pot luck: Wed 22nd Sep 2010

Crunchy Kale Crisps, mandala salad & a selection of homegrown peppers, jalepeno, chili, tomatoes, basil leaves and amaranth ( a complete protein gluten-free seed)........

followed with a chocolate banana pudding cake...

weekend workshop: introduction to living foods....

Loads of fun with the workshop yesterday and such a lovely enthusiastic group:

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Next workshop will be hosted on Saturday 30th October........

Purple Berry

Berries are abundant right now and I'm loving it.  Just found this website seasonal berries focusing on amazing they are
 
I started my purple fix today with a special chiaberry wake-up inspired by Kate Magic's love of superfoods and Chia seeds which are a rich vegan source of the essential omega-3 fatty acid, ALA. You can buy them on Kate's site here or if you live in Bristol, you can find then in Harvest on Gloucester Road.

 Recipe for Chia breakfast: 

• soak 2 heaped tablespoons of chia seeds in filtered water and add a handful of raisins and goji berries - leave for about 20- 30 minutes (the raisins make this really sweet so there's no need for additional sweeteners)
• stir in superfoods powders of your choice - this one had 1/2 tsp of purple corn and 1/2 tsp of he shou woo - these are optional but just add a little magic  
•  sprinkle with fresh berries
•  optional extra - stir in some soaked nuts or seeds as desired (almonds work really well with this) - soak the nuts, ideally for a few hours or overnight to release enzyme inhibitors (more info about the  benefits of soaked almonds here)

I've also made a purple corn, coconut, beetroot & berry torte today which is currently setting in the fridge for a delivery tomorrow and a batch of spicy beetroot crackers and some purple granola which are in the dehydrator....... not for delivery ;-)