JAMAICAN SEA MOSS GEL DRINK : You can make this Gel yourself from Sea Moss or buy the Gel. Add non-dairy milk, cinnamon, vanilla and blend. Top with roasted nuts. Sea Moss contains over 100 trace minerals and is a favorite in the Caribbean Islands. You can also use this gel as a thickener, in… more »
Deep-Fried Tofu served in a umami dashi broth is a popular dish served in Japanese restaurants today. The outer shell of the Tofu is crispy on the outside, but custard-like on the inside. The recipe is quite simple to prepare. Garnish with finely-sliced scallions and raw-grated Daikon. Tofu 1 package of firm or silken Tofu… more »
Pickles can be made using a variety of methods including this simple one, using just vegetables, water and sea salt. Pickles not only help digestion, but also help build strong immunity. Start by finding some high-quality sea salt and vegetables like radish, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, etc… Boil 1 quart of clean water and add 2… more »
Teff, a grain the size of a poppy seed, is native to the Horn of Africa, notably Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is now becoming more popular in western countries as more and more people choose to eat less wheat. In Ethiopia, Teff is known for endurance and it’s slow release of energy. Ethiopians get over… more »
1 cup Quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cups fresh water 1 small carrot, cut thinly 1/2 onion, minced 1 small cucumber, cubed 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tsp fresh basil, minced 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp brown rice vinegar 1 tsp ume vinegar Boil water, add salt and quinoa and stir…. more »
Improve your blood quality and add magic to your meals by sprinkling these condiments on your grain, vegetables or pasta. Gently roast all seeds, nuts, seaweed and salt before beginning. Add salt to a suribachi first, grind, then add seeds and grind again. Add other ingredients and grind (or use blender). Mix thoroughly. Use sparingly,… more »
Just about everyone loves mushrooms and marinating them is another way to enjoy their unique taste and texture. Marinating mushrooms is similar to pickling, but marinating relies on vinegar (acid), whereas pickling relies on salt-brine. Use fresh Shiitake, Maitake, Oyster, Crimini, Trumpet, Enoki, etc…Use as many as you can to enhance flavor!
Sometimes the simplest things in life are the sweetest! This simple recipe is bursting with flavor! Cut Onions in half and score several times in each half. Smear a thin layer (about 1 tbs) of chickpea or white Miso all over Onion, Place in a covered casserole dish and bake for 1 hour at 350… more »
1 pint blueberries 3 cups water 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 cups whole wheat pastry or spelt flour 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately. Add wet to dry and mix thoroughly (batter will be… more »
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the rich complex flavors of Corn, Squash and Beans! Native Americans knew these flavors well and planted corn, squash and beans together in the garden. Corn provides tall stalks for the beans to climb so that they are not competing with squash vines. Beans provide nitrogen to fertilize the soil… more »
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup roasted walnuts ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup olive oil ½ cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder Mix wet and dry ingredients separately and mix thoroughly. Pour wet into dry and stir with a wooden… more »
Just made a fresh batch of Amazake. Now we store in the frig and use as a sweetener for desserts. I like to use a yogurt maker with an adjustable temperature control to ferment Amasake. How To Make Amazake At Home: Measure 3 cups sweet brown rice (or short grain), place in a bowl and… more »