Even in our sleep,
pain which cannot forge
falls drop by drop upon the heart,
until, in our own despair,
against our will,
comes wisdom through
the awful grace of God.
Aeschylus

“Gandhi was firmly convinced that to suffer wrongs was less degrading than to inflict them.”

Thomas Weber

MILK, CHOCOLATE, WHOLE-GRAIN RICE OR PASTA, MACKEREL, BROCCOLI, COFFEE, TURKEY, LIVER, BLUEBERRIES, & BRAZIL NUTS.

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1. Broccoli: Saute broccoli florets with shallots and pine nuts, and drizzle with lemon juice; steam broccoli rabe and toss with a honey-mustard dressing.

2. Pumpkin: Serve warm pumpkin puree with maple syrup and finely chopped pecans; make a simple pumpkin soup with pumpkin puree, vegetable or chicken stock, onions, black beans, cumin and cilantro.

3. Blueberries: fresh blueberries with baby spinach leaves, chopped walnuts, thinly sliced red onions and olive oil; combine chopped blueberries, diced mango, minced jalapeno peppers and cilantro with lime juice for a tangy salsa.

4. Fish: Top braised spinach with poached salmon, chopped tomatoes and black olives; combine chopped, cooked salmon with capers, minced onion, lemon juice and olive oil, and serve on crackers.

5. Spinach: Saute baby spinach, diced tomatoes, minced garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil; toss steamed spinach with tamari, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds.

6. Tomatoes: Simmer chopped tomatoes and broccoli in olive oil, top with black olives and grated Asiagn cheese; drizzle halved Roma tomatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with pepper and minced rosemary leaves, and roast. (Source)