From my diaries/ Olive tree, symbol of peace🌳

Established in the 17th century BC, when the discussion of which god will protect Athens comes to the agenda, Zeus gathers the Assembly of Gods.  According to the decision taken, the god or goddess who gave the most valuable gift to the new city will win the competition and become the protector of Athens.  Determined to win the race, Poseidon creates a horse that will be very useful in wars from the sea and brings it to the attention of the assembly.  The horse is truly dazzling, with its ability to run almost as fast as the wind and its powerful appearance.  

The gift of Pallas Athena, goddess of mind, science and art, is an olive branch.  This tree will grow and live for hundreds of years.  A healthy liquid will be obtained from the fruit of the tree that will help prepare delicious meals.  This liquid will heal wounds, shine bright at night, embrace people with its shadow in hot weather, and warm them with its wood.  Athena is the winner of the race. 

 The tree is planted in the Acropolis.  The olive tree, the symbol of peace, has now become the representative of established culture and abundance.

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From my diaries/ Creamy Leek Soup

Improve your immune system by eating veggies during the Covid-19 pandemic. I love.. love veggies!!! I am a person who eats veggies with love. Even if you‘re not a veggie lover, I suggest you to give this beneficial tasty soup recipe a try. New tastes, new habits, new starts to welcome Spring. Why not?

Cooking veggies is as fun as eating them for me. I'm so glad hubby is a veggie person too :) My son loves some of them but he doesn't like leek. Except this creamy leek soup. It’s cold outside today, a cup of hot creamy soup. That is totally what I crave!

One thing I love about making soup is, you can also use ripe ingredients. Fridge cleaning recipes save the day. Right?

Ingredients

3 cups chopped leeks

1 cup Yukon gold potatoes (peeled, chopped)
1 cup carrot (chopped)

3 cups of veggie broth.

3 cups of water

2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 cup coconut milk (or any plant based milk)

2 garlic cloves (peeled and smashed)

1 small chopped onion

2 tbsp olive oil

2  bay leaves

1 tsp thyme 

1/2 tsp dry mint

A touch of turmeric

Salt, pepper 

In a large sauce pan, sauté onion, leek, carrot until softened and add potatoes, garlic, salt pepper. Stir a few minutes and add the bay leaves, veggie stock and water. 

Cook until the potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and remove bay leaves. Stir in the lemon juice and coconut milk. Add turmeric, mint, and more salt for taste if  needed.

Pour the soup into the blender and puree until it's smooth.

Sprinkle black pepper and thyme or chopped parsley on top and serve.

If you like to try more soup recipes,

Cauliflower Soup,

Spicy tomato Soup,

Lentil Soup

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