Nostalgia: M.A.S.H.

Remember the game of M.A.S.H. you played as a kid? You know the one that had you list out M.A.S.H. (mansion/apartment/shack/house) list out significant others, careers, cars and the likes? My girlfriends and I decided to have a little fun with that recently and it was just like I remember it. Leaving your life to 'fate' based on swirls, choices and hopes.

If you forgot how to do the game of M.A.S.H. it is as follows:
Take a piece of paper.
On the top write out M.A.S.H.
Write three numbers in boxes (outlining how many children you will have)
Next create four columns, in whatever vernacular you use, depicting significant other, job, location and vehicle.
I used:
Suitors
Transportation
Life
Career

From there, have your friend draw a spiral and tell them when to stop. Depending on how many spirals there are, that is how you will count out each selection.
For each selection count it out. i.e. Mine had 7 spirals so in each section we counted to 7 and then crossed out the options. Whichever one is left standing in each section is your destiny.

As you can see from the photo below, my destiny is living in a mansion with Buddha as my significant other, enjoying my life in Zihuatanejo, MX, tooling around town on a moped, in my career leading Pets for Vets. Fate? probably not, but maybe? Either way, it sounds nice.

Accidental Vegan - Edemame, Black Bean and Wheat Berry Salad

I am a localvore and I don't shop at super markets. For some this is tough, for my house of one it is pretty easy.

I love trying new recipes, especially foods that will keep me satiated and health. I found the following recipe in a random magazine. I did not include tomatoes because they are out of season but the results were delicious. Try it out and let me know what you think!

4 c water
.5 c dry wheat berry
.5 c of dry black beans OR a can of black beans
1 c thawed edamame
1 c chopped tomatoes
.5 c red onion
3 tblsp EVOO
2 tblsp red wine vinegar
salt & pepper to taste

Bring wheat berries & H2O to a boil, reduce and simmer 55 minutes or until tender. Run under cool H2O, drain and cool. If preparing dry black beans follow the same procedure as outline in the wheat berries.

Combine all ingredients and serve.