I will turn fifty-one in a few days and just got back from NYC for a birthday visit with my daughter, Stevie, who never lets me down when it comes to birthday celebrations. This one was no exception; a dinner at Palma (with waiters that looked like Fabio) did not disappoint, and Stevie's general enthusiasm for all things New York kept me upbeat even when the weather turned gloomy. August is my favorite month. Perhaps because it holds my birthday, but also because the changes that take place in those thirty-one days are many. We begin the month happily thinking about beach trips and summer vacations and a week or so later, we are on to purchasing (or at least planning to) school supplies and fall necessities. In the midst of all this change we sometimes forget to just breathe and enjoy the moment. Today, I did just that. I started the day with a great hot yoga session, wrapped up an ending for an essay that was waiting, and looked in the fridge to see what I could create. The blueberries beckoned and this is what came to me:
4 cups blueberries (fresh)
1/2 lemon
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cup of water
cinnamon stick
Place all in a pot and boil until blueberries pop. Blend in processor until smooth. Add 1 cup of greek yogurt. Cool. Garnish with mint leaves and enjoy.
Friday, August 9, 2013
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