The Weekly Friday Feast

Hi @Former-Member. I was late too, just arrived a little while ago. I haven't done much cooking for myself for years either and also recently did some cooking with a wonderful feeling of achievement. I don't think there is a measure of functionality on this forum. We're all struggling along with you. Great to hear you got in some relationship counselling so quickly. I'm sure you will connect with Partners in Recovery eventually and I really hope they are able to offer effective assistance. Great that you went twice to yoga again. I'm still a no show at Tai Chi but haven't given up hope of getting there sometime.

Lol @CannonSalt

Glad there was a logical connection to the cleaning behaviour ... and not just excessive hygeine syndrome.

I am tending to think that some of the allergies and immune related illness are tied to over clean houses ... and kids no longer being able to develop tolerance due to gradual low level exposure of bugs etc

just me ... but a few other think that too ..I think there are studies now about reintroducing even very serious allergens in very controlled doses ... to help patient better respond to them in future ...

I used to garden and say to myself "this is clean dirt" while being upset by the super clean homes of my rich rellies and their lack of regard for us.

Thanks @Mazarita & @CherryBomb - I'm a professional at comparing myself to other people 😛

The salad had baby spinach, grated carrot, corn, peas, mung beans, chickpeas, beetroot, tomatoes, snow peas with balsamic vinegar.

I do like keeping things tidy, but it is a bit hard at the moment as I am living in a cabin (what mining workers live in). We will have more room eventually when my partner finishes doing up a shipping container into the bedroom. My living situation is very complex. We live on my partner's mothers farm. It is far from ideal for me, but it is our only option at the moment as my partner ceased working to be my registered carer.

I actually called Relationships Australia, but they were booked out for the whole week. I think the receptionist heard the desperation in my voice & tears as she called another free service, then lifeline & we got lucky & saw someone really good. We are going again on Monday. My partner has carers fatigue. We have been together for 12 years.

I usually don't feel like going to yoga, but I make myself do it anyhow & feel benefit from it - even if it is only during the practise. It also gives me a sense of achievement.

You will get to tai chi - I still need to get back into running. I went for a 6km apx walk with my partner last Sunday.

@Former-Member you could just leave out the eggs and chorizo and use vegie stock and have a yummy vegan dish I think. And I think the tortillas only have cornmeal and water in them.

@Appleblossom I think there's also an association between over-use of antibiotics and the development of stronger bugs. The topic of food intolerances and immunity has always interested me.

Moving is tiring & stressful....

@Former-Member Good on you for getting some packing done. Things always seem to be behind when moving. Hoping you get some rest soon.

@Former-Member A 6km walk sounds great. I'd have trouble making that distance. The salad sounds delicious. You are giving me ideas. Maybe I too can make a hearty salad for dinner one night. I think I will make it to Tai Chi at some point. A few things happening at once at the moment, some are falling down. I will keep trying.

@Mazarita I agree with you, @Former-Member has inpired me to make a salad at some point this week. I'm not the greatest at making salads, and will usually make myself warm food. But seeing it's summer and getting warmer, a salad is a great idea. So healthy and fresh! I haven't had mung beans in ages! My late dad used to make them all the time. Apparently they are good for the mind.

@Former-Member moving is soooo exhausting. I'm in the process of moving too. I can only imagine what it would be like with little ones. Hope you get some rest soon!

@eth and @Appleblossom I agree - too clean can also be an issue. I camp and pretty much live in the dirt for days on end, but I don't get sick. It's good to get a little grubby!

Hi @WombatBoots! Love your new profile pic!! How are ya?