Uncategorized – Christopher Vera, CISSP, CIPM, GLEG, GCFA

For your holiday consideration

The holidays are coming. Don’t stress yourself trying to make things “normal.” Protect your energy and embrace a different kind of year. Let’s be mindful of our situation and how we can help in small ways. The homeless are still hungry. The lonely are still suffering. We can’t help them all, but we can helpContinue reading “For your holiday consideration”

The importance of grounding

For you energy workers out there (and of course, you electricians), the concept of grounding should be familiar. Grounding is an important step in preparing for energy work and doing any kind of healing work, in fact. Grounding centers us and allows us to remain in “neutral” which in turn allows our intuitions the undistractedContinue reading “The importance of grounding”

Safe Spaces

You asked me once if I was ready to hear your story, love. I am. Are you ready to tell it?

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Chicken Noodle Casserole 1 Lb, spaghetti or vermicelli noodles, 1 Lb chicken (boneless), cut to 1 inch cubes 1 bunch asparagus, chopped 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 small box mushrooms (you pick), sliced 2 Tbsp sherry or white wine 2 Tbsp, olive oil Several pinches, dried Italian or French herbs (i.e., rosemary, lavender,Continue reading “Chicken Noodle Casserole”

Cooking Security Pros

This week I met a man named Mike Ahmadi. Like me, he is a dedicated security wonk who happens to enjoy cooking. Check out his blog at http://www.gastronomicmuse.com Viva Italia!

Tuscan Stir-fry Salad

Try this easy-to-make meat salad with Asian-Italian fusion! 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-size pieces 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 sprig rosemary Juice of 2 lemons 2 tsp capers 1 Tbspn olive oil 1/2 cup white wine 4 cloves garlic salt, pepper to taste Oil, vinegar to taste Your favorite salad mix (aboutContinue reading “Tuscan Stir-fry Salad”

Pasta Primativa Soup

Pasta Primitiva (Mediterranean Style Chicken Noodle Soup) Primitiva was my Grandma-in-law. “Mommy P’s” life was as rich and earthy as the flavors of rosemary, onion and garlic in this soup. I made this for her when she would eat very little else. 2 Tbspns olive oil 0.5 pound boneless chicken, chopped (white or dark asContinue reading “Pasta Primativa Soup”

Chris’ Salsa Classica

Chris’ Salsa Classica Life IS the spice. Heat it up. It starts easy on the tongue, but as the heat grows more intense you find yourself eating more of it to stave it off. Of course, only making things worse…Now, THAT is life! 4 medium tomatoes 2 serrano chiles 2 jalapenos 1 habanero chile 1Continue reading “Chris’ Salsa Classica”