"A Journey of Healing: Experiencing Foster Care and Adoption with Kassandra Villareal"
This week, Aislynn welcomes Kassandra Villareal, a Local Parenting Coach with a Masters in Counseling, for an intimate conversation on healing from trauma. This episode delves into the deeply personal experiences of foster care and adoption, shedding light on the complexities of Adoption and Mother Wounds.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including mental, emotional, and sexual abuse, abandonment wounds, and the impact of the public school system on children's well-being. Please ensure you are in a comfortable space to engage with this conversation.
Recipes: Another Idea from AI for how to use Seasonal OVerflow of Abundance with special diet.
Okra and Ground Beef Stir-Fry:
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 pound fresh okra, washed and sliced into rounds
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika (adjust for desired spiciness)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it's browned and cooked through. Break it up with a spatula for even cooking.
Once the beef is cooked, add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the spices.
Add the sliced okra and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften but still maintain a slight crunch.
Finally, add the chopped tomatoes and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and incorporated with the other ingredients.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
This dish pairs well with rice or a gluten-free alternative like quinoa or cauliflower rice. Enjoy your dairy-free, wheat-free, corn-free okra and ground beef entrée!
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