It's Saturday morning and I'm feeling all sorts of lazy. I am loving my new laptop. I'm in my comfy chair, laptop on my lap, just surfing my favorite blogs. I have real work to do, lots of it but I'm in no mood to start anything like that. Here's what I really need to do today--clean out the bunny hutch (fairly big job but kids help), laundry, grocery shopping, check on the yard sale I worked at yesterday but am avoiding this morning, get the family's help to de-clutter the house, clean G and J's room, find someone to work in the toddler class tomorrow and find three helpers for tomorrow, go out on a family adventure. The family adventure is the only thing I'm looking forward to--we are going to see some art in a hotel that a friend of mine has on display and then to the "big city" to find an Indian grocery store where we can get some Indian food supplies. Specifically, various types of lentils--red ones, green ones, and black ones. We are all into Indian food around here, even the kids. Last night I made Indian Salmon Stir Fry. It had cumin, mustard seed, onions, turmeric, garlic, tomatoes, and salmon in it and my kids loved it! Joe had seconds all the while exclaiming how good it was. The day before that Ollie made a dal (a lentil dish) and flatbread and we ate almost the whole pot. It's so healthy and tastes really good. Hannah asked him to always have a pot of dal going so she can have it anytime she wants something to eat. There are tons of different dals and we are looking forward to getting the supplies to try more. You can make a really good dal with just the regular lentils you can get at any grocery store. I can post recipes if anyone is interested.
We are heading into major healthy mode around here. I'm signing up for two produce co-ops, looking into where I can find grain fed beef (any ideas), and thinking about getting raw milk again. I've been reading a book called "The Maker's Diet," that is getting me pumped up and excited that I can overcome my joint pain, psoriasis, and arthritis by drastically changing my diet. We are also making a rule that we will not keep candy in the house. My kids eat enough sugar as it is and I get so tired of them asking for a piece of candy all the time. Once they finish their Easter candy they will join the world of kids who don't get candy regularly (at least not at home). I'm excited about the produce, I can't wait for my first delivery.
And to rapidly change topics--The Office was HILARIOUS this week! My favorite Michael Scott line--"Green is for go ahead and just shut up about it and orange is for orange you glad you didn't bring that up." I love it!
2 comments:
I love that your family is all for trying ethnic foods. You know my dilemma of an unadventurous hubby but every once in a while i throw something out there- so i would love some recipes- please share- esp. the easy ones!
Also, I have been thinking about getting the candy out of the house too. More for me because I end up eating it all and the sugar isn't good for my issues either. I wan tto read that book too.
We did make a change from having tea and other sweet drinks around, we just have juices for our sweet drink option- cranberry & purple grape with no added sugar. We all like it and it has to be better for us.
Hey Stranger :) So you love Indian food..well I have I got the Chef for you. I am not sure if you knew that my husband is a chef (Scott and Jane can vouch for his talents) but he LOVES Indian food and does a great job. So we have to get together soon and I will have him cook for us. Also, I was just in Leesburg and saw that across the street from Olive Garden was a store, I think it was called Spice of India so maybe they would have some things you are looking for. Good luck with the healthier foods and no sugar. As soon as we get back from our trip we are doing the same thing :)
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