This is the kind of breakfast that will carry you through lunch without craving a snack in between. Many parents discover their children are more alert and attentive in school because the complex carbohydrates digest more slowly and do not leave us with low-blood sugar by mid-morning that simple carbohydrates will do (sugar, refined flours of breakfast cereals). And because … [Read more...]
Amasake Fruit Smoothies
Ingredients: 1 quart amasake Strawberries, blueberries or fresh fruit of your choice Directions: Place amasake into a blender with fresh fruit to taste. Blend as is or you can add a few ice cubes and then blend. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve cool with a straw. Enjoy the refreshing all natural, dairyless milkshake. Rice syrup can be added to the … [Read more...]
Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole grain noodles 1-2" piece of kombu 1/4 cup kidney beans, soaked 6-8 hours 1/4 cup navy beans, soaked 6-8 hours 6 cups water 1 onion, diced 1/2 cup string beans, cut in 1" lengths 1 stalk celery 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup sweet corn, fresh or frozen 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 tablespoons sesame or olive oil miso paste (1/2-1 teaspoon per cup of … [Read more...]
Barley with Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 cup barley, washed and soaked 6-8 hours or overnight 1-1/2 cups water Pinch of sea salt 1/2 cup fresh green peas, shelled 1/2 cup sweet corn, removed from cob 1/2 cup carrot, diced 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, roasted Scallions, diced Directions: Place the barley and water in a pressure cooker. Add sea salt. Cover and place over a … [Read more...]
Raspberry Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh raspberries, washed gently 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed 2 cups unrefined apple juice Pinch sea salt 2-3 teaspoons dissolved arrowroot powder. The amount depends on desired thickness - sauce should be soft and loose. Directions: Combine above ingredients, except the arrowroot, in a pot and heat on medium flame. When the … [Read more...]