Raw Spicy Red Pepper Cashew Hummus

Tonight I made a tasty raw cashew hummus.  I wanted to share this quick and easy recipe.  All the ingredients are photographed (with the exception of a bit of jalepeno pepper).  I don't measure anything I just go by taste and texture; that's the fun about being raw.  Enjoy.

For those who need directions  ;o)

About one cup of raw cashews (either pieces or whole) soaked for 2  hours.
1 tsp of Shoyu
1 TBSP olive oil
2 pinches of salt
1 pinch of red pepper
A bit of jalapeno pepper
1/2 glove of garlic
A bit of onion
A a bit of red pepper

* I was going to use a bit of agave but didn't.  Also go easy on the raw onion and garlic as in large amounts it is very strong.  Also do not over soak cashews, as they may become too mushy and bitter.

Let me know what you all think!

Today

Is a another day to try again.

It's Grape Sesaon: Scuppernong and Muscadine Grapes

It is scuppernong  and muscadine season!  Those lovely large purple and bronze (scuppernong) grapes are here.  I remember my first taste of the grapes in early September when I visited my family living on the coast of Georgia.   My cousin George Ann drove my mom and me to the grape patch.   There I was toting my basket and rocking my church lady sombrero style hat with the little veil.  Please forgive me, I was 11 years old and you couldn’t tell me that I wasn't looking good!  

We picked grapes for about an hour each of us toting over five pounds.  I couldn’t wait get them back to the house and wash them off. I popped the first one in my mouth bursting open the skin, eating the sweet mild tasting pulp, and spitting out the skin and seeds.  The seeds are extremely bitter and the skin is tough (you can eat the skin), however it was good delicious wonderful fun.  One can imagine my excitement today when I went to Shoppers and saw them in stock.   $5.00 a quart is steep and nothing beats like picking your own, but it is so worth it.   

Health Benefits:

High fiber

Naturally high in polyphenols which are anti-fungals

Cancer fighting properties

Men please eat these grapes:  Studies have shown they reduce prostate cancer

Reduce colon cancer

Reduce heart disease

Increased weight loss

And so much

Raw Food Combination Chart

Wow I finally found one.  Great chart for those who are or aren't raw foodist. Link is from Sensational Raw Food Diet website. 

 http://www.sensationalrawfooddiet.com/food-combining-chart.html

Bless Your Food!

I bless the most high for my mom who brought me massive amounts of groceries:

Watermelons
Cantelope
Tomatoes
Squash
Baby Eggplant
Organges
Apples
Peaches
Brocoli
Blueberries
Aloe Vera Juice (great for blood sugar and lubercated the joints)

She just brought me a lot of stuff okay.  The list is vast.  I'm still struggling financially, yet I prayed for abudandance and I was blessed with a lot of food :o)

But I wanted to touch bases real quick on organic produce and food in general.  I'm not going to get into the debate, but the reality.  I can't always afford organic foods so here's a tip.  PRAY.  When I go shopping I make sure that I pray and my energy is in a positive place.  Before I go into the store I say a blessing over my hands (palm side up) and welcome healing energy to bless my hands. 

I do this because the food has been touched by everyone.  I don't put every piece of fruit I touch in my basket. I feel it's energy and if it's good I put it in my basket, if not I put it back.  When I get home with my groceries before putting them away I burn sage throughout the house and in the kitchen.  I wash my fruit while saying a blessing and being thankful. 

Avocado Boats

Lovely Green Boats!

Fresh homemade guacamole on romaine lettuce. YUM.

1 avocado
2 tablespoon lime (or as much as you like or don't like)
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
A bit of chopped parsley
Red pepper, Himalayan sea salt, and organic garlic powder to taste

Mush together. I don't mush too much.  I like a few chunks of avocado in my guacamole for texture.
Spread on romaine lettuce, wrap in a collard leaf, or add a few drops of coconut water to thin out and use as a dressing on fresh organic green salad. You can slice up a squash or zucchini for "chips" and dip in too. Just have fun!

Sunday summer sweetness

Today is sweet Sunday and  instead of running the store for a slurpee, soda, or juice high in chemicals and unnatural sugars I broke out the juicer and got busy.

1- pear
1- lg orange or two small ones (leave a bit of the rind on to get the orange oils this does add a slight kick in orange flavor, but it's optional)
2 - handful of red seedless grapes

1 - peach

1/2 - cup of coconut water (vitacoco water with pineapple)

1/2 - cup of filter watered (this is optional if the juice is too sweet and to decrease the ph and acid)

And JUICE!!

Result a nice glass of Sunday summer sweetness and healthy.