Relish The Thought!

I've never been a fan of the food relish.  I found it too scary most of the time or flat-out disgusting and unappealing. Until now, that is.  It's amazing how your taste buds change over time.  Just like your desires, thoughts and goals. 

However the word "relish" has always been attractive to me.  When a person uses "relish" in a sentence, my attention is sparked immediately.  If someone says, "I relish the idea of  _______" Or "I relish the moment when ______"  then they have my uninterrputed glance, with ears ready to listen.

It's too bad that more people don't use that phrase in the everyday language.  In fact, I double dare each of you to relish the opportunity to say the word "relish" in a sentence to someone you know today. 

Why not?!  I mean, we talk about food in so many other instances already.  Continually, we say or hear things like:

"Bring home the bacon."

"Don't cry over spilled milk."

"He is as cool as a cucumber."

"Easy as pie."

"Couch potato."

"Selling like hot cakes."

"Quit trying to butter me up."


I could go on and on but the above list is making me hungry.

Why not add more relish into your life?   

Relish a few moments out of your day to do something that will make you happy, laugh, cry or zone out. 

Relish that twenty minute walk, that song on the radio or that cup of coffee. 

Relish that voice on the other end of the phone whom you haven't spoken to in awhile. 

Relish who you are and those you love. 

Relish your time here on earth. 

Just relish. 

And if you still have trouble understanding what I mean, then start with this simple, yet very tasty recipe,  Perhaps this will put you on the right path of awesome relish-ness:


Sweet Red Pepper Relish 

Makes 4 servings  (about 2 cups)

Ingredients:

3 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 small sweet onion or red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Mix all ingredients in a slow cooker (Crock pot).  Cook for four hours, the first three hours on low and the last one on high.  Spread over your favorite foods like hot dogs or hamburgers.  You can store any leftovers in a jar and keep in your fridge for about four weeks. 










Mmmm, everything is better with relish!  Your foods, your words and life in general. Trust me.  And Enjoy~!