Show Me the Love!

Week 4 in the Series, I love you, Eat this!

 
This week we are talking about all the different ways you can show others how much you care about them, in a NON-Food manner.

1.    Touch-hug, kiss
2.    Tell Them
3.    Ask them about their life and if there is anything you can do to help
4.    Invite them on a walk, hike
5.    Give them a compliment
6.    Snail mail, text, email a card or a note
7.    If you know they dislike a specific chore, do it for them without saying anything
8.    Give a giftcard to their favorite bookstore
9.    Leave them a special note in an unusual place-like the bathroom cabinet or their tea cup
10.  Be open about your own thoughts and feelings. Show them your vulnerable side.

Do you have any other ideas or thoughts to add to the list. We’d love to hear them. Leave your comments below!

Zen Recipe Corner:

Cauliflower and Leek Saute’
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium leaks
1 medium head of cauliflower
¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper

Directions:
Slice leeks lengthwise and rinse well under running water. Be sure to get into all the folds to remove hidden dirt. Chop them and set aside. Cut up the cauliflower into florets and rinse well. Heat a large skillet on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Add butter and melt till bubbling. Add in leeks and stir to coat with the butter. Saute leeks for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in cauliflower, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and let cook for about 4 minutes. While cooking, heat small skillet on medium high heat for 2 minutes. Add pumpkin seeds to the dry skillet to lightly toast. Stir frequently. When evenly browned, add to leek and cauliflower mixture. Continue to cook until the cauliflower has reached your desired level of doneness-maybe another 2 minutes or so.

Serving suggestion: serve with grilled lemon pepper salmon and black beans.