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    Home » This and That » Earthquake? Frosty!

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: May 14, 2022 · published: Aug 23, 2011 · About 3 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

    Earthquake? Frosty!


    Strolling outside, just about to swing by Whole Foods, I felt a familiar sensation. Rumbling. Rolling. Then out of the corner of my eye, streams of screaming people came swimming out of a hair salon – wet hair and all. Building cave in? Giant mouse? Bad highlights? Nope…

    The rumbling became stronger. Louder. More permanent. Yup, it’s an earthquake. I shrugged my shoulders. Watched the DC folks scramble and gush from local office buildings and felt a tad confused. What’s all the fuss. That was nothing! I know, I’m another annoying Californian – but this girl has seen much worse quakes. Actually, I think quakes can be fun. Really annoying right? Let me explain..

    I guess when I lived through a 7.1 and saw so much tragedy evolve from quakes and the emotional aftermath, I had to deal with them some way. I decided to just never fear them. There’s really nothing I can do about preventing them, so just go with the shakiness and take them for what they are. I pray that no one gets hurt, but for anyone out there who is scared right now, just take a deep breath and breathe. You’re OK. And that’s good. Don’t let fear take over you. Or at least try not to let it.

    So dear DC, you hit me with a quake, and I say, it’s Watermelon Frosty Time! The earth shakes, I sip…

    Oh, and go hug your pets. They feel it worse than us! My kitty darted under the bed. Her fur on end. Shaky and scared. I scooped her up, gave her a hug and she was fine. I of course had rushed home to see if she was OK. Pressed past the people standing outside my building and ran up the stairs to see her.

    Once I was settled, I needed something to chill out my nerves. Watermelon frosty please. SO glad I had some frozen watermelon in the freezer.

    Classic Watermelon Frosty Recipe

    or see today’s below..

    And don’t forget tonight’s VegNews Twitter Chat!!

    VegNews TwitterChat! Join me and a few of my favorite vegan peeps for the next VegNews TwitterChat! The Topic: Blog to Business

    When: Tuesday, August 23 @ 6pm PT/9 pm ET

    Special Guests: Susan Voisin (@susanffvk), Carolyn Scott-Hamilton (@HealthyVoyager), Laura Beck (@mrpenguino), Kathy Patalsky (@lunchboxbunch), Allyson Kramer (@ManifestVegan), Ayinde Howell (@AYINDE), and Chloé Jo Davis (@GirlieGirlArmy). (LOVE all these vegans!)

    And if you follow me and want to MUTE me during this hour-long chat, you can go to Muuter.com

    Shaky Quaky Watermelon Frosty

    2 cups frozen watermelon cubes
    2 tablespoon maple syrup, grade B
    4 limes, squeezed
    4 tablespoon water
    ¼ teaspoon cayenne (shaky kick!)
    1 extra large ripe banana

    Blend in your vitamix. Serve. Chill. Smile.

    Hope everyone is safe and sound in the DC area and beyond!!!!!

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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