Stay Alkaline

One way I'm trying to stay healthy is by choosing foods that have an alkaline property. Viruses and bacteria do not like an alkaline environment and cannot survive in such circumstances. Since last summer, I have been following the smoothie ideas on Green Smoothie Girl and have enjoyed the flavor and healthy results. For me the key is adding fruits that lend sweetness like banana and apple. Here was my breakfast smoothie from this morning.

It made about 4 cups. On a normal school day where I am actually going to school, I put all the ingredients in one of the smaller take-away containers the night before and then blend it quickly in the morning. We recently got a Ninja blender, and it is awesome!

Smoothie Recipe
1 Banana
1 Apple
1 Clementine (This is actually not an alkaline fruit, so use sparingly.)
3/4 cup Gooseberries, frozen from the garden
1 rib Celery
handful of Kale
1 Garlic clove
1 Ginger piece, one square inch
1 Tbsp Flax seeds
1 tsp Olive oil (to help digest vitamins that are fat soluble)
1 c Water

Now to convince the Farmer that he could get over his awful cold faster by eating more of these foods. He wants me to find peer-reviewed scientific articles. I sent him to Google! We're having fun together, and eating very well. Hang tight, it might be a long haul...

Oh, Heeeey There, COVID-19...

Well, here we are, hunkering down, self-quarantining, cooking food, and hoping for the best. My orchestra classes have moved online, and I am hoping my internet doesn't crash. I'm trying to stay as positive as possible, for which a late afternoon walk and a home-cooked meal of Hoppin' John were just the ticket.

The pussy willows have begun their new season of sprouting. Dinner was yummy. Recipe from the Pioneer Woman. 

Happy New Normal, 2020. Stay strong and kind, friends.

Eight Years of Laying

Heinrich does it again! Year 8 of laying eggs started yesterday! Feels good to have a small food source in these uncertain times. Go wash your hands and wipe off the door handles. Till soon. School is out until at least April 13, so I'll be checking in more regularly. 

Stay healthy, positive, patient, and kind. Sending you all love.

No Movement

I was ready to post this picture for last month's Yarn Along, and alas, the progress remains unchanged. I fear that the garments (which were supposed to be sent for Christmas) will be too small soon. Also, it is no longer going to be that cold for long, and I have no time to finish these masterpieces... 

The patterns are Street Vest and Storytime Scholar, both highly recommended for cuteness and interest. I would like to start this lovely sweater for me next. A girl can dream!

My reading is stealing time for tips about hiking the Coast-to-Coast Trail in England. I am also reading "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" by Rachel Joyce, which (spoiler alert) is about a man walking across England to see a dying friend. Fingers crossed that I will be able to travel to England in June. Wash your hands, friends!

Check out Ginny's March Yarn Along; so many fun projects already posted! Till next time!