Self-Discovery

During the past lunar cycle I focused on self-acceptance. Three days after the last new moon I was in the accident and spent the rest of the lunar cycle forced to do little else but accept each moment as it came. It was interesting to “watch” my brain recover from the concussion and accept that each moment was as it should be.

I ended that period of acceptance by acknowledging that I had a role to play in affecting change and spent the last few minutes of the cycle, combined with the solar eclipse, focusing on letting go of that which does not serve me. Part of this references the “thermal exhaust port” post from the Friday.

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Self-Acceptance

“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more…”

I’m back online now.

There are battles to be fought, and wars to be won.

This past Friday’s New Moon brought a vow to focus on the work of self-acceptance – both personally and professionally. This follows the teachings of Sun Tzu who said “So it is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be put at risk even in a hundred battles.” – it must begin with self-acceptance.

Taco Potion #19

Taco Potion #19

Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Hot Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put all of the ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

All American Beef Taco

All American Beef Taco

Alton Brown
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup peanut oil
  • 12 6-inch yellow corn tortillas
  • Kosher for seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon for beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 16 oz ground sirloin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 recipe Taco Potion #19 recipe follows
  • 2/3 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 6 oz panela cheese crumbled
  • 12 pickled jalapeno slices
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce optional
  • 1 large tomato seeded and chopped, optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves optional

Instructions
 

  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil from the skillet and return to medium heat.
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Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A good, flavorful side that goes with poultry for dinner, but can also be a healthy alternative for breakfast potatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 6
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tbs dried
  • 2 tbs chopped parsley
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a casserole dish, combine sweet potatoes, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil.
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Moroccan Chicken

Moroccan Chicken

Excellent savory chicken dish that works well in a crock-pot, but can also be made on the stove top. Good with just about any starch – rice, mashed potatoes, etc.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon mccormick’s montreal steak grill seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 of an onion White, Yellow or red, your choice
  • 1 cup chicken stock from a box
  • 1/2 cup raisins if you want, you can use more
  • 1/2 cup prune if you want you can use more

Instructions
 

  • Olive Oil in pan on high heat.
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