Disco is My Cosmos

Now that I am running my own business, I find it increasingly more important to have some time each day to reflect. Today is a prime example. I did not take time to stretch or sit still in the morning, and went through a series of cancellations and meetings that were scrambled. It seems what's fashionable at the moment (in 2010) is multitasking. Even as I am writing this, I am heating up lunch in the microwave. But is multitasking the way to go? For me, I struggle with it. I also struggle with traffic and grocery stores. I doubt anyone really likes those tasks, but for me, the more I deal with them and the older I get, the more I desire an alternative, or at least, some time to myself so when I have to go out there in the real world, I have a new perspective. I am reading Sarah Susanka's "The Not So Big Life", http://www.notsobiglife.com/ and it is really making an impression on me. I've had it checked out from the library now for a couple of months, and am...

I made this really easy, very inexpensive alternative to Shepherd's Pie tonight. It's all vegetarian and requires only two saucepans! No oven required. Great in the summer! You simply: 1)Boil Potatoes in one saucepan 2) In another pan, add cut up onions, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms. You can saute the onions and garlic first if you like, in some olive oil. Once all the ingredients are in, pour in red wine. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Bring to boil. Cover and let simmer for at least 20 minutes (while potatoes are boiling). 3) Drain potatoes, then put them back in the saucepan and add milk (or soymilk), butter (or smart balance vegetarian butter, that's what I used), salt, pepper, and I added some grated English cheddar. 4) When everything is done, put the veggie saute in the bottom of a bowl, then the potatoes on top. You can also add the grated cheese on top (this is extra yummy!) And you are all set! I didn't take photos of this one, but I'm...

I made gnocchi the other night. It is a really easy and filling meal. You basically just need: store bought gnocchi (I get the whole wheat kind) pesto that you can make in a food processor with: pine nuts, olive oil, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, maybe some garlic salt The gnocchi only takes about 3 minutes to cook. Then you can mix in the fresh pesto. I added whole pine nuts, basil leaves, and cherry tomatoes, just to give some extra texture and color. I also finished it off with some grated Parmesan cheese...yummy!! It is so delicious, but very filling, so don't be surprised if you have leftovers!