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I am thoroughly enjoying life at the moment. I am ecstatic. I find myself skipping down the street to the grocery store. I am in love with my life again and it feels amazing.
So, you may be wondering why I haven't blogged in awhile...and I apologize for the pregnant pause. But I was finding my way back to "the happy Cynthia" - the Cynthia that was smiling and glowing inside and out. I am happy to say that I feel her making an appearance again and I can't wait to know her again.
To answer the Q's that you may be wondering: No, it has nothing to do with "D" and actually "D" proved to be a great sales man but carried an empty bag. I am happy and free again without him and it was liberating to say "no," mean it, and walk away still smiling. Good ridden, D. Yes, it has something to do with enjoying my job again and working with great people. And yes, it has everything to do with the amazing support network of my friends and family who I am slowly weeding through so that I always know accepting, caring love.
To kick off resurrecting "the happy Cynthia" my baby sis "I" and I had a girls day. Exploring, shopping, and ultimately eating. In celebration, I made a decadent appetizer of Carmelized Onion Points, which you can see "I" eating (above). To quote I: "I don't even like onions and this is delicious!"
It's easy, healthy, with a sweetness that reminds you of summer. The onion is full of fiber (inulin) and quercetin (shown to help with endurance and as an antioxidant). The cheese adds protein and the bread adds more filling fiber.
Carmelized Onion Points
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 t crushed garlic
- 1 T olive oil
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese, low fat
- 2 slices whole wheat bread (I like Fitness Bread from Whole Foods)
1. Toast the bread lightly and then slice the bread into halves or thirds. Add cheese slices to bread and bake until cheese is slightly melted and bread is crispy.
2. Put the olive oil and garlic into a pan and wait until the garlic begins to sizzle. Add the onion. Add the balsamic vinegar. Turn the heat down and let the onion cook until it is stringy and malleable.
3. Add a small portion of onion to the bread with cheese. Serve and enjoy!
