Thank goodness that the Jewish High Holidays last for ten days.  Procrastination has gotten the best of me once again and I find myself sharing  a recipe that should have been posted days ago.  Rosh Hashana – the Jewish New Year – began last week and is followed this Tuesday by Yom Kippur – the day we get to wipe our slates clean of sins and transgressions from the prior year.  In just a few days I will be taking inventory of my life since last September.  I will reflect on where I have fallen short on my commitment to be a better person.  With age comes wisdom and one thing I have realized over the years is that forgiving oneself is the most important and healthy action one can take to keep their soul, mind and body healthy.  I’m human – and imperfect – which means I will always need improvement.  Next year I will find myself once again looking back over this year and I hope to see fewer flaws.  Maybe procrastination will have fallen from the list. My personal feeling on procrastination is that it is a symptom of perfectionism.  So, maybe I should begin there.  This year I will strive more for “good enough”!  In truth – “perfect” doesn’t exist anyway.  I have been telling my daughter this for years and secretly struggling with it myself.  So – for the coming year here on my blog – a place where I share so much of myself – I vow to give you the best I have to give.  Now….without further ado……ah, improvement already….I give you what you came here for – a recipe. Continue reading →