Spicy Turkey with Peas and Peppers; How does one know? Recipe
How does one know when it's time?
I've been a dog owner for all of my adult life, usually with two big dogs.
I've heard myself state, with confidence, the accepted bit about how being a responsible pet owner includes being responsible for making the last days as easy as possible.
But I've never had to actually do it before.
I've never had to watch my dog slowly, every so slowly, deteriorate.
Sedi had a stroke last September.
We thought that might be the end, but she rallied.
At Christmas, she fell getting out of the car and couldn't walk for 2 days.
We thought that might be the end, but she rallied.
There's been nothing dramatic since then, but every day she has a bit more trouble standing up; she tilts a bit more to the right; she falls down a few more times when she walks.
Everyday I ask myself 'Is it time?'
But then I watch her try to chase a rabbit... She can't, of course. She takes a few steps, tries to break into a run and falls down. Her back hips give out.
Then she gets up and tries again.
Finally, she just lays down and surveys her kingdom, as if that was the plan all along.
The flesh may be getting weak but the spirit is still there, ready and willing.
I guess the answer to my question is when the spirit deteriorates along with the body, then it's time.
In the meantime, we'll continue to walk very slowly, and not very far.....
And stop often for petting and ear rubs....
And we could probably have more treats....
(That was Emma's (the big white dog) idea.)
- Spicy Turkey with Peas and Peppers
- 10oz (300gr) turkey cutlets or tenderloin or you can use chicken
- 1 onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbs minced ginger about 4 thin slices
- 4oz (125gr) cherry tomatoes, about 1 cup
- 3oz (90gr) peas, about 3/4 cup, frozen, no sauce
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 125gr) chicken stock
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (corn flour, maizena) dissolved in 1 tbs water
Thinly slice onion. Peel and mince garlic and ginger. Cut green pepper into thick strips, then cut in half. Cut tomatoes in half. Remove peas from freezer and set aside until needed. Cut turkey into strips or bite-size pieces.
Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, pepper to skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, cumin and stir-fry another 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add turkey and stir-fry until cooked through. Add chicken stock, peas, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until peas are hot. Add cherry tomatoes and heat through, about 1 minutes. Stir in cornstarch / water mixture.
Lookie!!!! Click it so I can see how it works.....