{"id":356689,"date":"2010-02-23T22:44:27","date_gmt":"2010-02-24T03:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc8012e883301310f315edf970c"},"modified":"2010-02-24T09:02:10","modified_gmt":"2010-02-24T14:02:10","slug":"sundays-with-judy-collins-a-couple-of-movies-some-exercise-some-music-cooking-sunday-supper-and-maybe-a-little-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/356689","title":{"rendered":"Sundays with Judy Collins. A Couple of Movies, Some Exercise, Some Music, Cooking Sunday Supper, and Maybe a Little TV"},"content":{"rendered":"
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"You know you’re getting old when you look up and Judy Collins is 70.\u00a0 The singer-songwriter, who released her first album at age 22, still performs, almost constantly."<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 But performing isn’t all Judy is doing!
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-"Sunday Routine: She Always Cooks with Onions"<\/a>, by Corey Kilgannon, New York Times<\/strong> February 18, 2010<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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If you are viewing this via email click here <\/a>to get to the web version and all the links.<\/p>\n

I loved Judy Collins back in 1970.\u00a0 And I still do.\u00a0 Both Sides Now.<\/em>\u00a0 Send in the Clowns.<\/em>\u00a0 And then, what about Crosby, Stills, and Nash’s, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes<\/em>?\u00a0 <\/p>\n

When I read this delightful glimpse into Judy Collins’ life I thought, "I can’t believe it!\u00a0 I’m just like Judy Collins."\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Yes, I know,\u00a0 I can’t sing.\u00a0 I don’t perform.\u00a0 I’m not famous.\u00a0 And I don’t travel 40 weekends out of the year.\u00a0 But, Judy & I both pack our breakfast, lunch, and dinner when we go to work.\u00a0 We both love to see movies on the big screen–in theaters–and we’re both fans of Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Plus, we both really like cooking dinner–especially on Sundays–and we always start it with browning an onion.<\/p>\n

And on Sunday evenings–we both like to just relax, maybe watch a little TV and chill at home.\u00a0 That’s when Judy also gets in her 60 minutes of exercise.\u00a0 I do mine in the morning.<\/p>\n

Judy Collins’ Secrets to Staying Healthy
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"I have a strict food plan and I always prepare my meals, no matter where I am.\u00a0
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I travel with my meals prepacked in insulated bags, and I carry a scale with me and I’ll weigh and measure my portions.<\/span> It’s a big enterprise, but it’s necessary.\u00a0
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I don’t have cravings and I’m never hungry.<\/span> I only eat what I’m supposed to be eating, because in this line of work, you have to live like an athlete.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

(For Sunday movie matinees) I pack my lunch: measured amounts of fruit and yogurt, or cheese and vegetables and dip.
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I’ve had a 50-year career and I’m working more than ever.\u00a0 The word retire is not in my lexicon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

I love that my work has increased rather than decreased.\u00a0 I can’t find enough hours in the day."\u00a0 (Judy is also releasing a new CD, "Paradise" in May, and she’s in the middle of writing her memoir.)
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My Sunday Supper – Bulgur with Swiss Chard, Chickpeas, and Feta<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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While Judy was browning onions on Sunday, I was making this easy, delectable, hearty, healthy dish.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Truth be told, I really made it on Saturday afternoon–because my husband & I went out to eat on Sunday–with some of the same college gang who were also listening to Judy Collins back in 1970.<\/p>\n

Back to the recipe.<\/strong>\u00a0 This is a variation of Martha Rose Shulman’s "Recipes for Health<\/a>".\u00a0\u00a0 It cooked up in a flash, and I made sure that my husband didn’t touch the leftovers so we had supper ready to go after work on Monday.<\/p>\n

This casserole has it all!\u00a0 It’s got bulgur, made from whole grain wheat that’s loaded with fiber–as in 7 grams a serving.\u00a0 Add in the anti-oxidant vitamin-packed Swiss chard and chickpeas and you’ve got an award-winner.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

*OK–it does have feta, and if you’re a purist you could leave it out–but, honestly, the feta gives this dish\u00a0 pizazz!\u00a0\u00a0 I used a low-fat version from Trader Joe’s<\/strong> (and there’s only 1\/2 ounce a serving), but if you want to try your hand at a vegan version, Bryanna Clark Grogan has a recipe for vegan feta<\/a>.\u00a0 I even checked with her and she says it’s a winner.\u00a0 But, that’s for me to try at another time.<\/p>\n

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photo by Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times<\/span>
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Bulgur, Swiss Chard, Chickpeas & Feta<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Serves 6<\/p>\n

Adapted from Martha Rose Shulman’s recipe<\/a> in the New York Times<\/strong>, February 8, 2010<\/p>\n

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1 cup bulgur (medium or coarse grade)<\/p>\n

Salt to taste<\/p>\n

2 TBS. extra virgin olive oil\u00a0 <\/p>\n

1 pound Swiss chard,\u00a0 2 inches of the stem ends removed, washed well, and chopped<\/p>\n

4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped<\/p>\n

One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 1\/2 cups cooked chickpeas)<\/p>\n

1\/4 generous cup chopped fresh dill (you can use parsley, but dill is fabulous)<\/p>\n

Freshly ground black pepper to taste<\/p>\n

3 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbed or cut in small squares<\/p>\n

1. <\/span>Bring
\n2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bulgur and salt to
\ntaste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water
\nis absorbed. Remove from the heat and uncover. Place a clean dish towel
\nover the pan, then replace the lid. Allow to sit undisturbed for 10
\nminutes.<\/p>\n

2. <\/span>Preheat the oven to 350
\ndegrees. Lightly oil spray a 2-quart baking dish. Toss the cooked bulgur with 1
\ntablespoon of olive oil and spread in the baking dish in an even layer.<\/p>\n

3. <\/span><\/span>Heat
\nanother tablespoon of the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the
\ngarlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant and translucent, 30 seconds
\nto a minute.\u00a0 Add the chopped Swiss chard to the pan and lightly saute until wilted and tender.\u00a0 Don’t overcook. <\/p>\n

4. <\/span>Add the chickpeas and dill into the pan.\u00a0 Season with salt
\nand pepper, and toss together.<\/p>\n

5. <\/span>Lay
\nthe chard mixture over the bulgur, gently mixing it lightly into the bulgur. Top with the feta, and gently push
\nthe feta cheese down into this mixture. <\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Bake covered for 30 minutes or until
\nsizzling. Serve hot.<\/p>\n

Advance preparation: <\/span><\/strong>Reconstituted
\nbulgur keeps well in the refrigerator for three or four days and can be
\nfrozen. Reheat in the oven (350 degrees for 20 minutes), in a pan on
\ntop of the stove or in the microwave. Sauteed chard & garlic will keep for three
\ndays in the refrigerator. You can assemble the dish several hours
\nbefore baking. Cover and chill if holding for more than an hour. <\/p>\n

Enjoy!\u00a0 We did!<\/p>\n

If you prefer to try Martha’s version with 1\/4 cup of oil, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Nutrition Facts<\/div>\n
HL adapted-Martha Rose Shulman’s
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Serving Size: 1 serving<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Amount Per Serving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calories<\/td>\n234<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Total Fat<\/td>\n7.8g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Saturated Fat<\/td>\n2.2g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Trans Fat<\/td>\n0g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cholesterol<\/td>\n5mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sodium<\/td>\n374mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrate<\/td>\n33.2g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Dietary Fiber<\/td>\n8.2g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Sugars<\/td>\n1.6g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/td>\n10.9g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Vitamin A 73%<\/td>\nVitamin C 30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calcium \u00a0 \u00a012%<\/td>\nIron 13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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