Here is one of my favorite beverages, homemade Root Beer. If you follow the directions you will have a very pleasant and healthy drink your whole family will enjoy.
Directions
Sarsaparilla root can be used as a dye plant although it has a tendency to fade. It was formerly used in the making of root beer, so much so that the flavor has been duplicated synthetically and the root is no longer present in the beer.
Harris said that his grandfather made a good homemade root beer with more or less equal parts of Sarsaparilla, burdock, dandelion roots, sassafras bark and red clover.
Dr. Christopher gave a good recipe for root beer. If you are going to serve root beer to the kids, start ahead of time and give them the genuine article.
Until recently the dry Detox, and Kidney Bladder, Herbal Teas used in our incurables program have required an over night soak in cold water on the stove. Over the past year I began playing with the Keurig, single cup coffee maker. The machine uses prefilled pods which are inserted into the machine for a single cup of coffee. After discovering that empty pods were available and could be filled with anything one wanted to brew, I began experimenting with the different single cup coffee makers to discover which one would make the best, and strongest, cup of herbal tea.
The Hamilton Beach “The Scoop” single serving coffee maker, became my favorite. With the Keurig coming in a close second.
In the video below you will learn how to use your favorite single serving coffee maker to brew a strong cup of herbal tea.
Tofu is low-fat, high protein, high in iron, and 100 percent vegan. But the soy-based meat-alternative has a variety of other health benefits too.
The benefits of tofu
Tofu has been given a bad rap throughout the years, but now this soy-based protein is enjoying a new popularity, as health-conscious consumers are turning away from meat and looking for plant-based alternatives to add to their daily meals. Want to love it? Let these health facts convince you to become a fan of tofu.
Eating soy does not increase breast cancer risk, but actually lowers it
Many people mistakenly believe soy can raise breast cancer risk, or impact the recurrence of breast cancer. Here’s why: Soy is a uniquely rich source of isoflavones, the naturally occurring plant chemicals that are classified as phytoestrogens (plant estrogens), and in one lab test on mice, isoflavones stimulated the growth of tumors. Yet there are flaws in assuming that soy creates this effect in humans. “Not only do mice metabolize isoflavones differently than humans, but isoflavones also differ from the hormone estrogen,” says Mark Messina, Ph.D., M.S., president of Nutrition Matters in Pittsfield, Mass., adding that clinical studies show that neither soy foods nor isoflavones increase breast cancer risk and appear to lower it.
A quick on line research into Tofu has shown so many benefits to using Soy. this along with how versatile the food is allows it to be a staple in any good vegan food program.
Tofu has no flavor of its own allowing a versatility in seasoning most foods do not have. Keep an eye on my Cooking Classes as I will show more ways to use this yummy food in simple tasty dishes.
This week in our Tuesday Night Zoom Cooking Class we will be making scrambled Tofu.
Class Time: 6:30 PM Est
Email: mail@healmarketplace.com or Text 828-287-8787 for a link to the class.
Used as an egg substitute or just something good to eat. Scrambled Tofu is a tasty filling meal.
Serve over Brown Rice, Couscous, millet or quinoa, or a mix of your favorite grains and seeds. Country fried potatoes is also a great addition to this meal.
We have also enjoyed making this dish into breakfast burritos using whole grain shells, salsa and vegan cheese.
When making the dish for breakfast burritos use less onion and bell pepper, about half the amount normally used works very well.
Ingredients: 2- Blocks extra firm tofu (cubed or smashed) Olive oil (coat bottom of pan) 2-tbs Vegetarian Chicken seasoning 2- tsp turmeric ¼ -cup parsley 1 ½ -tsp Sweet Basil 2-tbs garlic minced 2-lg onions diced 1- Green Pepper diced 2-tbs yeast flakes optional ½ – cup tomato sauce optional
Additional Veggies: Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, fresh cut tomatoes, ect…use your immigration, add what you have it will all be good. I prefer not to mix the fresh spinach with the bell pepper. I normally pick one.
Instructions ❖ In large pan heat oil med heat, ❖ Rinse tofu before using, pat dry, and cut into 1/2 in cubes or smash with potato masher. ❖ Heat tofu in oil until begins to turn golden (about 10 min), ❖ Add seasonings, taking care to make sure all tofu pieces are covered. Mixture may start to stick after adding seasonings, if so add just a little water (a tablespoon or two) to help control this. ❖ Add onions and cook covered until tender ❖ Lift lid and add ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes and ½ cup tomato sauce. (This is optional, it will give a creamy cheesy texture and flavor to the dish.)
The Bright sunshine flowing in through my window is all but compelling outdoors. Before I can indulge my love of this sunny day I must clear my desk and let you all know that our Cooking Class is on for Tomorrow.
Our Class tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15th, is going to be on the art of Grilling Veggies. Over the years so many have wanted to know what was good to eat. How to fix healthy simple foods. Grilled Vegetables are a simple, delicious dish that never fails to surprise and please the members who stop by for a visit or do to some Detoxing work.
You can Join us either, in person or via Zoom.
Members are welcome to Text me at the Phone Number below for the Zoom Link and passcode.
Class Time: 6:30 pm EST
Class Location: 360 Carpenter Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Any Questions: Call or Text me at: 828-287-8787
As this is all new to me and many of you too, I encourage you to come and join in the fun and learning. A cooking class on Zoom ought to be interesting.
If you have any questions please let me know. We are here to help!!
We have had many new members from our local community showing an interest in delving deeper into the Natural Healing Programs and lifestyle. In answer to the need we have decided to offer Our Natural Healing Classes beginning; Thursday June 3rd at 6:30 PM.
We have decided to switch every other Thursday between The Natural Healing Classes and The Vegan Cooking Classes. This week our class will focus on an Intro to Natural Healing. We will discuss the basic foundational programs. In this class we will provide a basic understanding of how to promote health in the body. Our bodies are amazing, in their ability to heal from even the worst lifestyle choices.
The following Thursday: June 10th In Our Vegan cooking class we will discuss the basics of cooking Vegetarian/Vegan while putting together a scrumptious combination of Grilled Veggies. This quick satisfying meal can be tossed together in minutes from whatever you have on hand. So quick, so easy. Husbands are welcome. Come, hangout and visit during the class time. Once the meal is prepared they will be the ultimate critic as to how good the meal is. My cooking classes are a time to fellowship while learning how to prepare and enjoy good simple foods.
Raw Food Freezer Brownies, Yummy food without guilt.
Freezer Brownies
Combine in Food processor as directed below:
1 1/2 cups walnuts
dash salt
8 Medjool dates
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
1/4 cup dried cherries
Chop 1/4 cup walnuts and set aside.
Put the remaining 1 1/4 cups in food processor with the salt and process with the “S” blade until finely ground. Add dates and process until the mixture sticks together.
Add the Cocoa powder and vanilla extract and process briefly.
Transfer to small bowel. Add the reserved walnuts and cherries, mix well using your hands.
Pack the mixture firmly into a 6 inch square glass container. Store in a sealed container. Brownies will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer.
Once all veggies are cut to size and on cookie sheet sprinkle on:
2 or more tsp. Garlic Granules
2 tsp. Season Salt
2 or 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
Mix to coat all veggies evenly
Optional: Sprinkle about 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese over seasoned veggies
Move to preheated oven and bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until nicely toasted. When finished, Remove from hot oven, serve immediately topped with small amount of Feta Cheese.
A friend introduced me to Chickpea flour several months ago. She made a delicious vegetable patty using chickpea flour. The most impressive part was that no binder was needed, the chickpea flour held together perfectly. After playing with the seasonings and veggies used in the patty I shared this great find on a video.
Chickpea Vegetable Patties
Of course I kept playing with the chickpea flour and discovered it also make a great flatbread, known as Socca or Farinata. I found I could lighten the flavor by mixing oat flour to the mix. The discovery of Chickpea flour pancakes really made my day. Everything good, high protein, high fiber, and no wheat flour or eggs needed.
Most of the recipes for Socca use water but I have found I like the flavor of the bread better if I use a nut milk, and add ½ cup of oat flour. Once the basic ingredients are assembled any of the herbs or other seasonings can be added as desired. Adding garlic powder or The Italian seasoning will make it a bit more savory. Adding vanilla, cinnamon, honey and your favorite sweetener makes for a sweet treat without guilt.
Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein once ounce has 3 grams, and fiber 2 grams for the one ounce. There is always a container of hummus in the fridge for my husbands snacks.
For those of us who have stopped using wheat flour in all its forms here are some high protein, high fiber alternatives that taste great too.
Chickpea Flour Flat Bread
1 Cup Chickpea Flour; 1/2 Oat flour; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Pepper; 1 TBL Olive oi;l 1 3/4 Cup Nut Milk; Heat oven to 450 degrees; Place 10 inch cast iron skillet into oven while heating.
Here is my second offering in my three part series on Cooking with Chickpea flour. This very simple yet tasty wrap will work well with anything you want to put in it.
Chickpea Flour Wrap
1 Cup Chick Pea Flour; 1/2 Cup Tapioca Flour (Starch); 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 Cup Water or Nut Milk; Small amount of Oil to coat frying Pan
The last of Chickpea Flour offering in my three part series on Cooking with Chickpea flour. Here is a yummy Vegan Pancake completely gluten free.
Chickpea Flour Pancakes
1 cup Chickpea Flour; 1/2 Oat flour; 2 tsp baking power; 1 Tablespoon Arrowroot Powder; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup Powder;( or Honey or Maple Syrup ect..); Pinch Salt; 1 tsp Vanilla; 1 1/2 Cups Nut Milk (Almond Milk).
