Some Fats Are Good
Written by admin on June 24th, 2008Thoughts on Food…
Just a reminder that there’s a difference between good fat and bad fat, and that our bodies need some fat to help us with hormone production, among other things.
This was yummy and I have no guilt. 
A slice of sourdough olive bread, a spring-green salad with Bragg’s Ginger and Sesame Salad Dressing and a fried Egg — with just a bit of olive oil on the side for dipping my bread in. For dessert? A slice of watermelon. Now, I am stuffed, but I may have to break down and eat the one truffle that is hiding in my purse, safely away from kids and hubby. The truffle probably does not count as good fat, but sometimes you just need a truffle.
Last night I made a sort of pesto, with plenty of fresh basil, olive oil, a bit of fresh tomato and pumpkin seeds. It was pretty good last night on crackers.
This olive loaf, all natural and bought locally, is heavenly. Well, almost.
And while at that all-natural grocery store, I picked up a copy of one of my favorite magazines: Mary Jane’s Farm. You should take a peek at one some time. Hopefully, I will get a chance to curl up with mine this evening.
Unfortunately, my dear husband has been very sick today and last night. He has a cold on top of some of his chronic issues and was just miserable. I took him to Urgent Care and then home, but it was back out for me, to get his prescription. While waiting, I had the time to run in Goodwill. I found the beautiful all-linen peasant blouse above. It’ll be so pretty with a long skirt.
I also found a pretty pink shawl for this fall/winter and a feminine T-shirt.
As usual, I had to go through the books. I found a Jim-Dandy! It’s called The World’s Finest Food.
“Designed as a true culinary journey, ” It has gorgeous photos, and recipes and cultural information from 12 different countries, complete with helpful little maps.
Today In The Garden
Not too much new in the garden today, but I’ll try and post vegetable pictures later on. The trumpet vine is blooming today.
Also, the old-fashioned flower that I am unsure as to the exact identity of — it’s blooming so happily and will bloom for a long while now.
A Bloggity Revelation
Rue over at Rue’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Life posted a picture of some lovely dishes she spotted on an antique hunt. Rue! I have those plates. Well, only a few of them. Mine look nearly identical to the ones you saw. They are left over from a set of dishes my mother-in-law had in years long past. I love them!
Sorry if I have given you TMI. It’s been a long, long day, but a good day (except for my husband being sick), and I just had a lot to say.
Lynn
The Hundred Dresses
The Family Under the Bridge
Caddie Woodlawn. With the Wisconsin big woods theme, goes along great with a FIAR study of The Raft.
A Year Down Yonder
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning
Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study With the Gentle Art of Learning: A Story for Mother Culture. Sweet fictional story about a newly homeschooling mother who incorporates nature study.
Nature Crafts for Kids: 50 Fantastic Things to Make With Mother Nature's Help
The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
Awakening Beauty the Dr. Hauschka Way
A Redbird Christmas: A Novel
The Usborne Internet-Linked Book of Knowledge
What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know
for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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I enjoyed all that you had to say today. Thanks for sharing. I thought I was the only person who loves salad and a fried egg! Love your Thrift Shop finds, very pretty. The peasant blouse is completely wonderful and I do wish I still had one.
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I love the new clothes that you purchased, very pretty. I hope your husband is okay.
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Hi Lynn,
I am getting ready to head on over to get some BAD fats in just a few minutes,at my favorite place to eat!! Today is chicken and dumplings day!!
I guess you have already been to the new market place downtown near you?? I heard that they have some wonderful food there.It will be so busy at lunch time too.
That blouse you got looks like it will be so cool to wear in the evenings.I remember when that style use to be so popular,and now it still is!!
I hope that your hubby is feeling better today!
I think I will go by Goodwill and WalMart before heading to over to eat,talk to you later.
Stay cool.
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Vicki, you are so funny. I think sometimes the “comfort food” part of bad fats counts as good.
Lynn
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Kim, I love fried eggs and salad!
Tanya, thank you, and thanks for stopping by!
Lynn
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Hi Lynn-
I love the white tops you found at the Thrift Shop! Especially the cap sleeved one! I just can’t believe all the treasures you find!! You have a great eye for finding the good!
I hope your dh is feeling better soon!
Your food looks fantastically fresh, too!
Hope you enjoyed your truffle!!
Michele
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Thanks, Michele. That truffle was so good.
It was eaten quite shortly after I wrote about it.
Lynn
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Hi Lynn
I’m so sorry it took me this long to get over here. With everything going on and trying to catch up, it’s been crazy!
I think those are the exact same plates!! If not, it must be the same maker, don’t you think? How strange that you have some
While I ignore the delicious food I just looked at on here (diet), I’m going to catch up on the rest of your blog now…..
Rue