i am not certain that anyone truly knows of my deep love for sheep, other than my old pal Jessie. This video makes me think of Jessie, too much Bulmers, Wheatabix and how happy and awesome sheep are.
When we were wee freshman at Young Harris College (actually rising sophomores -- the top dogs back when you were only lucky enough to stay at YHC for more than two years if you failed Ms. Nation's Statistics class), Jessie and i enjoyed a two week study abroad trip in Ireland. Yes other students were there - but most important, of course, were Ms. Collins and Ms. Johnson, respectively. The trip was the beginning of a fast friendship for which i am extremely thankful, but that is not what i am here to talk about. Despite my husband's belief that my whole world actually revolves around Jessie -- i have other things to discuss. (Only 3/4 of my world is about Jessie - sometimes only half.)
These little fellas were not the livestock of choice in my hometown... not a huge demand for wool in South Georgia, i suppose. Needless to say, until my exposure to the lifestyle of these creatures on my Irish stint, i did not fully appreciate the sacrifices they make for us. These guys scale rocky cliffs sporting humiliating colored spots on their butts, seeking blades of juicy grass and rays of sun, all to grow a sweater for me - sweaters for everyone! And now, after watching this video, i find out they are performers as well!!!! Tis a dream come true, indeed. This is just one more thing that makes a girl want to steer clear of a sheep on her fork.
Speaking of nixing the sheep from my fork.... we had the BEST dinner last night. i day dreamed about it all day today. Butternut Squash Curry. y-u-m. i found the recipe on Country Living's website, on the same list of vegetarian dishes that i found the roasted celery recipe. Here is the link to the original: http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/recipes/vegetarian-recipes-curried-pumpkin-peas
i had butternut squash leftover from a few days ago, so i substituted the pumpkin with it. i also used purple fingerling potatoes (my favorite variety of these sweet dirt jewels) rather than a red skinned. We had the curry over brown jasmine rice.
Jeff and i have actually been doing really well with the "Weekday Vegetarian" plan. At least Jeff has been doing well when i am planning his meals. He has admitted to eating chicken tenders at work. i am sure it is inconvenient for him to find meatless meals in his professional kitchen, where he is the chef. (sheesh)
We have tried some awesome new dinners, and i have lost some unsightly poundage. i feel great! Cutting out meat from our weekday diet is a plan i will certainly continue for life. But, i must admit, i am looking forward to the beef empanadas we are going to have on Sunday.
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