Joy
goes green for St. Pat’s
I
had the pleasure of being invited for some original live music at a spiritual
community. The Rev. Joy Walker, minister, invites everybody, every week. When I
heard there are sometimes potlucks, and the one in March would be comprised of
green foods, I had to get there.
The
music, hospitality and message all combined for a lovely morning at Unity of
Southeast Texas. Walker’s Easter season message comes from Paul: “ Be ye
transformed by the renewal of your mind.”
After
the program everyone gathered at a long table covered with shamrocks and gold
coins after helping themselves to the spread. Greens with bacon, cabbage,
guacamole, salad with kiwi and a stunning green gelatin with grapes that
shimmered like emeralds kept the fellowship going.This potluck was like a pot of gold on St. Patrick's Day.
The
community features a labyrinth open to the public from sunup to sundown. Joy
Walker invites everyone to learn more by emailing unitystex@yahoo.com
Let it go... frozen
Karrie Truman is chill. Frozen, actually. Truman, of happymoneysaver.com gives us “Seriously Good Freezer Meals,” which is a totally different take on what ‘80s mamas cooked up. Not knocking casseroles here. Truman has modern takes on those and a tempting array that goes way beyond.
I
was taken by a photograph showing colorful, flat bags of prepped vegetables and
sauces all stacked up for freezing. It brings out the best of OCD cooks. She
begins with myths of make-ahead meals (they don’t have to be bland and mushy
and she’ll show you how). Remember to label and date your creations and
consider meal swaps with other creative cooks. Truman assures you can freeze
chocolate, avocado with no skins, raw eggs with no shells and tortillas. Don’t
try it with mayonnaise (it separates), radishes or cucumbers. What’s for
dinner?
Cauliflower
Crave Soup, with bacon bits and fresh herbs sprinkled on top, sounds
satisfying. Want to make a batch? Or five batches? Easy. Seriously Good Chili,
Cashew Basil Chicken, Chicken Pesto Parmesan Shells and Peanut Perfection Pad
Thai photo spreads definitely do not look like the freeze ahead meals you may
be conjuring from past experiences.
The
Island Pork page shows an aerial view of what looks like a pineapple with
“skin” on lovingly flavoring the top layer of your future dinner(s). And
there’s Bacon Carbonara Pasta Pie. Should I go on? Recipes are marked with a
cent symbol when they are of great economic value and easy-to-read charts show
how to make a large quantity or an even larger quantity. She’ll take you
through breakfast, “meatless mains” and desserts in this Robert Rose book.
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