I’ve been doing a lot of research into why we eat what we eat. Somehow it seems to be a specialist topic, worthy of its own page and date on this site. My thoughts on this came about from various comments by friends. Many have said they want to learn cooking from me.
This seems extraordinary, as I always consider myself to be a very plain cook. I enjoy using simple ingredients in simple ways. |
Let’s be honest. Too many folks are using convenience foods with multi strange ingredients you’d not find in your kitchen, or mine. It’s an expensive way to go, and it’s well documented that these foods have changed the health of folks right around the globe, not for the better either.
Christmas will soon be upon us! The uptick in respiratory diseases is a bit of a dark cloud on celebrations with friends. If you’re lucky enough to be in the Southern Hemisphere it’ll be easy to party outside. If you’re in our traditional cold Christmas countries this year is worthy of being cautious.
What is a respiratory disease?
Don’t believe me? Try any one of these activities with a mirror at hand. It helps you to understand how hard it is not to inflict your worst snotty fluids on others. Especially when you’re all happily chatting inside a closed room.
Hate to say it, but these are the only precautions you really should think about, then do. Show you care about both the younger and older folks in your family and friends. You don’t want emergency hospital visits instead of get-togethers.
- Wear a mask (especially N95 if possible) when you’re out shopping, or inside a space with strangers.
- Make sure your vaccinations are up to date.
Consider giving your guests little portions of the cheapest foods you can find. Not usually easy, but these little appetizers will be perfect accompaniments to your celebrations!
Ingredients
- 500 g ground turkey or chicken
- 4 spring onions finely chopped
- 1 chopped chili, or a dash of hot sauce according to your taste
- 1 finely chopped clove garlic
- 2.5 cm piece root ginger peeled and grated
- A handful of parsley is nice too, but your favourite herbs are fine. Chop them up. No cilantro. You either love or hate that one. It’s a genetic thing.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt.
- Freshly ground black pepper
Method
If you don’t have one make sure to have it on your wish list. They work well for so many small jobs.
You can serve these hot or cold. They’re delicious either way. Stick a toothpick in each one. Arrange them nicely on a plate. Make sure you have a sweet chili dip in a bowl. Yum.
I missed writing to y’all last week. Had the RSV, I think. All my shots are up to date. All the horrible symptoms showed up! But I didn’t end up in the ER. For that I’m grateful. So are the doctors and nurses!
Enjoy the fun of preparing for your Christmas, wherever it may be!
Hoya carnosa
A straggly plant that you have to keep in careful shape, without ever cutting off the little stumps left after blooming, because they are the foundation for the next blooms! If you learn to be a careful snipper you will have more and more of these waxy, perfect blossoms.
Many varieties to collect. I have five. Some are very fragrant, others just rely on their sheer perfection to have you admire them. They are succulents, so be careful only to water when they look desperate. That’s how you encourage them to bloom.