tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137766683602731513.post6100454630640973433..comments2023-06-05T07:00:14.937-07:00Comments on Thirsty Still: Small victory: spicy cod-cakes, fun without booze!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288935120774241198noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137766683602731513.post-66666910876416914402013-12-20T11:15:05.015-08:002013-12-20T11:15:05.015-08:00Thanks, Carrie. I appreciate how you put that. Pay...Thanks, Carrie. I appreciate how you put that. Paying attention is the thing, isn't it? As I wrote on your blog, I can get sucked into wanting oblivion, but I really am feeling that it's just not for me any more. I think focusing on what I think and feel instead is helping me a lot. I was doing well with that for a while a few months ago, so it's good to be back. <br /><br />And yes, I do love cooking. But right now my partner is making a late breakfast for us, so I must go pretend to help and drink my coffee. Thanks for the support, and I'm glad you're doing so well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288935120774241198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137766683602731513.post-54850136706890580292013-12-20T11:09:28.364-08:002013-12-20T11:09:28.364-08:00Thanks, Amy. Exhausting it is. I know it's nev...Thanks, Amy. Exhausting it is. I know it's never possible to figure out all the possibilities at once, but that never stops me from trying.<br /><br />The salad is kind of taboulleh, but the authors said they didn't use that word because people get so attached to their own personal favourite taboulleh. It's really just loads of parsley with barley instead of bulghur (but I didn't have barley so I used quinoa) and cashews (I used walnuts, no cashews on hand) and some Middle Eastern spices, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. The feta gets marinated in some more stuff, cumin and thyme and so on. Yum yum.<br /><br />And yes, feeling much better. Many thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288935120774241198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137766683602731513.post-17916956604765861822013-12-20T02:50:59.296-08:002013-12-20T02:50:59.296-08:00That's me too- lots of planning! Lots of think...That's me too- lots of planning! Lots of thinking! It can be exhausting sometimes. :)<br /><br />Cod cakes and parsley salad sounds so good. Is it like tabbouleh or just a parsley salad needing no fancy name? <br /><br />Glad you're feeling on the ups.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137766683602731513.post-40808909119427162382013-12-20T02:36:54.401-08:002013-12-20T02:36:54.401-08:00Isn't that interesting! That paying attention...Isn't that interesting! That paying attention to yourself and your reactions is helpful in not feeling deprived or forlorn. In my experience so far, I'd corroborate that- paying attention, learning how you react- is part of beginning to honor oneself as a worthy human being. Alcohol anesthetizes us and permits us to ignore feelings. Not drinking alcohol allows us to notice these feelings, and begin to learn that they are not so scary after all, do not need to be avoided with alcohol.<br /><br />And cooking is such a creative, supportive activity!<br /><br />Yay! for You!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321547766936093369noreply@blogger.com