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Deep Thoughts by Sayde Lorelei

Deep Thoughts Archives

Ah, Parenthood...the perfect practice of living in the moment.

Just when you have a plan, something large or small, the wee one has another plan; their needs and demands are based on a higher pattern of growth and learning that we only can only decipher in retrospect. But if we breathe and open our eyes to the moment, this moment, the pattern will unfold clearly.

Your pattern is unfolding clearly, because we continue to grow and learn until we leave this body. Learn from the higher parent.


Meditation of the Week

Meditation Archives

To be autumn is to be like the leaves. We let go, float, surrender, but in doing so we plan for the next season. Like the leaves that change color, our work seems to be done as we changing ours goals and direction this time of year, but the real work is done for the future. As the leaves fall to the earth and mulch, compost, transmute, their energy is saved for spring. We may start projects that are put aside in cold weather or with the bustle of holidays to come, but what you plan now is as important as who you plan to be. Plan to be beautiful.


Recipe of the Week

Recipe Archives

Creamy Cabbage serves 8

  • 1 small cabbage, green
  • 1 small cabbage, red (or another green if it is all you have)
  • 2 t salt
  • 4 T butter
  • 1 shallot (or one small onion and 1 clove of garlic)
  • 1 1/2 t celery seed
  • 3/4 C cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Bring water and salt to a boil in large pan or double boiler. Slice cabbage 1/4" thick and drop into water, 1 color at a time. Return to boil and blanche for 1 minute each.

Using a slotted spoon to scoop out cabbage (or your double boiler), lay out on tea towels and pat dry.

Melt butter over medium heat, cooking celery seed and shallot 2 minutes (until fragrant). Add cream, bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer until the cream thickens (about 5 minutes).

Add cabbage, cook for 3-5 minutes, and taste for salt and pepper. Serve warm and delicious.


**You can add protein to this dish with lima beans, edamame or the like. And for a classier presentation, top with bread crumbs and broil.


Happenings

Year End Farmer's Markets

Don't miss your last opportunity for fresh local produce. They will be closing at the end of October.

Sunday Hiawatha 11 am-2pm

Mon/Wed/Fri Noelridge 4-6pm

Tuesday 8th Ave 4-6 pm

Saturday 8th Ave 7:30 am-noon


Support Local

Eggsheads Baby by Angela Harger

myeggheadsbaby.com

eggheadsbaby@gmail.com

or in stock at Birth, Baby & Beyond


Custom wool and cotton amenities for your life.

You just may have to see it to believe it! Soft-soled baby shoes, cloth diapers, trainer pants, reusable sandwich and snack bags, cloth feminine protection and more. She makes it all with precision and style.

In particular, Eggheads Baby provides cloth diaper covers of the most unique and beautiful from anything like the greatest new pattern to your grandma's old sweater. You can even have the diaper made with a matching skirt wrap. She is available for additional sewing projects as well, so contact her now.

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