I was so hungry for rice the other day, and I had a package bought locally of a mix of rices. Organic, but not sprouted. I cooked the whole package and froze meal-size containers for later.
I control grains–though you would not know that with the amount of fresh corn I’ve been eating. All I have to do is walk past a rice package to put on weight. I just don’t handle rice carbs well it seems. But, of course, I love it.
I had roasted chicken on hand to use, so made this salad. I also love the tiny petite green peas and had some I had cooked on hand. Yes, another carb. I can’t do beans (which I also love) with the histamine intolerance, but peas are ok. The fresh herbs from the garden really increase flavor in a salad like this one. Ditto the really good Koroneiki olive oil.
I couldn’t find organic sprouted rice locally–not at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s or the local grocery store (Harris Teeter). So I ordered some from Amazon.
I had to put the 5th set (of 6) of mystery quilt blocks on the rug upstairs as the half-square triangle quilt has gobbled up all the design wall real estate. These blocks were fun to make.
Here’s the big gal. “Bonanza”? maybe. The top border is mostly pinned–and I have only sewn three of the blocks on the left of the border together. I stopped to make more and more and more needed half-square triangles for the rest of the border.
I have no idea about a backing or binding yet. And that’s ok.
I’m sewing on the 3rd border for “the quilt from hell.” Yeah! And I laid out the last border parts to make sure the colors were ok for where each piece would go–in terms of where they would fit in with the quilt itself.
My coffee is gone now, so I’m off to run errands before it gets too hot. And today I’ll sew! Yesterday was too busy, which is rare for me.
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Oh my – your HST quilt glows with those bright sashing. My eye draws to the cornerstone where the sashing meets, and the it just radiates. I love it! I never work with solids, but I will have to seriously consider in a future project. It is lovely. Just love the mystery quilt, especially the 4th row!
I canât do beans either.
Salad looks great.
Stay cool!
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Louisa,
I find your knowledge of food so interesting. Can you tell me about sprouted rice? I have never heard of it and how is it better than regular rice? Also, have you received any updates on Jackpot (I think that was the name of your beagle rescue in Maine). Do you think you will get another dog?
I don’t quilt anymore but totally enjoy your blog. I learn so much from you about food, plants and your area.
Melody from Wisconsin
Thanks for your sweet comment on the blog–and for reading the blog. Jackpot was adopted by a family in Maine, after spending some time with a foster mother until the right situation for him appeared. The foster mother says Jackpot is thriving with the family and is very happy. I splurged when I got Jackpot and had his DNA tested. I’ve never done that before. I would have bet some beagle was present, but he does not have one beagle gene that is immediately apparent. Here is the blog post on his DNA profile:https://louisaenright.com/2023/01/27/jackpot-update-2/. Sprouted rice–or any grain or legume–positions the nutrients so that they are more powerful and more accessible. You could read more about sprouting and nutrients on the Weston A. Price Foundation’s web site. It is very searchable and free to all. WAPF was started to counter industry and government claims about food science, which are often not supported by objective science, but by rigged studies. WAPF does not have products to sell–although they have produced books that seek to support traditional footways (now lost). I still get their journal, but you can read it online for free too. Wise Traditions. My first WAPF book was NOURISHING TRADITIONS–given to me when we moved to Maine. It changed my life and certainly my diet.
I do now remember that you had Jackpot DNA tested. Hard to believe that there wasn’t just a little bit of Beagle in him. I also remember that he was sickly when you got him and how well you did nursing him back to health. Thank you for the information on WAPF – I will definitely be doing more reading on this.
I replied to your questions, but the post may not have gone to your email. I lost the whole reply when looking up the DNA info on Jackpot and redid, so the reply is under the comments.
I recently found your Blog and enjoy reading your posts. Your food related posts are an inspirational source on how to eat more vegetables and use up those leftover bits and bites. I love your HST quilt and also your post on how you hang your quilts. I’ve got a bunch of solids looking for a quilt home and a HST quilt would be fun.
Thanks for reading my blog and for the sweet comment. It is always good to get feedback. My inspiration for the half-square triangle quilt in solids is Tara Faughnan. If you don’t know her, take a look at her gallery and her shop. You might also like her wedding ring quilt pattern in solids. I made one and intend to make another.