Last night we had dinner at my cousin's house. And for dessert she made something that she calls healthy "ice cream" for the kiddos and me. Because I try very hard not to have ice cream this recipe was appealing me especially with summer coming. I thought it was yummy . . . So in her honor, here is the recipe:
2 cut up frozen bananas
1 teaspoon of honey
1 tablespoon of almond butter
(and if want to: 1 tablespoon of cocoa poweder-- I like http://www.dagobachocolate.com/ as it is organic, etc. etc.)
Put this all in a food processor and blend it up. It makes an "ice cream" custardy-like treat. Especially as hot-weather might (its definitely been chilier for us San Diegans) be on its way soon . . .
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Idols and a Special Treat
First off, I have not been taking my MS medication since December. That's 6 months and I feel great!
One area I have been allowing Jesus to transform is my stress level. I've been working on living in the present. Someone explained that if we live in the past we deal with shame and regret and all the future thoughts usually land in the area of fear and anxiety. And that is why God call us to live in the present. He is with us each day to tackle whatever is before us for the day. Well I'm a list maker so when I start to think about something that needs to get done today or tomorrow I just put it on a list. And God and I will deal with it when it is time. I've made a decision not to worry about it. Easier said than done, right?
I've been reading this daily devotional, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. It's been awesome. The book mentioned the idol of control. whoa . . . I never thought that my desire for control was an idol but just my personality. But yes, its an IDOL. By wanting control I am worshiping the idol of control, I am putting that before God and I am breaking a 10 commandment. I was convicted! And the Holy Spirit was able to work in my life so I would be open to His transforming power. It's still not easy to defeat a habit I have had for 20 years or so (or maybe my whole life) but I can now recognize it and hand it over to Jesus in prayer.
Finally, just a couple foodie comments:
One, I've found that if I make a smoothie for breakfast in the morning I can put my green veggies in it and they are yum! Try it if you don't already. I just like almond milk, almond butter, spinach, blueberries and a banana.
Two, I have been really good about my sweet in-take but there is a place that has super yum, organic, gluten-free cupcakes: Cups La Jolla, http://cupslj.com/. They also have some classes on cooking gluten free and even my CSA, Be Wise Ranch, has classes on how to cook with your vegetable box. I'll be trying those soon.
Thirdly, I want to give props to my friend Pete and his Tender Greens, http://www.tendergreensfood.com/locations/san-diego/. It's organic, slow food and has grass-fed beef. I love the backyard steak salad and their awesome chicken soup.
One area I have been allowing Jesus to transform is my stress level. I've been working on living in the present. Someone explained that if we live in the past we deal with shame and regret and all the future thoughts usually land in the area of fear and anxiety. And that is why God call us to live in the present. He is with us each day to tackle whatever is before us for the day. Well I'm a list maker so when I start to think about something that needs to get done today or tomorrow I just put it on a list. And God and I will deal with it when it is time. I've made a decision not to worry about it. Easier said than done, right?
I've been reading this daily devotional, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. It's been awesome. The book mentioned the idol of control. whoa . . . I never thought that my desire for control was an idol but just my personality. But yes, its an IDOL. By wanting control I am worshiping the idol of control, I am putting that before God and I am breaking a 10 commandment. I was convicted! And the Holy Spirit was able to work in my life so I would be open to His transforming power. It's still not easy to defeat a habit I have had for 20 years or so (or maybe my whole life) but I can now recognize it and hand it over to Jesus in prayer.
Finally, just a couple foodie comments:
One, I've found that if I make a smoothie for breakfast in the morning I can put my green veggies in it and they are yum! Try it if you don't already. I just like almond milk, almond butter, spinach, blueberries and a banana.
Two, I have been really good about my sweet in-take but there is a place that has super yum, organic, gluten-free cupcakes: Cups La Jolla, http://cupslj.com/. They also have some classes on cooking gluten free and even my CSA, Be Wise Ranch, has classes on how to cook with your vegetable box. I'll be trying those soon.
Thirdly, I want to give props to my friend Pete and his Tender Greens, http://www.tendergreensfood.com/locations/san-diego/. It's organic, slow food and has grass-fed beef. I love the backyard steak salad and their awesome chicken soup.
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