, and let be who and what you are inside, not what they want to make you. Spread your wings. Learn to fly. Soar to heights never before known to man, and show the world just who and what you are... not what they want you to be.
Peace,
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
"The Fixers" of the world want to see people who are broken inside, so they can fix them. "I just want to help" is a common defense. But who are they helping? Others, or themselves?
Victims blame everyone. "If ____ hadn't happened, I would be a totally different person. I could be happy." They don't see who they are, or who they can become, only what has happened to them. They are stuck in the past, and therefore destined to repeat it. They re-live the same nightmares over and over again, as if once wasn't enough. What happened to them becomes who they are, and they try to drag you into their misery so they can have some company.
Apathy is dangerous. People just don't care. The question is why? Does life really not matter to them? Or have they beaten their heads against the wall so many times, only to haved no one else truly hear them?
I think listening is the key. People don't do this well anymore. We are all so busy, rushing from one place to another. "How are you?" we ask, running by without waiting for the answer. Can you remember the answer the last time you asked someone how they were? I can't.
I know that life is extremely frustrating to me when my Fixers don't listen to me. I tell them that I am fine, and they tell me that I am not. I tell them that I am happy, and they say that I can't possibly be. The Victims in my life want to drag me down with them, but I won't let them. What I want to tell them all, is to look at me... Really look at me. See me for who and what I am, not what you want to see, or what you are projecting on to me. Look at ME! Listen to ME! I am me, not a projection of anybody else on earth. I strive to reflect Christ in my life, while still being the unique and inidividual me that God made. This is not easy sometimes. There are days when I just want to pull my hair out, but I persevere. God never promised happiness, just salvation. That is the most important promise I have ever been made, and I cling to it.
For you, I wish a world full of life, love, and overwhelming happiness. I wish that you are surrounded by people who love and listen to you, and let be who and what you are inside, not what they want to make you. Spread your wings. Learn to fly. Soar to heights never before known to man, and show the world just who and what you are... not what they want you to be.
Peace,
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Watercress, a cure for cancer?
There is a new study out recently from England, done at the University of Southhampton suggesting that Watercrress may be beneficial in the fight against cancer. The study states:
"The research, unveiled at a press conference Sept. 14, 2010, shows that the watercress compound is able to interfere with the function of a protein which plays a critical role in cancer development.
As tumours develop they rapidly outgrow their existing blood supply so they send out signals which make surrounding normal tissues grow new blood vessels into the tumour which feed them oxygen and nutrients.
The research, led by Professor Graham Packham of the University of Southampton, shows that the plant compound (called phenylethyl isothiocyanate) found in watercress can block this process, by interfering with and 'turning off' in the function of a protein called Hypoxia Inducible Factor (HIF)."
The complete story can be found at :
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100914115240.htm
We all know that watercress is a green, leafy vegetable that is good for us nutritionally. From http://www.targetwoman.com/:
Watercress nutrition value:
Watercress contains fifteen essential vitamins and minerals. Watercress contains significant amounts of iron, calcium, folic acid and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B17, C, D, E and K. Watercress can act as a mild stimulant and promotes appetite. It is a source of phytochemicals and antioxidants. Watercress is a diuretic, an expectorant and digestive aid. Other therapeutic uses of watercress include relief from coughs, head colds, bronchial ailments, asthma, stress, pain, arthritis, stiff back and joints, diabetes, anemia, constipation and emphysema.
Watercress is one of the best sources of element iodine which is important for the function of the thyroid gland. The leaves of watercress is used as a poultice and applied for relief from enlarged prostrate gland. Sulphur contained in watercress plays an important part in protein absorption, blood purifying, cell building and in healthy hair and skin.
Watercress is known for its antiscorbutic qualities. The leaves bruised or the juice from watercress can free the face of blotches, spots and blemishes when applied as a lotion. A daily portion of watercress in cancer patients has the ability to reduce DNA to a significant level and to increase those cells to resist further DNA damage caused by free radicals. Watercress also has the ability to reduce in blood triglyceride levels by an average of 10%.
Significant increase in blood levels of lutein and beta carotene which have antioxidant activity by 100% and 33% respectively can be seen by regular intake of watercress. These are associated with a lower incidence of eye diseases such as cataract and age related macular degeneration.
So, it if turns out that watercress can help in fighting cancer, I say slap some honey mustard dressing on it and eat away. What could it hurt? Perhaps there is more wisdom in the universe than we realize after all.
To your health!
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
"The research, unveiled at a press conference Sept. 14, 2010, shows that the watercress compound is able to interfere with the function of a protein which plays a critical role in cancer development.
As tumours develop they rapidly outgrow their existing blood supply so they send out signals which make surrounding normal tissues grow new blood vessels into the tumour which feed them oxygen and nutrients.
The research, led by Professor Graham Packham of the University of Southampton, shows that the plant compound (called phenylethyl isothiocyanate) found in watercress can block this process, by interfering with and 'turning off' in the function of a protein called Hypoxia Inducible Factor (HIF)."
The complete story can be found at :
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100914115240.htm
We all know that watercress is a green, leafy vegetable that is good for us nutritionally. From http://www.targetwoman.com/:
Watercress nutrition value:
Watercress contains fifteen essential vitamins and minerals. Watercress contains significant amounts of iron, calcium, folic acid and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B17, C, D, E and K. Watercress can act as a mild stimulant and promotes appetite. It is a source of phytochemicals and antioxidants. Watercress is a diuretic, an expectorant and digestive aid. Other therapeutic uses of watercress include relief from coughs, head colds, bronchial ailments, asthma, stress, pain, arthritis, stiff back and joints, diabetes, anemia, constipation and emphysema.
Watercress is one of the best sources of element iodine which is important for the function of the thyroid gland. The leaves of watercress is used as a poultice and applied for relief from enlarged prostrate gland. Sulphur contained in watercress plays an important part in protein absorption, blood purifying, cell building and in healthy hair and skin.
Watercress is known for its antiscorbutic qualities. The leaves bruised or the juice from watercress can free the face of blotches, spots and blemishes when applied as a lotion. A daily portion of watercress in cancer patients has the ability to reduce DNA to a significant level and to increase those cells to resist further DNA damage caused by free radicals. Watercress also has the ability to reduce in blood triglyceride levels by an average of 10%.
Significant increase in blood levels of lutein and beta carotene which have antioxidant activity by 100% and 33% respectively can be seen by regular intake of watercress. These are associated with a lower incidence of eye diseases such as cataract and age related macular degeneration.
So, it if turns out that watercress can help in fighting cancer, I say slap some honey mustard dressing on it and eat away. What could it hurt? Perhaps there is more wisdom in the universe than we realize after all.
To your health!
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Stuff
John 6:12
"Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted."
When I was a teenager I used to go spend the summer with my aunt. She would make this dish that she called "stuff." "What is it?" I would ask. Her reply was always "stuff". Being the analytical one in the family, this answer wasn't good enough for me. I pressed. "What stuff?"
"It's different every time," she would say, enjoying the irritation that I would feel.
"How do you make it?" Bingo. It took some time but I had finally landed on the right question.
Here's the recipe:
Take a large air tight plastic container, with tightly securing lid, and place it, empty into the freezer. As you finish each meal, if there is a scoop of something leftover, place it in the freezer in the airtight container. The requirements are that the leftover has to be too much to throw away, but not enough to save for another meal. Other than that, the ingredient list is wide open. She generally tried to stick to potatoes, vegetables, rice, meats, gravies, and the occasional hot dog. In other words, savory dishes. Deserts are off limits. They can make their own "stuff" later. When the plastic container was full, she would throw it into a crock pot and cook it all day, letting the flavors marry and meld together. She was right. Each and every dish of stuff was completely different than the one before. Most were quite tasty, I am told by my cousins. Others... well, you know.
This is strangely reminiscent of a traditional Scottish dish called the Hunter's Stew. As the men would set out hunting in the morning, the women would prepare the base of the stew. They would go to the garden and bring in whatever vegetable was in season. Potatoes and leeks were common. Onions and other greens would be harvested too. These would be prepared and thrown into a large pot of water. Whatever meat the hunter would bring home would be cleaned and thrown in too. Hunter's stew could be anything from venison, beef, and mutton to rabbits and squirrels, or any type of seafood imaginable. It is different everytime. Often there would be some small leftovers from one meal, that would be added to with a new kill, changing the taste completely. Whatever the hunter brought home went into the stew. There was no recipe. It was "stuff."
I take a slightly different tact with my leftovers. Rather than one large plastic container, I have numerous small ones. I make what I call "TV dinners." Being a finiky eater, I am a little more cautious with my combinations, but the idea is the same. I will place into these containers, one scoop of potatoes one night, some vegetables the next night. One day a leftover hot dog or a chicken breast - whatever my hunter has brought home that day. When an individual meal is done, I put it on a special shelf in my freezer. These are what I bring to lunch at work every day. When the kids are gone and I have a meal alone, I dine on one of these leftovers rather than going out, or cooking another whole meal just for myself. It works out well. I save tons of money on lunches out at work, and no matter how tired or sick I am feeling, I know there is a good, nutritious, home cooked meal waiting for me at home, made of scraps and pieces that some would throw away.
After Jesus fed the 5,000 in the book of John, he took care to tell the disciples "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." Jesus had some "stuff" too. If it's good enough for Him, then it's good enough for me! Try it, and enjoy - just leave out the ice cream and pumpkin pie.
Enjoy!
Lori Sinclair
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, or Twitter.
"Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted."
When I was a teenager I used to go spend the summer with my aunt. She would make this dish that she called "stuff." "What is it?" I would ask. Her reply was always "stuff". Being the analytical one in the family, this answer wasn't good enough for me. I pressed. "What stuff?"
"It's different every time," she would say, enjoying the irritation that I would feel.
"How do you make it?" Bingo. It took some time but I had finally landed on the right question.
Here's the recipe:
Take a large air tight plastic container, with tightly securing lid, and place it, empty into the freezer. As you finish each meal, if there is a scoop of something leftover, place it in the freezer in the airtight container. The requirements are that the leftover has to be too much to throw away, but not enough to save for another meal. Other than that, the ingredient list is wide open. She generally tried to stick to potatoes, vegetables, rice, meats, gravies, and the occasional hot dog. In other words, savory dishes. Deserts are off limits. They can make their own "stuff" later. When the plastic container was full, she would throw it into a crock pot and cook it all day, letting the flavors marry and meld together. She was right. Each and every dish of stuff was completely different than the one before. Most were quite tasty, I am told by my cousins. Others... well, you know.
This is strangely reminiscent of a traditional Scottish dish called the Hunter's Stew. As the men would set out hunting in the morning, the women would prepare the base of the stew. They would go to the garden and bring in whatever vegetable was in season. Potatoes and leeks were common. Onions and other greens would be harvested too. These would be prepared and thrown into a large pot of water. Whatever meat the hunter would bring home would be cleaned and thrown in too. Hunter's stew could be anything from venison, beef, and mutton to rabbits and squirrels, or any type of seafood imaginable. It is different everytime. Often there would be some small leftovers from one meal, that would be added to with a new kill, changing the taste completely. Whatever the hunter brought home went into the stew. There was no recipe. It was "stuff."
I take a slightly different tact with my leftovers. Rather than one large plastic container, I have numerous small ones. I make what I call "TV dinners." Being a finiky eater, I am a little more cautious with my combinations, but the idea is the same. I will place into these containers, one scoop of potatoes one night, some vegetables the next night. One day a leftover hot dog or a chicken breast - whatever my hunter has brought home that day. When an individual meal is done, I put it on a special shelf in my freezer. These are what I bring to lunch at work every day. When the kids are gone and I have a meal alone, I dine on one of these leftovers rather than going out, or cooking another whole meal just for myself. It works out well. I save tons of money on lunches out at work, and no matter how tired or sick I am feeling, I know there is a good, nutritious, home cooked meal waiting for me at home, made of scraps and pieces that some would throw away.
After Jesus fed the 5,000 in the book of John, he took care to tell the disciples "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." Jesus had some "stuff" too. If it's good enough for Him, then it's good enough for me! Try it, and enjoy - just leave out the ice cream and pumpkin pie.
Enjoy!
Lori Sinclair
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, or Twitter.
Celebrate: Live, Love, Believe, and Eat.
We celebrate with food.
"Eat, drink, and be merry!" King Henry VIII is famous for saying. Birthdays, weddings, christenings, holidays, we needn't look far for an excuse to find something to celebrate with a meal. My biggest celebration is that of family. To share a meal with those I love is one of the most basic pleasures of life. It is the glue that holds our family unit together. Not so much the receiving of nourishment, but the sharing of time together - to relax, slow down from the hectic day, and just be together.
"Love one another as I have loved you," Jesus tells us. We show love a number of ways. Preparation of a meal for another person is one. The giving and receiving of this gift can be priceless. Remember the look of surprise and joy on a child's face when they taste something delicious and new for the first time? Remember your joy when you were the one to give that gift?
This blog is dedicated to the preservation of the family meal time. Here we will share recipes, hints and tips on money and time saving meals, family traditions, new thoughts and ideas, and above all, faith. Make every meal and every day a celebration of life, love, and faith. I have learned to cherish my time with those that I love, for all too often it can be cut short.
It's easy for life to close in on us. We all feel overworked and underpaid, overburdened and underappreciated. It seems that everyone around us always needs something and there is no time left for me. At the end of the day, often the last thing I want to do is stand in the kitchen and make a big meal. But then my children come home. Both off at college now, our time to share meals together is limited. I have learned to love and appreciate them all over again, and realize how richly blessed I am to be able to be their mother. Out of all the stresses and strains of my everyday life, there is one thought I carry with me when I look at my family and those that I love:
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Enjoy!
Lori Sinclair
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, or Twitter.
"Eat, drink, and be merry!" King Henry VIII is famous for saying. Birthdays, weddings, christenings, holidays, we needn't look far for an excuse to find something to celebrate with a meal. My biggest celebration is that of family. To share a meal with those I love is one of the most basic pleasures of life. It is the glue that holds our family unit together. Not so much the receiving of nourishment, but the sharing of time together - to relax, slow down from the hectic day, and just be together.
"Love one another as I have loved you," Jesus tells us. We show love a number of ways. Preparation of a meal for another person is one. The giving and receiving of this gift can be priceless. Remember the look of surprise and joy on a child's face when they taste something delicious and new for the first time? Remember your joy when you were the one to give that gift?
This blog is dedicated to the preservation of the family meal time. Here we will share recipes, hints and tips on money and time saving meals, family traditions, new thoughts and ideas, and above all, faith. Make every meal and every day a celebration of life, love, and faith. I have learned to cherish my time with those that I love, for all too often it can be cut short.
It's easy for life to close in on us. We all feel overworked and underpaid, overburdened and underappreciated. It seems that everyone around us always needs something and there is no time left for me. At the end of the day, often the last thing I want to do is stand in the kitchen and make a big meal. But then my children come home. Both off at college now, our time to share meals together is limited. I have learned to love and appreciate them all over again, and realize how richly blessed I am to be able to be their mother. Out of all the stresses and strains of my everyday life, there is one thought I carry with me when I look at my family and those that I love:
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Enjoy!
Lori Sinclair
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, or Twitter.
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