Grain Bowl

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_animation=”none” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]The latest culinary craze goes by many names: Ancient Grain Bowl, Buddha Bowl, California Bowl, Rainbow Bowl, Sunshine Bowl. For me, the bowl provides a blank canvas to be creative with flavors, healthy ingredients, and lots of color! When I am creating a bowl for lunch or dinner, I start with a grain: quinoa, farro, millet, couscous, or any one of the rice varieties. Right now I am loving Forbidden Rice or as it is known in China as the “Emperor’s Rice.” During the Ching and Ming dynasties this black or royal purple rice was reserved only for the Emperor because it was believed to be the secret grail to health and longevity. Today we call it a “superfood” for its extremely high antioxidant count! It rivals wild blueberries. Next, I choose a protein depending on what I have in the refrigerator: grilled chicken, seared salmon, lentils or a boiled egg. I fill the bowl with lots of greens. Either I will sauté big, leafy spinach or I will make one of my seasonal salads. I also like to include a roasted vegetable and finish the bowl with slices of avocado.  It’s a success if I have included a grain, protein, variety of greens and fresh herbs, multi-colored vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruit, fresh and dried! Maybe the name should be “All But the Kitchen Sink” Bowl![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”10215″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_animation=”none” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]

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May our lives reflect the Truth

Hope is real

Healing is possible

Life is a privilege

We exist for a purpose

Grace is available

Love prevails

God has us.

Amen.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_single_image image=”8584″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_animation=”none” css_animation=”” background_color=”#e3efef”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”9553″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]This week write a love note and pin it under the windshield wiper of someone you care about. It could be as simple as, “I love you” and sign it with your lips. Or maybe you have been needing to say, “Will you forgive me?” Or maybe the note is a word of encouragement like, “I believe in you” or “You’ve got this!” Trust me, the note will make a difference for the good of your soul and theirs![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]