• 14Jun

    Supergreen Crackers:
    Soak overnight
    1 Cup raw almonds
    ½ Cup raw walnuts
    ½ Cup sunflower seeds
    In morning drain and rinse.
    Process in food processor and transfer to a bowl.
    Blend all ingredients in food processor adding one at a time:
    1 stalk of celery cut in pieces
    2 med. carrots chopped
    2 zucchini chopped
    ½ Cup chopped cilantro or parsley
    ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes soaked or 1 chopped tomato
    ½ Cup raw organic Tahini
    1 garlic clove chopped
    Juice of ½ of a lemon
    1 Tablespoon Nama Shoyu soy sauce or wheat free tamari, or Coconut aminos
    1 ½ teas. oregano or Italian seasoning
    1 teas. Himalayan salt
    ¼ Cup Green Powder such as Amazing Grass SuperFood or Organic Wheat Grass powder, Supergreen or any dehydrated greens

    After all ingredients are chopped fine, add the Green SuperFood along with nuts and blend
    Spread onto  dehydrator sheets approximately ¼ inch thick. Score to desired shape. Dehydrate at 105 degrees. After a few hours slice into small pieces and turn over.
    Finish dehydrating 4-24 hours or until crispy. Enjoy!

  • 03Jun

    Raw Cacao Lime Pie!!! :)

    http://upayanaturals.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/raw-cacao-lime-pie/

    Posted May 23, 2013 by Upaya Naturals in Uncategorized. Leave a Comment

    Hello friends, hope everyone had a great long weekend.  Maybe some relaxation? Or some experimenting in the raw kitchen??  We did just that!!  A combination of relaxing and “uncooking”!  Not every recipe we try to come up with works perfectly and trial and error is often the way to go , so coming up with a new yummy raw pie to serve to friends this past weekend was both fun and stressful, but we did it!!  And might we add in the first try in record time!!  So with it being such a hit ( raw vegan and non vegans enjoyed it with us) we thought we’d share it with you.

    One of our go to pies for events happens to be Raw Key Lime pie, especially in the warmer months.  It seems to be something that most everyone ends up devouring no matter what their diet lifestyle consists of.  But we decided to switch from our usual “go to” and add a bit of flare to this one.

    We went with the every amazing cacao to do the job!!  So thus we have a Raw Cacao Lime Pie.  Simply delish, please do try it yourselves and let us know what you think.

    Raw Cacao Lime Pie

    For the crust:

    2 cups of raw pistachios( soaked and dried beforehand)

    1 cup of shredded raw coconut

    A handful ( approx. 10) raw dates

    1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    We used a spring form pan for this pie and do recommend it but if you dont have one handy using something else is just fine.  Coat your pan with coconut oil and process all the ingredients minus the dates into a fine crumble, then add the dates until things start to stick together.  Firmly press your crust to the bottom of the pie plate and place in fridge while working on the other 2 layers.

    Pie Filling:

    2 cups of raw soaked cashews or 1 cup of cashews and 1 cup of thai coconut.  We had lots of coconut meat around so we went with that.

    1/2 cup of coconut water if using the thai coconut meat, otherwise filtered water will do :)

    2 Avocados, nice and soft.

    1/2 cup of lime juice ( fresh of course)

    Zest from two limes as well

    1/2 cup of meted coconut oil

    1/2 cup of coconut nectar ( again another sweetener will do but we love our coconut nectar!!)

    1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder

    1 tablespoon tocotrienols ( again not necessary but we love adding a few ingredients that pack a more nutritional punch so the vitamin E in here is great, also it helps bind things quite nicely)

    Blend all of these ingredients together until smooth and creamy.  Take half of the mixture out and add 1/2 cup of raw cacao powder to it, once blended up this layer can be spread over top of the crust and the other layer of the pie is the other half of the coconut/cashew cream mixture.  So you finish with a greenish crust, a layer of cacao goodness and a yummy lime green on top!!  Garnish the pie as you like, coconut shreds, pistachio pieces, fresh lime etc.  Be creative and have fun.  Be sure to have the pie chilled for a few hours before serving and it can be enjoyed for about 5 days after being made, slightly longer if you decide to freeze i

  • 27May

    Super Power Chia Bread

    Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free, soy-free.

    Thick, hearty, and dense – this isn’t your average slice of bread! Packed with 9 grams of protein and over 7 grams of fibre per slice, this bread will keep you going for hours.

    Inspired by Endurance Crackers.

    Email, text, or print this recipe

    Ingredients:

    • 1/2 cup chia seeds
    • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds*
    • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
    • 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats, ground into a flour
    • 1/4 cup raw buckwheat groats, ground into a flour (or more oat flour)
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
    • 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt
    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/4 tsp onion powder
    • 1 cup water

     

    1. Preheat oven to 325F and line a 9-inch square pan with two pieces of parchment paper, one going each way.

    2. Add rolled oats and buckwheat into a high-speed blender. Blend on highest speed until a fine flour forms.

    3. Add all dry ingredients into a large bowl and stir well until combined. Stir in the water and quickly scoop this mixture into your prepared pan. Spread it out with a spatula as evenly as possible. You can use lightly wet hands to smooth it down if necessary. Sprinkle the bread with Herbamare or fine grain sea salt before going into the oven.

    4. Bake at 325F for about 25 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then lift it out and transfer it to a cooling rack for another 5-10 minutes. Slice and enjoy!

    Notes: 1) I made a batch without sunflower seeds and it still turned out great. I’m sure you can play around with the seeds (or even add nuts!) and reduce them if desired. 2) A reader successfully made a batch using brown rice flour and quinoa flour- I’m sure you can play around with the flours too. 3) I’m not yet sure how long this stays fresh for – my guess is a couple days. However, I expect it should freeze well, but I have yet to try it. I’ll update this when I do and be sure to leave your own tips in the comments section!

  • 23May

    http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/pg/64-Recipes-Featured-Recipes.html   and

    http://www.misorecipes.net/miso-recipes/

    Miso Dips and Spreads

    Miso Salad Dressings

    Miso Soups

    Miso Sauces

    Miso Pasta and Noodles

    Miso Seafood Recipes

    Pitchford said use South River Miso. They have amazing flavors online but shipping is too high for me even on amazon. I will have to stick with the Whole Foods brand.

    The Sweet Onion Soup looks good

    Sweet Onion Soup

    Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    4 large onions, thinly sliced
    Pinch of sea salt
    1 quart water
    2 tablespoons Sweet White Miso and
    2 tablespoons Three Year Barley Miso
    Chopped parsley or scallion

    Directions:

    Heat oil in heavy soup pot and add onions with pinch of sea salt.
    Sauté on high flame for 1 minute, then reduce flame.
    Cover and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
    Add water and bring to boil over high heat.
    In small bowl blend both misos with 1/2 cup liquid from pot.
    Reduce flame and add diluted miso. Simmer 4-5 minutes.
    Serve garnished with fresh parsley or scallions

    Note: To make a richer onion soup, do not cover pot; simmer until onions are well browned but not burnt. Finish by seasoning with 1-2 tablespoons South River Miso Tamari to taste. Garlicky croutons add a nice touch to this soup. Enjoy!

     

    Avocado Apple Salad & Miso Honey Dressing

    Celebrate the fresh awakening of Spring with a lively green salad tossed with Miso Honey Dressing.

    Dressing Ingredients:

    ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    2 cloves garlic, chopped
    2 tbsp raw red onion, chopped (optional)
    ¼ cup parsley, chopped
    2 tsp honey
    2 tbsp Sweet Tasting Brown Rice Miso (or use Sweet White or any of the One Year varieties)
    2/3 cup sesame or light vegetable oil
    1-2 tbsp water (as needed)

    Directions:

    1. In a blender add all ingredients in the order given above-except the oil. Blend until smooth.
    2. Next, add the oil in a slow, steady stream with the blender on low to medium speed. Add water if a thinner dressing is desired.

    This dressing is also delicious on pasta, grain dishes or cooked vegetables.

     

    Glorious Greens

    Serves 2 – 4

    Ingredients:

    1 quart chopped kale, bok choy, mustard or other leafy greens
    1 tablespoon sesame oil
    1 tablespoon light miso and 2 tablespoons water
    or 2 teaspoons South River Miso Tamari
    1-2 teaspoons cider vinegar (optional)
    1 tablespoon roasted and ground sesame seeds (optional)

    Directions:

    Heat oil in heavy skillet or wok. Add greens. Stir occasionally on medium heat 3-5 min. Add miso mixed with water or miso tamari. Add vinegar, stir well and serve. Sprinkle sesame seeds over greens to add calcium and contrasting color.
    Note: Cook strong tasting greens without a lid for milder flavor and bright green color.

    DANDELION LEEK

    Availability: Out of Stock until September 2013

    Description

    Each spring, during the last week of April, we take to the woods to gather Wild Leeks (Allium tricoccum, also called Ramps). We cook them along with Dandelion greens, dried nettles, and Maine coast sea vegetables. Then these are hand chopped and mixed together with Hearty Brown Rice Miso (already aged for two years) and Sweet Tasting Brown Rice Miso (already aged for three months). This mixture is then aged for one full summer.Many people have told us that a broth made with this miso has helped them through illness. Others take it with them when traveling where good quality food is not always available. This miso is great for an instant soup broth in the workplace or for a “pick-me-up” instead of coffee. One friend even gave Dandelion Leek Miso as a gift to the Empress of Japan.Ingredients: Deep well water, organic soybeans, organic brown rice, sun-dried sea salt, dandelion greens, wild leeks*, nettle greens, organic sea vegetables, and koji culture. *Wild crafted. 
    - No gluten ingredients.Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1 tsp. (6g) Servings Per Container: 60; Amount Per Serving: Calories 10, Fat cal 0; Total Fat 0g, 0%; Sodium 150mg, 6%; Total Carbohydrate 1g, 0%; Sugars 0g; Protein 1g. (% Daily Value)

    Kale with Garlic and Miso

    Kale growing mightily at South River Farm 

    Kale is so good for us — it’s very high in vitamins K, A and C. And it can taste very good, too, as in this simple recipe.

    Serves two or three

    Ingredients:

    3 cups chopped fresh kale
    2-3 cloves of garlic
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    Water as needed
    1-2 teaspoons South River Hearty Brown Rice Miso 

    Directions:

    1. Chop 2-3 garlic cloves finely.
    2. Select dark green, crisp kale leaves. To soften, pound the center rib of the leaves with the handle end of a heavy knife. Cut vertically down the center rib. Next, chop the leaves into fine pieces.
    3. Add olive oil to a pan with a heavy bottom. When heated, add chopped garlic. Stir garlic for a moment. Next, add chopped kale. Stir to coat with oil. Add 1-2 tsp of water and cook covered for 5-7 minutes, stirring a few times. Kale should be bright green and tender.
    4. Mix 1-2 tsp Hearty Brown Rice Miso with 2 Tblsp of water in a small bowl. Add to kale and stir for a moment.

     

    Chickpea Leek Soup

    Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    1 medium leek sliced
    2 carrots sliced
    1 cup cooked chickpeas
    1 three-inch piece wakame (optional)
    4 cups water
    11/2 tablespoons Chick Pea Miso
    Chopped parsley for garnish

    Directions:

    Wash and cut vegetables. (Leeks need special attention when washing; slice lengthwise and rinse under cold running water.) With kitchen shears cut wakame and add to 4 cups water in 2-quart saucepan. Add carrots and bring to boil. After 10 minutes add leeks and chickpeas continue to boil for 3-4 minutes. In small bowl blend miso with small amount of liquid from pot. Reduce flame to low and add diluted miso; simmer 3-4 minutes. Garnish and serve.

    Chickpea Popcorn -

    i just saw this recipe for chickpea popcorn, you take a can of garbanzos, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

    Doesn’t that sound good! I might sprout mine first, then sprinkle with something else, maybe nutritional yeast and red pepper flakes!
  • 11May

    Pine Nut Yogurt-To see Dorothy make pine nut yogurt, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo

    1 cup pine nuts
    3/4 c. filtered water
    additional filtered water for soaking

    1) Soak pine nuts overnight in filtered water. Drain, rinse, and
    let sprout for 8 hours-12 hours

    2) Rinse again. Put the nuts into a blender with water and blend to a fine cream.

    3) Put the liquid into a
    wide-mouth glass jar, add 1 T lemon juice or Rejuvelac, cover with cheesecloth or sprout lid, and let
    sit at room temperature for 8 hours (less in hot weather).
    4) Add berries, a tsp. of honey, honey and vanilla, agave and cinnamon, whatever you like! My daughter made some almond peach yogurt today. She sweetened it with pineapple juice and instead of putting water inshe put the rest of her ginger tea.

    Yield: approx. 1 cup of a very rich and tasty yogurt. Keeps for up to
    5 days in the refrigerator.

  • 10May

    2 c. almonds, soaked overnight
    1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
    1 tsp. cumin
    3 dates, soaked for 20 minutes
    1 tsp. coriander
    1 tsp. salt
    Puree in food processor, shape into rounds and dehydrate 6 hours, turn
    and dry another 6 hours.

  • 09May
    Avocado – Coconut Ice Cream
    • 2 Hass avocados
    • Juice from 1 coconut (Young Thai coconuts are out of this world!)
    • 1⁄2 cup coconut cream, scraped from inside the Thai coconut
    • 1⁄3 cup powdered Stevia
    • 3 drops Lemon Stevia liquid, or lemon extract, one tsp.
    • shredded coconut for top

    Directions

    1. Cut each avocado in half lengthwise. Remove the pit and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and transfer the avocado flesh to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and blend for 2 minutes, until completely smooth.
    2. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn for 20 to 30 minutes, according to the manufacturer’s directions.
    3. Remove the churned ice cream from the ice cream maker and transfer to a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze the ice cream for at least 2 hours or until you are ready to serve.
    4. Sprinkle with coconut on top.


     

  • 07May

    Ann Wigmore’s (one of the original founders of the wheatgrass movement) favorite energy soup recipe
    Blend together until smooth:
    - 2 cups Rejuvelac (or other fermented beverage) – to prevent oxidation and provide B complex vitamins
    - 1 tablespoon dulse or other seaweed – for minerals
    - 1 1/2 apples – set aside another 1/2 apple to grate into soup at the end
    - 1/2 cup sprouts (lentils and green peas) – for enzymes
    - 2 cups wild edible greens such as lambs quarters and purslane (lambs quarters are a leafy green, not something from a sheep)
    - 2 handfuls of chlorophyll-rich greens such as celery tops, parsley and beet tops Add an avocado and blend.

    Stir in 1/2 a grated apple, then enjoy.

  • 02May

    Butternut Squash Soup
    1 and 1/2 cups water (1/2 apple juice or mango or apricot juice works too!)
    2 cups butternut squash, diced
    4 ribs of celery
    2 Tbs. tahini
    2 green onions
    1/2 cup fresh basil
    1/2 tsp. sea salt
    1/2 tsp. paprika
    Blend the water and half of the butternut squash. Add progressively the other half as well as the rest of the ingredients and blend. This is a sweet soup that will surprise more than one. It is ideally made using a heavy-duty blender such as the Vita-Mix. Blend twice for a hot soup!

  • 26Apr

    http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9155/raw-recipe-chocolate-acai-energy-bars.html

    Raw Recipe: Chocolate Acai Energy Bars

    BY SIMONE DURAND
    APRIL 26, 2013 7:13 AM EDT

    As the seasons change and we progress into summer, most of us naturally get more active. We go out for hikes, walk the trails, and the kids try out new sports.

    I like to be prepared when I’m on the go. The last thing I want to do is resort to a highly processed protein bar or pay $3 or $4 for a half-decent natural bar.

    So I make a big stack of these and I’m set for a week or two. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber and omega-3s, no store-bought bar will come close. Best of all, they’ll stay fresh in the fridge for weeks. Oh, and did I mention they’re nut free? Any of you with nut allergies can indulge in these too.

    Prep: 15min

    Servings: 18-20 medallions

    Ingredients:

    • ·        1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
    • ·        1/2 cup hemp seeds
    • ·        1/2 cup sesame seeds
    • ·        1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
    • ·        1 cup of pitted dates/prunes, soaked in a little water to soften if needed
    • ·        1/2 cup raisins (optional if you like it sweeter)
    • ·        1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
    • ·        1/4 cup raw cacao
    • ·        3 tbs acai powder
    • ·        1 tbs cinnamon
    • ·        pinch of Himalayan pink salt
    • ·        pinch vanilla powder or extract

    Instructions:

    In a food processor start by adding the seeds one after the other, pulse till coarse. Add coconut flakes and rest of the dry ingredients. Mix well

    Add the fruit and pulse till paste forms. It should be getting gooey now.

    Melt the coconut oil and slowly pour in while the food processor is running, followed by the vanilla extract. A ball will start to form.

    Scoop out on parchment paper and roll into a sausage shape. Wrap up and set in fridge for 30 minutes to harden. Cut into 1-inch slices.

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge. You can slice them as you need or pre-slice and store them individually wrapped in cling wrap for an on-the-go snack.