things to do and eat in retirement
The Portuguese brought cinnamon from Sri Lanka to Europe at the beginning of the 16th century.
Nowadays cinnamon comes mainly from Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius and South America.
Hippocrates prescribed cinnamon as a medicine for the stomach. The etheric oil may have a stimulating effect on the circulation of the blood.
It’s commonly used as an addition to apple pie.
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 onion chopped
1 carrot cleaned and chopped
3 sticks of celery washed and diced
1 tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste
1 tablespoon of curry paste
A tin of coconut milk
About half a litre of chicken stock
3 Granny Smith apples
Leftover chicken diced
Salt and pepper to your liking
Chopped fresh coriander
In a deep pan, heat the oil and sweat down the onions, carrots and celery for about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger paste, curry paste, salt and pepper and fry for one minute. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a medium simmer and add the apple and chicken. Cook until the apples are just tender but holding their shape. About 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with coriander and serve with basmati rice. and naan bread.
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time?
I love sitting in a cafe in the sunshine with a cool drink and watching the world and his wife pass by.
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