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Ripe tomatoes chilled are a delight on hot summer days. They also add much needed nutrients to the system such as the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Therefore I … Continue reading Easy 15 min Gazpacho
This is an exquisite summer delight. Easy to make, easy on the eye and so fresh and bursting with flavors. One of my absolute summer favorite: Ingredients 3 to 4 large carrots, peeled 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced 1 shallot, thinly sliced lengthwise pink himalayan salt 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon … Continue reading Raw Vegan Carrot Noodles in Spicy Peanut Dressing
Golden Milk is another great way to get the many health benefits of turmeric on a daily basis, along with the antioxidant power of ginger and black pepper. Hidden deep in the turmeric plant’s bright yellow roots is an extraordinarily powerful compound called “curcumin” that has the unique ability to block an enzyme that causes inflammation, … Continue reading Turmeric Golden Milk, sleep aid, anxiety buster & anti inflammatory
Making Frittatas are fun, economical and a great way to prep for picnics, breakfasts with friends, lunch on the go and even dinners when served with soup or salads. Continue reading Frittatas in Muffin pan
Red beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most other beans. In addition to lowering cholesterol, kidney beans’ high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia. When combined with whole grains … Continue reading Red Bean, Pepper & Walnut Salad
Sea vegetables offer a broad range of minerals and contain virtually all the minerals found in the ocean—and many of same minerals found in our blood. They also offer a variety of unique phytonutrients, including their sulfated polysaccharides (also called fucoidans), which cause anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anticoagulant, antithrombotic, and antiviral effects. Sea vegetables are an excellent … Continue reading Mixed Sea-Vegetables Miso Soup
The Celtic Festival of Beltane Were I come from we dance to celebrate the night into May. We welcome the green beauty of the season, the flowers, and the God and Goddess within us. Practically we cast the winter aside and rejoice into a fertile season with love, abundance, unity and song. Handfastings as a … Continue reading Dancing into May around the May Pole
Source: Harvest and Use of Marshmallow Root (Althea officinalis) Continue reading Harvest and Use of Marshmallow Root (Althea officinalis)
Here’s a raw vegan version of a classic Shortbread, that is delightful and bursts tons of nutrients and is simply a delight Ingredients biscuit base 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup coconut chips (or shredded dessicated coconut) 2 cups soft pitted dates 3 tbsp of stevia or agave syrup 4 tbsp virgin coconut oil (heated … Continue reading Raw Chocolate Vegan Short Bread
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Money bags, money bags, money bags…What’s this all about? There’s an email/facebook chain letter floating around that says “This month has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This happens once every 823 years. This is called money bags (or sometimes silver pockets full). So, send this to your… Continue reading The real Feng Shui Cure for 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays, 5 Sundays
