06/07/2022
Hello! Happy Tuesday! So happy to be back in the kitchen cooking for all of you. Thank you so much for ordering this week, I truly hope you enjoy everything you received. As always, all feedback is welcome! When we hear nothing (especially on new add-on items) we don't know if you loved, hated, or tolerated it, so if it feels right to slide a little message into my box and let us know, we would appreciate it. But remember, this is a no-pressure business. I am really here just to keep you nourished and happy, so no need to respond unless you're really feeling the urge ;-)
This week's "food for thought":
This week's Asian Salad (which I forgot to give some pervy name!) was a favorite with its flavor, rainbow of colors, and textures. One of my favorite aspects was that we sprinkled fresh herbs on top for a flavor and nutritional boost.
I don't mean to get Jalepeno Business, but if you want to get the most from this one, I would recommend heating this in the oven (375/425). Add some avo if you've got it too.
Boost your immune system and your day by having this soup for breakfast!
Eat that cashew cookie guilt-free. It's low in sugar, and packed with protein! No flour too in case that was your thing...
Weekly Fun Food Fact:
Did you know that fresh ginger root is medicinal? This magical herb can cure many conditions , but specifically can soothe an upset tummy or stop a cold dead in its tracks!
Ginger can be used to relieve PMS symptoms.
Ginger is a rhizome (an underground stem) not a root and you can actually grow your own by planting some from the grocery store right in your own home!
Ginger can be white, red, or yellow in color and grown year round.
Random fact: Did you know that most store-bought health food products are far from healthy? Vegan cheese, for example, is often packed with unneeded junk. Try making my vegan cheese recipe: 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 5 minutes), 1 cup hot water, 1-2 cloves garlic, 2-3 T Nooch, 1 t cumin, 1 t chili powder, salt and pepper to taste, optional sriracha for some kick. Blend and serve!
Try this:
Trying to pack in more plants? Chop up some fresh herbs (takes less than two minutes!) and keep them in your fridge to sprinkle on salads, sandwiches, soups, etc.
Make a giant batch of pesto with fresh herbs and freeze them in ice cube trays for future grab-n-go options!
Grate about a teaspoon of ginger into hot water. Cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain out through a mesh strainer, add lemon and honey and enjoy! Start your day like this every day for a week and see how you feel...
Another tip? Use this week's carrot ginger soup as a pasta sauce and stretch the meal for the whole family!
Hope you enjoy the rest of your week and the rest of your food! Don't forget next week's menu is available today at noon! Get your order in fast. Summertime fills up fast!
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