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The Alchemy of Green Pumpkin

11/26/2020

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I was raised to "bless" my food, before eating it. Religious. Dutiful.
As a kid, I did it out of head-bowing habit. It didn't yet come from my heart.
Now -- and maybe as a result of spending nearly a year alone (all-one) --
I do much more than bless my food.
I speak to it, and give it my thanks directly.
My yearning, my watering mouth, is the prayer.
Fruits and veggies are what I mostly eat.
It comes from the store dirty (seen and unseen)...
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...so I wash it with vinegar and soap. During this "bath," I appreciated its weight. I genuinely thanked it for its strength and health that would soon be transferred to me.
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Then I cubed it up, looking forward to its yummy taste, and pleasant texture.

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I sauteed it in olive oil, where I had already simmered two diced garlic cloves.
Then added hulled hemp seeds, parmesan cheese, black pepper,
​cayenne pepper, Himalayan salt, and pasta sauce.


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Perfect and easy blend of sweet, and spicy.

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This very basic bowl of food was eaten with extreme thanks. And awareness of life.
I have never valued arbitrarily designated -- or cancelled -- "days".
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​They are ALL mango delicious.
I am grateful to be FREE.
I am grateful to be ME.
I am grateful for YOU. 💋​
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Jenna link
12/1/2020 10:19:14 pm

As a foodie and a “feeder” I love this homage to the food we take into our bodies and the way we direct our intentions as we prepare our food. Many thanks to you Erika for your always insightful perspective. 🙏❤️

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Erika Harris link
12/3/2020 05:55:01 am

Jenna!! I adore YOU + YOUR wonderful way of expressing Life and Love. With culture's tendency toward hyper-consumption, it's so great to be reminded of the GENERATIVE side of foodie-ism. 💋

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