50+ community Weekend Check-in Aug. 16-18, 2019
Hello, Ello, Hi everyone in the 50+ community, let's make this a great weekend! 
I know it's much easier to say than to do but, sometimes we are very busy, feel down, othertimes we are in pain and it's hard to focus on the positive. Having some ideas ready to improve the day can help a lot.
Now, my question today is:
Which weekend activity do you enjoy most and when will you do it again? If you can't do this one, what would be another one for this weekend?
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@amiablePeace77
I like cooking. I get 2 for the price of one so to speak. I enjoy cooking and I enjoy eating what I cook.
Today, I made garlic sauteed, a tofu salad with yogurt salsa dressing, carob ice cream sandwiches with carob pancakes, and so it is good for the weekend.
@soulsings
hahaha soul, I find the eating part is the best . Sounds absolutely delicious, I can imagine the ice cream slowly melting on my tongue, feel the creaminess and the strong flavor or the carob - mhmm.
Are you vegan then? My Husband is veggie but has leaned towards veganism he has given up cows milk . Any tips for getting tofu crisp please??@soulsings
@mooboxer
Hi there, maybe this will give you some ideas https://youtu.be/LwDYQxdc5_Q
I am not a fan of corn starch so I will use tapioca flower (learned that from soulsings) or just standard flour, sometimes even completely without flour. If you "fry" tofu slowly but longer it will turn out crispy. Vegan oyster sauce gives good taste.
Thanks for the tips ! Appreciated! X@amiablePeace77
@mooboxer
You're always welcome
@mooboxer I love sauteed tofu. I think it works best with Extra Firm or at least firm. Cut into 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick 2x4 inch slices. The thinner will be crispier but sometimes breaks apart.
Then I start sauteeing in electric fry pan with couple tablespoons of canola or sesame oil or on stove top on low to medium heat. The lower heat is better but it takes longer but you do not risk burning it. you could also cut up into little pieces if you wanted that. I like the slices because I can put in zip lock bag and no water drains out and retains flavors
So as I am sauteeing first side I dot a little drop of soy sauce or tamari on the top of each piece. Then I sprinkle with spices. I like garlic powder, onion powder, ginger root powder and a dash of cayenne (I like spicy!)
when first side as crispy enough, flip it over and do the other side. when both sides are done you can let take out of pan and put on brown paper bags or paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve hot, cold or at room temperature. It does not spoil even at room temperature all day although in summer may use cooler and ice packs to keep cool in summer.
@soulsings Thanks! Sounds yummy.
@soulsings
Soul, you just made me hungry again!
Walking.
@Lauren63
Great Lauren, what's your favorite area to walk?
Please see the end of last week's thread for my this week's post. It's just all screwed up.
How are you getting on now Cammie, have you recovered from your bike fall ? @Cammiecat
@mooboxer. I have a cuncussion, a broken wrist and I'm about to talk to my friend. Dangerous day. I've been fighting myself because I find that I don't want to take my pills. And That's a big sign that things aren't right in my world.
@mooboxer, thank you for asking. I appreciate your care and concern.
@Cammiecat
Oh no Cammiecat, I am so sorry. 
Things seem to go very wrong right now but please keep your head up, you get through this. Don't let this stop you from taking the pills which help you. This time will pass too, it will.
Could you talk to your friend?
@amiablePeace77. My friend wanted to talk for the sole purpose of severing the relationship. So now I feel foggy from the cuncussions, my memory is Swiss cheese, and I'm terribly alone.
@Cammiecat sorry for your loss and the pain you feel. Sometimes when I am stuck in my head I find these brief guides help me get closer to back on track. https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php
@Cammiecat
Cammiecat, hugs, I am so sorry to respond only now. How are you doing? I hope your pain lessened
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