May 14th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Summer Foods & Recipes
I was recently gifted a book by Sherri Brooks Vinton titled, Put Em Up!
It is a comprehensive guide to home preserving all of the beautiful fresh produce form our gardens and farmers’ markets. This recipe was inspired by the book, which I highly recommend for anyone wanting clear, easy and [...]
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May 14th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Summer Foods & Recipes
Sauces and dressings are the key to making summer salads taste great! And by making your own dressings at home, you will eating foods that are live and fresh–and contain much more nutrition and life force.
Place in Vita-mix or blender:
1/4 pineapple, peeled and cored, and cut into chunks
1/4 cup Italian [...]
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May 14th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Summer Foods & Recipes
1 bunch of chard, spinach, beet greens, or other potherbs
8 to 10 mushrooms, cut into quarters
4 T. cold-pressed olive oil or other cold-pressed oil
1/4 tsp. Balti spice blend from Penzey’s
Natural salt to taste
Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Heat a wok or frying pan with the olive oil added. Wash and chop the [...]
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May 14th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Summer Foods & Recipes
1/2 carton of firm tofu
3 T. organic wheat free Tamari
1 tsp. hot curry spice blend
1 tsp. agave or maple syrup
3 T. cold-pressed olive oil
Cut tofu into 1/2” cubes. Marinate in organic wheat free Tamari mixed with hot curry spice blend, and maple syrup or agave nectar.
After marinating for 10 minutes [...]
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May 14th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Summer Foods & Recipes
4 romaine lettuce leaves, chopped
8 spinach leaves, chopped
2 napa cabbage leaves, chopped
1/4 beet, grated
1/2 carrot, grated
1/2 cup tofu bites, below
Toss ingredients into a serving bowl. Add Tofu Bites and serve with Mediterranean Artichoke Dressing. Serves 2.
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May 14th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Summer Foods & Recipes
Combine in Vita-mix or blender:
1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded
2 tsp. chopped rosemary leaves
2-3 T. preserved artichokes (check ingredients for preservative-free brands)
3 drops black pepper essential oil
Juice from 1/4 lemon
1 T. Italian parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp. natural salt
Just enough water to blend ingredients together.
Pulse Vita-mix on 4 (low speed) until [...]
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May 14th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Summer Foods & Recipes
Pineapple fruit contains an enzyme called bromelain that digests food by breaking down protein. Bromelain also has anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting and anti-cancer properties. Regular consumption of pineapple can help prevent or improve arthritis, indigestion and worm infestation.
Fresh pineapple is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin C. It is required for the collagen [...]
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May 14th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Summer Foods & Recipes
Place in blender or Vita-mix:
1 pineapple, peeled and cored, cut in chunks
4 dates, seeds removed
2 springs of spearmint
1″ slice of vanilla bean, or 2 drops vanilla CO2 extract
2 to 3 cups water
Maple syrup or agave nectar to taste
Blend on high until drink is smooth and free of lumps. Serve with [...]
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May 14th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Summer Foods & Recipes
1 dozen strawberries
1 to 2 jalapenos, depending on how hot you like it
2 T. chopped fresh nopalitos with spines removed (Cactus pads, available in produce section of Mexican food stores)
3 t. raw sugar or Sucanat
Dash of natural salt
Dash of cayenne powder, if it is still not hot enough
3 drops of [...]
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March 19th, 2012 | Posted in: Foods & Recipes, Spring Foods & Recipes
Ingredients:
1/2 c.. fresh berries; strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries will work well
1 T. Tamari soy sauce
1 small pepper (user a jalapeno if you like it hot, or a milder green pepper if not so hot)
1-2 drops Holy Basil essential oil
Optional: 1 t. honey or agave nectar
Directions:
Put all ingredients into a Vita-mix [...]
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