Deep Thoughts | Meditation of the Week | Recipe of the Week | Happenings | Support Local
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Deep Thoughts by Sayde Lorelei Embrace the earth It is the time of year when we seek to put thought into action. Our minds have manifested, intended, created all winter, and now we hope to see our thoughts take form. You must not be frustrated when you are set back. You cannot be unwilling to change your plans as they start to unfold in physical form. Like the plants that are now coming to fruition, you must bring your potential to place here on this earth. Root down so that you may rise up. And many seeds are planted, many buds rise up, but only the most beautiful, resilient, and well-founded seeds can blossom. Meditation of the Week " …I wrote that 'I am both heartbroken and desperately in love.' I was mistaken. I have never been heartbroken. It is not possible. What I thought was broken was actually my heart revealing its depth. It has affinity not just with having and holding but also with silence and loss. It has affinity not just with living but also with dying. Hearts are transcendent. They do not break, minds do." Matthew Sanford Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence pg 253
Recipe of the Week Three Seed Pancakes – makes 12 medallions
Whisk seeds together and grind ½ cup at a time in small blender. To the last ½ cup of the seeds, add oil, water (minus 2 T), and salt. Pulse until it forms a mealy consistency; pour it in the with other ground seeds. Use extra water to rinse blender, pour into mix and stir. Let mix stand 10 minutes to 10 hours. Spoon half dollar sized circles onto hot griddle (I butter my grill for flavor, but they won’t stick to a Teflon griddle). Let them become golden and crispy on both sides, about 6 minutes for the first and 3 for the second. |
Happenings Throat Chakra Workshop Sunday, April 26th, 7:30-9:00pm At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames The Throat Chakra is the seat of expression and communication. Through yoga asanas, sound mantra, and breath work we will nurture the creative expression of our true nature. Previous Chakra Workshop attendance is not required. Everyone is welcome. Contact Ruthann O’Brien Hadish at (515) 292-3840 or rahadish@amesyoga.com for more information or to register. Support Local 335 S Gilbert StreetIowa City, IA 52240(319) 887-7078HOURS: 11 am to 2:30 pm Ambiance: Iowa City coffee house meets North African cafe. Experience: Buffet and menu selections available at all times. Your food is fresh, and you are attended to throughout your visit. Tea and coffee are served in silver hand press. When you take time to visit Iowa City and are hungry for a taste of North Africa, head to Nile Valley. Many vegetarian options are on the buffet at all times, and more are available to order off of the menu (which has pictures for those culinarily challenged). The staff watches your choices off of the buffet, and start making more fresh while you begin your meal. For the ecologically faint of heart, the restaurant does use only foam plates and plastic utensils; somehow I can look past it when enjoying the nutritious food. Arrive to try the falafel. They are made in the shape of mini donuts, and fabulous with the hummus. Every soup of the day I have taste is warming, tasty, and makes your mouth feel alive. And they make fresh juices! I was knocked over by the limeade. If you decide on the buffet, try to save room for dessert; they are all delicious. The food is healthy and priced for all to afford; where else can you pay less and feel better? This locally-owned restaurant is spacious, loving, and very affordable. For a lingering lunch with tea and conversation, or for a quick bite off of the buffet, Nile Valley is a great place eat in Iowa City. |
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