Wow what a great day… Got to sleep-in, baked a cake, had my good friend stop by for a chat, had a wonderful massage by my friend Marilyn Sparling. Made green rolls and soba noodle salad. Then got interviewed on the CBC radio show Mainstreet by Karen mair . Wow was I nervous! We talked about macrobiotics and my after school program . I kept forgetting what I was talking about but with help from Karen I made it through..:) and she enjoyed the cake, green rolls and noodles I brought in for her to try.

CBC interview

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

3 Cups whole wheat pastry flour

11/2 tbsp baking powder

pinch of sea salt

1/4 cup poppy seeds

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 cup rice syrup

11/2 cups plain soy milk

zest of a lemon

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 tbsp vanilla

350 degrees 40-45 min

In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients with a big fork or a whisk. Add in all wet ingredients. Stir until there are no lumps.

Pour batter into a  oiled bundt pan, bread pan or 2- 9 inch cake pans.

Smoked Salmon Soba Noodle Salad

1 8oz package of soba noodles

2 tbsp teriyaki sauce

1 medium cucumber , seeded, (peeled if waxed or not organic)sliced into thin strips

1 small yellow summer squash or yellow pepper, seeded and cut into thin slices

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1 tbsp rice vinegar (or mirin for a sweeter taste)

4-6 oz smoked salmon cut into thin strips/chunks

2 tbsp toasted brown sesame seeds

In a large pot boil soba noodles for 6-8 min or according to directions on the package. Drain and rinse under cold water.

mix all ingredients together and serve. Can add pan fried tofu strips instead of salmon for a vegetarian option.

Green Rolls

Recipe will be added later this week along with the new “Greens” Video!