Walking, Books and Seasons - What they have in Common

                           Good Morning ------ just thought I would pop in and say good morning

    
                                                           Roses from a walk about town.

                  I love walking around my little horse town, going to the market to pick up a few things or the library to get the latest novel or interest book. I had chosen a few books - Flat Belly Diet, Inside the Victorian Home, Julie & Julia, and another about artist and their muses. I had gotten 1/2 way through the last 2 - Julie & Julia I decided to buy  and the other was not what I expected. Victorian Homes I began and had to return because I had no more renewal time, may buy that one also. Flat Belly of course I like that one.

             

 
                   I had made Chilled Strawberry Soup. Very simple and the Heroes liked it from the Flat Belly book. I make a good size batch and then freeze individual portions, just take out of freezer and let it defrost in frig.
                                      (sorry I had no picture of the bowl of soup)
                                 
                                 Chilled Strawberry Soup
                    2 cups Strawberries, hulled
                   3/4 c white grape juice
                  1/4 c orange juice
                  1/4 tsp lemon extract  (I used vanilla since forgot to put on shopping list)
                 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
                 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
                 1/2 c slivered almonds, toasted

                     In saucepan bring everything to a boil, except yogurt; cool 5 minutes then transfer to blender/food processor and blend until smooth, pour into bowl and chill for 30 minutes; whisk in yogurt and chill another 30 minutes. Divide into servings and top with 2 tbsp almonds
                 makes 4 servings, 195 calories.

I am not promoting Flat Belly and with all things diet and exercise please consult your Doctor. But if you are looking for a nice summer dish this fits the bill. Even though we are now in August and Summer is coming to it's close.
                     Now you may ask what what they all have in common -  me  &
                                                         Southern California
                
             The area of Southern California I live in, has 2 seasons Summer and 3 months of sweatshirt weather. Yes, I complain and wonder what I am still living here for - but I know there must be a reason and God will reveal it when I'm ready. Maybe I just need to stop complaining and God will show me how to make that Someday happen. I love reading - have spent many o late nights reading a good book just to finish it. Libraries is a great place in which to borrow a book and find new genres, to learn new things and even meet new people. Walking for me, keeps me in shape - even though I know I need to lose 50 lbs, that doesn't seem to go away. I enjoy cakes , pies, and ice cream; I would make it a meal if I thought it would I'd get all my vitamins from it. Hint: reason for the Flat Belly book.
      
                             On a nice but warm Summer - Southern California day I
                         walked to my Library and got some books to read.
      
                 And Someday is: I will move to the mountains where there are 4 seasons and summers are a bit cooler then here. Well, that is for another day to reveal, today is for rest before work tonight... well maybe some organizing of my room or the projects I need to prep for.
                    

            
                   praying you have the most awesomeness of days,                         
                                                                 Mia



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