Garden Update

Here are some pictures from the garden planted in honor of Earth Day.

Recycled Bag Bath-Mat

My Mother-in-Law just mailed this to me, a mat made out of bags she collected from the local market. What a great way to reuse plastic bags! I was so excited at her vision to weave something so functional and eco-friendly. She wrote me that she has already made 11 of these for friends and family. I put ours next to the tub where it keeps water off the floor and dries quickly. Frances, Thanks for the inspiration!

Namaste, Guruji

Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, founder of Ashtanga Yoga, passes away at age 94

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Our Vegetable Garden, planted last weekend in honor of Earth Day.... I will keep you updated on it's progress.

Thifty Thursday - Slow Cooked Lentils

A friend gave me this easy, healthy, and inexpensive recipe for lentils. I thought I would share it with you all. It took me about 5 minutes total (including chopping) to prepare. Yummy and quick! Thanks Connie!

1. 1 bag lentils
   
2. 1 box chicken or vegetable stock
   
3. 1 cup water
   
4. 1 diced onion
   
5. 1 red pepper chopped
   
6. 2 chopped and seeded jalapenos
   
7. palm full or approx. 2 tbls. paprika
   
8. "    "    "   cumin
   
9. "    "     " chili powder
   
10. minced garlic to taste (heaping tablespoon for us)
    
11. dash of cayenne 
    

put in crockpot on low for 6 or high for 4

serve as burrito or taco filling or nacho topper with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream

freezes beautifully