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What a Sunday we had. First of all, we made darned sure Shane was going to let us sleep Sundaymorning. After drinking too many gulps of water to count around 8 pm, we decided trouble wouldbe brewing if he didnâEUR(TM)t go outside before bed. Shane and I took a dark and creepy strollaround the yard at 11:30pm until all was âEURoesaid and doneâEUR�.Â

The three of us slept until 6:20 am. ThatâEUR(TM)s called sleeping in in this house. We were outthe door by 7 for our morning stroll. 4.3 walking miles plus some Frisbee toss. Now it was timefor cycling. The weather was prime for a ride.

Approximately 18 miles on the bike. First to breakfast then the long way home. There were somechallenging gradual inclines and some fairly steep descents. It was good ride.

Breakfast at Creekside:

The Sunday Sandwich on a Kaiser.

For meâEUR¦my taste never changesâEUR¦..

Those are great big drops of hot sauce on top. Dry Rye on the side.

It was back on the bikesâEUR¦.

Whoops! Wrong bike.

we had a long ride home. It was 5 miles to breakfast and we were taking a long route homethrough Sauquoit and up Mohawk. The result was a great breakfast and good workout.

This weeks workout is unscheduled. This is a week when I will set my alarm, get up and whatever Ifeel like doing is what I will do.  WeâEUR(TM)ll play it by ear or better yetâEUR¦.by foot and leg.

Today (Monday) I got up and went back to bed. At 5:30 am Shane and I went for a walk, noGarmin, just us. Estimated 3 1/4 miles covered.Â

THE RECIPE : Vegetarian Pate or Foie Gras

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By any other terms âEURoeFaux Foie GrasâEUR�.  If youâEUR(TM)re a foodie, you have heard offoie gras. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, you donâEUR(TM)t want to hear anything about foiegras. If you are watching your waist line or have a penchant for healthy eating, foie gras is strictlyforbidden.

Foie http://shake-cleanse.com/fitness-programs/insanity-workout-review-insanity-vs-p90x ispronounced âEURoefwahâEUR� and is French for liver.Â

Foie Gras is pronounced âEURoefwah grahâEUR� and is an enlarged liver of a duck or goose thathas been fattened (hence very HIGH fat content) through feeding a corn based diet.

The pate, if made using the duck, offers a winy flavor. The pate, if made using a goose, is pale incolor with a delicate flavor. Whether it is made from the duck or the goose, it is a highly prizeddelicacy in French cuisine. It may be served with lightly toasted artisan bread or toasted brioche (a soft bread make from a yeast dough enriched with eggs and butter).

Why is it such a delicacy and presented at the most lavish of parties?  Because of this curiosity, Imade my own version that I could enjoy with passion.Â

Vegetarian or Faux Foie Gras:Â Â Serves 4 *Based upon a recipe found at Oprah.com

4 TBS Promise âEURoeHealthy heartâEUR� Margarine (you may want to add and additional 2 TBSat the end of puree).

1/2 onion, chopped

2 tsp capers, rinsed and rough chopped

1/4 cup Chambord

1 (15 oz) can Garbanzo beans

1 tsp white truffle oil âEUR" divided (1/2 tsp âEUR" 1/2 tsp)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground http://www.active.com/running/Articles/How-to-Lose-Weight-to-Train black pepper

In a saute pan over low to medium low heat, melt the butter with the onions and let cook about 25minutes. This will caramelize the onion. Add the capers and the Chambord. Let cook about 4minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool 30 to 45 minutes.

In a food processor, add the garbanzo beans and the butter-onion mixture.  Add 1/2 tsp of thetruffle oil and puree into a paste. Add the remaining truffle oil, salt and pepper and if you wouldlike it a http://www.webmd.com/diet/lose-weight-fast-how-to-do-it-safely bit thinner, melt another 2TBS of butter and add at this time.Â

Put into a bowl and allow to chill well, approximately 1 1/2 hours. Serve with toasted butteredbread points.

If you used to eat meat, how long have you been Vegetarian, Vegan, âEUR¦etc? If you currently eatmeat, have you ever tried to go a week without?

Joanne

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