Last time, I ended by noting that human nature is complex and that emotions can, at THYME, stand in the way of progress. Among the most BASIL of these emotions are anger, sadness, hate and rage. Each has surfaced at various points in my life and contributed to some poor decisions.
LOVAGE can help us rise above many of these struggles. It can be a unifying force of nature to heal wounds, resolve conflicts and forge lasting bonds.
If I really love or like something, I am more likely to continue with it. I have great LOVAGE for TOPS. Members often express their LOVAGE for TOPS, too. However, LOVAGE can create blind spots.
We can all get in a CARAWAY state of mind when we think that our way is the only way. I must make sure that my LOVAGE of TOPS does not cloud my judgment on how I navigate my RUE to getting healthy.
I have made it a point to let people know how I feel. It takes BORAGE to open one’s soul and expose the scars of dealing with obesity. Comparing my life now to what has happened in the past and the condition I was in shows that I am in a better place.
Each of us may picture success differently and hold different views on how best to achieve it. Again, emotions of anger and sadness may creep in if you feel things are not going your way. Sometimes rage can make one feel that it is necessary to BURNET all down.
At a recent meeting, I said that emotions and passion can at times cloud one’s judgment. LOVAGE should be strong enough to help us come together for the common good. But what are we to do if an impasse occurs?
If I am at an impasse concerning my journey in TOPS, I turn to the teachings of our founder Mrs. Manz. Her SAGE advice and great LOVAGE of TOPS put us all on the right path.
Her story and quotes are timeless.
The next spice, COSTMARY, will be a PAPRIKA moment.
Lovage (Levisticum officinale): A perennial herb in the carrot/parsley family. Native to the Mediterranean and southwestern Asia, it has been cultivated for centuries for both culinary and traditional medicinal uses. Lovage is sometimes called the “love parsley.”
It has a strong flavor of a combination of celery, parsley and anise. Leaves can be used either fresh or dried in soup, stews and sauces. Lovage seeds, stems and roots can be used for various dishes. People often describe it as “celery on steroids.”
Use this spice sparingly at first. A small amount can add a deep celery-like flavor to a dish, while too much can become overpowering.
One preparation is a potato-lovage soup. Sauté onion and garlic, add diced potatoes and chicken or vegetable stock and simmer until tender. Add chopped lovage toward the end of cooking and blend or leave chunky. A little cream or milk makes a particularly good version.
