Spiced Persimmon Turmeric Tea

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 to 6

In this tea ginger supports digestion, fragrant cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar and has anti-microbial properties, persimmons are a natural remedy for acid reflux and turmeric along with the black pepper has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

• 8 cups/64oz filtered water
• One 3 inch piece peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger
• One 3 inch piece peeled and thinly sliced fresh turmeric root
• 1 teaspoon fresh good quality peppercorns
• 6 good quality cinnamon sticks, preferably celyon cinnamon
• 2 small or 1 large fuyu persimmon, thinly sliced (save a few slices for serving)
• Sweetener of choice (ex. honey or stevia) to taste

Place the water, ginger, turmeric, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks and persimmon slices in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat, and simmer on low for 20 to 30 minutes.
Strain tea through a fine mesh strainer (or pour through a coffee filter to catch sediment).
Pour into cups or bowls. The softened persimmons may also be added or add a few fresh slices for garnish and serve adding preferred sweetener to taste.
Alternatively you can cool the tea to room temperature and refrigerate for a couple of days and reheat as desired.

Courtesy of: http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com

Need Fiber? Get Barley!

Here comes Sunday Recipe post from my kitchen to yours with love!
This barley mushroom pilaf is one of the easiest, heartiest and still healthiest weeknight dinner option. Try this delicious recipe with an Eastern European twist.
Comparing fiber content in one (1) cup of conventional carbs we eat for dinner, barley is the most healthy (!) and filling one.  [Fiber Content in Grams: Whole wheat bread  - 2 ; Brown rice  - 3.5 ; Oatmeal  - 3.9 ; Whole wheat spaghetti  - 6.3 ; Barley  - 13.6]

Barley Mushroom Pilaf

barley mushroom pilaf by -LK-

• 1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 2 tsp olive oil (I used coconut oil)
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 3 cups vegetable broth 
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
• 1/4 tsp crushed dried rosemary
• 2 tbsp grated fresh Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast - for a vegan twist. (I used sour cream, instead).

Preparation:

Sunday recipe: Almond Milk Drink

This almond milk recipe definitely is in my to-do list. I found it on one of my favorite chef gourmet blogs: Oggi. The place where I borrow inspirations into my home.
Besides the fact it looks elegant, smells pretty and tastes refreshing, the every single ingredient from this recipe works great for you.

• --> Rose water - nourishes skin & hair cells.
• --> Almonds -  a rich source of vitamin E (a beauty vitamin) and manganese (bones)  - more than 40% of DV each. And  of course, high in healthy fats & protein.

Almond Milk Drink

Almond Milk

• 1½ cups blanched whole almonds
• ¼ cup sugar, or better to say to taste (!)
• filtered water
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• ½ teaspoon rose water
• 1 cup cold milk (or water - for vegans)

Instructions:

Healthy and Hearty Muffins

You probably know that oat bran is more nutritious and filling than oats in terms of fiber and protein content.

So, I found this healthy treat recipe which will be a perfect Sunday breakfast. Enjoy and give it a try too.

Gibbs Banana Oat Bran Muffins

Gibbs Banana Oat Bran Muffins

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 15
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• Oat Bran, 2.25 cup 
• Baking Powder, 3 tsp 
• Maple Syrup or sugar, .25 cup 
• Milk, nonfat, 1.25 cup 
• Egg white, 2 serving 
• Banana, fresh, .75 cup, mashed 
• Almonds, .5 cup, chopped
• (optional: handful of raisins / blueberries and .25 cup of shredded coconut)

Directions
Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl, blend wet ingredients together and mix gently with dry ingredients. Bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes.

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user OSAUSSIE.

Raw Cereal

Sunday recipe: Dairy-Free Cocoa-Mocha Milkshake

That sounds so yummy!
2 cups vanilla hemp, coconut or almond milk
1 cup ice
1 large, ripe banana, frozen
1 tbsp almond butter
1 shot free-trade espresso (brewed) or 1 serving of cocoa spice tea, steeped in 1/2 cup boiling water, then chilled
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 scoop plant-based chocolate protein or 3 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp mesquite pod meal*
2 tsp cacao nibs (optional)

Pour all ingredients into blender; blend until smooth.

The Pillars of Raw Healing & Medicinal Raw Webinar

I'm not yet there, but I do follow the Raw Food Institute on fb and subscribed to newsletters. So, I know that one day - one day I will on a better path, eating only raw.

And as for now, sharing with you an inspirational webinar with Lisa Wilson, Director and Founder of the Institute.

It was enlightening for me to learn that frozen fruits / vegetables loose half vitamins and 100% enzymes.

by The Raw Food Institute TV Network

Sunday Recipe: No-Bake Apple Walnut Tart

No-Bake Apple Walnut Tart

Did you know that just one-quarter cup of walnuts contains over 90% of the daily value for those hard-to-find omega-3 essential fatty acids? Here a great recipe to enjoy and share its benefits...

Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes, chilling time: about 1 hour