Organic Dill Pickles
Fruit Trifle
This is not your ordinary trifle with custard, sponge, jam, and a splash of alcohol. Call me crazy, but that’s exactly what’s kept me from eating it for years. Many of you out there downright refuse to do the same and hey, that’s absolutely cool in the gang. So I don’t seem like a gastronomic alien, custard just isn’t my thing (o.k. it’s official, I AM and alien). This recipe’s for my alien brothers and sisters out there who have a sweet tooth, crave creamy yummy-ness like the next person, but don’t want the extra baggage of carbs and fat. Zingy organic raspberry puree teams up with soft, vanilla-scented cashew cream, mouthwatering fresh fruit, and you’ve got yourself breakfast or dessert. Sorry, but ya can’t say that about an ordinary trifle. Well you can, but you might need to spend a little time on the treadmill. Fruit Trifle 4 cups your choice of fresh fruit: blueberries, blackberries, peaches, or nectarines 1 cup fresh raspberries Raspberry Puree 3 cups fresh Raspberries 3 soft medjool dates Vegan Cream 4 cups raw cashews (soaked in filtered water for an hour. save the soak water. juice of half lemon 1 tsp vanilla seeds from [...]
Fusilli in a Spicy Tomato Sauce with Spinach and Olives
This pasta recipe’s a lifesaver when you’re pressed for time, but crave a fresh, home cooked meal like Mama used to make. There’s no need to dial for a take away when cooking is this easy (and rewarding). Sooth your senses by filling the house with the heavenly aroma of sauteed garlic and chilli, sweet plum tomatoes, fresh spinach and moreish olives. Finish with a flutter of Parmesan. Ah, any day’s a great day for pasta if you ask me. Fusilli with Spicy Tomato Sauce with Spinach and Olives 3 tbs good olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced tsp dried red pepper flakes 1 1/2 lb tomatoes, blanched for 2 minutes, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped (or a can of organic chopped plum tomatoes) 3 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried 1 cup pitted black olives 1 lb dried fusilli handful fresh basil leaves, torn freshly grated parmesan sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan and stir in the garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper to taste. Raise the heat to hight for 2 minutes, then lower [...]
Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
What a blissful day in the Canyon. A bit of gardening in the morning, swimming with friends, a fresh and easy lunch, followed by a bit of blogging. One of things I’m most excited about today is finding another kid-friendly recipe that’s delicious and nutritious. As a Mom of a finicky eater, I’m constantly on the lookout for healthy food that’s appealing to young taste buds. You’re in for a treat today because this recipe brings smiles from everyone at mealtime. Jake had not one, but four big slices of Quesadillas! Serve with guacamole and salsa (recipes below) and you’ve got heaven on a plate. While I continue my research for the new site, please join me on my Facebook page, to view exciting therapies and ideas for optimum health. Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas Filling 1 can organic black beans, drained 2 cups organic corn from the cob, boiled or grilled, then sliced off the cob (defrosted organic corn also works) 3 cups shredded “Mexican Blend” of cheese(asadero, monterey jack, sharp cheddar, and queso blanco) or cheddar (vegan, dairy-less cheese is available at your local health food store) tsp garlic powder tsp onion salt pinch of freshly ground black [...]
Vegetarian Kebabs with Smoky Tempeh
One thing came to mind with all the hooplah surrounding the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Affordable Care Act to stand this week: rather than debate over the variables of the law, shouldn’t Washington (and every American for that matter) focus on eradicating The Western Diet? How is it that we are straying so far from the real issue? As a nation, we need to focus on healthier eating habits and taking some form of light exercise, instead of lining up like lambs to the slaughter for a veritable buffet of disease (type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cancer, to name a few). Education is the best form of preventive medicine, but somehow we’re worrying about how and when to line the pockets of insurance companies. Furthermore, our government could save millions of dollars if people actually understood the implications of eating junk food everyday. Once again, politics has trumped prioritizing the health of our nation and education. I wholeheartedly support the idea of providing healthcare for every citizen in our wonderful country. I believe that it is an absolute necessity and a right to have coverage which ensures a healthier and happier society. I also believe that as [...]
