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| Thai basil, rice noodles, oyster mushrooms,raspberries, and green onion |
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| Pasta,green curry paste,coconut cream,mangoes,sweet potato, and lemons |
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I've never in my life had oyster mushrooms because they are always so dang expensive. These were only two dollars at Lenny's, and they are organic to boot! And the raspberries are organic, and were only $1.99 a pint! That's cheaper than non organic at any grocery store ever!!!That whole bag of Thai chilis was like one dollar.
I had some cooked pinto beans that needed to be used, along with a little Havarti jalapeno daiya, so it seemed like quesadillas were in order for dinner. I threw in a little extra green chilis to make it spicy.
I was listening to the Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack podcast last week and this particular episode really was helpful to me, and so I thought I would mention it so maybe it could be soothing to someone else. The podcast was focusing on sensitive people, or highly sensitive people as they were calling them. My whole life since I can remember I have been told I'm too sensitive. I've had people get totally pissed at me for my sensitivity. I always wondered what was wrong with me, why couldn't I be tough and brave and not care like everybody else. It's a really great podcast. It's funny how sometimes strangers can say things that you wish the people who know you best would say.
Happy Monday!
I'll have to check out that podcast. I used to like the Vegan Freak podcast years ago but I've got out of the habit of looking for vegan stuff like that online and that sounds good. Congrats on the organic produce haul, what fantastic prices! I once won a grow your own oyster mushroom kit. The mushroom spores were in a bag of recycled coffee grounds housed in a cardboard box. You sprayed it with water and the mushrooms grew out of a hole in the front of the box. It did freak a few of my friends out when they came across it in situ in my kitchen but I loved it and they were tasty mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteI think I've seen kits like that somewhere, and I remember thinking about getting one because the kit was definitely cheaper than the mushrooms! They are really tasty, I guess at least they're worth the cost!
DeleteWhy are people pissed that you're sensitive? Jeez. Maybe they're defensive because they're emotionally dead inside. Pushing down feelings isn't always what's best. My mom used to tease me and always said I was "soft-hearted", like it was a character flaw. i try to get out of my head and not overthink things, which I'm getting better at, but nobody is gonna tell me what to feel! I still get teased about how watching Lassie made me cry whenever Lassie would whimper. I was six years old, people! I''like check out that podcast, too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've gotten the soft hearted thing a lot too. I think a lot of people consider sensitivity to be a weakness. I have gotten teased for crying at certain movies too. When I was a nanny, and we would watch certain Disney movies, I would be crying my eyes out, and meanwhile the four year old was fine, and handing me tissues!
DeleteThe podcast is really great!
Funny thing is that I get really impatient with people who are very sensitive, but I am very patient with them. It isn't their fault. Which makes it even more weird that in high school I was the person that a lot of people came to talk about their feelings and issues. I think a lot of it was because 1) I wouldn't give my advice since it was usually harsh (ie just break up already!) and 2) I didn't like to gossip, so most people knew I wouldn't go blabbing. I am much more sensitive today, but I am still a little rough around the edges. Plus I am sure my "rough edges" are a defense mechanism to a certain degree.
ReplyDeleteI totally get that. I've always been drawn to both other sensitive people, but I also have always appreciated people who are tougher too. You need that balance I believe. I wish we could all be patient and understanding with each other. Also, a lot of people are more sensitive than they let on.
DeleteI used to hate my sensitive side because it was always made fun of, but to be honest at this point I feel like it's one of my best traits, and it makes me me.
I'm sorry that you've been feeling so down :( I know how that goes and it's not fun but I hope some sunshine will help lift your spirits. I'm so impressed with the prices of the produce at Lenny's! I'm definitely a bit jealous as well ;) The quesadilla looks delicious as well.
ReplyDeleteI should check out that podcast because I catch shit for being too "sensitive" and too "emotional." Um, I'm sorry that I am not a robot and I have feelings and empathy? Ever since I hit 30 I cry at EVERYTHING!! Movies, TV… I sympathy cry for people when I see them crying. And I know exactly what you mean about the Disney movies… they all make me cry now!
I am so with you. That's why this podcast touched me so much. I guess I've never felt validated before, and the podcast made me feel proud of being sensitive. Sometimes when something makes me cry, and people question me, I really am questioning them, wondering how can they not cry?
DeleteI don't know what it is lately but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Raspberries more than usual...I can't seem to get enough!
ReplyDeleteThey've been soooooooo good this year. I want to experiment with a raspberry orange juice.
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