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Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Vege Garden Burger
Vege Garden Burger
1 c carrots
1 c yellow onions
3 spring onions
3/4 c sunflower seeds
3/4 c walnuts
1 garlic clove
dash of salt
Coconut oil to fry burgers in.
Grind in food processor, seeds and nuts together, to a flour like consistancy. Place in mixing bowl.
Carrots, onions, spring onions and garlic in food processor. I left texture just a bit of a crunchy. I didn't want it to be mushy.
Mix altogether ingredients and adding salt at this time to your taste of desire.
Make patties and cook on medium heat in frying pan with coconut oil until each side was lightly cripsy and brown.
This burger was surprising delicious. It did crumble, but I was okay with it due to the taste! I believe next time I will add black beans with the veges and it should help keep it together better. We shall see ;)
I topped it off with oranic ketchup and mustard! It was perfect. Add your favorite veges instead of my suggestions and enjoy!
1 c carrots
1 c yellow onions
3 spring onions
3/4 c sunflower seeds
3/4 c walnuts
1 garlic clove
dash of salt
Coconut oil to fry burgers in.
Grind in food processor, seeds and nuts together, to a flour like consistancy. Place in mixing bowl.
Carrots, onions, spring onions and garlic in food processor. I left texture just a bit of a crunchy. I didn't want it to be mushy.
Mix altogether ingredients and adding salt at this time to your taste of desire.
Make patties and cook on medium heat in frying pan with coconut oil until each side was lightly cripsy and brown.
This burger was surprising delicious. It did crumble, but I was okay with it due to the taste! I believe next time I will add black beans with the veges and it should help keep it together better. We shall see ;)
I topped it off with oranic ketchup and mustard! It was perfect. Add your favorite veges instead of my suggestions and enjoy!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Food Combining Easy Chart
The typical Food Combining methods are used like this:
Fruits Eaten alone. Melons- should not be eaten with any other fruits.
Veggies Can be eaten after fruit, 20min later. It can also be eaten with Protein/Fat Meals
Carbs Whole wheat pastas, bagels with no sugar, wheat flour can be eaten with fat free. Should also be eaten 20 minutes after fruits.
Protein Eaten with vegetables and fats. Also 3 hours after Fruits.
Liquids Should be consumed 20 minutes after a meal. This will keep you from diluting your own digestive juice in your stomach.
My typical protein/fat meal can be:
Turkey Roll Up- 3 slices turkey 1oz each.
Romaine Lettuce Strip.
Add mayo,
Mustard, and
Shredded Cheese.
Layer together and enjoy! I will take this as a lunch as well. Very filling and satisfying!
This definitly keeps me full for the day! Great for kids to make and no cooking!
For more recipes you can download "Having it my Way" a very easy simple ebook for $12. At www.erinpost.com
The book has recipes and ideas to keep it easy for the beginner.
One of the biggest comments I received from customers was not to use so many expensive spices they would have to buy for the recipes! Ha...that wasn't going to happen! It sure isn't me...simple or forget it!
Enjoy and share your recipes with us!
Food can be a journey....today my vegan (almost) day!
I have been a salad eater since a childhood friend introduced it to me while eating with her family. We mostly ate the typical 5 course meal for dinner. I am caught between a raw foodist, vegetarian, and a blood type dieter. I really don't care to eat much meat, but the memories of a roast, dad's burgers, grandmother's ham brings me home. I do not eat pork any longer, but will have the occasional chicken and red meat.
Vegetables seem to make me the happiest. Fruit is also right up there besides God made these items perfectly. A "journey" or constant discovery...for me on creating those wonderful new meals (and memories) has begun.
So the day began today with Ezekiel bread toasted, with tomato and yes, a bit of mayo (working on that).
I made in the food processor my fruit/nuts snack.
Pecans 1 cup
Dates 2
Coconut Oil 1Tbl.
5-8 Strawberries (organic) arranged on top, to compliment my mango
This is my base of 3 small meals or deserts, whatever the mind is seeking.
Then 1 mango smashed by baby John and I, or you can put in food processor.
I was torn between a smoothie with the fruit today and bring a handful of nuts but this dish seemed more fun.
For my main meal at lunch will be the garden tomato and cukes with avocodo dip. I find eating lighter while working keeps me more productive.
Dinner might be brown rice with broccoli.
Remember keeping it simple when your busy does make it taste so much better! Enjoy and remember Make it your own!
Vegetables seem to make me the happiest. Fruit is also right up there besides God made these items perfectly. A "journey" or constant discovery...for me on creating those wonderful new meals (and memories) has begun.
So the day began today with Ezekiel bread toasted, with tomato and yes, a bit of mayo (working on that).
I made in the food processor my fruit/nuts snack.
Pecans 1 cup
Dates 2
Coconut Oil 1Tbl.
5-8 Strawberries (organic) arranged on top, to compliment my mango
This is my base of 3 small meals or deserts, whatever the mind is seeking.
Then 1 mango smashed by baby John and I, or you can put in food processor.
I was torn between a smoothie with the fruit today and bring a handful of nuts but this dish seemed more fun.
For my main meal at lunch will be the garden tomato and cukes with avocodo dip. I find eating lighter while working keeps me more productive.
Dinner might be brown rice with broccoli.
Remember keeping it simple when your busy does make it taste so much better! Enjoy and remember Make it your own!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Crunchy Carrot Cake in the Raw
This is one of my favorites. I wasn't sure if I would be able to enjoy it as a real carrot baked cake with icing. I am so pleasantly surprised. I hope you enjoy the fact it takes about 10 minutes to make.
1 c organic carrots ( you can add a bit more)
1 1/2-2 c of pecans
2-4 dates (depending on your desire of sweetness)
1/3 c of raisins
1 tsp nutmeg
Cinnamon (optional)
I added all of these ingredients to my food processor (s-blade). Process until just a bit of small chunkiness is achieved. I made this recipe before, into a smooth texture. This time I knew I wanted more of a crunch and prefered to bite into a nut or raisin. Much better for me. Make it your own!
Shape on a dessert plate into a circle or you can use small spring form pans.
Have a taste and refrigerate the rest. I have also put one
Enjoy!
1 c organic carrots ( you can add a bit more)1 1/2-2 c of pecans
2-4 dates (depending on your desire of sweetness)
1/3 c of raisins
1 tsp nutmeg
Cinnamon (optional)
I added all of these ingredients to my food processor (s-blade). Process until just a bit of small chunkiness is achieved. I made this recipe before, into a smooth texture. This time I knew I wanted more of a crunch and prefered to bite into a nut or raisin. Much better for me. Make it your own!
Shape on a dessert plate into a circle or you can use small spring form pans.
Have a taste and refrigerate the rest. I have also put one
Enjoy!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Nooooo Baking ~ Cookies in the raw! Soup too.
Today, after being home most of the day with my son, toddling around and being buddies....he finally fell asleep so I could tackle the to-do list. But only a few things were accomplished at this point.
I was able to make broth soup. One of my quick and favorites. I started with:
Organic Broth 2 cups...later I added 2 cups filtered water
Organic Broccoli 1 c
Yellow Onion 1/2 small
Organic Carrots 5 small
I figured these were great for my blood type (according to Dr. Dadamo's: Eat Right for your Blood Type). So before I knew it I had a very nice quick soup to enjoy and the little guy loved it!!!
Okay with that all said, was there really time for baking cookies? No! So I decided to put together my own version of what is in the "raw food drawer" in my refrigerator...you should all have this. (John will go to the drawer and bring my nuts, fruits, raisins, etc., and it is a great compromise since he wants to tear up the kitchen).
Walnuts, Almonds and or Pecans 1 Cup total of all you desire.
Vegan Choc Chips - 1/4 cup
dates - 2
Coconut Oil (optional) 1 tbls
I will call this "going nuts for raw cookies" because, my stash was starting to become low. I wanted something sweet. So, I gather the rest of the almonds, walnuts and pecans.
A total of over one cup full. Put them into the food processor with the "S" blade. Don't over process these nuts because you will make round balls or want to flatten them somewhat. I added 2 dates and blended. Then about 1 Tbl. of Coconut Oil. I almost believe you might not even need the oil. I will have to try it next time with out. I think the oil in the nuts will allow you to shape your cookie with in reason.
Finally, I shaped them into balls and flattened a few out, adding only 2 vegan chocolate chips. You add what ever you desire! It is all about being simple and quick.
Off to the refrigerator they go and 2 into my tummy. These have saved me many times. I can freeze them if the kids aren't around to share with. And the best part for me is no baking and I don't feel deprived.
Happy Eating! Ahhhhhh I love cooking.
I was able to make broth soup. One of my quick and favorites. I started with:
Organic Broth 2 cups...later I added 2 cups filtered water
Organic Broccoli 1 c
Yellow Onion 1/2 small
Organic Carrots 5 small
I figured these were great for my blood type (according to Dr. Dadamo's: Eat Right for your Blood Type). So before I knew it I had a very nice quick soup to enjoy and the little guy loved it!!!
Okay with that all said, was there really time for baking cookies? No! So I decided to put together my own version of what is in the "raw food drawer" in my refrigerator...you should all have this. (John will go to the drawer and bring my nuts, fruits, raisins, etc., and it is a great compromise since he wants to tear up the kitchen).
Walnuts, Almonds and or Pecans 1 Cup total of all you desire.
Vegan Choc Chips - 1/4 cup
dates - 2
Coconut Oil (optional) 1 tbls
I will call this "going nuts for raw cookies" because, my stash was starting to become low. I wanted something sweet. So, I gather the rest of the almonds, walnuts and pecans.
A total of over one cup full. Put them into the food processor with the "S" blade. Don't over process these nuts because you will make round balls or want to flatten them somewhat. I added 2 dates and blended. Then about 1 Tbl. of Coconut Oil. I almost believe you might not even need the oil. I will have to try it next time with out. I think the oil in the nuts will allow you to shape your cookie with in reason.
Finally, I shaped them into balls and flattened a few out, adding only 2 vegan chocolate chips. You add what ever you desire! It is all about being simple and quick.
Off to the refrigerator they go and 2 into my tummy. These have saved me many times. I can freeze them if the kids aren't around to share with. And the best part for me is no baking and I don't feel deprived.
Happy Eating! Ahhhhhh I love cooking.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Are you what you eat?
I believe so! I can tell when I am eating more processed food, that my energy is at a nil. When I am on my "food" game, I feel like I can handle many more things. Balance is vital especially as I age, which I am not giving in to. I have always loved taking a recipe and making it my own...a healthier version.
Having a few good friends, who like to eat healthy, can become great allies in sound boarding recipes and hearing what they may be up to in the kitchen, so eating doesn't become a bore!
My best defense and a lesson in my life, is planning my dinner before the morning is over. If I don't plan, I realized, for myself, by the end of the work day, I almost could care less what I eat, which doesn't work for me. So whether it's in the Crock by 10 am or knowing what I am eating before leaving for work, does makes life much more enjoyable especally while eating dinner. They say "Simple" is best.
I believe in very few ingredients, because of time and saving money!
So yesterday was "Chicken on the Crock", and a big shout out to my husband! He actually put this dinner together for us...
Chicken (breast), in the crock pot with water covering.
Carrots (organic)
Green beans, frozen, (organic) about an hour before it should be done. Or if you are not home to do this, maybe skip it or cook then on the stove since they don't take too long.
I came home after work and pulled into the garage and yummA! A great way to end the day of knowing all I had to do was make an organic green salad with cukes and throw on all the above! I was in heaven ;)
We also had brown rice made the day before, another shout out to my hubby, so of course that was a no brainer!
For my son, who is 15 months, we blended all ingredients from the crock pot and brown rice in a small food processer with the "S" blade and it is done!
Then I was off to having fun for my evening.
Happy Simple Cooking!
Having a few good friends, who like to eat healthy, can become great allies in sound boarding recipes and hearing what they may be up to in the kitchen, so eating doesn't become a bore!
My best defense and a lesson in my life, is planning my dinner before the morning is over. If I don't plan, I realized, for myself, by the end of the work day, I almost could care less what I eat, which doesn't work for me. So whether it's in the Crock by 10 am or knowing what I am eating before leaving for work, does makes life much more enjoyable especally while eating dinner. They say "Simple" is best.
I believe in very few ingredients, because of time and saving money!
So yesterday was "Chicken on the Crock", and a big shout out to my husband! He actually put this dinner together for us...
Chicken (breast), in the crock pot with water covering.
Carrots (organic)
Green beans, frozen, (organic) about an hour before it should be done. Or if you are not home to do this, maybe skip it or cook then on the stove since they don't take too long.
I came home after work and pulled into the garage and yummA! A great way to end the day of knowing all I had to do was make an organic green salad with cukes and throw on all the above! I was in heaven ;)
We also had brown rice made the day before, another shout out to my hubby, so of course that was a no brainer!
For my son, who is 15 months, we blended all ingredients from the crock pot and brown rice in a small food processer with the "S" blade and it is done!
Then I was off to having fun for my evening.
Happy Simple Cooking!
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