Toasted Grains -

turn Nutty & Delicious! Toasting grains on med/low heat until golden enhances its flavour. Lovely Linda, my friend, turned me onto toasting sweet rice before grinding it with added water for breakfast porridge…uhhmmm…with a tablespoon of Cashew butter or Tahini – Oh my!  Too, I toast the grains before grinding them up to make flour for breads. It is so cool having the control over the ingredients, amount eliminating chances of rancidity and ensuring the freshest most tastiest product, and it is easy! I will use whatever grains I have on...

Sour Side of Berries

We are moving closer to berry season. Berries are full of phytonutrients and phytochemicals that boost our immune system, are anti-inflammatory and assist in cellular repair with antioxidants like Vitamin C and contain a surprising amount of fiber. I looove berries! - of all kinds, and I highly recommend you enjoy their scrumptious taste, colour, texture and nutritional value too, however, I must encourage you to Only Buy Organic! Strawberries and raspberries are some of the produce most heavily sprayed with pesticides and insecticides. It is concerning that many...

Microgreens

If you do not have space outdoors to plant a garden and even if you do, growing Microgreens is a great idea, packed with nutrients and easy to do. What you will need: 1 Planting tray with holes (for drainage) 1 Planting tray, without holes  Soil, organic Brown paper bags Seeds (Radish, Broccoli, Mung Beans, Alfalfa etc.) Watering can What to do: Soak seeds overnight, I like to mix or do half tray of one kind of seeds and the other half something different Prepare trays: place the tray with holes inside the other, line with brown paperbag and fill with 2 inch...

Turmeric’s important Companion -

Bioavailability, the degree to which a substance is absorbed by the target tissue is crucial in reference to herbal medicine/foods. My friend Todd brought it to my attention, how pairing Turmeric with Black Pepper increases its absorption. In India, turmeric is the king of herbal medicine, and one of my absolute personal favorites. I consume it daily in various various ways: powdered in curry, as a condiment, in golden milk at night or chopped fresh in salads, stir-frys etc. Though now, I need to make sure that I add in some Black Pepper. The popular Turmeric...

OoLala Chai

Servings 4 cups (1tsp. tea leaves per cup, plus one for the pot) 4 cups Water 2 cups Almond Milk 5 tsp. Black Tea, I prefer Indian from Kerala, a finer cut, you can simply grind a black tea in a coffee grinder, it will make for a stronger tasting brew, but any will work just beautifully: green, rooibos (red tea, no caffeine, earthy) or mate. 2 sticks Cinnamon 6 Cardamom Pods 1 inch fresh Ginger, sliced, no need to peel 2 Whole Cloves 8 drops Stevia, liquid, for sweetness, optional Place water in pot along with all the spices, bring to a boil, simmer for 30min., add Black...

Eating – In or Out?!

Boy! What clearning that has been taking place over the last week! I started a liver cleanse 3 weeks ago, as part of inviting in spring, it ended this morning, or should I say began/beginning –  I feel alive, refreshed with renewed energy, Ohh…what Clarity! Bringing awareness into our food habits, taking a break from or eliminating processed foods can be a powerful eye-opener to our cravings and addictions. It is fun using the body as your own experiment, I invite you to do so.  After years of experimenting, I have found a nice balance in the foods I take...

Velvety Green Smoothie

Velvety Green Smoothie Recipe 1 cup steamed Butternut Squash with skin 1/2 Apple Banana or 1/4 of regular 1/2 cup Almond Milk 1/2 cup Water 1/2 t. fresh Rosemary 1 t. fresh parsley 1 t. Warming Blend: Cinnamon, Cardamom, Maca, Ginger Powder 1 t. Coconut Oil 3/4 dropperful Chlorophyl, mint flavour pinch salt, cayenne and black pepper 1 date Blend til smooth – Wow! Enjoy room temperature – beautiful velvety texture,

Warming Winter Breakfast

Okay, going a little bananas with Soba Noodles, but they are so Great! Nurturing, grounding, warming and digests easily. Perfect food for Winter! Breakfast this morning consisted of:  Soba Noddles and Greens 1/4 package Soba Noodles, buckwheat Water, I use Turmeric & Ginger decocted for added flavor 2 sprigs Kale Handful: Parsley, Basil & Dill (most of my meals contain a handful of fresh herbs* read why below) 1 T Ginger & Turmeric, chopped finely from decoction 1 T. Olive Oil Spices: Coriander, Cumin, Cayenne, Black Pepper 1 T Dulse 1 T Nutritional...