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More on HEMP!

Since I use Hemp a lot, both the oil and seeds I figured I write a bit more about it than my previous post.

Hemp is considered a super food because of its ideal balance of Omega 3 and 6.  It is also a perfect protein supplement because it contains fatty amino acids and this is specially important [...]

Busy day = Quick day

Before I get into my day I want to know what is the best way for me to answer your question?

Should I;

a) Respond on top of my next post?

b) Reply in the comments section?

c) Reply on your blog?

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I packed for the gym last night, but woke up this morning with [...]

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Quino Salad

I know the name is a mouthful but it is delish…

Ingredients:

Baked sweet potato – 0.5 lg
Chopped Mushrooms – 1.5 cups
Raisins – 2 tbsp
Chopped Walnuts – 2 tbsp
Cinnamon – 2 tsp
Quinoa – 3/4 cup cooked
Edamame – 0.5 cup
Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Cooking Directions:

Cook quinoa per package directions.
Saute the mushrooms in olive oil, once soft add raisins, [...]

Holiday Dressing

Ingredients:

Diced bread – 6 cups
Olive Oil – 2 tbsp
1 medium Onion, diced – 1 med
3 stalks celery, sliced – 3 stalks
2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced – 2 large
1/4 teaspoon rosemary – 1/2  tsp
1/4 teaspoon thyme – 1 tsp
1/4 teaspoon sage – 1/2 tsp
C hopped fresh parsley – 1/4 cup
Walnuts and pecans, chopped – [...]

Hair & Skin – Natural Remedies

Do you guys use natural products or remedies?  I started thinking about it this morning as I walked out the door and the chilly air hit my face.   A lot of times you read in magazines about home remedies for dry hair or skin.  Have you ever followed their recipes?    I have a [...]

Gluten Intolerance!

I never really read about  Gluten Allergy/Intolerance because I never thought I had any problems with gluten.  I ate things that said “Gluten Free” just because I liked them and no other reason.  This past February when I started changing my diet and treating my IBS, I subconsciously made other changes like; not eating regular store bought [...]

Italian Cream Cake

Here is the recipe that you have been waiting for

Ingredients

Butter – 1 cup
Egg yolks – 5
Baking soda  - 1 tsp
All-purpose flour – 2 cups
Egg whites – 5
White sugar – 2 cups
Buttermilk – 1 1/2 cups
Chopped Pecans or walnuts – 1 cup
Flaked coconut – 1 cup

Directions

Cream together butter and sugar
Add egg yolks [...]

Eggplant Boat

I had an eggplant in the fridge and I wasn’t really in the mood for Eggplant Parmesan.    Well truth to be told I didn’t have curly kale only Lactino kale for my green juice!  So while at the gym this morning I decided I would make a eggplant boat.  It was very yummy, but I [...]

Turnip Soup

It’s been another cold and rainy day here in Houston.  While at lunch the cafe we were eating at gave us a large organic white radish, which I thought would go greatly with some turnip for a soup.    In case you are wondering; Turnips are a “starch” vegetable, but provide only one third the amount of [...]

Baked Fish with Tomato Sauce, Baked Cauliflower & Zucchini Fries

Ingredients:

Fish of your choice – 0.5 lb  (I bought Kona, it is very high in B12’s and Omega Fatty Acids)
Onion – 1/4
Garlic  - 6 cloves
Tomato – 1
Kalamata Olives – 12
Cauliflower – 1/4 head
Zucchini – 1
Squash – 1
Salt & Pepper – A pinch
Parmesan Cheese – 1 tbsp
Mazzaralla Cheese – 1 tbsp
Juice of 2 Fresh limes

Cooking Directions:

Pre-heat [...]

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