Human Sanctuary

Hello Everyone

Living in the city is challenging at times. Every day I make time for "Human Sanctuary"on that "to do list". I give myself 5 to 20 minutes to do absolutely nothing. Here I am 'chillin' on a park bench .


Earlier in the week I Walked ten blocks to my neighborhood farmer's market. Amazing how shopping for fresh vegetables can bring peace and relaxation to the mind . The market appears as an oasis in the middle of a city block. I feel fortunate to be able to take a quick break from "Modern Living" . "Modern Living" has created a throwaway nation. Every time we buy any produced that is packaged,we are throwing the package away. I bring my own bags to the market to reduce the plastic bag waste. We don't realize the large amount of trash our plastic creates. We wastes more and more. "Modern Living" has placed us in disharmony with nature.
One benefit for me when I went Raw.......was not making excuses for the extra trash I was contributing . I am more aware of what is happening in the environment.
My kitchen has transformed into a healthy clean arena . I was playing around with the veggies. I call this vegetable sculpture " My kitchen looks like a framer's Market"

Two nights ago I used yellow squash and the pretty Eggplant in the center to make Vegetable stew. The texture was perfect. The taste was sweet and spicy. The curry flavor left me warm inside. This stew will definitely be on my Winter Soup/stew list for those cold winter nights. Today I'll use the Zucchini to make a Mock Rice Pilaf . The Basil at the bottom has been washed and placed in the a sealed container that protects the herb from freezer burn. The collard greens underneath became Marinated greens.

These Recipes comes from the "Raw Food Made Easy" by Jennifer Cornbleet. I'm glad this book is small in size . It doesn't take up much space on my Kitchen Shelf.

MOCK RICE PILAF

1 cup peeled and grated zucchini
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons of Marinara Sauce
1 tablespoon chopped raw pine nuts
2 teaspoons dark or golden raisin, soaked 10 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley or dill weed

Place the zucchini and salt in a mixing bowl, toss and let rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze out the liquid with your hands and discard. Add the Marinara sauce . pine nuts . raisins and parsley to the zucchini and toss gently. Serve immediately.

MARINARA SAUCE

1 ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked or oil-packed
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon mince fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried teaspoon crushed garlic (1 clove)
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper - optional
dash of cayenne

place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Enjoy!

Here is more of my "Human Sanctuary " outfit.


silk blouse - James Coviello
long denim skirt - thirfted
wool sweater /scarf - ?
sandals - john fluevog
silver bracelet - gift


I would like to acknowledge those of you who are participating in Yom Kippur. This is one of the holiest days for the Jewish People.

Thank you for reading my blog.
peace and light to you.