Mercury Retrograde Comfort Food

​On January 30th, 2021, the relative motion of the planet Mercury appeared to reverse its course in the sky and move backward. This reverse relative motion continues through February 19th. Astrologers believe that during this period areas of life ruled by Mercury (travel, communication, health, etc.), become confused. Retrograde in the house of Aquarius can also affect technology and the internet, so don’t become surprised if your gadgets stop working, emails and letters lost, and your doctor must redo important medical tests. Aquarius also rules the intellect, so study hard and prepare to mishear and misunderstand important information.
I’m not sure how I believe, but last year, I scheduled my gall bladder surgery AFTER mercury went direct. I am also not bent out of shape by low click through on my Amazon Ads. 
My research shows mercury retrograde is a great time to eat comfort food, like Chicken & Waffles, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Mac & cheese, Deep-Dish Pizza, Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup, and Chili con carne.
It is snowy retrograde day here in Washington. So, tonight I’m cooking a warm & comfy favorite for dinner.

​KETO Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 lb of ground turkey breast
• 1/2 head cauliflower, broken up into bite sized pieces
• 2 t avocado oil
• 1 t lemon juice
• 3 T butter
• 2 T minced garlic
• 1 T dried onion
• 1/4 c Tamari Sauce
• 1-2 t Tajin Seasoning (or hot sauce)
• 2 t sesame oil
• Dried cilantro or parsley
• 1/4 c water
• Red chili pepper flakes (optional)

 
Directions
 
Cauliflower

• Microwave cauliflower for 2 minutes.
• Heat avocado oil in large skillet and sauté cauliflower until slightly browned. 
• Deglaze with lemon juice and add cilantro or parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
• Set aside.

 
Turkey

• Melt butter and oil in the same pan.
• Add ground turkey and break apart.
• Cook until no longer pink
• Add garlic, onion and stir
• Add Tamari sauce, water and hot sauce/spice
• Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes

 
Combine

• Push turkey aside and return cauliflower to skillet
• Coat cauliflower with sauce and turn up heat.
• Drizzle sesame oil over the dish
• Sprinkle of cilantro and chili pepper to garnish.
• Serve with sour cream

Keep your communications clear, your medical procedures postponed and have a safe retrograde. 

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