This blog will help you towards healthier lifestyle choices!

I owned a State Approved K-6 for over 20 years and when it closed, I was devastated. However, I decided to make lemonade out of lemons and so I thought: I went to school for 40 years (one class at a time) and I have a PhD, I'll just look for a better job.



And, I did.....look that is, the "finding" part eluded me. I was 60 years old, never got sick and could outwork almost anyone half my age but, as I was looking for a job, it was NOT looking for me!



In the first two years after my school's closure, I applied for over 450 jobs (everything from Starbucks, to Admin Assistant to jewelry sales) and had no luck.



Finally a friend asked why I was counting the jobs and I realized I was focusing on what was NOT happening instead of what might happen so I quit counting, but not applying.



In order to survive, I sold my house and lived off the proceeds while I continued applying. I lived extremely frugally because I knew that the money would not last forever.



Over the years, I have continued to live frugally and apply for jobs. However, there truly is ageism in America today and I have been unsuccessful in getting a "real" job.



What I have been successful at is cobbling together a life by working at my many part time jobs! Currently, I have 2 jobs each day (subbing in the Auburn School District and tutoring at Sylvan Learning Centers). And I do other jobs occasionally such as Real Estate Broker, Author, and Editor.



Because I am a Health Coach, my passion is helping people be healthier.
Over the years, I've learned much about how to be healthy even if I wasn't wealthy so I decided to share my expertise with you! I will bring you tips, recipes, and many ideas on how to choose a healthy lifestyle, even if you are eating out of the local Food Bank and/or don't have much money to pay for gym memberships!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Carrot and Apple Soup

 

Originally posted on Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Carrot and Apple Soup

Last week, at the Food Bank, I got a lot of carrots and apples.  Then, this week, I found this recipe & it looks like it would taste really good.  It's from "The American Institute for Cancer Research", http://www.aicr.org/

Carrot and Apple Soup

1 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped very fine
1 lb carrots, cubed (leave the peels on for more nutrients tha hide just under the peel)
1 GrannySmith apple , cored and chopped (leave the peel on for more nutrients)
3 cups non-chicken broth (McKay's makes a great tasting one)
Soy milk, Almond milk or Rice Dream (not the flavored ones)
3 TBs minced mint for garnish

1. Heat oil in medium Dutch oven or large suacepan on medium-high until hot.  Saute onion and leek until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
2. MIx in carrots and apple.  Tightly cover pot, reduce heat, and cook gently  until vegetabls give up most of their juices, 8 to 10 minutes.  Add broth.  Cover an cook until carrots are very soft, about 30 minutes.
3. Let soup sit, uncovered, about 20 minutes, to cool slightly.  Puree soup in a blender or food processor, if necessary in two bathces.  This makes it a smoother soup.  If soup is too thick, add the milk as desired.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Served garnished with mint.

I'm wondering if this would make a good crockpot recipe.....I'll have to do some experiementing and get back to you!

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