I couldn't wait till these came into season. Donut peaches are super soft and sweet. Plus they are so so cute! So if you see these in your farmers market or grocery store don't past them by. They can be a bit pricey, but they are light weight. There's only a very small round seed inside.

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help eliminate itching almost immediately.
What will soothe sunburned skin and act as a disinfectant.
What contains beneficial enzymes.
What fights tumors and neutralizes toxins.
What works as a sleep aide.
What restores fertility and promotes youthfulness.
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In my writing and my classes at IIN, I am incessantly researching and trying new food.  One that I've heard the most about is the one I wanted to try the least, Kale.  I have a strong aversion to greens that are slimy and withered like spinach and bok choy.  For the life I me , I never understood why some Chinese restaurants put lettuce in the fried rice.  In any case, Kale was a veggie that I shouldn't have knocked until I tried it. 

The goddess is within us all. The flower blooms within the scheme of the Universal order, adding it's individual spark to the divine flame of all creation. May we receive guidance and continue on our Unique paths of unfolding Life, constant and Divine. Through refinement of our habits, cleansing our physical vehicle and direct submission of our physical ego to the internal spirit of divine light, we walk the radiant life with joy in appreciation of breath, we begin to dance with effortless grace, we sing with passionate octaves, and paint with creative fire. We are all things, all things are within, as without, refinement*. To learn how to refine your vehicle and unlock your creative fire, as well as meet transformational supporters please check out the below website.

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Peace my loves,

7 starlight

I have been on a bit of a hiatus, taking some time to regroup my Self. I just wanted to reach out to all of you and say thank you for all the loving energy sent my way whilst I transitioned through my "trying" times.

Today, I was reminiscing about some food I used to eat when I was in high school from a raw food restaurant called "Delights of the Garden." I didn't know at the time, however, that it was a raw food restaurant, I just knew that the food was the BEST, and was devastated when I went back to fast food when they closed in Cleveland for lack of support. Here I am now, "Delights" cookbook in hand, and I have BLISSFULLY recreated the nutmeat sandwich/salad concoction and am basking in memories of yesterday.

Here we go:

Kush (Step #1)
1 cup dry cracked bulgar wheat (known lovingly in the book as Kush)
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 cup spring water (purified water works fine, too)
2 tbsp. tamari or Bragg's Liquid Aminos
1/4 diced onion
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small bell pepper, seeded and diced

Since the beginning of the year, I have been on and off of a raw food diet. When I am eating at least 80% raw, I feel wonderful! My skin also loves me for it! So why I can't I stick to it? My addiction to bread and junk food always wins over, I gain a few pounds, my skin breaks out, I feel lethargic and then I vow to change my eating habits and then repeat the cycle over again. I am so tired of this! I am about to embark upon a 7 day juice/smoothie fast and this time I really want to change for good! Why can't win this battle with junk food? For you raw sistahs out there, have any of you gone through this before you went raw? Any advise?

One day while researching natural & organic ingredients, I decided to do a Google search for the BEST honey in the world. I was surprised with the many varieties of honey available on the market.
Many of them I had never heard of or tried. Now I have yet another thing to add to my list. I love whipping up a cup of tea every now and then. Can you imagine sitting and relaxing with a hot & delicious cup of tea made with the most rare and precious honey on earth?
I also love finding new ingredients to use in my hair & skin care products. It makes me feel like a kid in a candy store when I find unique items that I can offer my customers. Not to mention, honey is also a very well know natural humectant that provides much needed moisture & nourishment to hair and skin. It can also be used to heal damaged scar tissue.
The list of honey that caught my eye were the following.
1. Sidr Honey from remote mountains in Yemen.
2. Kangaroo Island Honey from Kangaroo Island in Australia.
3. French Lavender Honey
4. Manuka Honey

I feel so good this evening. Today was a very productive and positive day. I woke up with the intention that, "I will make today the best day in a long time" AND "its the beginning of the rest of my life." Healthier, happier, at PEACE.

"Peace it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."

I woke up pretty late and I didn't leave me much time to make a smoothie so I grabbed an apple and went to work. I spent the bulk of my day munching on fruits and drinking water. To my surprise, I did not feel hungry until I finished my weight training at the gym later this evening and I made a green smoothie. Drank a whole quart. After, I rearranged my living space. (Had to put all my energy to good use) Now I am ready to unwind... sending my gratitude to the universe, for positive vibrations, this beautiful circle, me...

Day 1 .... CHECK

Shalom Sisters!

I made a raw/live strawberry cheesecake this weekend and I must say I am super-frantic! LOL! When making it I didn't know how it would turn out, first because I hadn't made anything like that before and secondly because I had to substitute a couple of the ingredients. But it turned out great!

I will post the recipe asap! I can't wait until you all try it for yourselves! *smile*

Talk soon,
YAHfa

Shalom!

 

As promised, here's my tried and true recipe for Raw Kale Greens!

Marinated Kale

12 cups kale

1/4 cup liquid aminos

½ cup olive oil

1 med tomato

¼ cup diced onion

1tbsp onion powder

2 garlic clove

¼ cup nut. Yeast

(blend olive oil, nutritional yeast and garlic)

**I prepare for folks who LOVE it spicy, so I add "hot" sesame seed oil. You only need a small amount of it. Experiment and enjoy!**

 

*Please note, that while it calls for 1/2 cup of olive oil, I don't use quite that much... so be sure to adjust the recipe as it fits your taste. I know sisters who add red bell peppers, more garlic, etc. So go for it. One thing I guarantee is that it's delicious!

The first day of Spring my son and I juiced together. We did so today, too. We have not juiced in a while. I finally got around to replacing my juicer last week. The soon emergence of spring called upon me and I now have a new juicer. Spring is a time of renewal. When the Winter Solstice came I sowed my seeds. I threw away a lot of the garbage I accumulated from the summer and fall. Garbage both physical and emotional. Spring is here and I am ready to see the fruits and flowers that I planted. I am flowering and feel anew. What is better than a green drink when you are budding and all is budding around you? This morning’s juice consisted of 3 apples, 1 bunch of kale, 2 carrots, and 1 celery stick. LIVE FOODS IS LIVING, LIVE! My son wanted to add this is very healfy for me, LOL.

Have a happy, abundant, and live Spring!

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This ice cream is Sooo good! It is very thick and Custardy- Try it- you will love it!

Meat from 2 Young Coconuts2 Cups Milk from the Coconuts2 Cups Soaked Cashews1/2 C Agave Nectar2 Tbsp Coconut Oil/Butter1 Tsp Vanilla Ideally, after blending, you would put this in an ice cream maker, but if you do not have one, just put it into a container and place it in the freezer until it is solid and use an ice cream scoop to scoop it out. It also makes a delicious custard desert. For this, just put it into the fridge for several hours, or overnight. This is a real treat- no one will guess it is egg and dairy free!

These are Very Satisfying and Yummy!

Layer the wrap in this order: Lettuce (any type- I like Romaine, but here I used Green Leaf) Onion Dip (recipe below) Sliced or Chopped Avocado Sprouts(Alfalfa are great for this) *Mustard also makes a nice addition!*Sometimes I add Red Bell Peppers or Tomatoes... anything you love!

.Kalamata Olives and Flax Crackers on the Side.

Onion Dip
1 1/2 Cup Sunflower Seeds
(soaked at least 2 hours)

Chunk of Onion (white)
(depending on how oniony you like it- I use aprox. 3 Lg Tbsp)

Sea Salt (to taste)

Dried Herbs
(such as basil, garlic, oregano, etc)

1 tsp Agave Nectar

Mix in High Speed Blender Until very smooth and creamy

*Any extra seasoning you have, throw them in- the more flavor the better- that is how I prep food!*

3 cups of almonds, dry2 tablespoons of raw carob powder1 cup of pecans, dry2 cups of dates, soaked and stonedJuice of 1 orange1 teaspoon of nutmeg1 vanilla pod5 bananas, chopped thinly and frozen for at least 12 hours4 kumquats1 large mango

Using a loose based round cake tin, cover the base in cling film, and fit to the tin. Cover the sides in silver foil.

Add the almonds, pecans (reserve 8 for decoration), dates, an inch of the vanilla, a sprinkling of nutmeg, the carob powder and the juice of the orange to a food processor. Process gently to start with, and continue until you get a dough-like consistency, but still chunky. If it's not doughy enough add small quantities of water until you achieve the desired result. Place in the cake tin, and flatten down.

It has come to the conclusion that soymilk is not all its cracked up to be, literally. Soy contains tons of problems such as: trypsin inhibitors and hemagluten, which are growth inhibitors, high perentages of phytic acid, which can inhibit the intake of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc within the intestines. Soy has also been known to cause male infertility, and can increase the chances of developing various types of cancer, especially uterine cancer within women.

This one is a super favorite at RAW classes and restaurants alike. People are amazed at how quick, easy, and delicious this recipe is! It motivates them to go further and to go RAW! This recipe is so refresingly delicious, it's easy to see why.

2 Zuchinnis

Olive Oil

Fresh Rosemary & Basil

Dulse Granules with Cayenne Peper

Sea Salt

Hawaiian Mellow White Miso

2 C. Brazil Nuts

1 C. Sping Water

Lemon

1 Roma Tomatoe

Sliced Olives

Use a mandolin to create thin slices of "pasta", then use your nife to carefully cut "pasta noodles".[if you do not have a mandolin slicer, just use a sharp knife to cut your zuchinni into thin slices] Marinate your "noodles" with a squeeze of lemon, olive oil, and sea salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.

This is such an amazing crowd pleaser and colorful vibrant desset that everyone will love. The bright yellow vegan version will cheer up all "cheesecake" lovers!

1 Lrg. Mango

1 1/2 C. Brazil Nuts

1/4 C. Agave

1/2 C. Water

2 C. Soaked Almond Pulp

1/4 C. Agave

In te blender.Blend-Tec blender add the water first, then Brazil Nuts, chopped mango, and agave, and blend until smooth.

In a round glass pan, cover he bottom with the almond pulpalong with 1/4 C. of Agave. Press down and shape into a crust.

Now pour the mango cheesecake mix over the crust and serve right away, or let chill for at least 1 hour. It is so colorful and delicious! Brazil nuts only grow in the rainforest and has great healing powers. enzymes, and vitamins. You can garnish with sliced strawberries or soaked Tibetan Goji Berries for a colorful dramatic gourmet presentation. This is a real super creamy healthy dessert.

2 bananas, peeled1 mango, skinned and stoned10
strawberries2 dates, stoned (optional, because this is a very
sweet pudding)

Chop the dates. Put everything in a food processor and blend until
it looks like a pudding.

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