An easy recipe makes it all better
July 27th, 2010
Did you know that dry cleaning does not get cat urine out? Just a little FYI. One of my cats has been deemed a “stress cat” due to her incessant belly licking (which is creating a bald spot) and episodes of inappropriate urination. As in, has been peeing everywhere including the couch and bed.
Oh, and then our car got hit. Not a big deal, just a crushed bumper while parked at Whole Foods. But still.
We all have our problems, right? I was reminded today of a wonderful technique for gaining perspective when you’re in the middle of a mess:
Ask yourself, “Why is this happening for me?”
Not, “Why is this happening to me” but rather “for me.” It immediately takes you out of playing the victim and into a much more open, useful place.
Hmmmm. Maybe cat pee is happening for me so I can learn to be a more compassionate caretaker? My couch ruined and car hit so I can learn to be less attached to material things? I’m not sure. This is a line of inquiry I’m still working with.
The house feels a bit turned upside down and I haven’t felt much like cooking lately. But chinese leftovers are running out! Something needed to be done.
Here’s a seriously healthy, clean recipe that can be recreated umpteen ways. I particularly like how it’s good for cleaning out the odds and ends in the refrigerator. And, for those of you interested in seeing some big change in your body, this recipe is a classic example of the type of food we’ll be eating during my 21 Day Detox this September!
Crisp and Colorful Rice Salad
This makes a huge salad, so use your biggest bowl. Eat it cold or at room temperature, for lunch, dinner, snacks, a side dish or main entree.
4 cups precooked brown rice, quinoa or a mixture of both
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted
2 cups chopped spinach
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
for dressing:
1 Tbl. dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
S+P to taste
In a large pan over medium heat, toast sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Combine with all other salad ingredients in a big bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix to distribute evenly.
I feel sooo much better with some decent food prepared. It’s really the most basic thing you can do to take care of yourself and your life. Trust me, cat pee doesn’t get any better when you’re trying to digest an eggroll. Might as well give yourself a fighting chance of feeling good, even while sorting out life’s challenges.
