If I had my druthers, I’d be a full-on vegan; until I can be, again—I eat eggs and sardines. Eggs, because they pack a protein punch and sardines, the same—both being low fat the way I eat them. “Eggs” for me, means mostly the whites; sardines are skinless and boneless in olive oil—which I sometimes rinse off to reduce the fat content; contrary to popular myth, olive oil is a fat that increases blood viscosity—and while it is generally agreed that it is far better than seed oils, vegetable oils and canola, and it is better to have your oils raw than cooked (in which case they become toxic), even cold I think they are not great for your arteries—and your life depends on the arteries, genius.
I take most or all of the yolk out of the eggs to avoid the cholesterol, sardines are extremely lean in fat and small enough that they do not acquire an over-abundance of metals and other toxins, as is the case with large fish.
So—I make my eggs like this: I put about 3~4 egg whites in a bowl, keeping a smattering of the yolk from one of them—like a quarter of it. Then I add oregano, pepper, garlic powder, turmeric and chili pepper.
Next come the vegetables: Sliced & diced garlic, portabello mushrooms, onion and, grated carrot slices (they are like 2 microns thick) and scissored spinach leaves, scallions and cherry tomatoes.
Next, I whip it up so it is bubbly, and I put the concoction in the microwave with no oil—for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. It slides out of the bowl and is ready to eat, filling the kitchen with a spicy, hearty and delicious aroma. Try it and enjoy.
Thank you for reading. I hope this finds you exceedingly well.
I was born in Brooklyn, in the middle of the NASA Gemini space Program era--which was on course for the Apollo program, aiming to land men on the moon. I watched Neil Armstrong make humanity's first step on the lunar surface. The space program left a lasting effect on me and inspired life-long interest and passion in me.
I was born a little more than 2 years after President John Kennedy was assassinated and a few years before Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated. It was a time of tumult, but better manners, a gentler approach to one another (despite the prejudice being worked on by progressives-) little political correctness, no cancel culture and thicker skin & more opportunity for laughs, a time of fantastic television, austere and fact-based news delivered with brevity and sobriety and much superlatively stylish design. It was the beginning of Star Trek, Star Wars, and a few years on, personal computers, digital watches, hand-held electronic games and movies were still in theaters--not on our TVs--unless they were a little old. People paid more attention to books, from where trust is built with credibility we intrinsically see, competency earned and reflected and facts & expertise. One reason I am not apt to dabble in irrational conspiracy theories is I made many a trek to the local library, to read about stars, planets and astronauts, and to the local bookstore--no longer there--to find my favorite science fiction novels--to either read, or simply marvel at their covers, by Boris Valejo and Frank Frazetta--inspirations that would fuel my later entry into the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
I grew up in Long Island, worked and was educated there until I discovered New York City, then it was on to Boulder Colorado, The Mojave Desert, South Korea and now Japan. I have visited Mongolia, the Philippines, and England and hope to see the rest of the world--and maybe even beyond it.
I teach English as a Second Language, practice secular Buddhism and pay attention to philosophy, astronomy, spaceflight, aviation and human & species rights. I make art, poems and photography--and real friends, wherever I go--when I can.
Maybe our paths will cross; until then, enjoy my writing and pictures, and send me a note. Maybe we can have a cup of coffee someday, somewhere.
Thank you for reading.
I wish you love, peace, joy and enlightenment--sincerely--because you are sentient, and you suffer, too.
Carl Atteniese
Tokyo
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