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meexie
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Morning smoothie: frozen cherries, kale, fresh turmeric root, passion fruit pulp, a scoop of full-fat strawberry yogurt, and pumpkin seeds.
I have leftover black beans and squash that I think I'll make into soup for lunch.
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Barbeegrrll
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| Posted: Dec 13, 2011 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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| meexie- that smoothie sounds amazing! I've only used powdered tumeric- where do you get fresh and how much do you use? |
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meexie
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| Posted: Dec 13, 2011 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Barbeegrrll wrote: |
| meexie- that smoothie sounds amazing! I've only used powdered tumeric- where do you get fresh and how much do you use? |
I have it growing in a pot and it's also available at the local co-op. I use maybe half a teaspoon worth? The taste is nice but really strong. You might be able to find it fresh at a South Asian/Indian market.
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Barbeegrrll
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| Posted: Dec 13, 2011 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, meexie- I thought I would look in the Asian market, next time I'm near one. I wonder if it will grow like ginger root?
I used my vitamix twice today. First to make hummus, which I don't use a recipe for, since I make it so often
( olive oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin and garbanzo beans.
But I also made this chocolate pudding recipe that was made with avocados! Here's a link to the recipe - it's amazing! http://fatfreevegan.com/blog/2011/12/11/chococado-pudding/
eta- I used dates to sweeten instead of the agave and brown rice syrup |
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meexie
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| Posted: Dec 13, 2011 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Barbeegrrll wrote: |
I wonder if it will grow like ginger root?
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Yup, it's in the ginger family. The plant looks very similar. The only problem I have is that ants like to eat the roots too, so I have to discourage ant colonies from building nests in the pots.
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Barbeegrrll
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My friend sent me this recipe today. I plan to make them this afternoon!
Vitamix banana cookies: Put in Vitamix - 2 ripe bananas, 2 cups oats, 1 cup raisins, 1 t vanilla, 1/4 cup coconut oil. Blend and then make into 12 balls and bake at 350 for 20 min. Delicious! |
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allisonsuper
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| Posted: Dec 16, 2011 3:34 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the vid Barbeegrrll. So much help! :) |
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