In the Ashram Kitchen.
Also, east cost ports may close tomorrow.
I’ve been writing about preparing for this for months.
Be aware…
Today – Monday, September 30, 2024.
30 days hath September.
April June & November.
All the rest have thirty one!
But February’s twenty eight.
The leap year, which comes once in four.
Gives February one day more.”

Today – Sun/Mercury in Libra – Moon in Virgo – a new moon is soon – Wednesday of this week, Oct. 2nd.

Upcoming:
And so we have 35 days till November 5th – the most important election in the history of our country since its founding.

Wednesday, October 2, new moon, solar eclipse. Libra new moon at 10 degrees Libra. This 10 degrees Libra will be activated in 2025 when Venus retrogrades at 10+ Aries (March 1 – April 12).

The evening of the new moon solar eclipse is Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year. And the 10 Days of Awe (& Forgiveness) begin!

Jupiter retrogrades in Gemini next Wednesday – Oct.9th.
Pluto retrogrades in Cap, Friday, Oct. 11th.
Friday evening, the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur beings (two days). On these days G-d, having assessed us for the past year, writes (or doesn’t) our name in the Book of Life. It is our choice (under Libra).

**The above poem is a traditional mnemonic** verse that helps people remember the number of days in each month of the Julian and Gregorian calendars.

**a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something,

In the Ashram Kitchen.
Yesterday, Sunday, in the Ashram Kitchen.
We harvested from our small kitchen garden.
First there is harvesting (cutting) then there is cleaning.
Then there is what to do with the harvest?
Harvesting can be a lot of work!
We had chives, parsley, basil, marigolds, mint, arugula & tomatoes to harvest. Lots of green!
I made chicken stock, tabbouleh, & fried mushrooms.
I wanted to make curried potatoes & cauliflower (aloo gobi). But I didn’t have the energy. The tabouleh & stock took a lot of time.
For the tabouleh I had no cilantro unfortunately. I used the basil.
And it was good.
Recipe – no measurements.
Except the bulgar wheat (1 cup bulgar in1 cup of boiling water, soaking for an hour). Lots of greens chopped up.
I chopped by hand. I will not do that again.
I will use the Cuisinart next time. It took all day to chop.
And my kitchen became disorderly.
So…the recipe….
Into the soaked bulgar (mix it w/ a fork after the soaking).
Add, lots of parsley leaves (using the long stems in soup).
l ots of chives, lots of mint, green onions (if no chives),
garlic, basil leaves, olive oil, lots of lemon juice, lemon rind,
salt & pepper. Taste it. Does it have enough salt, garlic & lemon?
Chill for at least an hour.

Today I can feel the beginning chill of autumn.
I am making potato, kale, white bean soup with the stock made yesterday. Here are the ingredients. I saute them first.
Saute, onion, celery, garlic, carrots, kale, parsley, potatoes, salt, pepper, tomato paste (a Tablespoon). Add all to stock. Add white beans (I have canned cannellini beans). I will add herbs – basil, tarragon, thyme, onion powder, garlic granules, & I will add Better Than Bouillon chicken soup base. Simmer for an hour or two. Serve with bisquits or sour dough. love, Risa