Something Delicious

[JustLovelyJenn]

Originally Posted by Sun

Great ideas TMF, you could develop a website concept in cooking from the pantry, whatever is on hand. Smart and timely.

Friends of mine are opening a new "Free Clinic" downtown and today they are painting it. Getting closer to opening. I want to help but was unsure what I could do. The director, a friend, just got back to me as I asked if they needed coffee. Because really, God forbid that my friends should do anything with no coffee resources. You see the theme evolving, I am sure.

Anyway the Director told me that they do not have coffee or a coffee pot and in fact they kitchen is a shell and they left that for last.

So guess what? New project! Someone needs to stop me from taking on volunteer work because as it is I wind up working until midnight some nights getting deadlines met in addition to my regular work.

Truly this is a great project and will serve a very under served population including migrant workers who are trying to get citizenship but are in the red tape loop and cant get basic health services for themselves or their children. Seeing a child suffer with a cold and the look on the Mothers face when she has no resources is one of the worst feelings ever and its just not ok.

Some folks have asked me how they funded this free clinic model and I have no idea but will find out and report back if anyone is interested.

Have a great day all.

This is a wonderful project!! There are so many communities that could benefit from people who are really willing to work for a difference. Working in the local schools I see so many children that go without. They are in need of health care, basic needs like clothes, coats, and shoes. Food is sometimes much farther down on the list. At least they can eat at school.

As a teacher, once I am settled those types of projects will be high on my volunteer list. Sadly, there are not many projects like that where I am now. I help where I can, food banks, clothing banks, etc. BUT, I am looking forward to being in a position that I can initiate programs if they do not already exist.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

This is a wonderful project!! There are so many communities that could benefit from people who are really willing to work for a difference. Working in the local schools I see so many children that go without. They are in need of health care, basic needs like clothes, coats, and shoes. Food is sometimes much farther down on the list. At least they can eat at school.

As a teacher, once I am settled those types of projects will be high on my volunteer list. Sadly, there are not many projects like that where I am now. I help where I can, food banks, clothing banks, etc. BUT, I am looking forward to being in a position that I can initiate programs if they do not already exist.

Yes it is a great project but you have to get a snapshot of my life. Before the day was over one of my friends who emerged from this wonderful project covered in paint had to come and tell me "Sun they have a HUGE piece of land and want to grow an organic garden" so of course I should help them and teach them how to do a food bank and hot meal program and lets get them into solar technology..do you see the great thinktank here?

My friends are amazing, giving, loving people, but..I cant keep taking on projects. I can lead a project and delegate but I will not have a lot of time to do so. What I can do however is help them to find funding for these projects and then identify the right people who will actually be here to help them when I return to CA.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Originally Posted by Sun

Yes it is a great project but you have to get a snapshot of my life. Before the day was over one of my friends who emerged from this wonderful project covered in paint had to come and tell me "Sun they have a HUGE piece of land and want to grow an organic garden" so of course I should help them and teach them how to do a food bank and hot meal program and lets get them into solar technology..do you see the great thinktank here?

My friends are amazing, giving, loving people, but..I cant keep taking on projects. I can lead a project and delegate but I will not have a lot of time to do so. What I can do however is help them to find funding for these projects and then identify the right people who will actually be here to help them when I return to CA.

No you cant keep taking on more and more projects. Its time to prioritize i think. Look at what is really on your plate and make sure your not going to burn out before you can complete whats there. You do so much, its absolutely amazing, but your right... You really do need to make sure your taking care of yourself. I am sure you will be able to help find the right people to keep the project going!

[JustLovelyJenn]

I had the most amazing, simple, dinner...

I found some very nice mussels in the freezer section of our outlet grocery store... Its a big treat for me to get seafood!

So I steamed them in some turkey broth I had in the freezer with a fresh lemon, and some coriander and fennel seeds. Then just poured some garlic butter over them in the bowl. I made a salad to go with it... fresh organic kale, campari tomatoes, and baby bella mushrooms with a horseradish mustard vinaigrette. So simple, but so satisfying.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

I had the most amazing, simple, dinner...

I found some very nice mussels in the freezer section of our outlet grocery store... Its a big treat for me to get seafood!

So I steamed them in some turkey broth I had in the freezer with a fresh lemon, and some coriander and fennel seeds. Then just poured some garlic butter over them in the bowl. I made a salad to go with it... fresh organic kale, campari tomatoes, and baby bella mushrooms with a horseradish mustard vinaigrette. So simple, but so satisfying.

What a beautiful dish!

I love when you can still taste the fresh flavors of the food. It can be simple and elegant. All you need to do is highlight what's already there! You're a natural at it.
Have I mentioned that you can also cook for me anytime? LOL