Spring Challenge- Filling In Some Blanks

May 9, 2012

So how’s it going so far? What has been your favorite recipe? I just LOVE The Hip Chicks Guide To Macrobiotics. Did you know you can get it in audio?!! Here are some definitions of some products that you may want more info on. Flame Deflector – see here.. Mirin-  See here .. If in Charlottetown you can [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 9- Tempeh Burritos

May 9, 2012

The next group of recipes are under the catagory of conversion!   Tempeh Burritos 1- 8oz Package tempeh 2 Cups water 1/2 Cup shoyu 3 Tablespoons mirin 1 Dash brown rice vinegar Toasted sesame oil or light sesame oil 1 Small onion diced 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon chili pwder 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder Whole wheat tortillas [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 8- Kasha And Cabbage

May 8, 2012

Kasha And Cabbage 2 Cups spring water 1 Pinch sea salt 1 Cup roasted buckwheat 2 Tablespoons sesame oil 1 Cup diced onion 2 Cups red cabbage, in large dices 1 Tablespoon umeboshi vinegar 1 Teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 Cup sauerkraut juice 1/2 Cup chopped parsley   Bring water and salt to a boil. Add [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 7- Millet Mashed “Potatoes” With Mushroom Gravy

May 7, 2012

Millet Mashed “Potatoes” With Mushroom Gravy 1 Cup millet, washed 3 Cups water 2 Cups cauliflower, in small florets or medium-sized chunks Pinch of sea salt Gravy Toasted sesame oil 1 Medium onion, diced Pinch of sea salt 12 White button mushrooms or 8 shiitake or 6 dried shiitake About 2 cups spring water 1/4 [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 6- Quinoa Salad

May 6, 2012

Quinoa Salad 1/2 Medium red onion, cut fine into half moons 4 radishes, cut fine into half moons 2 Tablespoons umeboshi vinegar 1 Tablespoon brown rice vinegar 11/2 Cups quinoa 3 Cups spring water 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2/3 Cups hazlenuts 1/4 Cup chopped parsley or chopped mint 1/2 Cup rasins, washed and drained   [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 5- Good Morning Oat Porridge

May 5, 2012

Good Morning Oat Porridge 1 Cup whole oats 4 Cups spring water Pinch of sea salt Before bed, bring oats and water to a boil. Let simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover and go to bed. In the morning, bring the mixture back to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and [...]

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Spring challenge Day 4- Rice, Avocado, And Corn Salad

May 4, 2012

  Rice, Avocado, And Corn Salad Dressing 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon brown rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon shoyu   Salad 1/2 Cup almonds Kernels from 2 ears of corn 2 Avocados 3 Cups cooked brown rice 2 Dill pickles,diced 1/2 Small red onion, finely chopped   To make the dressing, [...]

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Spring Challenge 2012 Day 3- Mediterranean Barley Salad

May 3, 2012

Mediterranean Barley Salad Dressing 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard Pinch of sea salt 2 Tablespoons sherry vinegar or 1 tablespoon of apple-cider vinegar plus 1 tablespoon of umeboshi vinegar 1 Tablespoon minced shallot 1/4 Cup olive oil Salad 5 Cups spring water 2 Cups pearl or hulled barley 1/2 Teaspoon sea [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 2- Perfect Brown Rice

May 2, 2012

Welcome to your first day of the Spring Cooking Challenge. Day 1 was picking your cookbook. Today we start cooking. Let me know with comments and pictures how your challenge is going! Perfect Brown Rice 2 Cups short- or medium-grain brown rice, soaked in spring water overnight if possible 4 Cups spring water 2 Pinches [...]

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SPRING CHALLENGE 2012!

May 1, 2012

Tomorrow I will be starting the THIRD annual spring challenge.  The last  two years went great! I used Aveline Kushi’s book(The Complete Guide To macrobiotic Cooking), then Christina Cooks-Everything You Always Wanted to Know about WholeFoods but were afraid to ask. This year I have chosen The Hip Chick’s guide to Macrobiotics by Jessica Porter. She is a [...]

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