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CREAMY DIWALI VEGGIE CURRY WITH MINT PEA CASHEW CREAM

2 cans Organic Coconut Milk2 teaspoons Curry Powder1 teaspoon Turmeric Black Pepper2 teaspoons Cumin Seed2 teaspoons Coriander Seed4 tbs. Fresh Ground Ginger2 teaspoons Mustard Seed 1 Jar 16 ounce Jovial Diced TomatoesWater1/4 Onion into 1/2 inch pieces4 Medium Carrots diagonal sliced1 pound Potatoes (4 cups) cooked and diced (pre-cooked from morning)1 cup Frozen Peas6 garlic cloves diced In a large …

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SUMMER TOMATO GAZPACHO WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

1 Large Cucumber peeled, seeded and diced(4 Persian)4 Large Heirloom Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced1/2 Red Bell Pepper diced3/4 cup Red Onion1/2 Cup Fresh Flat-leaf ParsleySalt/PepperBread (optional) Approximately 6 cups cubed, crust removedAlways Organic everything! TOMATO VINAIGRETTE 3-4 Tomatoes peeled, seeded and diced4 cloves Garlic minced1 tbs. Smoked Paprika or Regular1& 1/2 Teaspoons Roasted cumin mortar smashedSalt1/2 Cup EVOO (Rallis …

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WHAT EXACTLY IS AN ORAC? TOP 10 ORACS TO CONSUME FOR A HEALTHY DIET.

ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) values were previously used to measure the antioxidant capacity of foods and supplements. While they are no longer used as a marketing tool, ORAC values can still give us an idea of the antioxidant content of different foods. Here are the top 10 foods based on their ORAC values: Raw cacao: Cacao is one of …

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IMMUNITY BOOSTING MISO BROTH WITH ADAPTOGENS

4 tbs. Chickpea Miso4 cloves Garlic mincedGinger mincedDulseKombu1 tsp Rieshi 1 tsp Cordyceps GARNISH:May flowers: Edible pansies, red clover, white clover, dandelion. I grow the pansies the rest are wild on property. Diced Mint, Chives. Fill a medium sized pot, (I use copper) with water, add Chickpea Miso. This is a great healing broth and boost for your immunity, I …

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ASIAN BLACK RICE RAMEN WITH VEGGIES AND TAMARI DIP/MIRIN GLAZED TOFU

TOFU Fresh Firm Tofu SlicedPaper Towel off excess water1 Clove Garlic, minced Ginger Minced (to your liking)Mirin (Japanese Wine)TamariBlack Sesame seedsSesame oilIn a cast iron skillet, warm pan add Sesame Oil, and the tofu and sauté add Tamari on high heat and then a splash of Mirin after 2 minutes, cover with sesame seeds brown, flip and do same on …

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DEBUNKING THE MYTH: “VEGANS KILL MORE ANIMALS”?

Let’s begin to say, vegans get their unjust, ill-informed excuses for any reason to continue to support the war on animals and to make people feel better about their choices to continue to eat animals. The latest excuse: “Vegans Kill More Animals” because of crop deaths, and evidently it must be true because Ted Nugent the infamous hunter said it …

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Za’atar Vegan Lentil Neatloaf

4 cups Organic French Lentils (Green)1 Veggie Boullion 1 Bay leaf1 Yellow Onion Diced2&1/2 Cups Cremini White Mushrooms diced1 Large Red Bell Pepper diced4 Carrots diced4 Celery Stalks diced4 Garlic Cloves diced4 Tbs. Flax Seed ground1 Tbs. Fresh Oregano1 tsp. Fresh Thyme4 tsp. Za’atar Spice1 Tbs. Fresh Parsley diced4 Tbs. Tomato Puree1/4 cup White Vermouth1&1/2 Cups Breadcrumbs, 3 slices of …

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Rich and Creamy Spring Risotto with Peas, Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese

Vegetable Stock (preferably homemade) 6 cups1 Cup Frozen Peas1 & 1/2 Cups Risotto Rice Biological Fior diRISO Italy6 White Mushrooms and a handful of Maitake Mushrooms2 Large Shallots sliced thin4 Large Garlic Cloves minced4 Medium Tomatoes quartered and seededSaffron Threads1/2 cup or more of Vermouth2 tbs Miyoko’s ButterMiyoko’s Sun-dried Tomato CheeseSalt, Pepper1/2 Lemon Fresh Parsley, Basil Bring stock in separate …

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My Memoriam in the Loss of My Juliet a Rescue from Romania

Do you know which one is Juliet? Juliet came off the streets of Romania and landed in our home. She was with me 16 years. I cannot begin to tell you the life she gave to me. She was rescued my Nancy Janes of Romania Animal Rescue, we met at a PETA event here at my home, and since then …

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Fresh and Lush Fava Bean Dip

4 cups of shelled Fava beans from pods (green in color)1 Bay leaf/l.Salt 1 Large Shallot diced2 Large Cloves Garlic1 Lemon Juiced1/2 cup Water Garnish:Rallis Organic Olive OilAdonis Valley Za’atar Spice from Za’atar RoadsSmoked PaprikaCurio Rose Harissa In a large iron skillet cover beans in water with bay leaf and boil for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, let …