Where Did The Summer Go?

First there was a Birthday.. Then a move.. Visits from Friends and Cousins…   Water parks with Uncles… Jumping from docks and bridges… [youtube width=”300″ height=”300″]http://youtu.be/RNIjg2hKkUc[/youtube]   Got to LOVE Summer! 

Spring Challenge Day 25- Basic Miso Soup

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq9eL0vNeNo[/youtube] Basic Miso Soup 2-Inch piece of dried wakame 2 Dried shiitake mushrooms 5 Cups spring water 1/2 Medium onion, sliced into half moons 1 Inch daikon, thinly sliced 4 Teaspoons barley miso, aged at least 2 years 1 Scallion, thinly sliced for garnish Soak wakame and shiitake mushrooms in 1 cup of the spring […]

Spring Challenge Day 23- Scrambled Tofu

Scrambled Tofu 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Medium red onion, diced 1/2 Teaspoon umeboshi vinegar 1 3-inch peice burdock, sliced into matchsticks 1 Medium carrot, sliced into matchsticks 6-8 fresh buttom mushrooms, sliced 1 Pound firm or extra-firm tofu 1-2 Tablespoons of shoyu Kernels from 1 ear corn 1 Teaspoon curry or chile powder […]

Spring Challenge Day 22- Black -Eyed Pea Croquettes

Black -Eyed Pea Croquettes 2 Cups black -eyed peas, soaked overnight in spring water 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt 1 Tablespoon shoyu 1 Teaspoon ground cumin 2 Cups safflower oil for frying Dipping Sauce 1/2 Cup barley malt 1-2 Tablespoons organic dijon mustard Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish Place soaked beans in food processor. Add […]

Spring Challenge Day 19- Teaser Caeser

Teaser Caeser Croutons 3-4 Slices whole wheat sourdough bread, sliced into cubes(about 11/2 cups) Olive oil 1/2 Teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 Teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt Preheat oven to 325′ F Lightly coat bread slices with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix remaining crouton ingredients. Add bread;toss to […]

Spring Challenge Day 18- Kinpira

Kinpira 1-2 Tablespoons of toasted sesame oil 1 Medium burdock root, cut into fine matchsticks 2 Medium carrots, cut into fine matchsticks 1 Pinch sea salt 2 Tablespoons spring water Shoyu Ginger juice Heat oil in a heavy skillet that has a lid. Saute burdock first, stirring constantly  for about 3 minutes. Add the carrots […]

Spring Challenge Day 17- Nishime Vegetables

Nishime Vegetables 1-Inch piece dried kombu 1 Medium onion, cut into wedges 6 Inches diakon, cut into thick rounds 3 Medium parsnips, cut into thick diagonal slices 2 Medium caroots, cut into 2 inch “logs” Spring water 1/2 Teaspoon shoyu In a heavy pot with a heavy lid(preferably enameled cast iron)place the dried kombu. Add […]

Spring Challenge Day 16-Hambulghur Helper

Hambulghur Helper Toasted sesame oil to fry tempeh, plus 1 tablespoon 8oz Tempeh, sliced into bite sized cubes 1 Medium onion, diced 1/8 Teaspoon sea salt 1 Large carrot, cut into matchsticks 2 Cups bulghur wheat 1 Cup whole wheat rotini or elbow noodles 5 cups spring water 3 tablespoons of shoyu 2 Tablespoons mirin […]

Spring Challenge Day 15- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 4 Ounces firm organic tofu 3 Tablespoons organic peanut butter 1/4 Teaspoon sea salt 1/2 tsp umeboshi vinegar 1/4 Cup maple syrup 3 Tablespoon maple sugar 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Cup dairy-free grain sweetened chocolate chips 1 Teaspoon canola oil Mini foil baking cups as molds Bring a pot of […]

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!  “I love you because you cook my food..”- Felix XO