Whippier …

A couple of years back I did write a post about “ Shinrin-yoku “ it was when it first did pop up in articles about health … the meaning of the word is Forest bathing , now in the aftermath of the horrible pandemic , all kind of people working with “ post corona “ are recommending the healing power from the trees , how we can bath our senses … it really is a wonderful kind of mindfulness , to be in the “ now “ looking at the colors , smelling , taste or just dip your toes in the water while studying the birds flying away …

How one reacts to something so devastating as this virus is of course very personal , and some might need more help than what you can get from the trees … anyway the pulse & the blood pressure are reacting in a good way , it’s so relaxing for the brain …

I am a sucker for dips and easy things to combine with salad and a protein , as I am now living alone and can do as it pleases me .. why should I cook up something complicated .. this I do when it will be

a nice threat for my daughter or friends . So today I got

You an unusual topping Indonesian style !

Cilantro Peanut Pesto

In a saucepan heat up vegetable oil and add 3 chopped garlic cloves , half a cup chopped shallots and 2 tbsp chopped fresh lemongrass , sauté until soft , transfer to a blender slowly add half a cup of water while puréing , add 1 tbsp fresh lime jus , 1 cup basil leaves , 1 cup cilantro leaves and some crushed red pepper flakes add half a cup toasted peanuts ,sea salt and 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger root , continue to purée until smooth and uniform , add some water if to dry. This little darling goes extremely well with shrimps or just on top of your salad … Bon appetite ..

It is Friday and I will go to a vernissage tonight … with a friend , seems like hundred of years since one did something like that , we have to keep a safe distance of course … always that on one’s mind … you can’t let yourself loose and stop thinking … b….g

” We Get By “ Mavis Staples

Full moon tonight , don’t forget …

Enjoy the weekend, try to do all the things you want to do …

Chris

from GrammasKitchen

and now I have to go and decide what outfit to wear tonight …xxx