carrot bisque and coconut rice.

a nice snack after work.

Eggplant Rolls with Smoked Mozzarella and Basil

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant

3 tbsp olive oil

6 ounces smoked mozzarella

2 plum tomatoes

8 large basil leaves

salt and ground pepper to taste

1. Cut eggplant lengthways into slices. Sprinkle salt on slices to extract the bitter juices. Rinse and pat dry

2. Preheat boiler and line rack with foil. Place eggplant slices on grill rack and brush with oil. Broil until golden brown, flip//turn over once.

3. Remove eggplant slices from broiler, then place mozzarella, tomato, and basil in the center of eggplant and season to taste. Fold eggplant over the filling and broil again seam-side down and heat until mozzarella melts

Delicious Treat!

Just bought this book the other day.

Can't wait to make this Rhubarb wine! It's not a true wine because it calls for brandy in the recipe, but I'm not picky. It sounds delicious + it will alter your mind & that's really all I'm looking for, and besides, it's Rhubarb season! 

A yummy snack. Boiled egg + tomato atop of wheat toast......with a bit of Italian dressing drizzled on top. mmmmmmm 

Cooking is just one way that I practice karma yoga. I also do some housekeeping, dish washing, and other maintenance. I use to do a bit of gardening, and I also try to volunteer whenever I have the time. The word "karma" is derived from the Sanskrit kri, meaning "to do".  In its most basic sense "karma" means action, and "yoga" translates to union. Karma yoga is described as a way of acting & thinking by which one adjusts themselves toward a sense of realization by acting in harmony with one's job//duty without the consideration of self-centered desires, likes or dislikes. I enjoy cooking but rarely boast about my skills in the kitchen. I try to take pictures of some meals that I "whipped up" that turned out well so I can remember how to do them again...........now if that is considered "bad karma" than in the same argument you could also say that volunteering is selfish in some way >> if you enjoy helping others because in return it makes you feel good//happy than that is also a form of a personal self-centered desire.

Something to ponder. Either way, I plan on doing what makes me feel good.