Clean the refrigerator Quiche

Yes, periodically the refrigerator needs to be cleaned out.  I started with a package of ground pork from the freezer with about a tablespoon of Italian seasoning.  I added about a cup of shredded kohlrabi. two cups of shredded zucchini and two small cans of mushrooms.  

I had about 1 1/3 squeeze bottles of  sour cream and some horseradish sauce for a little extra flavor. I blended that together and spread it over the top of the partially cooked mixture.

I whipped 8 eggs together with about half a cup of heavy whipping cream.  Have you noticed the ingredients?  This would qualify for a paleo meal.  

I carefully mix all the layers together before putting the mixture into the oven for an hour at 350 degrees.  Then I went outside to work in the garden with my alarm set.  By the time that I made it back inside it was closer to an hour and 15 minutes.

I took the cover off then turned off the oven an put the quiche back in.  The stored heat allowed the top to brown just a touch.

The nice thing about using the Copperchef Pan is that even though the edge gets crispy brown, it still serves well.  The flavors blended together well giving our supper quiche many layers of flavor.

Pumpkin Spice Fat Bombs a Paleo treat

Are you ready for a special treat?  You see pumpkin spice everywhere.  So here is one that you can make at home.

8 oz cream cheese

8 ounces pureed pumpkin-spiced

25 drops pumpkin spice stevia

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Start with an 8 ounce cake of cream cheese.  The original is better for you than the low fat.  Then I added 8 ounces of pureed pumpkin which I froze in years past.  I spiced it when I pureed it.  Probably about a teaspoon of pumpkin spice which is added to a pumpkin pie.

I blended the two together then added about a cup of heavy whipping cream.  I slowly and carefully mix the heavy whipping cream into the cream cheese and pureed pumpkin.  At this point I also add the stevia so that it gets blended well into the mixture.

The heavy whipping cream helps to set the mixture.  Taste it to decide if you want to add more flavored stevia or heavy whipping cream added.  This mixture is designed to be frozen.  

I use my tablespoon scoop to create consistent size balls.  I have put a piece of wax paper over a cookie sheet.  After most of the mixture is placed onto the cookie sheet, I move it to the freezer.  I said "most" because I leave a serving or two in the bowl to eat right away!  YUM!!!

Thoughts for the day....

It's not the Desination

It's the Journey

Live well, Laugh often and Love much.  And don't forget to take time to do what you enjoy!

Faith Circle

I saw this sign on my way home from work. I'm not sure if this is what the owner intends but it makes me think of wordless books and bracelets. They are intended to be conversation starters to share your faith in Jesus Christ.
Black-Sin Romans 3:23 (All have sinned)
Red-Blood John 1:7 (Jesus' blood covers all sin)
White-Pure Psalm 51:7 (Jesus washes away confessed sin)
Yellow-Heaven John 14:2 (Believe on Jesus and receive Eternal Life)
Green-Grow 2 Peter 3:18 (Grow in the knowledge of the Lord)

When someone asks about the bracelet you can say, "This is my faith bracelet. The black reminds me that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. The red reminds me that Christ shed his blood for my sins. The white reminds me that my confession of sins allows Jesus to wash them away. The yellow reminds me of the hope of our salvation and Eternal life in Heaven.  The green reminds me that I need to continue to grow in my knowledge of the Lord."

The colors are brain ticklers to remind you of the essential points of sharing your faith. People who do well at memorizing can quote the verse and it's reference as they go around the beads.

I've heard it said that an early Christian as they were talking would trace in the sand an arch, half of the fish symbol.   If the person they were talking to was also a Christian, another arch would be drawn to complete the fish as a sign to share their faith.

Here again is a sign on the side of the road to share your faith.

Random thoughts on a stormy night

Storms are always so beautiful from a distance.

This cloud was beautiful at 6 PM I found out when I turned on the weather it contained a tornado watch, a severe thunderstorm warning with 1/4" hail reported.  Those in the midst of the storm could not see the beauty.  They could only see the fear of destruction and damage. 

It is like the troubles in our lives.  When we are in the midst of the trouble it is difficult to see the silver lining. 

Chocolate Molten Cake with Vanilla Ice cream

Early this week, I was remembering the trip my Father and I took to Europe.  While on the cruise, we had the most delicious Molten Cake.  My calorie counter was yelling "NO!" but it lost and I enjoyed a wonderful memory as I ate this small but rich piece of cake.

Is it really Green?

When I bought my house, I tried to make as many "green" choices as possible. I put the new style lightbulbs in and here I am today taking them all out. First of all there are trace levels of mercury in them and they can't be disposed of in the garbage.  Secondly, I read an article that claimed they interfered with cell phone signals. 
I don't believe everything I read. But cell phone coverage in my house is terrible.  It should be easy for me to see if there is an improvement.  I have zero proof that having one light bulb over another will make a difference in my medical condition.  But I've never bought geraniums because I'm alergic to them. So why should I have a light bulb in my house that contains even trace levels of mercury in it when the murcury levels in my body are so high.
After much thought, my feet took me over to the local hardware store to buy several packs of new bulbs. But now what to do with the stack of light bulbs that I don't trust?
I am also concerned that in the marketing ploy to get sales many things are marketed as "green" that are not.  Fabric made from bambo is one thing that comes to mind.  I saw some at the state fair. It was so soft and nice looking. Then I did some research and found out that the process to change this fast growing tree into fabric is very caustic.  I chose not to buy anything with bamboo fabric.  In my mind, the costs out-weigh the green benefit.
What are your thoughts??

Get the Lead out...

…and the Mercury too.  I have been doctoring for a couple of years with unusual aches and pains, fatigue, etc. all the symptoms common with Fibromyalgia.  I wasn’t going to accept that as a diagnosis because all they do is treat the symptoms and medicate, medicate, medicate.  I wanted to get to the cause of the problem. 

Then out of the blue, a friend sent out a letter of “Healing Praise” he had tested high for mercury in his system.  Had all of his fillings replaced and gone through a heavy metal cleansing and is now living a healthy life.  Could it be….??? That I have too much mercury in my system too? 

Finding a Doctor that would prescribe a Toxic Element test was a challenge.  Taking the test was a bigger challenge.  I reacted badly and was down flat for over a day.  The thought that I need to re-take this test at least three more times has me a bit concerned.   The process is that you take the test.  If you are at toxic levels, you begin a cleanse.  As the pool of toxins comes out of your soft tissues the level of toxins in your urine actually increases before it diminishes to safe levels. 

I got my results today.  Normal for Lead is <=1.4 and mine is at 11.4; normal for Mercury is <=2.19 and mine is at 14.40; normal for Platinum is <=.033 and mine is at 0.123 a lot of data to get my brain around. 

The high levels of Platinum interferes with the absorption of food in my system which means I’m not getting all of the nutrients out of my food.  I need to do more research regarding the lead and mercury in my system.  One study that I read stated that mercury attracted sugar and therefore people with excessive mercury in their system were likely to show signs of type 2 diabetes.  Go figure (my sugar levels have been increasing steadily for at least two-three years). 

Now for the biggest challenge… I need to go through a year-long detox and along with that I will be trying to lose the extra weight that I carry.  Both together should get rid of my Type2 Diabetes and the other aches and pains.  I will try to document the things that I learn about high levels of Lead and Mercury in my system as well as my weight loss. 

Power Shopping

I need to preface this with the fact that I don't like to shop!

I also volunteer at small church as a bookkeeper.  So every Wednesday evening, I go to a Bible study at that church.  It is a forty minute drive away from my small town and I pass through a good sized town with a large variety of stores. So I have ninety minutes available to save money and get the necessities of life for that week.

It is a well thought out and choreographed routine.  Starting on Thursdays for six days, I keep track of what I NEED to get. The list grows and shrinks throughout the week. Ninety minutes leaves 3 stops maximum.  I path the track between stores that is most efficient.  Sometimes I even write my lists in order of aisles at the store if I have a big list. (I do wonder if people think I'm a wild maniac racing through the stores.)  By the end of the evening, I'm exhausted but feeling great!  So much done in so little time. 

Okay, So I can't say I totally don't like to shop.  Just don't get me near a craft store.  I need lists when I go into those too but for the opposite reason.  I'd overspend my budget and need to find storage and I put my foot down at renting a storage locker because I bought too many craft items and they don't fit in my house anymore.  :^) 

Do you love to shop or avoid shopping unless absolutely necessary?