Wow. I just moved to New Orleans. I’m not sure how I feel just yet… and people keep asking me. Really, it feels like I’m just visiting. Ask me in a month.
We missed yesterday’s flight and ended up flying down early this morning. I was so exhausted, I wanted to cry. Once we got to our new home (aka my Mom's apartment in Treme), I SLEPT… for like 5 hours. The good thing about moving in with your mother is that she WANTS to hang out with your child. And, thus, you get to sleep. (Thanks, Ma. I needed that.)
I think I am happy to be here though. I’m anxious to start working. No, I’m not getting a job. I mean REALLY working. Taking my future into my own hands and making things happen. I started a TO DO list today. So beginning Monday, I’ll be visiting places like Preservation Resource Center, Global Green, and Common Ground. I know I need LOTS of help restoring my house, so I want to explore these potential resources immediately. My mom is thrilled that I’m here… happy for my energy and drive. I’ll be helping her with her house too.
Well, I just wanted to post a short update. I’m still tired. That’s my punishment for having so much STUFF to move. Even though I’ve gotten rid of A LOT of my belongings over the past year, somehow I still have too much. And packing it all just wore me out. So I’m headed to bed. Goodnight.
Returning to New Orleans to Rebuild My Little House and Hopefully Turn Over a New Leaf in my Life
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"The Pull Of New Orleans" - St. Petersburg Times
"New Orleans - die Stadt der zwei Gesichter" - Hamburger Abendblatt
"New Orleans - die Stadt der zwei Gesichter" - Hamburger Abendblatt
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WHAT THE HOUSE NEEDS
- Privacy Fence GATE (to keep out the looters)
- 550 sq ft Hardwood or Bamboo Flooring (preferably reclaimed)
- NEW Attic Fan (old fan is beyond repair)
The Wheels On The Bus Go Round And Round
My daughter's first favorite song was "The Wheels On The Bus Go Round And Round." She would press me to sing it at every opportunity; singing it became part of my daily routine. Even when she was not around, the song played in my head. Over and over and over again. I digested the words; I contemplated the "deeper" meaning of the song. Through my daughter's obsession with this repetitive children's song, I came up with this mantra that to me represents the inevitability of Time and Nature (aka "The Bus"), the reality that Life goes on no matter what, and that as long as I'm alive I play a part in the direction of The Bus. The wheels on the bus go round and round...
The purpose of this blog is to chart my journey in New Orleans, as I rebuild my small piece of the city and, hopefully, uncover something new in myself. Click here for the introductory blog entry.
About Me
- Live Lyve Raw Vegan Cuisine
- Our mission is to promote the appreciation of good quality food that gives energy and life through creating delicious quality raw vegan meals for the people of New Orleans.
Links
- Historic Green (MARCH 8-23)
- lowernine.org
- NENA
- The Holy Cross Neighborhood Association
- Help Holy Cross
- A Perfect Storm - Zero Carbon NOLA
- The St. Bernard Project
- Common Ground
- Emergency Communities
- The Green Project
- Global Green
- Preservation Resource Center
- City Of New Orleans
- The Times Picayune
- The New Orleans Tribune
- The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
- Breath Of Life - Music
- My Exceptionally Normal World - A Blog
- Kiini Ibura Salaam - Writer
Blog Archive
Random Stuff - Fun With Cooking
This has nothing to do with the purpose of this blog AT ALL... but I have to share this recipe cuz it's GOOD. Sometimes, I fancy myself a chef. I made this one up all by myself. I call it...
Mango-Coconut Delight
I'm back on raw, y'all! Raw vegan eating means consuming only raw (uncooked) fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Believe it or not, there's a WHOLE LOT you can do within what may seem to be a limited diet.
Here's a great dessert that is simple, yummy and RAW.
note: I don't really do measurements. I just put in as much as I think is needed and then taste as I go along. Sorry.
Ingredients
- 1 young coconut
- 1 1/2 or 2 fresh ripe mangoes
- raw almonds (about a 1/2 cup, probably)
- raw macadamia nuts (about a 1/2 cup, probably)
- 1 tsp soy lecithin (this is optional; it thickens the filling)
- spices - nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger
In a Vita Mix or a food processor, chop the almonds and macadamia nuts into a crumbly powder. Set aside about half of it. Continue processing the remainder until it develops a pasty consistency. Press this nut paste into the bottom of a small dish (I use a loaf pan... if that's what they are really called). Chill.
Cut the meat of both mangoes away from their seeds. Cube about 1/8 of one mango. Set aside. In a Vita Mix or just a regular old blender, mix the coconut meat with the rest of the mangoes. Add the soy lecithin. Add the spices to taste. When the mixture gets all nice and smooth and creamy, pour it into the dish over the nut paste crust. Drop the mango cubes in evenly. And then sprinkle the nut crumbles on top. Chill for about an hour before serving.
I know there are some haters out there (you know who you are!). But as my first boyfriend used to say, "Don't knock it til you try it!"
NOTE: Cracking open a young coconut can be difficult. Here's a site that shows you how - http://www.rawguru.com/openyoungcoconut.html. This is not the way I do it, but apparently it's really easy this way.
Mango-Coconut Delight
I'm back on raw, y'all! Raw vegan eating means consuming only raw (uncooked) fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Believe it or not, there's a WHOLE LOT you can do within what may seem to be a limited diet.
Here's a great dessert that is simple, yummy and RAW.
note: I don't really do measurements. I just put in as much as I think is needed and then taste as I go along. Sorry.
Ingredients
- 1 young coconut
- 1 1/2 or 2 fresh ripe mangoes
- raw almonds (about a 1/2 cup, probably)
- raw macadamia nuts (about a 1/2 cup, probably)
- 1 tsp soy lecithin (this is optional; it thickens the filling)
- spices - nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger
In a Vita Mix or a food processor, chop the almonds and macadamia nuts into a crumbly powder. Set aside about half of it. Continue processing the remainder until it develops a pasty consistency. Press this nut paste into the bottom of a small dish (I use a loaf pan... if that's what they are really called). Chill.
Cut the meat of both mangoes away from their seeds. Cube about 1/8 of one mango. Set aside. In a Vita Mix or just a regular old blender, mix the coconut meat with the rest of the mangoes. Add the soy lecithin. Add the spices to taste. When the mixture gets all nice and smooth and creamy, pour it into the dish over the nut paste crust. Drop the mango cubes in evenly. And then sprinkle the nut crumbles on top. Chill for about an hour before serving.
I know there are some haters out there (you know who you are!). But as my first boyfriend used to say, "Don't knock it til you try it!"
NOTE: Cracking open a young coconut can be difficult. Here's a site that shows you how - http://www.rawguru.com/openyoungcoconut.html. This is not the way I do it, but apparently it's really easy this way.
6 comments:
you're actually giving me access to your blog? are you sure that's a good idea? bwah hahahahaha.
the studio isn't the same without you, but i, for one, am really, really happy for you. i think it's what you need, even if you have a lot of work to do. ;-)
anyway, i need to go finish dissecting my goat before it starts to smell too bad.
miss you. good luck with the house!
Good to hear from you, and glad you made it okay. We did think it would be a miracle if you made your plane!!! We taught little PapuCharlie how to throw snowballs right before you left so if you get any snow down there, she's ready!
Looking forward to hearing more. Best to Maman!
hey there!
like brien said, it isn't the same without you.. but glad you made it safe and got some good sleep!
here's that link to the other reuse place
http://www.thegreenproject.org/
miss you, love you and papu too!
i'm so, so happy for you, jenga! i can't wait to see how everything unfolds. i'm also inspired by your optimism and state of "being."
peace & blessings always!!
maybe you can buy some more houses after you finish rehabbing yours. start your real estate empire, donna trump!
SuperJenga, I'm so proud of you! I'm doing pushups so that when I come down, that hammer you give me will be useful in my spaghetti arms.
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