Purpose of this Log

1. To help hold me accountable to myself and to the Lord. It helps me be more intentional and apply observation and correction more effectively.

2. To be transparent to others that they may also hold me to account and help sharpen me (GENTLY PLEASE) as they feel led by the Lord.

3. As I proceed prayerfully and intentionally, under the canopy of God's grace applying observation and correction along the way, my hope is that others can also learn a thing or two from my failings...make that "learnings"...and also from my victories in the Lord.

In a Nutshell

I am following an approach to eating that is outlined in the "Thin Within" book by Judy and Arthur Halliday. I am not focussing on measuring or weighing foods or labelling foods as "good" or "bad" but rather aiming to eat when I'm hungry ("0") and stop when I'm satisfied ("5"), focussing on the keys to conscious eating (listed in the right hand column).

Another central Thin Within (and more importantly biblical) teaching that I aim to use with this food log is observation and correction, living under the canopy of God's grace on the path of God's provision. In a nutshell it's about turning to God and confessing and repenting and the amazing grace and love of God that changes us from the inside out.

Keeping in mind at all times...

The most important aim of my life needs to be to "seek first His kingdom and His righteousness" (Matt. 6:33) and sit at my Lord's feet, feasting at the Lord's table (Ps. 23:5), getting "fat on Jesus," filling up on His Word and finding true satisfaction that can be found in Him alone. The Lord's Table study brought this into proper focus for me.

"Everything is permissible for me"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"—but I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31


Wednesday, September 3, 2008

"Burritos" recipe

BURRITOS

Here is the recipe I tried tonight at dinner. Very yummy vegetarian burritos:-) My husband was amazed that a vegetarian dish could be so delicious and tasty:-)

6 Flour tortillas (8 inch)--I used four 10" tortillas
2 medium potatoes, quartered

Boiling water, to cover
2 tsp. cooking oil
1 1/4 cups chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder)
398 ml/14 oz. can of kidney (or pinto) beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Cheese (this wasn't in the recipe, but I think it is a good addition--just a bit to sprinkle in each burrito)

Wrap tortillas in foil. Heat in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. I did this while the potatoes were cooking.

Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender-crisp. Cool enough to handle. Dice. Set aside.

Heat cooking oil in frying pan. Add onion and garlic. Saute until soft and golden. Remove from heat.

Empty kidney beans into bowl. Add oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Mash well with fork. Add to onion mixture. Also, add the diced potatoes. Heat, stirring often, until hot.

When the tortillas are warmed up, divide bean mixture & a sprinkle of cheese down the center of each tortilla. Fold 1 side over, then ends, then roll. Filling should be completely enclosed. If not serving immediately, wrap in foil and place in 200 degree oven. (It is probably good to let them sit in the oven for a bit so the cheese can melt.)

Serve with the following options:

Salsa--I made my own fresh salsa (finely minced tomato, onion, bit of cilantro and lime juice)
Sour cream
Guacamole--I just mashed up 1/2 an avacado and stirred in some of the regular store-bought salsa

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