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It's the little things...

Hello Friends!

I always say that it's the little things in life that excite me the most.  Right now, I'm loving that my favourite 'veggie meat' has new varieties!  Yippee!!!




I love Gardein because they use minimal soy product and lots of veggies!!  The Chipotle Lime Crispy Fingers are delicious...spicy with a crispy crust.  I cooked them, cut them and put them on a salad.  These would also make a great 'chicken burger' alternative...guacamole, salsa...mmmmm!
I haven't tried the Beefless Burgers yet...but knowing Gardein they will be tasty!!!  Can't wait for a BBQ this weekend.

Here's something else I found...



Polenta has intrigued me for a while now.  This looked good, but I don't know what to do with it.  I've read recipes but I'm looking for something tried and true.  Anyone??

Also today, I have a message for the Quail that seem to be drunk on berries right now.




 It doesn't matter what road I'm driving on, these little beasts are there...darting in and out of traffic.   So to my fine feathered friends I say this..."I have taken a vow not to eat you...so please stop hurling yourselves in front of my car!"

Finally, I leave you with an image of my own  'birdie baby'...he loves basking in the sun in the kitchen window.  Here's Archie...on one leg in Tree Pose doing his morning sun salutations! 


Melts my heart!!
Love and light to you all on this beautiful Thursday!

Toby

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