I'm not feeling so hot. I think I came down with a bit of cold when I took a swig of a friend's cider. I was warned as three sick individuals had already sipped from the same rim. I boldly proclaimed that I was a nurse and we have rock solid immune systems. I was proven partially wrong as I have a persistent tickle in the back of my throat and my nose decides drip on occasion. It isn't bad, but I'd rather have no throat issues.
When I became aware of my bothersome throat upon waking I decided to visit my SIL's blog as she oft posts natural remedies and I have a night shift looming ahead of me that I want to be in tip top shape for it. I brewed me some Garlic Lemonade and I may have put in too much honey and lemon juice, but I am sipping just the same and praying that it is as soothing as Shawna promises. It is warming me up, if nothing else, and I appreciate that in and of itself.
Fall came quickly to these parts. It has been cold. And wet. And miserable. I don't mind it, but I am already contemplating turning the heat on in the house. I know it is only September, but it is currently 13 degrees in my house (55 degrees for those of you South of the border) and that is less than optimal.
I made this recipe for Roasted Butternut Baked Penne. All I can say is YUM. Erik and I both enjoyed it. I didn't even put in mascarpone or bacon and it was still delicious. And I put in a little extra milk because I don't like things too thick. Seriously though -- you should definitely try it. Yummy.
Speaking of milk. We have been drinking raw milk lately and it is delicious. Well, I don't drink milk, but I have cereal with milk and I use it in my chai tea and I bake with it and I love it.
I have a friend coming to visit on Monday! I have not seen her since my wedding day and I cannot wait!! She is out from Manitoba so I am now dreaming up fun things to do with her. I'm not even worried about the weather as I could use some time sitting on the couch, sipping on tea, and catching up. It will be so so nice to see her again. She just told me this morning that she is in the Lower Mainland -- she was hoping to surprise me, but realized it would be too difficult as she had no clue what my schedule was. As I said, I cannot wait!
Beyond that I have yet to unpack half of my house. Our living room is empty and the spare room is full of books and guitars... on the floor. One day I will be motivated to get those organized -- they are proving too overwhelming at present.
And that is that.
4 comments:
Here in Ohio, raw milk sales are strictly illegal. The only way to get raw milk is to buy a "share" in a dairy herd. Not being a fan of raw milk, that doesn't affect me but I have friends who would love to be able to buy raw milk.
Ashley, have you ever tried echinacea? I take three pills a day when my throat starts to hurt and it boosts my immunity and I don't actually get a cold! The pills are pretty cheap, like 100 for $5 and you can get them anywhere. I think I got mine at Walmart.
Louise, I haven't tried echinacea! I am feeling almost fine now, but I am going in search of some after church as flu and cold season is fast approaching. Thanks!
A day late and a dollar short, but I have to chime in again . . . I second the echinacea! Ech. tincture from Herb Pharm is my fave. That, with lots of Vit. C and garlic lemonade really boosts the immune system and shortens the duration and/or severity of whatever-it-is, from mastitis to UTIs to the common cold.
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