Vegan Coconut Sweet Potatoes3-4 sweet potatoes (the purple variety are perfect)
about 1/3 cup coconut milk
4 cloves minced garlic
1/3 tsp sea salt, to taste
dash of pepper to taste
Boil the potatoes in water for about 45 minutes. Drain the water and mash with the coconut milk. Add more milk to desired consistency. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper. This is a succulent option for Thanksgiving dinner.
For Anna Catherine on Thanksgiving
by Samuel Hazo
The first girl in generations,
you came when the century clicked
from nines to zeroes plus one.
Capped on a pallet, you flexed
your toes and let us count
your fingernails.
We studied you
as our particular event,
our small surprise, our bonus.
Months earlier, I prayed
that you'd be born intact
and healthy, and you were.
Today I wish you beauty, grace,
intelligence- the commonplace
grandfatherly cliches...
What makes us crave for those
we love such bounties of perfection?
Life, just life, is never
miracle enough no matter
how we try to church ourselves...
Squirming in my arms, you save me
from my tyranny of dreams
with nothing but your versions of a kiss
and the sure, blind love of innocence.
No comments:
Post a Comment