{"id":14808,"date":"2019-07-24T14:36:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T19:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/?p=14808"},"modified":"2019-07-24T14:36:27","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T19:36:27","slug":"just-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/?p=14808","title":{"rendered":"Just Enough"},"content":{"rendered":"

$\"\"$ I\u2019m writing today to tell you that you should read \u201cJust Enough: Vegan Recipes and Stories from Japan\u2019s Buddhist Temples\u201d by Gesshin Claire Greenwood. Many of you have probably already clicked out thinking this in no way can apply to your life. Congratulations to those still reading these words, because \u201cJust Enough\u201d is a delightful read for anyone.<\/p>\n

Gesshin Greenwood nicely combines a memoir of her life becoming a Buddhist nun and running the monastery\u2019s kitchen, with recipes, and with bits of practical Buddhist wisdom. The book centers around the philosophy of oryoki, which translates to \u201cjust enough\u201d. Oryoki is a highly ritualized form of eating that includes meticulous food preparation and consumption. However, Greenwood does an excellent job of showing how that concept can apply to many facets of your life. More importantly, FOOD!<\/p>\n

If you know me, you know I love food! \u201cJust Enough\u201d is loaded with delicious looking vegan recipes. I couldn\u2019t resist trying one out to share with you. I made \u201cCrushed Cucumber and Tomato Salad\u201d.<\/p>\n

It didn\u2019t require a lot of ingredients. The recipe calls for shiso, which the author describes as a Japanese herb reminiscent of basil. My grocery store didn\u2019t have it, so I just used basil, and it worked fine.<\/p>\n

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Part of the preparation calls for you to beat up some cucumber. Here\u2019s mine. I called it vegan roadkill. (I amuse myself.)<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a sexy close up of the completed salad and let me tell you, it was delicious. I roped a few of our friends into trying a couple of forkfuls and they agree, it\u2019s light, refreshing, perfect for summer. The dressing is great. Simple and delicious. I bet it would even make a good marinade for salmon or chicken.<\/p>\n

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While on the surface \u201cJust Enough\u201d may not seem readily accessible, I\u2019d encourage you to give it a try. I think you\u2019ll like what you find.<\/p>\n

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To learn more, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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