Blog Break! B back in October!!!!!!!!!!

I'm taking a blog break! Be back in October for some great Halloween facts, recipies and fun!

Apple Facts

Dwarf apple trees are short making them very easy to pick.

Mcintosh Apples

  McIntosh apples have an aromatic fragrance. 

 This variety grows very well in New York’s cool climate.

 McIntosh apples are sweet with a tart tang, Very juicy, Tender, white flesh.

 They're great for eating and sauce, Good for salads and pies.

Warmed Peaches and Honey

Ingredients;

3 ripe peaches sliced

Honey

1/2 tsp ground cloves

2 cinnamon sticks

Place sliced peaches in a frying pan. Drizzle a good amount of honey over them. Add ground cloves and cinnamon.

Saute over medium high heat until peaches start to soften slightly and honey turns to syrup. This should take about 8 minutes. Stir frequently while cooking.

Once finished place in serving bowls and pour a bit of the cooked honey over the top. Eat warm.

HoneyCrisp Apples

This apple is the sweetest of the bunch. Chop it in your cereal in the morning instead of a banana to add sweetness and flavor.

Learn to respond not to react

The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves. We live in denial of what we do, even what we think. We do this because we're afraid. We fear we will not find love, and when we find it we fear we'll lose it. We fear that if we do not have love we will be unhappy.”
Richard Bach Quotes

Strength

Silence


"Quietness is indeed a sign of strength. But quietness may also help one to achieve strength."






-Franz Kafka (1883-1924)
We all have a strength that we may not even realize. But it is there, deep within. It gets us through the most difficult times, it give us courage, and persistence when it seems that all is lost. We can tap into that strength at any time, and use it to achieve our heart's desire. And we can find that strength in silence.

VEGAN PESTO

Ingredients;
3 cups of fresh basil
3 large Cloves of Garlic
1/3 cup of olive oil
1/3 grated soy cheese (or regular grated Parmesan)
Place basil leaves and garlic in blender or food processor and mince well. Drizzle in olive oil, as you keep the machine running. When you have a smooth paste, transfer to a bowl and stir in grated cheese (either soy or dairy).
Season with salt and pepper.
To serve, place room temperature pesto in a warmed serving bowl. Add pasta and toss thoroughly. Allow 2 to 3 Tbs. Pesto per serving.

Tomatoes and Vegetables

Ingredients;

2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

3 medium cloves of garlic, minced

3 stalks celery with leaves if possible, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup of green beans, cut in half

1 summer squash, chopped

5 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped

1 bunch of fresh chopped basil

1 tbs of fresh parsley

A pinch of fresh rosemary

1/2 of a Thai pepper, chopped (optional)

Sea salt and pepper to taste

1 cup of cooked pinto beans

Heat oil in large sauce pan. Add garlic, celery, onions, green beans, and summer squash to pan. Saute over medium high heat for about 15 minutes, Add tomatoes, basil, parsley, rosemary, 1/2 Thai pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat stirring occasionally covered.

During the last 5 minutes add the pinto beans.

Once finished, ditch the meat for a night and serve this as the main dish with a side of whole grain bread.

Vagan Eggplant Lasanga

Ingredients;
4 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise
1 tub of soft tofu
Soy mozzarella cheese
Marinara sauce(homemade or store bought)
1 tbs fresh basil, chopped
Vegan grated soy cheese
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Place sliced eggplant in a colander and put heavy plates on top to let moisture drain out of eggplant for about 1 hr.
Place eggplant on a flat baking sheet already sprayed with "extra virgin olive oil, no stick spray".
Bake at 375 for 15 minutes, turn slices over and bake for another 15 minutes.
Meanwhile drain, wash and dry tofu. Place in a large bowl. Add chunks of soy mozzarella, basil, sea salt, pepper and vegan grated soy cheese to tofu and mash.
Coat bottom of baking dish with sauce and lay eggplant flat, covering the bottom of dish. Spread tofu, soy cheese mixture on top and layer eggplant over mixture. Keep repeating this until all ingredients are used.
Pour remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with grated soy cheese and a bit of crushed red pepper if desired.
Bake at 375 covered for 30 minutes.
Once finished uncover and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Dreams

Many times the dreams that are vivid and stay with us through out the day,

are important messages and warnings from our angels.

Instead of ignoring these types of dreams, they should be studied very carefully and translated very clearly.

Cape Cod (Provence Town)

(The beautiful view from our balcony)

I'm back from my vacation. The weather was perfect the whole time.

There was a down pour for a few minutes one evening, which I thought was pretty cool to see. Here's some pics from our vacation.

(Commercial Street)

(Our room balcony)

                                                          
Last but not least, this very pretty "I love you"  I noticed in the sand one morning as I looked over my balcony (not for me and not from my hubby). I am sure someone totally lovestruck took a lot of time to tell their partner they loved them by carving this in the sand, then filling the letters and heart with seaweed!
How romantic!