To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Well, to start off in leaving the world a better place, I think I will start with a garden patch!
Today, I was able to go to the Farmers Market in my town - not only did I purchase farro for a recipe I plan on making tomorrow, but I purchase three herb plants: chives, rosemary, and parsley. So, for the first time in my life, I potted these plants and am going to begin a journey in learning how to garden and take care of plants. I have been known to kill plants (oops), but I am certain that I can start this. Hopefully all goes well; I will certainly let you know and if we have success, I can add on once I have a yard! Very exciting times!
You know how I love to post recipes -- I tried two new meals this week and they were both DELICIOUS!
This is the meal I tried tonight: Steak with red wine sauce and a spinach with barley combination below. This was an amazing meal that was hearty, but not too hot to cook in the spring and summer. Something to keep in mind! Also, I was able to use some rosemary from our new plant to garnish! I LOVE that!!! I know it's easy to think that fresh herbs are the same as the dried herbs, but the fresh ones have infinitely more flavor. YUM!
I tried this meal earlier in the week and was pleasantly surprised - Chicken and Roasted Peppers in a plum tomato sauce; the key is to also have some great Italian or French bread with it to sop up all the tomatoey goodness after eating the chicken and peppers!
If you are interested in these, or any other recipes, please let me know and I can send them your way!
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