Cathy Burnham Martin's Blog, page 10

“Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm & constant.”

—Socrates (c 470 – 399 BC)
Greek philosopher

Photo by Alonso Reyes

Celebrate the International Day of Living Together in Peace by practicing and promoting peace, tolerance, understanding, and solidarity. Divisiveness and negativity have no place. Let’s embrace differences and show genuine respect. Only together can we make this a reality.

“A person who tells you that you are not good enough knows that you are better than they are.”

— Cathy Burnham Martin (1954 – )
Author, voiceover artist, and dedicated foodie; from her 2017 book & audiobook “The Bimbo Has Brains… and Other Freaky Facts”

“No army can withstand the strength of an idea whose time has come.”

— Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885)
French author, playwright, and politician

For International Hummus Day, I bring you a colorful treat for anytime… from Spring to Christmas! Originally planned as a sort of brunch toast, I have served my Super Simple Beet Hummus Avocado Toasts as tapas with superb response!

Super Simple Beet Hummus Avocado Toast
This makes a great vegetarian breakfast or lunch entrée. Or cut your toast in quarters and enjoy a colorful tapas treat.

4 oz zesty lemon hummus (or plain or other preferred flavor)
4 oz canned, cooked beets, coarsely cut up
Salt & pepper
4-6 slices whole-grain, nutty bread
1-2 ripe avocados, pits removed; pulp sliced & spritzed with lime juice
½ c seeds, such as pepita, sunflower, and sesame (or all 3)

Combine hummus, beets, lemon zest & juice. Process with an immersion blender till smooth. Season with salt & pepper to suit your taste. Place bread on 6 small serving plates. Spread each with a thick layer of beetroot hummus. Arrange avocado slices atop the hummus. Sprinkle with seeds. Serve. Makes 4-6 slices.

KISS Tips: For non-vegetarians, layer in some succulent, cooked bacon bits between the hummus and the avocado. This is so colorful; it also makes a splendid Christmas recipe.

Bravo to all providers, whether professional or heartfelt. National Provider Appreciation Day reminds us to share gratitude with anyone who helps those who need it. This may be in keeping a roof over someone’s head and food on the table… or providing positive education to help others become their very best selves… or serving as a caretaker for someone else who desperately needs that patient, steadfast, calm support. These are all selfless acts of love that too often go unnoticed. If you are one of these providers, thank you, most sincerely.

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Happy Mother’s Day to all loving mothers everywhere, and to all who have mothered those who have needed such love. Believe in the beauty and healing power of love.

“We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life.”

— William Osler (1849 – 1919)
Canadian physician and founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital

“The only people I owe my loyalty to are those who never made me question theirs.”

— Anonymous

Ahhhhh… National Lemonade Day.

Enjoy a refreshing glass of cool citrus, pause, and rejoice.