Spring cooking challenge 2016 Day 22- Carrot Juice
See this guy? His name is Mathew. You can find him and his lovely employees (my Ingrid is one )at the Charlottetown farmers market every Saturday. Try one of his local fresh squeezed carrot juices! You can even add some apple or ginger!
Spring Challenge 2016 Day 21- Shiitake Tea
Shiitake Tea- by Christina pirello Shiitake Tea Dark circles under the eyes seem to be the plague of humanity, with concealer sales in the billions. In truth, this is a sign that your kidneys need a boost. Dark circles mean that they are becoming constricted and dry (you probably have lower back pain, too…), the […]
Spring Challenge 2016 Day 20- Coconut Water
Felix’s favorite beverage right now-Coconut Water! Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside young green coconuts. Its delicious and thirst quenching, a little goes a long way. “I like it plain with no ice just cool” “I like to pour it on my oatmeal” “I like to blend it with fruit, like apples or […]
Spring Challenge 2016 Day -19 That Time Of The Month Drink
That Time Of The Month Drink- By Jessica Porter ” This drink is great for menstrual cramps because it helps relax the liver meridian, which runs through your uterus and overies. Sounds crazy? Try it. It wont be quite like taking a pill, but you’ll find that it helps relax that whole area of your […]
Spring Challenge 2016 Day 18-Ume Sho Kuzu
This is a feel good drink for everything! Ume Sho Kuzu – By Aveline Kushi 1 tsp kuzu 1 cup cold water 1/2-1 piece umeboshi plum ,diced Few drops shoyu Dilute and melt 1 teaspoon of kuzu with2-3 teaspoons of cold water.Add 1 cup of water to diluted kuzu.Bring to a boil stirring constantly to […]
Spring Challenge 2016 Day 17- Banana Punch
Having just recently been down to the Caribbean I was reminded of this simple tasty treat! Banana Punch 4 ripe bananas 11/2 cups water 1/2 cup soy milk 1/4 tsp nutmeg honey or rice syrup to taste Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and frothy. Chill before serving
Spring Challenge 2016 Day 16-Can I Make You A Cup Of Tea
Can I Make You A Cup Of Tea? A real Islander thing to do… Have a cup of tea. There are so many wonderful teas out there. Black,green,white,fruity,spicy,sour,hot or cold.What is your favorite? Today I made a big jar of Rose-hip,Hibiscus and Lemongrass. 3 Tea bags 1 Gallon boiling water 1 Tbsp rice syrup or […]
Spring Challenge 2016 Day 15- PEI Beer
HAVE A BEER! PEI has had a surge in small brewing companies in the last couple of years. Here are some that I have tried. Bar None With lots of flavors to choose from like Sub-Stanchel Amber , Black eye Pa and la vaca loco milk stout! Upstreet This place is actually right up the […]
Spring Challenge 2016 Day 14- Mu Tea
Mu Tea “Mu tea is a special tea named by George Ohsawa and prepared from 9-16 herbs. It contains a little ginseng, a very strong root that we do not otherwise use in macrobiotic cooking. Mu tea is traditionally used for medicinal purposes to strengthen the stomach and reproductive organs, but it may be occasionally […]
Spring Challenge 2016 Day 13- Apple Cider
Apple cider Hot , cold, yum! Spiced Hot apple cider Ingredients 1/2 gallon apple juice or apple cider 1 cinnamon sticks 2 whole cloves 1 whole nutmeg 1/2 orange peel, cut into strips 1/2 lemon peel, cut into strips (make sure your peel is organic) Directions Pour apple juice/cider into a large stainless steel pot […]