Sunday, August 22, 2010

Summer Bowl


This is a delicious quick meal we put together.
Corn on the Cob (yes, raw) rubbed with e.v.olive oil and/or avocado, then sprinkled with seasoning of your choice. Cayenne for me!
Romaine Salad topped with:
Summer Cucumber Salad (Cucumber, Onion, Apple Cider Vinegar, Pepper, etc.)
Sunburgers (Recipe to come)
Heirloom Tomatoes from our garden
Lemon Tahini Dressing
Mm.m.m:)
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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Watermelon Juice

Watermelon is the most economical fruit to juice. There is barely any pulp left after juicing and the watermelon creates so much juice... it is BEAUTIFUL and so delicious- I like to add a little ginger root:) 

Green Smoothie Heaven


Do you eat enough leafy greens every day? If not, or even if you do, why not try green smoothies? I love em! The texture and taste are phenomenal and I know it seems weird to put greens in the smoothie but it is so good! I am trying to get better about the format of posting recipes; however it is difficult for me because I do not really use recipes- I just prepare with intuition.
Recipe for this green smoothie
Frozen Mango
1 1/2 Frozen Banana
1 Fresh Banana
5 Strawberries
Watermelon Juice
Baby Spinach packed to the top
1/2 Pint of water

Blend for 2-3 minutes to ensure getting all the ingredients smoothed.

Avocado can be used in place of banana
Greens or Romaine can be used in place of spinach
Peaches can be used in place of mango
Frozen Berries can be used in place of strawberry
Be creative and don't skimp on the green leaves- I pack mine by the handfuls to the top.
Optional- add agave nectar if you have a sweet tooth
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Friday, August 13, 2010

The entree

Since I had the cooked vegan soup- I balanced everything out with a huge salad! I use the leaves as wraps and the fillings are kind of hard to see in this photo but what is there is a tomato, basil, garlic salad, avocados with tahini, green beans, mung bean sprouts, and dehydrated zucchini. The dressing is my favorite, I make it everyday- no matter how much I make thinking that it will last until the next day, it is always gone, so thats fine its super easy to make everyday! The dressing is- olive oil, sesame oil, honey, Braggs liquid amino acids (or Nama Shoyu which is raw soy sauce) spicy mustard, chili paste, and chopped ginger- chopped garlic is optional. It is kind of like what you would get with spring rolls if you were out to eat. It's super easy to make and delicious with a spicy, sweet, sour combination. The tomato, basil, garlic salad is a summer staple in my home, it is so versatile also, because if you have any left over it is better the second day. At our house I always prepare a lot when it is something that will keep or flavors will be enhanced the second day. This is important because I feel like the biggest reason that people make poor food choices (when they have the knowledge to make a better choice) is that they are looking for something quick and easy. If you have foods on hand that are healthy and you can just grab that will make you less likely to choose an unhealthy snack or meal. My snack that I ALWAYS have on hand is trail mix that I make just by combining a variety of raw nuts,seeds and dried fruits. Nuts may include almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, hazel nuts, and pumpkin seeds. Dehydrated fruits include prunes, raisens, mangos, bananas, goji berries, cranberries, cherries, etc. Please read the labels if you are buying dried fruits, many companies add sugar- which makes no sense to me because dried fruits are naturally sweeter. Also companies add sulfur dioxide-now that does not sound appetizing does it? Trader Joes has a pretty solid selection of dried fruits and raw nuts and seeds at the right price! Peace up to all and Bless! Giving thanks for the blessings, as well as the shortcomings daily! Those shortcomings teach us A LOT! GIVE THANKS!!! ONE LOVE
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Vegan Carrot Soup

Wow! This soup was amazing! This is a vegan carrot soup with cilantro and avocado garnish. Let me tell you how I made it because you have to try it! First I lightly sauteed garlic, onion, and ginger in olive oil. Next I peeled and cut into smaller peices at least five carrots. I combined the carrots in with the sauteed garlic, etc. and covered everything with filtered water. I let the carrots simmer until they were soft in the middle, and drained off some of the water, and mixed in coconut milk. My food processer is small so I had to do the next step in batches- Puree the soup and will pureeing mix in curry, and allspice. And what you will have is a creamy, smooth, delicious soup that you will wish you had more of! And by the way- obviously this soup is not raw- however every once in a while I will prepare vegan cooked food. Peace up, and Give thanks!
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Thursday, August 12, 2010

heirloom tomatoes


Do you love heirloom tomatoes? Do yo want to buy them for less? Plant them yourself next year. Connecting with nature in the garden and through growing edibles is an amazing, humbling, and thankful experience. He is within all of us and through gardening we are also connecting with the Most High Jah! Give thanks!
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Monday, August 9, 2010

Dehydrator

I have several items in the dehydrator for the first time ever!! On the top layer we have corn chips in the making... I am most excited about this- I have missed chips and even cheated two times to have chips- the corn chips I am making will be healthy and actually raw:) I pureed corn with seasonings then spread the mixture out on a fruit roll up tray. These should be ready this evening:) yeah! I also have zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes! I seasoned each veggie appropriately and soaked the eggplant in lemon juice for a bit to prevent browning. The zucchini will be chips, the eggplant will be the "bread" for veggie sandwiches I am looking forward to making, and the tomatoes will be like sun-dried tomatoes (hopefully) Right now everything is drying out and the smell is delicious! I mean really- it's time for me to find something to keep me busy and away from the dehydrator! Look for the next post on how the chips turned out! Peace up!
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