Eggplant Delight

by admin on January 26, 2012

 

Eggplant Delight

This is totally Vegetarian, part Raw and of course Vegan and Gluten Free, whew covered it all!! lol Oh yeah and it tastes pretty good.

I find though dishes that use fresh, alive ingredients usually do.

This is fairly simple but a little chopping time is needed.

Take one Eggplant and wash the outside, cut off both ends then cut the rest into approx 3/4 inch circles.

Sprinkle with a little salt and set aside for a little bit.

I rubbed a little cold pressed Olive oil on both side and I did cook this part in the oven at 375 for about 5mins flipping in between so both sides were done.  If you wanted to stay completely raw, you could dehydrate them and it would take about 4 hours.

Pepper Salsa

2 Organic Tomatoes finely chopped

1 Organic Yellow pepper finely chopped

1/2 Organic Red Onion

1/2 cup chopped organic Chives & Parsley

1 minced organic Garlic

dash of celtic sea Salt

1 tbsp cold pressed Olive oil

juice of 1/2 organic Lemon

Mix all together, this will be added on top of the eggplant.

 

Cheese Sauce

1 cup raw Cashews soaked for at least an hour

1/2 cup water maybe a little more depending on consistency

juice 1/2 organic Lemon

1 tsp Miso

1 organic Garlic clove (optional)

dash celtic sea Salt

Mix all together in Vitamix, blender or processor until smooth, this may take scraping down the sides a few times.

I like to add the water in a flow not all at one time.

This is the topping on the salsa.

Serve immediately, makes a nice light lunch or a great side dish.

Enjoy!!

JB

 

 

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Being

by admin on January 20, 2012

Ahhh it’s that time of the year…January…after the Christmas / New Year’s bustle, January can be a hard time for some people.

The days are short, and many missing the sun,  not to mention the warmth too depending on where you live.

We got some snow here this week, which isn’t always typical where I live, kids love it, so does my dog Spirit.

I watch as this 9 year old dog turns into almost puppy like.

I watch him enjoying the moment and being.

I watch him be playful.

One of my favorite things to do is walk Spirit through the rain forest here.

I am always in awe of the beauty.  Nature is abundant and ever changing, adapting.

It’s quieter this time of year.

The animals are nestled in more with their little extra fat or store of nuts.

Just like we are……or some of us.

We are suppose to take the time when the days are shorter to listen to our bodies more, go within, rest, be……

Some of us instead of going within a little more, distract ourselves with mindless tv or trips to the fridge.

Sometimes we have been so busy doing it’s hard to just be……trust me, I know…..been a multi tasker most of my life and thought that was something to be proud of.  Was so busy doing…….especially as a single mom, I had no idea how to be……I am still learning.

Walking in nature helps me with that for sure, I let go of my next thing I have to get done and really look with my eyes and see the beauty that surrounds me, never looking the same depending on the time of day or kind of light.  I am learning to be….be me….and just be…..still….in the moment.

I am starting to carry my camera with me on these outings as I just never know what I might see.

How much do we miss by keeping busy, watching tv, multi tasking or worrying about things?

Take a minute, take a deep breath, let go and look around, don’t think, just be, maybe you will see something you’ve been missing, or maybe you will catch the sunset  or some other beauty that has really been there all along,

Have a beautiful day!!

JB

 

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Quinoa & Kale Salad

by admin on January 12, 2012

Quinoa & Kale Salad

 

Quinoa is one of those ancient grains and it’s good for us!!

It has all essential amino acids, is gluten free, a great source of protein for vegans, high in vitamins like the B’s and in iron. Oh and it tastes good too!!

I cook it just like rice but depending on the kind of rice, a shorter time.

 

Quinoa & Kale Salad

-  1 cup cooked Quinoa

-  3 – 4 oz cold pressed Olive Oil

-  2 oz wheat free Tamari

-  1/4 cup chopped Chives

-  1/2 cup chopped Parsley

-  1/2 head (or more depending on size) of Kale chopped up

-  2 Green onions chopped into thin slices

-  1 Carrot shredded

-  1 Beet shredded

-  1 clove Garlic minced

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

Eat this as a side dish, main or for your lunch…..enjoy!!!

JB

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Raw / Vegan Green Soup

January 6, 2012
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Happy New Year!!!

January 5, 2012

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