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Roasted Cauliflower + Moroccan Couscous

Happy Easter! Here's two simple and easy to prepare vegetarian recipes to welcome in Spring. Enjoy! Roasted Cauliflower & Moroccan Couscous  Ingredients 2 Large Head of cauliflower 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp salt The Dressing 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, or to taste 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves Directions Put oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 220°C. Lightly oil a baking dish that will fit the cauliflower. Trim off the outer cauliflower leaves. Cut away the base of the stalk so the cauliflower can sit flat, then cut a cross into its base. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over...

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Three Iced Teas To Beat the Heat

  I'm gulity of buying those expensive iced teas from the shelf at health food stores, but if you have the time, they're so easy to make at home! Enjoy theses teas hot, but they are A-mazing cold! Drinks from left to right: Moroccan Iced Tea, Lemon Ginger Mate Iced Tea, and Stress Relief Iced Tea.Morr The mint in Moroccan Iced Tea is a remedy for digestive problems, with Vitamin A, C, B12, and Folic Acid, Riboflavin, and Thiamine to name a few. Fresh lime juice offers a large dose of antioxidants, and strengthens the immune system. Lemon Ginger Mate Tea has 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, 11 poly phenols, is high in antioxidants, and stimulates mental clarity. Agave,...

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Magic Meadow Spirit With Romy Phillips

  I met Romy through the yoga community in Los Angeles in 2003. Beautiful inside and out, she’s a kind and gentle spirit who’s deep intention is to help people. I’m gushing, but this woman is a little over qualified. she’s studied with many of the yoga masters of our time:  Patthabi Jois, John Friend, Chuck Miller & Maty Ezraty, Lisa Walford,Jasmine Lieb, Birgette Kristen, Cindy Lee, Rodney Yee, Erich Schiffman, Max Strom, Chad Hamrin, Richard Freeman, Rod Stryker, Donna Farhi, and Annie Carpenter. A Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist since 2001, Romy’s led Teacher Trainings in the US and Japan, China, and Vietnam, intensives and workshops at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health from 2012. Romy’s also the author...

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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Here's video from way back in the day, from when I volunteered in the Garden program, From The Ground Up at Wonderland School in Laurel Canyon. Good Times! The Garden program really sealed the deal in getting kids to learn about the natural world. And by the way, cucumbers are not a vegetable, but a fruit! Enjoy the viedo and recipe. Happy Spring! Refrigerator Dill Pickles  Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup unbleached sugar 4 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon dill seeds  2 cups hot waterhandful of fresh dill3 cloves garlic, chopped Directions: Brine 1. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and dills seeds in a heatproof bowl. Add hot water...

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Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

I made these on a rainy day last week for my son who's doing an amazing job with homeschooling; curious, creative, and focused. So a little thank you for my sweet boy.....and of course had a few hot ones straight out of the oven for myself!    Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies   Organic Ingredients:  Wet Ingredients 1/3 cup runny tahini (Whole Foods 365 brand) at room temperature 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 2/3 cup white granulated sugar 1/4 cup apple sauce at room temperature 6 tbsp vegan butter melted, 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp 1 tsp vanilla extract   Dry Ingredients:  1 1/2 cups gluten free all purpose flour (I like Red Mill) or regular All Purpose flour 1...

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