I haven’t been cooking much the last couple of weeks, so I was ready to get back in the kitchen.

This recipe was fun to make. There is something therapeutic for me in prepping the veggies and cooking them all together transforming them into something delicious. My mind is focused on cooking alone and gives my brain a rest from other thoughts.

What made this recipe even more special is that it was to bless someone who needed a meal for their family. As I cooked I prayed that this family would not only be nourished, but feel loved.

I found the recipe on The Cozy Cook website. The only change I made was to omit the spicy hot sauce. If it was for us we would have kept it in and probably doubled it. But I wasn’t sure if the heat would be a blessing to this family.

Creating good food is like a dance where all the ingredients come together and enjoy their part with the music. When the meal is shared around the table with friends and family, it connects us by our most basic need—to be fed and nourished.

If we pause in the moment we can feel the warmth and satisfaction enjoying a good meal together provides.

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Welcome to our vineyard. We would love to hear from you and what life is like in your part of the world. We need each other, not only to help with hard times, but also to celebrate the good.

Bon Appetito,

Tom and Debi ❤️❤️