We know that buying organic food is important for our health. When it comes to mushrooms, it’s important to understand that most organic mushrooms, available in markets, are cultivated; meaning they are mostly grown indoors with a controlled environment. In order to maximize yield, growers remove all micro-organisms and pests. They may be genetically identical,… more »
4 cups muesli mix (Rolled Oats, Dried Fruit, Seeds, Nuts) 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour 1/2 cup almond meal 1/4 tsp cardamom 1 tsp sea salt 3/4 cup olive oil 1 cup maple syrup Mix wet and dry ingredients separately Pour wet into dry and stir thoroughly. Scoop onto oiled cookie sheet. Flatten… more »
2 cups rolled oats, ground-up 2 cups ww pastry flour 1 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/8 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup oil 3/4 cup cup maple syrup 2 tsp almond extract 1/2 tsp baking soda Preheat oven to 350. Lay down baking mats on cookie sheet (or oil cookie sheet). Mix wet and dry ingredients… more »
We like a Condiment Tray on our table. Common condiments include Sesame Salt (Gomasio), Sunflower-Dulse, Nori-Sesame or Pumpkin-Shiso (pictured). Place 1/4 cup roasted Pumpkin Seeds in a Suribachi along with a teaspoon of dried pickled ume powder Grind carefully until 1/2 crushed. Use on rice, vegetables, pasta, etc… Condiments help reduce fatigue and lower blood… more »
If you bake sweet potatoes (purple sweet potatoes used in photo) with carrot, onion, leek, cauliflower until soft (no oil, just a small amount of water to prevent scorching and a few pinches of sea salt), you’ve got a sweet concoction that can be mashed with a potato masher or blended with a hand blender…. more »
4 cups whole grain spelt flour 2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 3 teaspoons powdered ginger 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2/3 cup oil 1 1/4 cups maple syrup 1 cup rice milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups grated pumpkin or squash, grated on large grate w/ skin handful pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to… more »
As the days grow cooler, hot creamy soups are most satisfying and nurturing. This one has a most unique flavor as it is made simply, with few ingredients so the natural flavors are able to shine. The amount of salt you use is essential to creating this soup. 4 large Scarlet Turnips (or white if… more »
This bread is quite an amazing treat in itself, made with sweet kabocha winter squash. The icing is….the proverbial icing on the cake! The Bread: 2 cups whole wheat spelt flour 2 cups winter squash 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly roasted and chopped 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2… more »
Lion’s Mane seems to be the newest mushroom on the block. It has a somewhat chewy texture and reminiscent of seafood. Current research indicates this mushroom helps reduce inflammation, lower cancer risk and may improve brain function and heart health. Use as you would any mushroom: Sauté, use in soups, casseroles or gravy. Lion’s Mushroom… more »
HOMEMADE TEMPEH 8 SIMPLE STEPS 2 cups organic Soybeans 1 package Tempeh Starter 1. Soak organic Soybeans in water overnight and then drain water 2. Massage the beans until they are all split. Drain water and rinse several times to remove hulls 3. Boil Soybeans in fresh water for 1 hour 4. Discard cooking water,… more »
With Cornmeal Crust, Red Root Sauce (Beet, Carrot, Onion, Basil), Cauliflower, Fresh Corn, Broccolini and Maitake Mushrooms!
Brown Rice with Mushrooms and Garden Leeks, Chickpeas with Carrots and Caramelized Onions & Sweet Potato Chunk, Cucumber-Corn-Radicchio Pressed Salad, Steamed Kale with Radish Pickle (Cauliflower Soup, not shown) – prepared by Marta Serda