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Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-56588306017039811082012-11-02T09:08:00.000-07:002012-11-03T15:32:49.454-07:00Prawntastic!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-inZWRnE9qfU/UJPtprp2JMI/AAAAAAAABl0/EqO6ijK6lcU/s1600/IMG_4536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-inZWRnE9qfU/UJPtprp2JMI/AAAAAAAABl0/EqO6ijK6lcU/s640/IMG_4536.JPG" width="640" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Play me
an aria and I’ll give you a prawn,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Not
just any prawn, a Kingly prawn. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Organic
and sustainably sourced,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Deliciously
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This
recipe is a clash of bells with the merriest sound; it is restaurant food at
home, made easy. It is what you might eat on a boat floating along the
beautiful backwaters of Kerala, and I assure you, it is very hard to get this
recipe wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The key
ingredient, as my little ditty highlighted, are prawns. There are two kinds of
prawns, cold-water prawns and warm-water prawns. My taste buds prefer the
warm-water kind. I cannot highlight enough how important it is to buy organic
ones, or those from a certified fishery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">They
may be hard to come buy, though are seriously worth the search and expense.
Prawns prepared in this way, will leave you wanting more. The lingering taste of spice and sea gives way to thoughts and ideas that welcome change and growth!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I read
this the other day and it brought comfort to me…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">A lyric
in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbN0nX61rIs">Florence and the Machine’s “Shake it out”</a> has a similar message,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I’ve
been doing some deep sea diving of my own recently, metaphorically speaking!
It’s funny, because it is without a doubt that the hardest times are the
brightest too in a sense, I mean that the torch which gives insight, compassion,
forgiveness, and gratitude is often given extra batteries to help the light/hope
reach that bit further.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">It’s
Friday, and I have a special Feeling Food message for you…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I want
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Nurture
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Be kind
to the self, that is you! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Forgive
the self, that is you! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Forgive
the other, who hurt the self, that is you! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Let go
of the hurt, and heal the self that is you! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Be
strong always beautiful friends, and I hope you enjoy the "secret elixir" that is, sea salad, with its potent mix of minerals, together with freshest prawns, one can't help but feel swimmingly fantastic! Prawntastic!!! Here’s to a lovely Fish Friday! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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heat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chilli powder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">SCATTER</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> in prawns and cook until pink
on both sides, roughly 3 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">GARNISH</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> with lemon and serve with
simply boiled wild rice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It took me by surprise. I walked alongside the still
bird, mistaking it for a statue, then it twitched, stretching elegantly, without want. After
a few seconds I reached for my camera, as I focused the lens, the battery
went. This moment was uncaptured, it was free, like the heron itself. As it opened her wings, a nearby father with his toddler looked on in wonder, the little boys eyes lit up. <i>Expect miracles,</i> was
my morning affirmation, and what was most lovely about this unexpected,
unplanned and totally unpredictable encounter, was that it was as welcome as the
sunshine on a cloudy day, and a rare sighting amongst the sirens and hum of the city, that reminded me of the ethereal qualities that is only present with natural beauty.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now, this golden jade jewelled recipe, rippled with
dreamy spices and speckled with Indian magic had a similarly surprising effect,
not least because my teenage son who is recently adverse to eating vegetables,
loved it. Quite simply, everyone whose tried it does.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One of the main ingredients in this recipe is
turmeric. Turmeric is to spices, what Christmas lights are to pine trees – the
body ripples with healing nourishment upon eating it. Turmeric is a potent healer and
you’d be wise to start cooking with it, if you don’t already. Chilli powder
brings a sharp and necessary kick to the mash, with popping cumin
and sprightly green peas ornamenting it. I served it with a spoonful of tiger prawns on top, it will go with a simple steak just as well - whatever you prefer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I call it feminine mash, as that is how someone
described it, and I think it’s apt. I hope you give it a try. It would also work well as part of a Halloween Dinner party!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Weekend to you,</span></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sweet
potato, 250g peeled and roughly chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Olive oil, 1
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salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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potato and mash until smooth and silky.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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there is no need to cook them, the steam from the potatoes does the trick.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-40379177480469358062012-10-12T03:59:00.000-07:002012-10-15T02:27:38.737-07:00Chocolate and Beetroot Cake<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<i><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Smell
of the earth,</span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">One I do not know.</span></span><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Taste and see,</span></span><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">One may find flow...</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">This Chocolate cake has a surprise and welcome guest... a couple... Firstly introducing an earthy purple presence, that is
truthfully a depth of indulgence to enjoy - beautiful Beetroot. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I love beetroot! In fact one of my most popular posts is this <a href="http://feelingfoodblog.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/beautiful-beetroot-pie.html">Beetroot Pie</a> - I wanted to see
how the majestic root would work in a chocolate blend.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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chocolate is a wonderful <a href="http://www.prevention.com/node/22242">antioxidant</a> and with beetroots plethora of goodness –
on paper these ingredients seem like a match made in heaven? Proof is in the pudding, and sure enough the taste buds were jubilant.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Dark moist chocolate sponge, with a flavour of the earth is the result. And if mud were sweet and edible,
this cake may be likened to it. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">A very long time ago, I used to make mud cakes, out of actual mud! I never ate them of course, though the soothing simplicity brings to mind this recipes charm. And upon reflection, I remember also scattering rose petals around them - and so... welcome another special ingredient to the mix! Rosewater! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Now I know that comparison may not sound appetising, and
for the truly sweet toothed Cadbury lovers out there, this may not be your cup
of tea – it is similar in texture to a carrot cake, though with its super food
nourishment and betain benefits, namely the bodies natural mood lifter
serotonin, combined with chocolate, well all I can say is whoosh!!! One is left
sweetly full and feeling great, my kind of fabulous favourite Chocolate cake. The most important part is that it is indeed delicious.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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over some cocoa powder to serve with a quenelle of cream on top for an uber
moment of beetroot meets chocolate magic. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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CAKE</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Plain flour, 175g</span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Baking powder, 10g<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Cocoa powder, 75g<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Soft brown muscavado sugar, 225g<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Raw beetroot, 175g peeled<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Hemp seed oil, 200ml<o:p></o:p></span></span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></i>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Rose water, a drop (it's potent stuff, so I really do mean a drop!)</span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">For the piece de resistance AKA Ganache<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Dark chocolate, 200g – or your favourite chocolate<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Double cream, 200ml<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>PRE-HEAT</b>
oven to gas 6, 200’C.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>GREASE</b>
and line 20cm cake tin.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>BLITZ</b>
beetroot in a blender.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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ingredients into a large bowl and fold in the beetroot mixture,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>BAKE</b> for
35 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>MEANWHILE</b>
heat cream up until simmering point.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>POUR</b> into
a bowl and stir in chocolate until melted.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>CHILL </b>and
spread luxuriantly over the beetroot choc cake!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>SCRUMDIDLEY</b>
</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> for now, is a time for perpetual dawns and
deep healing bear like yawns!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5d5f5e;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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is the colour of warmth and kinship, and it is also said to stimulate the appetite.</span></div>
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on rowan berries is one of my favourite autumnal shades, bright and gently
warming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This
recipe is terracotta terendipity (one of my favourite words is <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/serendipity">serendipity</a>,
sorry! Couldn’t help myself). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s a humble pie, with a curiously coconut base that
is sweet and soulful. This pie is a nourishing
hug for the taste buds - and you'll be left feeling as light as a fluffy cloud! </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 20.0pt;">The
star of this recipe is the pumpkin, though any winter squash may be used in place. If
coconut is not your cup of tea, then try using almond or macadamia oil instead.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 20.0pt;">Stevia gives this pie its sweetness and is now</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;"> widely available; it is a naturally sweet herb
from South America and has been used for centuries. Stevia has very few
calories and makes sweet treats healthy – if you can’t find it, muscavado sugar
will be just as delicious, though not as healthy and you’ll need to use four
times as much to get the same level of sweetness.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 20.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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physical, mental, emotional and spiritual being. And I take great pleasure in sharing my recipes and ideas with you. I recently took part in a nutrition
workshop, which further sparked my growing interest in nutrition, something we discussed overlapped with an interesting <a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/30ef660e-076c-11e2-92b5-00144feabdc0.html#ixzz28JkDZ1Ws">article</a> I read the other
day. Essentially </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">what we eat, shapes who we
become – in such a profound way, that our first few years of life imprint the
rest. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">“In the first few years
of life, 700 new neural connections are formed every second. Neural connections
are formed through the interaction of genes and a baby’s environment and
experiences, especially ‘serve and return’ interaction with adults… These
connections build brain architecture – the foundation upon which all later
learning, behaviour and health depend.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Last weekend
we had a little gathering to celebrate my sons first birthday. It was lovely;
the rain retreated for one glorious afternoon, sandwiched between a week of flooding.
As we sang Happy Birthday a gust blew, the candle flickered on his Blueberry Birthday Cake, and out it went. We sang on, re-lit the candle and Leo, with a little help from me, blew it out.
You see, in that second of the candle blowing out, I closed my eyes and held
him that bit tighter, LOVE is what makes the world go round, no question about
it, and if what we eat today, effects our future generations, indeed </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">You've heard the saying, "You are what you eat." While there is truth behind that statement, <a class="inline_link" href="http://www.examiner.com/topic/epigenetics" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">epigenetics</a> show diet may also influence your <a class="inline_link" href="http://www.examiner.com/topic/dna" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">DNA</a> and the DNA of future generations. That means, your grandchildren are what you eat.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">To you,
I wish peace,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">To you,
I wish tender touch,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">To you,
I wish a heart that feels love,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">To you,
I wish a life that fits like the softest glove.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Lots of
love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Coconut pie</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
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THE CRUST</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">Rolled
oats, 60g</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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60g</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">Sweet
freedom, 60g</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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oil, 50g melted</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">Whole
grain flour, 75g<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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ginger, ¼ tsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">PRE-HEAT</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;"> oven to 350°F gas 4 180’. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">BLITZ</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;"> crust ingredients in a food processor and pulse
to mix.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">GREASE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;"> a 22cm tarte tin with a little coconut oil and
press crust evenly along the bottom of the pan, gently spreading it up the
sides.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">HALVE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;"> pumpkin and scoop out seeds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">LAY</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;"> pieces over a baking tray.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">SPRINKLE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;"> with spices and maple syrup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;">COVER</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 21.0pt;"> with foil and bake for 50 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">COOL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> pumpkin and then scoop out the flesh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">BLEND</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> all remaining ingredients together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">POUR</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> over the tarte crust and bake for 45 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">REMOVE </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">tart from oven and allow to cool and then cover
with foil and keep in the fridge. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">SERVE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> chilled with a dollop of cream or Greek yogurt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 26.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Berrilicious bubbles
of vitamin c,
<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 26.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Bursting life into
your cells.
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 26.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Antioxidants glide
in deepest purple hue,
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 26.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Oh ho! These berries
are mightily good for you!!!!</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 26.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I love
blackberries, and I’m learning a lot about antioxidants at the mo, if vitality
is a destination you’d like to live, it is in berries and other such
like freshlings that you'll find it, not in a <a href="http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/5ADAY/Pages/5ADAYhome.aspx">five a day way</a>, instead in a fifteen a day a way! </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-large;">Think fresh, think rainbows, feel great!</span></span></h2>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The other day I
watched with <i>rapture</i> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_hWemWnyBs">“Nigellisima”</a>, she oozes food lore and loveliness, her recipes look and sound delicious, but how they configure with the bodies <a href="http://www.german-new-medicine-healer.com/blood-sugar-range.html">blood sugar levels</a>, is another thing altogether.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">There
is a school of thought that believes our emotions really are found/ felt in our
guts! In fact studies have shown that our cellular memory is held in the gut, the
very core of our being. Is it any wonder so many people use food as a means to
cope and self medicate, rather than to nourish and heal?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">My
mantra is “Balance, beautiful balance,” there is of course a time for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWFaYcb_KYQ">meatza</a></i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yw699">cheesecake</a></i>, though luscious smoothies and fresh juices are simply
begging your bodies to dive into everyday. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I love nothing more than to sip some
lemon water each morning (<a href="http://www.energiseforlife.com/wordpress/2006/02/10/lemon-water-alkalising-superstar/">alkalising</a> is the way forward), followed by a juice
and my favourite breakfast, porridge with seasonal berries. Right now, you
guessed it – Blackberries!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">PS –
Better than drinking blackberries, picking them with loved ones in the autumnal
sunshine and making jam!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Lots of
love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">FFX<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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yogurt, 1 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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orange juice, 250ml<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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flaxseed, 1 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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extract, 1 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Oats, 1 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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minute or so.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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up that will bring freshness and plenty of goodness to your day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Hello! I hope you enjoyed a relaxing and restful summer, I'm back now with some yumtastic recipes and restorative thoughts to share. I'm feeling nourished and natures great outdoors has inspired my cooking.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">The lovely thing about
being healthy, is that LOVE becomes the guiding force, not fear, and as with all
things made with love, the result is beautiful, more love! Just like you! There's a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTF_wJW7N4g">song</a> that comes to mind... one of my favourties.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Here is a picture of my two sons, that I took over the summer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">A time for quiet and
laughter.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">And a time for cherishing
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">That’s the best bit
about special times; they linger on and transform our outlooks, etching positivity into every moment. Sometimes,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;"> it's what we don't say that's most revealing, and truth is not always as clear and pure as we may like, especially when it’s got a motive attached. Summer gave me the time to sift through my thoughts and the break has left me feeling clearer, thank goodness for that!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Autumn whispers and
summer’s relaxed adieu begins - AND - what a summer? Deeply peaceful and calm.
The first, in a few years, and very much appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I’m sharing a recipe
for a healthy yet sweet humble Angel Apple pie, with a hint of citrus and a caramel longing, the softly baked apples are irresistible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Think of falling
apples, gently landing on soft golden meadows where the freshest of air lulls
the senses, and sipping hot sweet tea with your nearest and dearest along with
a slice of Angel Apple Pie. It is a celebration of autumn, it is gluten-free, it is fuss free and
to the point - it is fresh and delicious, yet crumbly and mouth watering all
the while. It is made with fallen apples and dusted with Angel glee, share
some with a loved one, it's to good not too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Love to you, and may
autumn bring golden times in abundance to you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Be true, be you!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Apples, 5 (a selection of your favourite) cored, peeled and cut into chunks</i></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Butter, 50g<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rice flour, 1 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cinnamon, a generous sprinkle,
if you like, otherwise leave out<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chai tea or Earl Grey, 60ml<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">FOR THE GLAZE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Milk, a dash<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PRE-HEAT</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> oven to 220, gas 7.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">MAKE </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">pastry by sifting flour and salt
into a bowl/ food processor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ADD</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> fruit sugar and butter, rub between your
fingers until the mixture is crumb like, alternatively blitz for a few seconds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">POUR</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> in orange essence and beaten
egg into the mixture, work to a soft dough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CUT</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> pastry dough into two halves,
wrap in clingfilm and pat into discs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">REST </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">for thirty minutes in the
fridge.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>FOR THE FILLING</b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><b>MELT </b>butter and stir in flour to form a paste.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><b>ADD </b>fruit sugar and Chai tea, stirring all the while, when thickened
to a sauce, turn of the heat and leave to one side.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">FOR THE PIE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><b>UNWRAP</b> dough and leave sheet of cling film on surface.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ROLL<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pastry to </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">line the base of a 25-30cm (10-12in) greased tart pan/ or oven
proof dish, take care here, the rice flour makes for a crumbly and more delicate dough, TLC is needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">SPOON</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> apple and raisins onto the
base, to form a little mountain of yumminess.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">POUR</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> over sauce and sprinkle with
cinnamon, to your taste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ROLL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> out second dough ball to cover
the apple mixture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><b>FLUTE </b>the</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> edges of the pie and cut four
steam slits on the top of the pie, but don’t join the slits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BAKE </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">in the centre of the oven at gas
7 for 15 minutes, then reduce to gas 4, 180 for roughly 40 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BEST</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> served warm with crème fraiche,
double cream or vanilla ice cream.</span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>ENJOY </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-11360645167548265312012-08-10T03:52:00.000-07:002012-08-10T03:55:09.320-07:00Pretty Perfume<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">“Who
looks outside, dreams;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Who
looks inside wakes.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>C. G.
Jung</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I’m
going away for a few weeks on summer holiday! I'm looking
forward to taking my baby son for his first splash in the sea, watching my older son sail. I will try my hand at painting, read a few books, jog each morning, enjoy yoga on the pier, meditate, stroke "Rusty" the cat, watch period drama's and chat away the hours, there will be lots of wholesome cooking too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I won’t be writing my blog for a few weeks, so before I go, I wanted
to share a special seasonal summer fruits recipe. This recipe is like a warm hug for the taste buds. Summer is full of little fruity gems, bursting with flavour, natural goodness, sweetness and fragrant perfume. The fruity scents
and spices make this recipe irresistible. When you smell the wafting perfume, you may be very glad indeed that you tried this out. The freshness is like a sea view, both cleansing and healing...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Feel free to choose your favourite fruits, though perhaps
first time round, follow the recipe. I’m using a selection of my favourite summer fruits, including cherries; they are a good source
of vitamin A and potassium, peaches, plump and lustrous skin will be yours
for the taking - food like this nourishes on so many levels. Gorgeous figs promote a good nights sleep, so this would finish
off a special meal beautifully. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The
kitchen is quiet, the sky brightest blue, baby is sleeping and the kettle
gently whistling. Breakfast time, one of summertime’s sweetest sojourns,
watching the sunrise is a special joy and I’m reminded that each day brings new
possibilities and promise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a lined baking tray.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vanilla seeds and black pepper in a small bowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Homemade burgers, with blue cheese, red
onions, parsley, smooth Dijon and Italian robust tomatoes make this post's
recipe so utterly apt, delicious and timely. Last week I went to an Olympic
party at our friends, “The Fergies,” everyone brought a dish to represent the
different countries involved in the Olympics. I brought along a Chinese
offering with some fortune cookies!</span><br />
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burgers, filled with all the colours of the Olympic rings! As is the way with
great food experiences, I’ve been inspired to create my own version of these
beauties. Thank you, lovely Fergie family!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Now, my eldest son is a burger connoisseur. I’ve
asked him to explain what makes a good burger, we've made quite a few of these
patties and with a fondness for Byron, and notes duly taken, we made these
delights. There is something very special about cooking in the company of
someone you love. I love the care my son takes as he cooks. Who'd have thought
making burgers could be beautiful, it is!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Burgers are by there very natures are a meat
lover’s meandering to magnificence. They fall into two categories, tired/
forgettable and transcendental/ taste bud bloomers!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Theses Olympic Fergie Burgies are transcendental
with opulent blooming buds! I’m sharing with you a few tips from the secret
garden of beautiful burgers. There is a small collection of all-important
things to consider before making your burgers/ burgies! </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Cooking takes time, one of our most precious
commodities and if you’re going to invest some of yours into burger making,
it’s worth giving a thought or two!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">The meat</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;"> needs a marbling of fat (fat gives meaty
flavour) select your favourite cut, if beef, I steer towards sirloin or chuck
steak, if lamb or pork, perhaps choose the shoulder cuts. Whatever you choose,
make sure the meat is of good quality; it makes the world of difference. The
burger is the star of this dish, the gold medal if you like, so source from a
butcher who cares. Ask you butcher to grind it roughly; alternatively an already
minced version will do nicely. When mixing the meat with other ingredients,
handle gentle and take care not to over mix or press to firmly. Tender loving
care is the key.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">The bun</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;"> must be toasted, this prevents the
sometimes-soggy offering than an untoasted bun may bring. Think toasty and any
sauces and added extras will be cushioned well, leaving the mouth watering and
the taste buds celebrating.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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fragrant outdoors, think lush green fields, throw in some finely chopped
parsley, a squidge of garlic paste and any other particular favourites. My son loves
to add some ketchup to the mix, be creative, though sparing.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">The cheese</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;"> is like the butter to jam, the honey to milk,
it is essential in the burger steaks, so with this recipe I’m going all out
with a blue offering. My Dad’s favourite cheese was Cashel blue, I couldn’t
find any, so have opted for a lovely Cornish variety. Lush places often boast
the most delicious of foods, and the Cornish countryside is in parts breath
taking.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">The magic extras are tomatoes with plump flesh
and flavour; pickles are a must for me, the sharpness/ acidity, balances the
meatiness deliciously and offers a pleasant contrast. Now is a great time of
year to pat some patties and celebrate the Olympics with a TV supper. I'm a
stickler for eating at the table, though as the Olympics come once every four
years and right now they're down the road, a more relaxed approach is happily
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Burgies and that your summer is blossoming pinkly and prettily.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Egg, 1</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">TO SERVE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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crispy fries wont go amiss either.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">ENJOY</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;"> and savour!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">YUM!</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</span></div>Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-78919213146209372942012-07-27T04:29:00.005-07:002012-07-27T04:29:51.556-07:00Summer is going Papaya<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3b3b3b; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Creamy,
cooling and decadent, this fool is no fool on the fuel front! Gluten-free,
dairy-free and totally delicious, summer seems like the perfect time to enjoy this Papaya lime fool. So lithe, its lime light and refreshing, few will be able to resist the charms of this pud. The recipe
is refreshingly rejuvenating and the list of ingredients are simple to source.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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like these may be easily adapted to make the most of seasonal fruits. Though in
the current heat wave, tropical fruit seems to hit the spot better than fellow
berries. Needless to say, my baby boy loves his blueberries more than his cubed
papaya pieces. One can’t please everyone, and nor should we try. Choose your favourite fruit, though I urge you to give papaya a whirl. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">PAPAYA IS IMPORTANT FOR SKINCARE, AND WILL GIVE YOU A LOVELY SUMMER GLOW NATURALLY!</span></span></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3b3b3b; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Its gently sweet nutty flavour is lifted lovingly by the tart lime, which is only hinted at, papaya is the star of this fool.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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added a little ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, which brings an
almost healthy caramel taste to the blend, if there is such a thing? A sprinkle of blueberries and coconut flakes make this
a dessert to dream of and share happily. For extra special times, I squeeze a gloop of sweet
freedom at the bottom of the glass. I love surprises and enjoy adding a few to
my recipes.</span></div>
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hope your summer is balmy and bright, and even if the weather is overcast, who cares, truly the seasons are in our hearts, and after a long winter, it's time to bloom!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;">Papaya
Lime Fool</span></span></h2>
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deseeded<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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recipe Angel Hair, firstly because I've been very inspired by the wonderful
book, <a href="http://www.lornabyrne.com/wphsal2.html">Angels in my Hair</a>, which I highly recommend, and secondly, the dish resembles the type of pasta often called Angel hair. This recipe is a
lovely way to ENJOY courgettes, which are now in season. They're ninety percent water! Interestingly these slender
mini marrows belong to the same family as cucumbers and watermelons, so it makes sense that they're a perfect summer ingredient. Seriously refreshing prepared in this manner, I promise any pasta lover that this light linguine lullaby love joy will make your taste buds sing! Such is the beauty of this dish. Bake them, fry them, griddle them, roast them, though I'm sure courgettes taste best eaten <a href="http://feelingfoodblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/fresh-as-flower.html">raw</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Cooking is a kind of meditation for me, it brings me
into alignment with love. It is my daily dose of stillness, sure there is a lot
of cling clang, steam and stirring, though this is the time where my mind
empties and I clear my thoughts of clutter. Meditation is food for the soul, it is the breath that gives us the keys to open our personal paradise. True bliss begins in the most sacred of places, it is intimate and delicate, when given airtime it is difficult to repress. Meditation frees us quietly with the strength of silk and helps us be who we really are! We find flow
through meditation, or perhaps more succinctly, flow finds us. Flow is a
natural state, it is simple and agenda free. Combine healthy eating with meditation and all obstacles begin to melt. Feelings of joy and lightness guide us to where true peace exists. Alternatively a good old fashioned telephone box is equally serene!!! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">So while you're
washing your vegetables in the cold running water, empty your thoughts and let
any worries swirl away, let go of them. Cooking is calming and without over
egging the pudding, hang on this recipe I'm sharing is a savoury dish,
carbonara perhaps! Keep your thoughts simple, food choices simple, company
simple and watch the radiance and inner light glow. </span><br />
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“make you feel bad,” are as cumbersome as processed foods, bad habits are
nigh impossible to change without the occasional detox. Energy vibrates at
different rates and has different qualities. Simply put, there is good energy
and bad energy. Energy is magnetic. So it makes sense that when life is in
flow, we attract more positive experiences. Our positive feelings attract
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;"><a href="http://feelingfoodblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/purple-rain.html">FRESH HOME MADE PESTO</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Lavender
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of you who’ve been reading my blog for some time, may know that I love
lavender. I love it’s gentle fragrance that calms and relaxes, it’s floral
flavour that is a treat in <a href="http://feelingfoodblog.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/la-vida-lavender.html">biscuits</a>. Today I’m sharing with you a summer snack, that is so full of lavender loveliness. It is seriously delicious, one cannot
help but feel this is a recipe of love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Each little droplet of dark-brown syrup gorgeousness, explodes with a sweet-sour
readiness that balances the goat’s cheese beautifully, whilst not taking any of
lavender’s fragrance away. This recipe is a celebration of summer and my bonkers
branches lavender bush that </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">grows in a horizontal direction</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">!</span><br />
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often, when I do, I get an enormous sense of satisfaction. I’m sure working with
nature’s shrubs and wonders is good for the soul.</span></div>
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and relax, these can be made well in advance and simply toasted, as and when
you want to eat them. They would also make lovely canapés if prepared in smaller
bite sized pieces.</span></div>
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gently into each summer day. And I hope your relationship with food is
blossoming, indeed, it is a bond like no other. In many ways it is our most
direct link to knowing ourselves. By eating seasonally and paying attention to
our changing appetites, we in turn grow in health on every level. Unlike other
relationships, many of which are transient, food remains a part of our daily
lives ALWAYS. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">And
most of all, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Be your
self!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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lavender you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Lots of
love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Goats cheese with lavender and Balsamic
Pearls<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Goats Cheese, 3 small logs, semi-soft kind<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Balsamic Pearls, (If you can find theses
bubbles of brilliance)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Alternatively, 3 tbps of Balsamic vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Extra virgin olive oil, 5 tbsp (RESERVE FOR
DRESSING)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Lavender flowers, 4 bruised in a pestle and
mortar<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">TRIM </span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">top and
tails of goat’s cheese, to reveal the soft speckled cheese. Oooh!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">CUT</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> each
log into four generous slices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">DE-FLOWER</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">
purple joys for the marinade and mix with remaining marinade ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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leave in the fridge for a couple of hours, I prefer overnight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rounds and lightly toast. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">ARRANGE</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">
marinade slices on brioche.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then left covered until you’re ready to eat.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">PRE-HEAT</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">
grill and press one spike into each goat’s cheese disc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">GRILL</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> until
lightly sizzling, this will take a few minutes, take care not too burn the
brioche.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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leaves in dressing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">ARRANGE</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">
between four plates and pop of the toasted delights as soon as they’re golden
and gorgeously ready.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">SPOON</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> ½ tsp
of balsamic pearls onto each goat’s cheese disc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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flowers with goat’s cheese…<o:p></o:p></span></div>Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-65710991348572068742012-07-06T04:58:00.000-07:002012-07-08T14:58:45.792-07:00Chia up?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">My
current favourite <i>seed</i> of wonder may grace your sweet hankerings with a never-ending
tale of goodness and nutrition... sounds like a fairy tale? It sure tastes like one! Enjoyed with an Iced Chai tea, one cannot help but surrender to the
moment!</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">This potent blend of aromas and spices, bring a magical moment with meaning. It is a
tapioca like dessert and on a warm summer's day will cool you and sweeten you joyfully. Not to everyone’s taste, though the body will smile, without question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">I love
the feeling of being invigorated and enlightened, by introducing this kind of
treat to your table, you really will feel better. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Take
note, food isn’t a place to hide feelings, it’s a place to celebrate them. At
it’s most basic level, it is our fuel, taken to another level, it is something
else altogether, it is a medium to bring minds and hearts together, to celebrate the freshness of life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Choose
balance,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Choose bliss,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Choose
whole foods,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Choose
harmony,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Choose
courage,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Choose
intuition over advice,<o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Choose truth,</i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Choose trust,<o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Be love!</i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">In the
gentle summer breeze all the above ring crystal clear, we only need to take
a step out of our daily routines and tune into that most quiet and meditative of places, to listen to our hearts and connect to our reason for being.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 18pt;">You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships
everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging
adversity. - Epicurus</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shaped by our experiences, in the same way we are shaped by our diets,
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compadres, stand tall, shoulders back and engage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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yourself in the simplest of ways by making this luscious ambrosia, and enjoying
freshness and freedom. The sweetness comes from the medjool dates and with the combination of
spices, enigmas spring into each mouthful! I make my own <a href="http://feelingfoodblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/almond-milk.html">almond milk</a>; it’s
joyfully easy to do, though equally you may find it in the shop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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seeds. Bursting with minerals, omega 3, antioxidants, they are a complete
source of protein and a week after first trying them, my skin, my body, my mind
all FEEL better! Bold statement, though true.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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times the amount of calcium in milk, with a boost of boron that helps one
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times the amount of antioxidants in blueberries.</span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Three
times the amount of iron in spinach.</span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Two times
the amount of protein, than any other bean, seed or grain.</span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Two times
the amount off potassium in a banana.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #121111; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><br /></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #121111; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">By adding </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">chia</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #121111; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> seeds to your diet, you will be increasing both your energy levels and endurance (great for yogis and pilate's bunnies!). They also help your body rejuvenate and rebuild
muscle after exercise and during and post pregnancy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Raw. We were given the most delicious selection of raw treats, I enjoyed the hazelnut chocolate mousse in particular, YUM! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"><span style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">However, as a cook, who loves to cook, I enjoy the smells and textures heat gives to food, the simmering warmth and gentleness of slow cooking in the warming hub of the home. The wafting fragrance of herbs and the happy hum of the general clickety clack of a working kitchen brings joy. </span></span></span><br />
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this very inspiring way of eating will take me? You will no doubt, if you
choose to, read about it here. Balance is my mantra and I believe strongly that including raw meals in our diet is definitely worth while and beneficial for good general health. Why raw you may wonder?</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">"Because from thirty to eighty-five percent of the nutrition in foods is destroyed in cooking. That is an average fifty percent loss! Fresh, raw foods contain the highest level of enzymes. Enzymes are the catalyst for the hundreds of thousands of chemical reactions that occur throughout the body. Cooked foods and dry convenient diets have been denatured and are devoid of enzymes - life-promoting elements. While they may maintain life they do not promote optimum health or longevity!" (Alicia McWatters, Ph.D., C.N.C.)</span></div>
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annoyance, mixing Channel No.5 with flour and vanilla, then an egg cracked in for good measure, didn’t get the response I’d expected. Ooops!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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love for health, love for family and friends, love for the world and perhaps most of all, for the gift of life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">My heart danced a lighter beat. Now I’m
not sure if this is down to the tonic, for indeed that’s what it felt like, or
simply that a very positive change is bringing immediate relief, or that light,
in the daylight sense, worked some magic in the corners of my mind?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: large;">Perhaps it's really quite simple. Water feels good!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">IT GIVES ENERGY</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Garamond;">IT REFRESHES</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Garamond;">IT CLEANSES</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">IT IS OUR LIFE FUEL</span></span><br />
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you. OK, so there is no cooking involved, and it’s not a raw recipe either. However, if your thirst needs quenching, and you have guests whose idea of
Pimms is Pete Tong, then pour a splash of this into chilled glasses and drink
to life, to love and to welcoming all things good.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"><b>CUT</b> in half and squeeze juice into jug, mind the pips.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"><b>GIVE</b> it a good stir.</span></span><br />
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you ever held a buttercup flower under your chin, to see if you like butter? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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something I loved doing as a child. The recipe I’m sharing today is one of my families favourites too. Who says one needs buttercups to persuade children that
they like butternut squash and butter too!?! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Butternut squash has a naturally
sweet and nutty taste that works well in both sweet and savoury dishes. This hourglass like shaped fruit is full of folate and potassium, making it a pregnant ladies food of dreams. As the
weathers cooler, why not try making this warming joy that sumptuously satisfies, while also giving a
simple and healthy hug to your taste buds and appetite.</span></div>
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heavy on the garlic in this recipe as it gives a deep and robust flavour to the mix, though
temper the amount to suit you. Simply cut off the woody base, which then makes it easier to squeeze the gorgeous roasted pulp out. This soup is a slow simmering wonder, the flavours work
magic all by themselves and as with the best cooking, the ingredients make the
biggest impact.</span></div>
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weather and feelings have much in common, similar in some ways to our appetites and time.
There are loose connections with all relationships and certainly our most
powerful and fundamental one, is that with our dear selves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cross roads and I know which direction to take.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Before lines have appeared blurred,
instincts ignored! Now thanks to time, thanks to love and most of all acceptance,
I'm taking a buttercup leap of faith into purple pastures. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">It's no
secret that a peaceful perspective preludes a positive path, tread gently and
hold on to your dreams and then let them go! Give them a chance to change and
grow!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sometimes, am I doing the right thing in terms of career path? When I feel
like this, I let the thought sail on, my sons smiling faces tell me all and more,
the rest will fall into place.</span></h4>
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a gentle reminder that life is precious. This soup is for eating with the
special people in your life. It is a joy to make and will scent your home with
an inviting smell that brings love and joy into your happy space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you and yours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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gloves and rosemary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fifteen minutes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">SQUEEZE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> out garlic pulp into blender, I love this bit!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">POUR</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> stock in blender and then add rosemary leaves and crème fraiche.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">BLEND</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> until smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">LADLE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> soup into warmed bowls, spoon on a
teaspoon of crème fraiche and swirl, for a sunshine saunter that doesn’t rely
on the weather!</span><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-46101150800252346592012-05-31T03:15:00.001-07:002012-05-31T16:07:44.427-07:00Thirst<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;"><i>In the
sweet nothingness of time -</i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Before
hunger came thirst.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Travelling
with an open heart –<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>On a
journey, I felt cursed.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>A change
in direction and some golden light,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>I gained
some strength to find the dawn after night,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>And welcome a life led by love.<o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>It feels like the warmest glove.</i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Oh, Love
eternal!</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Discover a fresh drink and find quenchable
thirst with this recipe. Pour generously on a divine summers day and celebrate
life with </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">this twist on classic
Iced tea. Now is a great time to celebrate, the Queen's Jubilee falls this
weekend and what better tipple to refresh with than Early Grey,
Strawberry and Vanilla Iced Tea.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">T</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">he British are a nation
of tea drinkers and have poured more cups of tea per capita than anywhere in
the world. As a child I remember sipping freshly brewed milky tea, after a day
of climbing trees and seeking out adventure. Tea is a drink of sweet pleasure
and togetherness, it begs a pot and orders quietude. Iced tea is gradually
becoming more fashionable here and if you’ve yet to try it, now is a good time
to dive in. This recipe will weave you into a glorious strawberry laced sipping
splash, and draw you away to a cooling calm. It is surprisingly simple to
make, I first featured this recipe in my collumn <o:p>for <a href="http://muenterprises.org/familiesfirst/">Families First</a>.</o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">I love
the idea of cleansing the body from the inside out, freshening and nourishing
all the while. Tipple a trickle of this and your thirst may be rewarded with a
most delicious drink that is strawberrily good and is as refreshing as diving into the sea. Sit in the shade whilst sipping
and listen closely to your heart, trust in the stillness and calm. Meditate on
some lovely time and with each breath feel good and true. What I love most
about cooking for my family is the unconditional love that travels through my
touch, cooking is many things and with love it is a gift in the most nourishing
sense. As the bumblebee is to flowers, so are we to fresh ingredients. I’ve
coined a new saying!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">MAKE
HONEY NOT WAR!!! </span></span></h4>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Keep a
journal of HAPPY moments, keep it SAFE and write in it often, this act will
create a vibration that invites beauty and joy in abundance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">On this
summers day I wish you well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Lots of
love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">FFX<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Early Grey, Strawberry
and Vanilla Iced tea </span></span></h2>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Earl
Grey teabags, 4</span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Cinnamon
stick, 1<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Vanilla
pod, 1 split and seeds scraped<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Sweet
freedom/ Maple syrup, 100g<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Fresh
Strawberries, 400g hulled<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Orange
juice, 250 ml<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Lime,
juiced<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">BOIL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> 750ml water in a kettle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">POUR </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">into a tall 4 litre
jug.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">ADD</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> teabags, sweet freedom/ maple syrup,
cinnamon stick, vanilla pod and seeds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">STIR</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> well and leave for fifteen minutes to brew.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">BLITZ</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> strawberries and
orange juice together in a blender until smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">REMOVE </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">teabags.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">POUR</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> strawberry mixture and lime juice into the
tea and stir well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">ADD</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> the ice cubes and taste for sweetness,
adjust to suit your taste buds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">ADD</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> more water if necessary to fill the jug to
the top.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">STIR</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> again and serve in chilled glasses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-90855139139307565452012-05-24T02:13:00.000-07:002012-05-24T02:13:13.706-07:00Finding Me<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Tomorrow
is my birthday… this week has been a lovely run up to the day. I received a
letter from my cousin over the Atlantic, I went for a picnic, I lay under a
tree with my eyes closed listening to the birds singing, I’ve counted my
blessings, thought about times past, dreamt about times to come and I’ve prayed
too, quietly and carefully. I have a feeling this coming year will be busy with
excitement, so I’m making the most of this peace. I'm growing up, I hope I never stop growing up. I've grown a lot since this picture!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;"><i>One
year older... </i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Am I wiser? </i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Maybe. </i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Am I more experienced? </i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Yes. </i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Am I happy? </i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Most
of the time. </i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Am I hopeful? </i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>ALWAYS!!!</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">When I
feel fresh I choose to eat fish, and as my Birthday falls on a Friday I shall
EAT this most delicious Peppered Tuna Carpaccio.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">There
are no secrets to making this. It is pure and simple. The taste is silk on the
tongue with a sharp kick of spice and a lovely zing of lemon.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I love the sea and all that is fresh. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This light and elegant
lunch come starter is just the tonic on a warm summers day. Freeze the tuna for
two hours to make it easier to slice and if you can find some, try using pink
peppercorns for extra colour and beauty.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">PINK
PEPPER</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"> </span></h4>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">is delicate. Fragrant with a heat that suggests, “It’s time to spice up
your life.” Not in fact a peppercorn, it’s a berry with blissful benefits
including boosting digestion and being anti-bacterial. Green and black peppercorns
will work too; though expect a sharper heat with less subtlety.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">A
FEW REASONS WHY THE BODY LOVES TUNA</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">BURSTING
with minerals and B-vitamins!</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">OMEGA
XXX’s bring happy hearts and protect our eyes against macular degeneration.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">BRINGS
cognitive clarity, and keeps the ‘oul brain ticking beautifully.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">BRIGHTENS
the mood and brings sunshine to our feelings.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">GREAT
for liver health!!!</span></li>
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this plate of goodness is my gift to me. The older I get, one thing becomes
more apparent, I have more choice in my LIFE. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the loveliest things about birthdays is the way they link memories and
signify clear markers in time. I feel blessed and fruitful AND think I'm learning to fly! I hope you are too
and wish you so much joy and fulfilment today and always.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you for reading my blog and please share to help Feeling Food grow too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">PEPPERED TUNA CARPACCIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">SERVES 3 AS A STARTER OR<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">SERVES 2 AS A LIGHT LUNCH<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Fresh tuna loin, 250g<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Extra virgin olive oil, a drizzle<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Pink peppercorns, 1tbs crushed<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Maldon salt, a sprinkle<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Parmesan shavings, 2 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Mixed seasonal salad leaves, 1 handful<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Lemon wedges<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">CUT </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">the loin in half, depending on
shape of loin. Ideally you are aiming for a sausage shape.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">BRUSH</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> tuna with olive oil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">ROLL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> in the crushed pink
peppercorns.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">WRAP</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> tightly in cling film to form
a large sausage shape, roll to give a round shape.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">CHILL </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">in the freezer for 2-3 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">UNWRAP</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> the tuna.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">SLICE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> tuna as thinly as possible
using a very sharp knife.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">ARRANGE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> on a large white plate in a
circular flower shape. Lovely!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">DRIZZLE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> with more oil and scatter over
salad leaves and a sprinkling of salt to your taste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">SQUEEZE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> over some lemon juice and
scatter wedges artistically.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">SERVE </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">SING</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> a sweet song of love and laugh
too for a meal to savour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">XXX<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This cake celebrates life, vitality and nobility. The ingredients are <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_foodism">raw</a> and the deliciousness factor soars to ethereal heights! If you are lucky enough to know a noble soul
personally, cherish them closely and perhaps make them this cake? It is unbelievably light, dairy-free and gluten-free. Plus t</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">his <i>no bake cake</i>, is
lovingly simple and silkily nutritious, once made it may be left in the freezer until hungry hearts are ready to enjoy. The fresh chilled strawberry fruitiness catapults the taste buds to a healthy happy land. This take on the classic cheesecake is in a different league to its macerated heavy counterpart, the goodness factor here is huge and one to write home about. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">I like to play with the fruit combo’s, sometimes blueberries, sometimes raspberries, sometimes rhubarb and ginger. The creamy
cashew filling is the perfect sweet peanut like tasting base and with the delicious date and
walnut crust this cake is <i>the nuts</i> in a most yummerific way.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">I've named it, "No Bake Jubilee Cake” and first shared it in my <a href="http://muenterprises.org/familiesfirst/">Families First column</a> - where
yikes! I forgot to include how many cashews!! Sorry to the readers, and thank you to Honor for letting me know, below I have emboldened the all-important 300g measurement.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The cake is my gesture
to surely one of the noblest of souls in our time, the
Queen. She celebrates sixty years of rule, charity and gentle grace. She is
subtle and significant, Mam and Mum, softly spoken yet unapologetically direct
and of these paradoxes, perhaps most significantly she is traditional and
delightfully timeless - a noble soul indeed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Her reign will be
romanced and written about for millennia and isn't it great to mark the Diamond Jubilee
with loveliness in the form of a beautiful cake!? Not in a Marie Antoinette way, famously
quoted as saying, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">"<i>Qu'ils
mangent de la brioche.”</i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"> Let
them Eat cake! Non! This is a quintessentially British Strawberry, Cashew and Cream Raw
affair! If that isn't enough to tempt you into making this, how about this....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">I stumbled on the ways
of raw gastronomy three years ago and have never looked back.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">I’m not a raw purist,
though I’ve come to love making raw treats.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">A true Rawest might
say, “The best way to cook food is not to cook it at all.”</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Raw foods preserve the
digestive enzymes found in our bodies that deplete as we age. Cooking/ applying
heat destroys these enzymes, so our bodies use up our valuable enzymes to aid
digestion. When our enzyme stocks are low tiredness and lethargy linger, say adios with a slice of this luscious cake.</span></li>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">120g
walnuts</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">300g,
Cashew nuts, soaked overnight in cold water</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vanilla pod, seeds scraped</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Life’s dance journeys through mountains,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>And make a filling full of flavour that curbs –<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Then gently drizzle wild
flower honey over tender lamb,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>To invigorate and sing merrily, "It's great to be exactly who and what I am!"</i></span><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Nerves are precious things and like golden threads, when they're intertwined with happiness they give free flowing feelings of hope, well-being and inner peace. Nerves need nurturing and eating well is key to looking after them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Another lovely way to look after them is by cherishing the newness that each day brings, finding a sense of vitality and purpose in simple daily acts. Everything you see, taste and do will feel better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Pretty much everything is connected AND this
is true for appetites as well, so if you're not feeling great there may be something missing in your diet.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Here's why...</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Low energy, depression, lethargy,
exhaustion and poor concentration are all linked to deficiencies in diet that then lead to cravings, which are further intensified by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight-or-flight_response">“fight or flight”</a> instinct and exacerbate further junk food splurges - Feeling Good becomes nigh impossible. Studies have shown that activity in
the brain can happen in milliseconds after exposure to negativity and obligingly the body responds by producing stress hormones to trigger cravings! I
read a play once, called “Crave,” written by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Kane">Sarah Kane</a>, she writes with glistening truth and raw eloquence on this unsettling longing. Here is an extract,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">“And I want to play
hide-and-seek and give you my clothes... and
hold your hand and go for a meal and not mind when you eat my food... and give you tapes you don’t listen to and watch great
films and watch terrible films and complain about the radio”</span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">What has this got to do with cooking you may ask? Chronic stress is
apparently on the increase and our brains respond to it by turning up cravings
for sugar, high fat and salty foods. What foods have you craved? Cravings come and go with the help of hopeful healthy hearts and adventuress appetites that are willing greener and more fulfilling pastures. I'd love to hear what foods make you feel energised? </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Open spaces bring me peace and when I think of mountains one of my favourite meals springs to mind. Roast lamb. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">My recipe for </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Roasted rack of lamb with herbs, honey and ricotta</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">,
is<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">succulent, fragrant and
delicately delicious. It will</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;"> create feelings of harmony and juxtapose this modern phenomenon of living in the fast lane 24/7. By enjoying a delightful dinner, come lunch, or whatever suits you and letting go and letting things be, a calm is found and true nourishment ensues.</span></div>
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made up of eight ribs and is neatly trimmed of fat. It is best enjoyed pink, or
at most medium. Two racks of lamb may be placed facing each other with the
bones inter weaved, and served as a crown roast, so this recipe would be a
perfect choice for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations or any special meal.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">So bid adieu to <i>annus horribilis </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;"> stress and open your arms
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racks, 2 (8 cutlets on each) French trimmed<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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close to he bones, 3cm deep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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buttery mash.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Others just get wet...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;"><o:p>Some people feel the sunshine,</o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">I’ve been away in Cornwall and have returned rested, to find purple rain…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nutritious.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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squeeze of lime! <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Why purple rain?
Purple is the highest colour, and when I want to get some inspiration, I think of the colour purple ~ it uplifts, encourages creativity and calms the nerves, it is also said to be royal and noble. When you want to tune into
your higher self think purple… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in years, demonstrated the intangible, though in truth, the very essence of
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out of our control, how lovely, how refreshing, how beautiful! And despite our noble
efforts, nature remains the fairest artist of our time. In contrast</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;"> last year, the summer seemed to fall in April, gracing the royal wedding, surely it was one of the driest?</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Cooking celebrates
nature. In the same way one has free will, one may also choose what to cook,
what to bake, what to forsake, what ingredients to use, what not to include,
and while ones effort may fall on hard times, the food may burn, the sauce may
be to thick, the soup too watery, the cake to dry, the company may not like the food you cook, they
may even be ungrateful. Take comfort! <b>NONE</b> of this truly matters. We cannot and
should not try to please others. In fact as I get older I’m realising that
if I speak my truth, then I am happy, it’s as refreshingly simple as that. And if
something makes me feel uncomfortable I look inside and often find the answer. Plus, those who love you aren't to fussed about how many Michelin stars you may or may not have, its the company that makes for the most memorable meals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">So when the heavens open and torrential rain comes
a pouring, I take to the kitchen and make soup! These two recipes couple to make a long lasting friendship. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">I shared them in my <a href="http://muenterprises.org/familiesfirst/">"Families First"</a> column too - these joys will bring sunshine to your weekend I promise. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Genoese Vegetable Soup with Fresh Mint Pesto</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt;">,</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"> is
subtle and fresh, warming, in a cosy, calmly cuddle by the fire, kind of way.
And will wrap your taste buds lovingly and cleanse deeply all the while.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Firstly, the piece de resistance here is mint pesto, its sharp and sweet quality set this soup on fire. Once you’ve made your first batch, you may struggle to buy a jar from the shop ever again, they just can't compete with the homemade stuff. Pesto takes minutes to make and keeps for up to six weeks, make sure you glug a lovely wash of olive on oil on top each time, to keep it fresh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">Secondly, soup, the mother of soul food and this delight from Genoa is truly delicious. Quite simply this is the loveliest way to celebrate spring. In Genoa the cook always stirs in a
spoonful of their local pesto towards the end of cooking. Perhaps you may do the same? And to add a bit of magic to your day, make a special wish, whilst stirring it
in, it all adds to the dreamy experience. </span></div>
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playfulness found in soup, and the variations are indeed endless. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">I hope that if the rain
is pouring near you, may it be gentle and delicately cleansing, purple even! </span></div>
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olive oil, 2 tbsp</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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onions, 2 trimmed and finely chopped</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">olive oil, onion, celery,
carrot and gently cook for 5 minutes.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">STIR</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;"> in green beans, courgette, potato, watercress,
cabbage and cook for a further 5 minutes.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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everything a good stir.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vegetables are tender.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">vermicelli into small
pieces and add to soup.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;">SIMMER</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 24.0pt;"> for a few more minutes until the pasta is
al-dente.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a drizzle of oil.</span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">The sun has been shining
brightly and Mother Nature has been teasing us with the possibility of a long
and lovely summer. Lighter days bring fresh air and a sense of renewal. I feel as
though a sheet has been lifted from me and is freeing unresolved
thoughts which have been rising to the surface pretty rapidly, a bit like the
dough in this recipe I’m sharing with you today! On the menu are Hot Cross Buns!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">This Friday is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday">Good Friday</a>, and
traditionally these delights are to be made on this day. I love cooking with
the seasons and recommend marking this Holy day with some simple and healthy baking. I’ve
added a few Feeling Food twists to these traditional delights. Hot cross buns
are not nearly as difficult to make as you may think, best of all, the light
and fluffy spiced dreamy scent that sweeps through the home while they bake, is like a fragrant spring promise. An Easter time promise, that brings the
destined peace we all deserve, a great reminder that Love begins with the simplest of things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">My Dad’s Birthday was on 3<sup>rd</sup>
of April. I sent up some prayers and made a batch of these, whilst reflecting
on many happy memories. He loved Hot Cross Buns and my Mum loved baking, so
there was never a shortage. Afterwards I shared one with my son and we talked
about Eddie/ Dad/ Granddad. It was lovely and lovelier still is that I felt
closer to my Dad in the process. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">My son, whose not a fan of Hot Cross Buns loved this version. They are seriously yummy and nutritious - treats don't have to leave you feeling bloated - theses darlings certainly won't.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Cooking at its beautiful best
brings love to a table in abundance, lifts spirits and nourishes mind and body.
Hot cross buns are beautiful for so many reasons. I wonder who or what you may
be thinking about whilst baking a batch? The rising takes time... a bit like me waking up in the morning!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">I’ve included <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia">Stevia</a> in this version,
which is now widely available; it is a naturally sweet herb from South America
and has been used for centuries. Stevia has very few calories and makes
sweet treats healthy – if you can’t find it muscavado sugar will be just as
delicious, though not as healthy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Baking is almost a dance like
experience. There is flow to be found, and to ensure a tripping free tango do
some of the following<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wont do <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to make it easier to print, thank you Julia for the good idea! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sweet laughter… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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relaxing, there are so many techniques and there are a few tips I’d like to
share that will give you a soft and smooth dough with bounce! </span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #e39769; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">No perfume on wrists please when baking! I love Cocoa Channel
though in this instance it simply won’t do! Who needs perfume anyway? The sweet
scent of baking fills a house with a scent more pleasing than any perfume I
know.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stop dough sticking to them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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smooth, this happens when the water has mixed with the gluten in the flour and
it feels lovely and elastic, silky even, with a pleasant spring to it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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back, the dough is ready.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Above all, relax, this is supposed
to be fun and the only person who may change that is you. The various stages of
this recipe are very simple. You may prefer to make these in two stages. At the
end of the first stage the dough resembles a Christmas pudding. If you like,
leave the dough to prove overnight in the fridge, see recipe for a clear
explanation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">This week I reached 2,500 likes on
my Facebook page! Thank you to all who pressed the like button and share my
posts, it means a lot and helps me to spread Feeling Food love! The warm happy
feelings brushed my brow and I then read a message on my blog and discovered
I’d been nominated for a blog award by a fellow blogger. Happy days!!! Thank
you Vanessa Rubens from <a href="http://www.mango-ginger.blogspot.com/">Mango-Ginger</a>, I will follow this up in a couple of weeks time, after a week away by the
sea.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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peaceful Easter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #4b4d4b; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Wholemeal bread flour, 450g</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #4b4d4b; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Stevia, 30g (Alternatively, muscavado sugar 40g)</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #4b4d4b; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Easy blend yeast, 1 packet, 7g</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">FOR THE
CROSSES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Rice flour,
50g<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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tablespoon, warmed<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">MIX</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> the bread flour, spices, salt, chocolate and dried fruit in a large bowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">HEAT</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> the milk in a small pan with
butter, orange zest and cardamom pods, until the butter has melted and the
gorgeous buttery citron laced cardamom scent ruffles the senses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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minutes, allowing the flavours to infuse and the yeast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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complete and add the sweet freedom/ maple syrup followed by the yeast.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">BEAT</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> eggs into the milk mixture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">MAKE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> a well in the flour and pour in the
milk mixture and stir lovingly to make a soft dough, if it is a little dry add
a drop of warmed milk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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knead for 5 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cover with cling film. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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film on top of bowl and then butter, gently remove and switch over! Easy peasy!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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fridge, which simply means, you let the dough double in size.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c1f27; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Allow dough to adjust to room temperature before the next step.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and knock out the air pockets, this is a great exercise to release any tension.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with parchment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">SCORE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> the tops with the imprint of a
cross, using the back of a knife.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">LIGHTLY</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> cover with greased cling film.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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should now be looking fairly cosy.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">PRE-HEAT</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> oven to gas 7/ 220’C.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thick paste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">PIPE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> crosses over the buns, the scoring
earlier will make this a breeze.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have a piping bag, not to worry, simply make a small cut in the corner off a
plastic food bag and squeeze with gusto.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">BAKE </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">for 15 - 20 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">COOL</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> a little on a wire rack before serving.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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right now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5d5f5e; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">These buns are best enjoyed warm and fresh from the oven on the day they are baked. The next day, if there are any left
over, doubtful, cut in half and toast lightly, then spread with butter, for a
fresh and lovely teatime treat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-73556535172729347042012-03-22T03:32:00.001-07:002012-03-22T03:57:08.099-07:00What’s the fudge all about? Part 2 - DARK<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">In</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"> ♥ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Fudgelets part 2 </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">♥ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">I want to share with you some magic of the Mother Nature
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">It is in
the deepest dark earth that the most delicious things grow. When roots meet light,
stems swirl into green abandonment and something special happens. In <a href="http://feelingfoodblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/whats-fudge-all-about-part-1-light.html">“What’s the fudge all about? Part 1</a> – I shared a delicious dark chocolate fudge recipe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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time I’m delighted to be sharing it polar opposite, the silkiest white fudge that I’ve tasted and yes, it's good for you! It
contains two of my favourite ingredients - coconut oil and </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Lúcuma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">A cooks dream, it has a high smoke
point and is far better for cooking with than olive oil, which becomes rancid
and turns carcinogenic. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">It does contain saturated fat,
though differs from the kind we know to loathe, the artery clogging kind, also
known as LCT’s (long-chain triglycerides) Coconut oil contains MCT’S
(medium-chain triglycerides) which are easily absorbed and digested, requiring
much less energy and fewer enzymes to break them down for digestion, so they
seldom get stored as body fat. Coconut goodness literally pours down like
droplets of healing nectar – here is what it can do…</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">Stimulate
the metabolism</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">Aid
healing</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">Prevents
osteoporosis</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">Prevents
cancer</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">Heals
viruses</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">Balances
blood sugars</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">Moisturises
dry skin and hair</span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Pronounced (Loo-Ku-Mah) is a whole
fruit powder and tastes like paradise of a Peruvian kind. It's creamy texture
gives grrrreatness to these gourmet Fudgelets. Lúcuma powder is delicious, butterscotch like, blending beautifully with ice creams, baby food, yogurts, biscuits, smoothies, raw
treats and yumminess of all kinds.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">The fruit grows from an evergreen
and is also known as the “Gold of the Incas.” For some fudge gold, la la Lúcuma
is the way forward!</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond;">Gluten-free</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond;">Rich source of antioxidants</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond;">Anti-inflammatory</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond;">Promotes wound healing and tissue regeneration</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond;">Helps keep bones and teeth strong</span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Lace your taste buds lovingly.
These Fudgelets will do just that, I promise. I also promise you that if you
take moments each day to cherish the now and empty the mind of niggly
nothingness – ie; pointless worries and endless things to do, you will in turn tap into
your higher resonance and true worth. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #260000; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Lúcuma</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> powder, 40g<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Sea
salt, a good pinch<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Coconut
oil, 55g<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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baking pan. </span><br />
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chilled and love always!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-43630135618499113072012-03-15T03:24:00.000-07:002012-03-16T13:59:49.680-07:00What’s the fudge all about? Part 1 - LIGHT<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Lovingly
made fudge makes a memorable gift. There are as many types of fudge flavours as
there are colours; from butterscotch, to mint, vanilla to coffee, ginger to rum
and raisin. Today I’m sharing a classic chocolate one, in a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_foodism">raw</a> style. My next post will be Part 2 - and I've included a picture above. These chilled cashew
Fudgelets (a name I like to call individual pieces of fudge, made with love) bring
smiles in abundance, and they are quick and easy to make, so even more smiles,
if you please. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">I’m
reading an interesting book, <a href="http://www.whylovematters.com/">“Why love matters,”</a> by Sue Gerhardt. She explains
why love is essential to brain development in the early years of life and how “pathways”
form that affect the way we respond to stress; these “pathways” may contribute
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">So what
has this got to do with fudge? Fudge is a childhood favourite of mine. I
remember buying a batch in Cornwall as a gift for my family on a school trip. The gift was
accidentally left on the train at Victoria… I make fudge to share, in fact sharing is my favourite part of cooking. I enjoy the gentle rolling of these soft
and sticky Fudgelets, and the methodical and repetitive movements involved in preparing them. My oldest son likes cooking too, I actively encourage him to help in the kitchen. Cooking with children gives both parent and child time to catch up and share thoughts and stories, my youngest son is six months old and happily looks on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Garamond; font-size: x-large;"><i>Food is a medium that brings together loved
ones. And as the ripples of positivity roll into daily life, perceptions and expectations become brighter. Cooking helps build self-confidence in children and also builds healthier appetites.</i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Sometimes love may be squeezed out of people, it is most visible in their eyes. However,
treat someone with love and you become a beacon of hope, like an oasis in a dessert and droplets of kindness gently become free flowing and healing begins. Try making Fudgelets and share with someone you love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">They help
people overcome depression.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; font-family: Garamond;">Cashew nuts contain significant
amounts of B vitamins including niacin, thiamine, pantothenic acid and
riboflavin.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; font-family: Garamond;">Are a very good source of copper and
tryptophan.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">They
have a mild sweetness and smooth texture.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;">Full of
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to the mother we all share, for all her deliciousness, Mother Nature!</span></div>
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freedom/ maple syrup 150g<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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together in a food processor until fine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and blend until well mixed. </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ROLL </b>into
varying sized balls, to suit different appetites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">OR <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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pan. When serving cut into varying sized pieces to suit all appetites. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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least an hour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">SHARE</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> and love always!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-13699809037953074602012-03-08T02:40:00.000-08:002012-03-08T02:40:16.498-08:00Source is sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Smooth and lovely,</span></i><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Follow the gentle stream, <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Through the thick and thin,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Swim through the difficult times,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">And find the source, <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Your life sauce!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Sometimes, at the best of times, we connect with our source. Essentially, source, is the higher self, the best part personified. The brightest ideas and dreams all blossom when in source. Confidence and creativity bubble to the surface and life and everything it is more beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Have you ever tried to run whilst holding a cup of hot tea? No... I hope not, though imagine the challenge of not spilling any. A child knows no such fear or caution and up until the age of reason, seven for most, finds source as quickly as a bee finds honey. It is our birthright and is really quite simple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Julia Child said, "Sauces are the splendour and the glory of French cooking." I agree and would like to add, "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Source is sauce for life."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">I have a little story to tell, though would like to mention before I begin, I'm not in the habit of accepting sweets from strangers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Once
upon a walk along the Finchley Road, I crossed paths with a Tibetan Monk. He
stopped me, and we began a pleasant conversation. His eyes held a glint of
peace and his irises flickered with life, they invited a sense of trust. He asked me to join him for lunch at a vegetarian
cafe and though I was tempted, I said, “No thanks.” He didn’t seem to mind a jot,
and from his canvas Nap sack handed me a sweet. In a moment of cream and
silken spice, minutes later, I sat alone on some steps in a nearby park and tasted
the stuff of dreams. The baker, the taster, the farmer, the shopkeeper, the
many hands that the ingredients had fluttered by became irrelevant. I felt at one with nature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">I'd tasted <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ras_malai">Rasmalai</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">This is
my interpretation of the recipe, it took me a while to discover it. I've not come across the Tibetan Monk since and would like to thank him for sharing such deliciousness! I’ve added
a Goji berry, Ginger and Hazelnut twist to my version, though if you prefer a soft and smooth texture, leave them out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #da5232;"><b>Goji berries...</b></span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #da5232; font-family: Garamond;"><b>enhance fertility</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #da5232; font-family: Garamond;"><b>prevent fatigue and tiredness</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #da5232; font-family: Garamond;"><b>improve circulation</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #da5232; font-family: Garamond;"><b>boost the immune system</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #da5232; font-family: Garamond;"><b>protect the liver and kidneys</b></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">Hazelnuts...</span></b></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Garamond;"><b>rich in vitamin E</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Garamond;"><b>enhances energy </b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Garamond;"><b>promotes a balanced appetite</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Garamond;"><b>Essential for the reproductive system</b></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">The
simplest pleasures are the best. An opinion, a statement, is just that – let go
of those that leave a sour taste in the mouth – in source - there is only room
for all things flowing, fresh and gently pleasing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">This
innocent exchange of generosity, between the monk and I, was felt deep in
my heart, and a sense of gratitude and happiness acknowledged.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">If you
ever need cheering up – try this…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Think
of a happy memory, one that teases your lips into a smile. Close your eyes and
let that feeling lift your heart. Remember the smells, savour them, and colours, truly see them, relive the moment and feel it in your heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Alternatively... Make these, call up some loved ones and serve after a vegetarian curry, or some
such delight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #da5232; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24pt;">Goji berry, Ginger and Hazelnut Rasmalai<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Ricotta cheese, 500g drained<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Sweet freedom/ Maple syrup 2 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Hazelnuts, 50g chopped into small pieces<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Ground ginger, ½ tsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">For the sauce!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Milk, 600ml<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Vanilla extract, ½ tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Dried Goji berries, 50g<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Sweet freedom/ Maple syrup 2 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">PRE-HEAT</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">
oven to 150C/300F/gas 2.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">MIX the
ricotta, sweet freedom, hazelnuts and ginger in a large baking dish, roughly
30cm in length.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">SMOOTH</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> over
with the back of a spoon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">BAKE</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> for 20
minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">POUR</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> milk
into a saucepan and heat gently.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">ADD</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">
vanilla extract, goji berries and sweet freedom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">SIMMER</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> for 20
minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">REMOVE</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> baking
dish from oven and allow ricotta mix to cool completely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">FORM</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">
mixture into walnut shell sized balls and place on a clean plate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">WASH</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> baking
dish and transfer balls onto it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">POUR</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> over
sweetened milk and bake for a further 20 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">REMOVE</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> from
oven and allow to cool completely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">CHILL</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> in the
fridge for a couple of hours or overnight before eating.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">SCATTER</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">
over some of your favourite fruit before serving.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">FEEL</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"> the
source, now and always… <o:p></o:p></span></div>Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193052302373886292.post-40667624042779901522012-02-24T02:14:00.001-08:002012-03-03T01:54:23.251-08:00Julie’s Smoothie<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Upon a
peach sunset, I slept,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Eyelids
fluttering, I dreamt – <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">That in
a waking moment, freshness,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">The
kind that fills you up with love inside,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Came
falling like a coconut landing on a banana cloud!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">And
the next morning I made this…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">The freshest
of smoothie’s that brings smiles and soothing sips to Mummies to be and
everyone. An ice cold Smoothie has a cleansing touch, like no other drink or
food. Tired hearts and minds get a new lease of life when nourished, so having
had 5 months of broken sleeps, this is my tonic and I want to share it with you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Spring
is on her beautiful way, teasing us with sunshine and mild weather, so as I’m
not always bright eyed and bushy tailed in the morning, a lovely Smoothie helps
get the cogs rolling, this is a pleasing drink and is blitzed together in
minutes.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">I’m
clearing out an old cupboard and finding lots of photos and poems written by my
Parents. It’s difficult to make sense of two lives no longer. My memories feel
like a patchwork quilt, colourful and comforting – seeing their handwriting
seems to evoke more than photo’s, I know not why? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Recently
I took a step towards the direction of my dreams, what will come of it is too
early to say, though I have a good feeling! In the past I’d have called my
folks to share my excitement, this time I said a prayer and my heart felt them
close. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">I
shared this quote recently, “Let your heart guide you, it whispers so listen
carefully.” This rings so true to me and I am happy to be writing this now. My
journey to here, to sharing this recipe began about six years ago, when by
chance I covered for a chef, and got offered a job on the back of it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">I found
myself working in an environment where a new way of thinking was introduced to
me. A word that was often used and one I’ve come to value hugely is
“Boundaries.” They are our saving grace, our survival code, if you like. When
we have clear boundaries we nourish ourselves at a deeper level, there are
other good ways of nourishing the self - eating healthily, spending time with
loved ones or simply noticing the beauty around us, when we do these things,
one, or better still, all of three, a healing magic holds us close – we
become more ourselves, we speak our truth. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>LIVE
BOUNDARIES AND LOVE LIFE!</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Clear
boundaries allow us to feel comfortable in our own skins and step forward with a
sense of unconditional love. Take time to know your worth and if you have no
idea what boundaries are, perhaps now is a good time to find out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">In the
mean time, sip some Smoothie magic for some soul warming and satisfying
goodness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">My
friend Julie shared some good news with me this week, she’s expecting. That
little life will be a summer baby. My boys are spring and autumn babes, I’ve
yet to see more beauty than in a babies innocent gaze.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Julies
Smoothie will ~ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Warm
you up, thanks to the ginger.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Relieve
morning sickness, thanks to the ginger.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Improve
circulation, thanks to the ginger.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Regulate
electrolyte and fluid balance, thanks to the banana</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Prevent muscle cramps, thanks to the banana.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Strengthens bones, thanks to the coconut.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Heals deeply, thanks to the coconut.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">Give your vocal chords some TLC, thanks to the cardamom.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24px;">I’m
raising my glass of tropical deliciousness to wish you the happiest of Friday’s,
full of love, joy, kindness and gratitude.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">Love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;">FFXOXOX
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;"><b>Julies
Smoothie </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Light
coconut milk, 250ml<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Greek
yogurt, 250ml<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Ripe
bananas, 2 chopped<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Sweet
freedom/ maple syrup, 2 tbsp<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Ginger,
1 tsp grated<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Cardamom
pods, 2 bashed seeds only<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><i>Ice
cubes, 14</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><b>PUT</b> all
of the above ingredients in a blender and blitz.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><b>POUR</b>
into four glasses and decorate with some thin slithers of banana.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 18pt;"><b>SIP</b>
slowly to appreciate fully, this may be difficult as it’s delicious!<o:p></o:p></span></div>Feeling Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08493891107327024289noreply@blogger.com3