What’s a Sassy Salad? Come and find out!
The point is it’s not easy coming up with titles for Culinary Classes. You want a title that catches people’s eye without being too cutesy.
Here are some upcoming classes with pretty good titles…
The Best Salads Ever!
When: May 25th from 10:00 to 12:30
Where: The Lomitas Kitchen 2421 Lomitas Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Fee: $50.00
Menu:
The Best Kale Salad Ever
Soba Salad with Baked Tempeh and Creamy Wasabi Dressing
Arugula Salad with Beets and Toasted Sunflower Seeds and Buttermilk and Bleu-Cheese Dressing
Mixed Greens with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple with Cashews and Ginger Vinaigrette
Note: Classes are hand-on. As with all classes, you will learn about various aspects of your health. Why certain ingredients are good for you and how to make ‘tweaks’ to a recipe if you have food sensitivities or allergies. Any recipe can be made vegetarian. The Kale Salad and Soba Salad are vegan.
I look forward to having you in class!
To register go to the Contact and Registration Page:
http://pattyjames.com/home/contact/
Also at The Commonwealth Club on September 10th, is Dr. Adam Gazzaley speaking about Video Games as Cognitive Enhancers. This event will sell out, so purchase your tickets early.
http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-09-10/dr-adam-gazzaley-video-games-cognitive-enhancers
As you know I am co-chair of The health and Medicine member-Led Forum at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. On July 12th, Julia Ross is speaking about sugar addiction and will be signing her newly revised book, The Diet Cure.
Be sure to attend!
http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-07-12/julia-ross-sugar-addiction-recovery-greatest-dietary-crisis-all-time
One of the organizations I belong to has some very interesting classes and seminars on a variety of topics. One that caught my eye was:
Conscious Eldering: Aging with Intention and Passion
Discover the types of inner work that facilitate fully claiming and embodying one’s potential as an elder. This highly experiential workshop is for those of us approaching our senior years (50+) who wish to age consciously.
50+???? Eldering?
Well, since 50 is here and gone for me, this program is not only for someone who is an actual elder, it’s for me, with my newly minted ‘elder’ status.
Fine.
So….
I am now embracing this full force. So now that I am consciously eldering what is my mantra?
You want intention? I’ve got intention. I intend to keep building my nutrition business, Patty James: Healthy Kitchens. Healthy Lives, and the non-profit I founded and direct, DirectionFive. I intend to create an incredible community resource helping kids and adults with their health.
You want passion. Check. And then some.
What else?
My Personal Eldering Manifesto:
- I will create a life whereby my kids don’t worry about me, don’t feel a need to entertain me and I will set an example about what it means to age with intent. I will live my life in such a way that when my kids think of honesty, fairness, integrity, with a healthy zest for life, they think of me.
- I will take responsibility for my own happiness
- I will try my best to leave the world a little better than I found it.
- I will better my skills at recognizing the inconsequential and ignoring it.
- I will trust myself and listen to my intuition.
- I will be a problem solver, not a victim.
- I will be a life long learner. I understand that with knowledge comes an increased sense of wonder.
- As I age I will mentor those younger than I who ask for my help. Passing along wisdom that comes from years of mistakes and life experiences is what mentoring is all about.
- I will try not to die with music left inside of me. I will life my life to the fullest!
I decided to leave some open bullet points for future ah, ha moments and I’m quite sure there will be some.
Why the photo of a river? Well, you can’t step into the same river the same way twice. Everyday is a new day. Somehow it just seemed to fit!
This is a nice list of ways to keep your skin healthy and beautiful. This list is courtesy of the University of Washington with my notes in italics and in parenthesis:
Tips for maintaining good skin care:
- Avoid soaps labeled “antibacterial” or “antimicrobial.” These tend to reduce the skin’s acidity, which acts as a protection from infection. (my note–Yesssss. I’ve been saying this for years!)
- Keep the skin clean and dry. Wash with soap and water daily, then rinse and dry thoroughly. (not positive I agree with this one. I don’t think many people need to bathe every day and I certainly don’t use soap everyday and just about never (my whole life) on my face.)
- Skin folds or creases (as in the groin area and underarms) need washing more frequently – twice a day, morning and bedtime. Rashes can easily form in these areas because of increased moisture and warmth. Increasing the air circulation to these areas to help prevent rashes can be accomplished by positioning the arms and legs so the skin surfaces are separated. For example, use the “frog” position to air the groin area. Air these areas two times a day. (funny visual with this one…we should most likely do as little ones do and try to be naked more!)
- Rashes can be caused by tapes, soaps, fabrics or other irritants. Total body rashes may result from food or drug allergies. Consult your health care provider for treatment of these and any other rashes you may have. (try wearing clothes made from natural fibers-organic if possible)
- Avoid using items that may dry the skin – for example, harsh soaps or alcohol based products such as lotions. (A good non-drying lotion to use is Alpha Keri.) (Check the Environmental Working Groups’s web site for a list of safe products)
- Lubricate dry skin with moisturizing creams or ointments (such as Eucerin or Aquaphor). Use care in applying creams over bony areas, since they may soften the skin and promote skin breakdown. (again, see the EWG web site. Eat organic food and use organic products on your skin as much as possible)
- Soiled skin can break down easily. Urine and stool have irritants in them and should be cleaned up immediately to prevent weakening and breakdown of the skin surface. (can’t argue with this one…elderly people need to be very careful about this as UTI’s are common and dangerous)
- Avoid using talc powders, as they may support yeast growth. They can also “cake up” and keep moisture in, causing skin breakdown.
- Calluses may form on your feet and hands. These can be removed by soaking frequently in warm water and toweling briskly to remove dead skin. You can use moisturizing creams to help soften calluses. Note that calluses may indicate an area of excess friction or pressure.
- Finger and toe nails require special care. Soak them and rub gently with a towel to remove dead skin and decrease the chance of hangnails forming. Nails are easier to cut after soaking; be sure to cut them straight across to avoid ingrown nails, and keep them short for safety. If ingrown nails develop, see your primary care provider or podiatrist.
