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From The November Cover

Shakshuka THINK YES! By Linda Sauget

By Lisa Bryan from DownShiftology.com The Best Of Times
Shakshuka is an Israeli and Middle When Charles Dickens wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the
Eastern meal of poached eggs in a worst of times,” could he have foreseen 2020?
simmering tomato sauce with spices. It’s easy to see why these are the worst of times. The Covid-19 pan-
It’s easy, healthy and takes less than demic is part of it. Add political chaos, racial division, global warming,
30 minutes to make. and economic volatility, and these do seem like the worst of times.
INGREDIENTS: But are they also the best of times? At the risk of sounding unreason-
• 1 medium onion diced ably optimistic, I say yes, eventually.
• 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced The pendulum always swings in the opposite direction. When we are
• 4 garlic cloves finely chopped at the bottom there is nowhere to go but up.
• 2 tsp paprika Robert Johnson says, “History has always been a series of pendulum
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder swings.”
• 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes All of life is an ebb and flow. In dark times we endure; in good times
or 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes we give thanks.
• 6 large eggs Hope is what will sustain us until the tide turns. Having an attitude
• salt and pepper to taste of hope does not mean we ignore reality, but it means that in spite of
• 1 small bunch fresh cilantro chopped reality, we hold out a vision for better times.
• 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped In Greek mythology, Zeus trapped all of the evil spirits in a box, but
INSTRUCTIONS: he also included Hope. When Pandora opened the box, all of the ills
1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped and evil spirits escaped, but Hope remained. Hope stayed behind to be
bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion a comfort to humanity.
becomes translucent. Hope is the fuel that keeps us going in a positive direction. Jack
2. Add garlic and spices and cook an additional minute.
3. Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan and break down Layton says, “Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair.”
the tomatoes, using a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper and If it seems like these are the worst
bring the sauce to a simmer. of times, stay hopeful. The pendulum
4. Use your large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack will swing.
the eggs into each well. Cover the pan and cook for 5-8 minutes, or Linda Sauget is the author of “If You
until the eggs are done to your liking. Think It”...and lives in Ft. Lauderdale. Linda
5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley. is also available for speaking engagements.
NOTES: Please email her at LSauget99@aol.com.
To purchase a copy of Linda’s book, go
• If you’re not dairy-free, crumbled feta or goat cheese on top is to: www.IfYouThinkIt.com.
delicious addition. Traditionally it’s also served with pita, but I love to Linda Sauget
serve it with slices of avocado.
• Many photos online show shakshuka cooked in a cast iron pan. Reading is the key that opens doors to many good
Tomatoes are acidic and may erode the seasoning on your cast iron things in life. Reading shaped my dreams, and more
pan as well as dull the finish. You may also get a slight metallic flavor reading helped me make my dreams come true.
to the dish. So I recommend not taking any chances and cooking it in
a stainless steel pan. Ruth Bader Ginsburg (from her book: Pocket RBG Wisdom)
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