Ingredients: Carrots, grated Raisins Sea salt Directions: Mix grated carrots, raisins and salt together and press for at least 30-1 hour. To do this put vegetables in a large bowl, cover with a plate and add to the top of the plate a heavy weight, such as a jug of water or a heavy rock. When done pressing, rinse well and drain. You can … [Read more...]

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh sweet corn, removed from cob 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup fresh green beans, sliced in 1 inch lengths 1/4 cup grated carrot 1 cup lettuce, cut fine Directions: Place 2-3 inches of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Blanch the corn for 2 minutes. Next blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes and drain. Place blanched vegetables … [Read more...]

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon tamari 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon brown rice syrup 1 tablespoon water Directions: Heat in a pan for one minute. This can be poured over vegetables-fish-beans. This flavoring is a great substitute for butter!   … [Read more...]

Ingredients:     *What are these foods? 1/2 cup of walnuts - pan roast in a dry pan and then break apart The juice of one whole lime 1 Tbsp salted plum vinegar (umeboshi)* 2 Tbsp brown rice vinegar* 1 Tbsp light colored miso* diluted in water Directions: Stir together and let set 15 minutes. Use on fish or seitan*. … [Read more...]

Press salad is a wonderful way to enjoy raw vegetables without the bloating that too much toss salad or raw veggies, such as crudités, can produce. The pressing process (pickling) actually creates enzymes for better digestion. Umeboshi plum, which is pickled, neutralizes acids in the blood and is a natural antibiotic that strengthens the immune system. The following recipe … [Read more...]