I’m more of a red wine fan-of course because of it’s benefits but I have a new favorite white wine. I tasted it at a wine store a month ago, it was crisp and smooth, not too sweet, not too dry so I bought a bottle. This wine comes from France. It’s been a little tough to find but for now I know that one place that carries it for a mere $9.99. Yes, it sounds cheap but don’t let the price fool you. If you have the opportunity to try it, I encourage you to do so.
Cheers!
Here’s a link to a review
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 large or 2 small butternut squash, halved lengthwise & roasted in oven @ 350° for about an hour until soft (line baking sheet with oiled foil for easy cleanup)
3 carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced or pressed through garlic press
8 cups vegetable stock
1/8 cup orange juice
2 cups whole milk ( for dairy free use almond milk or soy milk)
1 bunch parsley, chopped
pinch of ground nutmeg & cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Ground pepper, to taste
Fortunate to have a farm stand (Dick’s Market Garden) that’s still open until the day before Thanksgiving I picked up some local, fresh greens as well as a few varieties of winter squash. This tatsoi is similar to baby bok choy, it’s sweet and tender and is a healthy delicious snack. This is my pre-lunch nibble for today. Hummus adds healthy plant proteins.
I can’t take the credit for creating this recipe, I can only take credit for making these delicious veggie burgers. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed them too and stayed full for the rest of the night, so I dub them as guy friendly! I also made coleslaw with plain Greek yogurt with some simple favorite spices for our side dish.
They’re not vegan but through omitting a few ingredients they easily can be and I doubt it would ruin the taste. It looks like a lot of ingredients which might turn some away, but give it a try, it’s not as bad as it might seem. Happy cooking, healthy eating!
Smoked Cheddar and Lentil Burgers (from Health.com)
Preparation
Place first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Discard bay leaves. Place lentils in a large bowl; partially mash with a potato masher. Cool slightly.
Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
Add onion mixture, cheese, and next 8 ingredients (cheese through egg whites) to lentils; stir well to combine. Cover and chill 45 minutes. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
Heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add half of patties, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Repeat procedure with remaining patties. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on top half of each bun. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun, and top each serving with 1 tomato slice, 1/4 cup arugula, and top half of bun.
In April, July and September of this year fish oil study results were released. The results claimed that fish oil wasn’t beneficial in heart health but deeper research into the study itself proved that the particular study was flawed. The flaws were claims such as a far lower than recommended daily dose, inconsistent follow-up/testing on each participant, various sources of omega 3’s were used like margarines spread on bread several times a day, questionable quality fish oil brands, participants who had pre-existing heart issues, and several other factors were at fault.
While supplements alone won’t cure conditions, they- along with a good diet of whole food fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meat and fish will be a benefit to the body. Try eating smaller, wild caught, cold water fish 2-3 times a week for the fish oil benefits. These fish types include salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies and herring.
When choosing a fish oil supplement buy the better quality brands; they might cost more but you’ll benefit more. Also choose the highest EPA/DHA you can find; aim for at least 300/200 but any amount will help.
Some of the benefits of fish oil include heart health, stroke, high cholesterol, depression, cancers, diabetes, chronic joint pain, neurological disorders, MS, osteoporosis, fertility and pregnancy, fat loss and weight control, inflammation, ADD, healthy skin (especially psoriasis and acne), brain trauma, IBD, macular degeneration and ulcers.
You can read more about fish oil in my published article:
Article Source: Fish Oil-Liquid-Gold?
If you would like help in choosing the right fish oil supplement don’t hesitate to contact me Dawn@InitiateWellness.com
resourc: JAMAnetwork.com
Small sugar pumpkins are easy to cook and you can store them in a dark, cool place for a few months. Stock up so you can have fresh pumpkin for breads, pancakes, pies, soup, or any other dish you wish! All you have to do is cut the top off or cut in half, scoop out the seeds, place cut side down onto foil lined sheet and bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes. If using the shell as a pumpkin soup bowl, set upright in pan and place foil over the cut top to keep moisture in. You can pre-cook them, scoop out the flesh and freeze it if you prefer.
Look for my pumpkin soup recipe here in the recipe garden.
Happy Fall!
I love going into my garden and coming out with more than what I initially went in for (in this case serrano chile peppers)-what a bargain!
I had a lot of silken tofu that I wanted to use up so I got a bit creative and it turned out very good; it’s vegan too!
Most amounts are estimates, sorry, I rarely use measuring cups/spoons.
1 can of canellini beans – rinsed well
2 blocks of silken tofu
2-3 Tbs. garlic infused olive oil
1 homegrown ;) serrano chile, I removed some seeds but not all of them
1 bunch parsley- also home grown :)
1-2 Tbs. lemon juice or juice of 1/2 lemon – I think if you added some lemon zest it would make it POP nicely
Add all ingredients to a belnder/food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. Chill to blend flavors.
Use as dip for veggies, tortilla chips or anything you desire.
Every New Dawn 