How Much Does it Cost?Written by Ken McIsaac
"A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety." - Aesop (BC) Most of us go through life always wanting more and better. Being in this state of constant desire does not coexist with peace of mind. It is normal to want a better life for ourselves and our families, but we have to balance our goals with cost. How much does this promotion, vacation, new purchase, cost in terms of real life? How many extra hours of stress and anxiety, now and later, go into getting it? "The cost of a thing is amount of what I call life, which is required to be exchanged for it immediately or in long run." - Henry Thoreau (1817-1862) Corporations and their advertisers are out to make money. Advertising is one-way communication persuading us to buy things we may not need or want. The good things in life are free, life itself, friendship, nature. Whatever we do possess, in end we must leave it all behind. "Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. The demon of worldly desires is always seeking chances to deceive mind. If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out." - Buddha (BC)
| | AH! ASPARAGUS Written by Arleen M. Kaptur
During this very beautiful time of year, fresh green spears of asparagus add not only nutritional value to our meals, but supply a stunning color, texture, and delight to table. If you can grow your own asparagus, more power to you. If not, purchase them at your local grocer, but take advantage of their appealing taste and you will be an asparagus lover. Let your family and especially your children try asparagus - preparing it in different ways will add variety as well as giving them an opportunity to pick and choose their favorites. So here’s to asparagus - ENJOY. ASPARAGUS POLONAISE - 1 stick of butter 1/4 cup dried white bread crumbs 1 lb. of fresh asparagus 1 hard-cooked egg, finely chopped 1 tbs. fresh parsley, chopped very finely In a pan, over medium heat, cook asparagus in boiling, salted water until tender, about 8 mins. Drain and keep warm. Melt butter in a small pan. Add crumbs and cook until butter foams, but does not brown. On a platter, place cooked spears of asparagus. Sprinkle hard-cooked egg over spears, then parsley. Spoon buttered bread crumbs over parsley and serve. ***** Extra-Special Hint: On party bread, spread a small amount of mayonnaise. Top each piece of bread with a small leaf of lettuce, Top with a bit of tuna (packed in water) that has been drained, a spear of cooked asparagus, and a slice of tomato. You have a very stunning party sandwich for your guests to enjoy. ELEGANT FILLET OF SOLE AND ASPARAGUS 1 can (10/3/4oz. condensed cream of celery soup 1/2 cup milk 1 cup (4 ozs.) shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 cups baby carrots, cooked and drained 1 lb. fresh asparagus, cooked an drained 1 lb. unbreaded sole fillets, (if using frozen, please defrost totally and dry with paper toweling before using Preheat oven to 375. In a small bowl, combine undiluted soup, milk, one-half of Swiss cheese, and all seasonings. Set aside. In an 8x12 baking pan, combine carrots, asparagus.
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