Here is this week's notes:
Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30AM at BUMC
Wednesday, April 22 at 6PM at BUMC
Thursday, April 23 at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall
Saturday, April 25 at 9:30AM at BUMC
Sunday, April 26 at 5PM at BUMC
Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month
This month we donated $18.00 to Our House; thank you.
Your donation benefits Our House which provides care and education to homeless children and helps their parents to get to their feet.
Please remember to put your donation in the basket in lieu of extra fee.
Lunch and Dinner Club Dates
Please send me suggestions for our next outings.
Reminders
Please see April calendar attached
Spice/Herb of the Month; Cumin
Mariam
Wednesday, April 22 at 6PM at BUMC
Thursday, April 23 at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall
Saturday, April 25 at 9:30AM at BUMC
Sunday, April 26 at 5PM at BUMC
Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month
This month we donated $18.00 to Our House; thank you.
Your donation benefits Our House which provides care and education to homeless children and helps their parents to get to their feet.
Please remember to put your donation in the basket in lieu of extra fee.
Lunch and Dinner Club Dates
Please send me suggestions for our next outings.
Reminders
Please see April calendar attached
Spice/Herb of the Month; Cumin
Cumin seed is a spice that is commonly used in Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines. It kindles the digestive fire and helps eliminate toxins from the body. It has cooling effect which means it is good to add it to spicy food. the easiest way to use cumin is to add it to the food you cook especially food that has legumes or meat. It helps with digestion and bloating.
For low appetite, mix 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds, and 1 pinch salt. Dry roast the seeds together in a cast iron skillet until golden brown about 3 to 5 minutes and then add the salt. Chew 1/2 tsp. of the mixture 15-30 minutes before each meal.
For indigestion, chew the same quantity of the above mix immediately after each meal.
To make a digest ease tea, bring 4 cups of water to boil, toss in 2" fresh ginger cut into pieces, 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 tsp. coriander sees, 1 tsp. turmeric and a pinch of fennel. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-30 minutes depending on how strong you want your tea to taste and how much digestive help you need. Strain and sip after meals.
For toothache, brew a cumin tea by adding 1 ounce of cumin to 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes. Sip slowly and keep the tea in your mouth before swallowing.
Use the tea above for bronchitis. Drink 2 times per day until symptoms go away.
For low appetite, mix 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds, and 1 pinch salt. Dry roast the seeds together in a cast iron skillet until golden brown about 3 to 5 minutes and then add the salt. Chew 1/2 tsp. of the mixture 15-30 minutes before each meal.
For indigestion, chew the same quantity of the above mix immediately after each meal.
To make a digest ease tea, bring 4 cups of water to boil, toss in 2" fresh ginger cut into pieces, 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 tsp. coriander sees, 1 tsp. turmeric and a pinch of fennel. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-30 minutes depending on how strong you want your tea to taste and how much digestive help you need. Strain and sip after meals.
For toothache, brew a cumin tea by adding 1 ounce of cumin to 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes. Sip slowly and keep the tea in your mouth before swallowing.
Use the tea above for bronchitis. Drink 2 times per day until symptoms go away.
Food for Thought
"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve."
Albert Schweitzer
