May 14, 2011

So yesterday morning I read an article on Mercola.com about weekly workouts. One of the things I picked up was that it is a good idea not to do heavy workouts two days in a row. Well, I experienced why that is so important. Thursday, I mowed the lawn which was thicker than normal because of the recent rains so it took much more effort. Then yesterday, I not only cleaned the house, but did laundry, ironing, and some extra kitchen work. Well, today I am feeling it. I guess it must be time for a day off. Well, maybe not a day off of cooking, but I will definitely not be doing any REAL physical labor. My first clue was waking up at 2:22 (yes, Someone cares) and needing to get up, down some ibuprofen and sit with a heating pad for about 1 1/2 hours. Didn’t even get out of bed this morning until after 7am. I don’t even have to look at the clock to know it’s after 7 as that is when the jacuzzi turns off its cycle.

When I did finally come to, I had a hankering for Huevos Rancheros. Knowing that there was some enchilada sauce in the fridge I set off to find a can of refries. No luck. I guess I have to make a Morihara run to get some beans. So while Randy was out enjoying the weed eater, Baby and I went to Morihara’s to get beans. I am sooo looking forward to breakfast. Wheat grass is ground, beans in one pan warming up, enchilada sauce in another, the cast iron pan is ready for tortillas and the poaching water is ready for eggs. I like to put a slurry of sour cream and salsa on the tortilla before layering the other goodies. So this is how it goes for me:

1) Fry tortilla

2) Slather the Slurry

3) Layer the Beans

4) Pour on a little sauce and grated cheese

5) Add the poached egg

6) Cover with sauce and cheese

7) Broil til bubbly then ENJOY

I am doing everything I can to force myself to do nothing today. Well, it’s not quite that hard as every time I get up to do something I am reminded that doing nothing is exactly what needs to be done. Around 1sh it seemed like it might just rain today. Not long after I voiced that thought, it started raining…no it started pouring. It smelled so nice and fresh, I just love the rain. I am so glad that I had prepared ribs to bbq today so I don’t have to make any decisions. We also had some kale salad and brussel sprouts. There’s only one thing I don’t like about kale salad – all the chopping that is involved. The upside to that is that it keeps well so I always make a big batch and it lasts all week.

Another bout of relaxation and it is time for dinner. I decide that all I want is another bowl of kale salad, while Randy and Melissa have a steamed artichoke.