FRUIT RECIPES

April 28, 2010 Wednesday

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless" Thanks KM

Last night, I had to say a prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference". This hangs in my office, in needle point of course. It has gotten me through the hardest of times.

"THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO EXERT ONE'S STRENGTH: ONE IS PUSHING DOWN, THE OTHER IS PULLING UP." Thanks EL

I wanted today's blog to be simple. For me, a recipe is simple. Life should be simple, but we often make it difficult. First, you will need to buy gluten-free chips or corn chips. Then you must NOT buy a salsa. It is time to make your own:

PAPAYA SALSA

You will need:

1. 1/4 cubed fresh papaya

2. 2 tablespoons of diced red or white onions

3. 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro leaves

4. 1/2 small fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped

5. 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice

6. Pinch of sea salt (can omit if have high blood pressure)

You are now going to put the papaya, onion, cilantro and jalapeno in a food processor (it is in the last cabinet to the left) and pulse until finely chopped, NOT PUREE. Take this mixture to a small bowl and stir in the lime juice. Season with a pinch of salt. By the way, the cilantro is a fantastic herb to rid the body of toxins, especially heavy metals like mercury (from all the crustaceans and sushi you eat!). Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before the company arrives.

The picture above (credit by Rick Byrd) will be transferred to canvas. It is for EL as she provided the great quote in capital letters. Although black cats are supposed to be unlucky, I might change it when I start either cross stitching it or needle pointing it. The folklore surrounding black cats varies from culture to culture. In Great Britain, black cats are a symbol of good luck. The Scottish believe that a strange black cat's arrival to the home signifies prosperity. Furthermore, it is believed that a lady who owns a black cat will have many suitors.

Mother Teresa (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), born Agnesë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu was an Albanian Catholic nun with Indian citizenship who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India in 1950. For over 45 years, she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying while guiding the Missionaries of Charity's expansion, first throughout India and then in other countries. Following her death, she was beautified by Pope John Paul II and given the title Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. I would definitely buy a book of her most beautiful speeches and quotes. It will fill your heart with love, serenity and happiness

Until tomorrow...