AuburnChick's Adventures

Happy Wednesday and thanks for visiting my blog today!

If you’ve been here very long, you know that Wednesdays are when I answer Joyce’s questions and travel around blog world to see how others responded to them.

So, without further ado, here we go!

1. June 10th is National Herbs and Spices Day. Besides salt and pepper what herb or spice container do you reach for most often? Is there a spice you truly dislike? What’s a recent dish you made that called for more than salt and pepper?  

My spice racks are a situation, y’all. Last summer, I pulled everything out and organized them. I discovered multiple bottles of the same spice. I have them grouped in similar flavor pallets because I cook a variety of dishes.

I find myself reaching for cumin quite often. Turmeric runs a close second.

A spice I’m not fond of is fennel. I actually avoid recipes that call for it.

A recent recipe I’ve made that called for more than salt and pepper was this – The Best Vegan Lasagna Soup. It was delicious!

2.  It’s been said ‘variety is the spice of life’…in what way is this true for you? Elaborate. 

As mentioned in my previous answer, I cook a variety of dishes. As a vegan, I like to explore different flavor combinations. I peruse Instagram for new-to-me recipes, and I have quite a few vegan cookbooks in my cabinet. I actually enjoy cooking for myself more than eating out because most restaurants do not offer a variety (if any) of vegan options.

3. What’s something in your life that adds ‘spice’(excitement, intensity) even if also comes with challenge or unpredictability? 

This was a difficult question for me because I like for my life to be calm and predictable.

I guess I could say that being the mama of adult children adds excitement and intensity, sprinkled with challenge and unpredictability. The Mr. and I are pretty settled, so when one of the kiddos says they are coming to visit, we get moving and rearrange a whole lot of stuff to make things happen.

As far as challenging, again, going back to having adult children, learning how to communicate with my kiddos and adjust to their boundaries has been interesting.

I especially appreciate the candor that has grown between my daughter and myself. We had a tough time when she was a teenager, so the open and honest conversations and our efforts to navigate through them with grace have been exhausting and rewarding.

4. If you could instantly master one skill or hobby, what would it be and why? 

A hobby I worked hard on last Fall was crocheting. I’m not as good with it as I am knitting, but I pushed through, even as I was fighting through the pain of my shoulder injuries, to make several hats.

Being more accomplished in this hobby would give me more enjoyment in the process.

5. We’re halfway through the year…what’s one book, movie, or activity you’ve loved this year that you’d recommend to others? 

A non-activity that’s been a staple in my life these past six months has been rest. Coming off of my December surgery and dealing with the lingering effects of that led me to cherish hours of rest. Instead of running errands on Saturdays, I’ve stayed in my pajamas. I rush home from work or physical therapy and jump into my pajamas. It’s been blissful.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I’ve been trying healthy drink recipes (non-alcoholic) the last few weeks, and I have the following one queued up next. I found the recipe on Instagram.

I love pickles, and I know pickle juice is very hydrating, so we shall see how this turns out.

What are your thoughts? Would you be willing to try it if someone made it for you?

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