Christian Movies

Who has time to watch movies these days?  We typically don't, but someone recommended these Christian movies:  Saving Sarah Cain and Faith Like Potatoes

I recommend this movie... beautiful.

If the link does not work, click here for the trailer.

  Faith Like Potatoes (Global Creative Studio)

Raw Food Recipes

We enjoyed our time savoring raw food dishes prepared by several friends. The food was absolutely delicious! Thank you everyone.

Below are most of the recipes from the potluck. Additional recipes are found on a previous blog entry.

Eggless Salad

Recipe by Matt Amsden from Rawvolution

Equipment: Blender

Wilted Kale Salad

Recipe by James Russell.

Equipment: Blender, however optional

Pasta Primavera

Recipe can be found on The Sunny Raw Kitchen.

Equipment: Mandoline Slicer (or the like) & Blender

Mango Avocado Salad

Recipe can be found on We Like It Raw.

Falafel

Recipe can be found on The Raw Chef Blog (James Russell).
Equipment: Dehydrator & Food Processor

Pictures for... Mexican Patties, Tropical Pie, and Strawberry Pie

Russell James' Curried Cabbage Pillows with Dipping Sauce

Equipment for Cabbage: Food processor and Sprout Jars for Germinating (optional)

Equipment for Wrap: Dehydrator

Equipment for Dipping Sauce: Blender

First cold pressed olive oil and Braggs can be used instead of cold pressed sesame oil and tamari.  Optionally, add one tablespoon germinated black sesame seeds.

Refrigerator Cucumbers

Prepared by Pat

Equipment: Mandolin slicer (or something that slices thinly)

Ingredients:

8 cups cucumbers
1 medium onion
1 medium red pepper
1/2 medium green pepper
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup raw honey
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp celery seed
1/2 tsp ground pepper (optional)

Slice cucumbers very thinly. Chop onions and green peppers. Place cuccumbers, peppers and onions in a bowl. Sprinkle with celery seed and ground pepper, if used. Mix honey, lemon juice, and salt. Pour over cuccumbers and mix. The hyperosmotic solution of lemon juice, honey, and salt will pull the water out of the vegetables. (It's how pickles are made!!) Mix several times before putting in the refrigerator. Best made 24 to 48 hours before serving for the flavors to blend.

Strawberry Parfait

Recipe is posted on Any Phyo's website.

Equipment: Blender

We did not add agave to the strawberries, nor did we blend the strawberries.

Growing Your Own Fresh Air Indoors!

Researcher Kamal Meattle recommends these three plants for fresh air:

• Areca Palm - Converts CO2 to O2
• Mother-in-law's Tongue - Converts CO2 to O2 at night
• Money Plant - Removes formaldehyde and other volatile chemicals
  
  For more detailed information, watch this short video on WeLikeItRaw.com.
  It's worth the watch for cleaner indoor air!