G.T.'s Kombucha is back on the shelves.G.T.'s is my favorite brand of Kombucha.
Kombucha is a fermented beverage that has beneficial bacteria..it supports the digestion, immune system, detox's the body, clears lactic acid out of the muscles (lactic acid is what makes the muscles sore, after a workout), metabolism, appetite control, weight control, liver function, body alkalinity, anti-aging, cell integrity, healthy skin anad hair..My favorite flavor is Ginger!
I found a great link ~instructions for making your own Kombucha at, "The Healthy Home Economist"
Cultures are available through, "Marilyn the kefir Lady" or "Laurel Farms"
I have ordered kefir grains from Marilyn and they were very healthy and productive. I have not ordered from Laurel but they have a great reputation.
Let me know if you make your own kombucha or you give it a try. I would like your feedback!
follow the link above for all of the video instructions at, "The Healthy Home Economist"
here is the first in the series she offers
Showing posts with label Marilyn the kefir lady. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marilyn the kefir lady. Show all posts
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Coconut Noodles and Peanut Sauce~Sowing and Reaping Good Things!
My daughter is visiting from Tenessee so I've been pre-occupied. I am also trying to complete a nutrition class to receive my certification. In the meantime life goes on.
My husband is just about 1 week away from the completion of his Biggest Loser contest at work. He has lost a total to date of 25 lbs. following a high raw vegan diet (with a couple of slips) For the first two months he did nothing but talk about what he couldn't have and imagine eating those things. Yesterday he said to me, "Eating a hamburger sounds gross"....can you believe it?? I've heard you can establish a new habit in 21 days....but usually we need more time to transform our minds... our thinking....and it is in our nature to look back and to long for some things in this life. Sometimes we forget about the benefits of doing the right thing or eating a healthy diet. It is a good idea to remind ourselves of the benefits of eating healthy and living a good and clean life.
Garbage in...garbage out...If we fill our minds with unclean thoughts, our actions will reflect this. If we fill our bodies with unhealthy foods our health reflects this too!
If you have a set-back, get back on the horse and continue to do what you know is right, remind yourself of your goals and of the positive results that you will reap by healthy living.
If we live a godly life in Christ Jesus we have a reward in heaven and this pleases God and we are at peace with Him. If we fail, He forgives us and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
In my life, being at peace with God comes first and then peace comes to me as I live out His life in me.
The Bible tells us, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" 1 Cor. 10:31 My desire is to use my life and this body he has given me in a way that honors him. One way is by eating a healthy diet and not abusing my body with eating or drinking things that are bad for me. I find that when I do this, there are present benefits. Not that this is the goal, but this is the result. This is the law of sowing and reaping.
Please consider what you are sowing in your life today.
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Coconut Noodles and Peanut Sauce
2 young thai coconut~meat only
click here to watch a video to show you how to open a coconut
Cut the meat into thin noodle like strips
set aside
Peanut Sauce
1/2 c. no salt, no sugar organic peanut butter
1 T. Braggs Liquid Aminos
1 dried hot red pepper
water to thin
mix in Vita-Mix until creamy. pour over coconut noodles and mix together
top with basil and or cilantro. I sprayed on a little more Braggs.
I am also enjoying my Kefir water
kefir water grains from Marilyn the kefir lady
1 qt. of water
1 c. raw sugar
1 T. rapadurra
1 c. coconut water
ferment 12-24 hrs.
remove grains by straining. start a new batch.
add chopped fresh ginger to kefir water and let sit until desired taste is achieved and then refridgerate.
Loads of probiotics...find out about Kefir from Don here
it might be more than you want to know. :)
My Coconut Milk Kefir is delicious and I'm on my way to make some waffles for the rest of the family using it.
Coconut Milk Kefir
Kefir grains
1 can of coconut milk (organic unsweetened)
I add some fresh almond milk also to make it add up to 2-2 1/2 c. of liquid
let set for 12 -24 hrs.
it's done...strain and begin again
Last night it got finished very quickly and my kefir exploded onto the counter like those 4th of July snakes that grow when you light them...hehehe!
My husband is just about 1 week away from the completion of his Biggest Loser contest at work. He has lost a total to date of 25 lbs. following a high raw vegan diet (with a couple of slips) For the first two months he did nothing but talk about what he couldn't have and imagine eating those things. Yesterday he said to me, "Eating a hamburger sounds gross"....can you believe it?? I've heard you can establish a new habit in 21 days....but usually we need more time to transform our minds... our thinking....and it is in our nature to look back and to long for some things in this life. Sometimes we forget about the benefits of doing the right thing or eating a healthy diet. It is a good idea to remind ourselves of the benefits of eating healthy and living a good and clean life.
Garbage in...garbage out...If we fill our minds with unclean thoughts, our actions will reflect this. If we fill our bodies with unhealthy foods our health reflects this too!
If you have a set-back, get back on the horse and continue to do what you know is right, remind yourself of your goals and of the positive results that you will reap by healthy living.
If we live a godly life in Christ Jesus we have a reward in heaven and this pleases God and we are at peace with Him. If we fail, He forgives us and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
In my life, being at peace with God comes first and then peace comes to me as I live out His life in me.
The Bible tells us, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" 1 Cor. 10:31 My desire is to use my life and this body he has given me in a way that honors him. One way is by eating a healthy diet and not abusing my body with eating or drinking things that are bad for me. I find that when I do this, there are present benefits. Not that this is the goal, but this is the result. This is the law of sowing and reaping.
Please consider what you are sowing in your life today.
**************************
Coconut Noodles and Peanut Sauce
2 young thai coconut~meat only
click here to watch a video to show you how to open a coconut
Cut the meat into thin noodle like strips
set aside
Peanut Sauce
1/2 c. no salt, no sugar organic peanut butter
1 T. Braggs Liquid Aminos
1 dried hot red pepper
water to thin
mix in Vita-Mix until creamy. pour over coconut noodles and mix together
top with basil and or cilantro. I sprayed on a little more Braggs.
I am also enjoying my Kefir water
kefir water grains from Marilyn the kefir lady
1 qt. of water
1 c. raw sugar
1 T. rapadurra
1 c. coconut water
ferment 12-24 hrs.
remove grains by straining. start a new batch.
add chopped fresh ginger to kefir water and let sit until desired taste is achieved and then refridgerate.
Loads of probiotics...find out about Kefir from Don here
it might be more than you want to know. :)
My Coconut Milk Kefir is delicious and I'm on my way to make some waffles for the rest of the family using it.
Coconut Milk Kefir
Kefir grains
1 can of coconut milk (organic unsweetened)
I add some fresh almond milk also to make it add up to 2-2 1/2 c. of liquid
let set for 12 -24 hrs.
it's done...strain and begin again
Last night it got finished very quickly and my kefir exploded onto the counter like those 4th of July snakes that grow when you light them...hehehe!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Fermenting Bug~
Recently I've noticed a few posts about fermenting and I caught the bug.
I cleared out all the old femented veggies from my fridge. Some of them were two years old...so I was afraid to eat them...they smelled wonderful..but....my husband always says.."when in doubt, throw it out"...so out they went. I ate a pint of my ginger carrots today and they were perfect after 4 days on the counter. Last night I made 2 pints of coleslaw..it is alive and on it's way. Today my kefir grains arrived from Marilyn the kefir lady. I got the water kefir grains and the milk kefir grains. Both of them looked healthy and are sitting in jars on my counter. Coconut milk in one and sugar water in the other. They look alive and active. I can hardly wait. After my kefir is ready I'm going to crack open my coconuts in the fridge and dig out the meat for some coconut cheese/pudding. This stuff is awesome. A few years back I was purchasing 2-3 cases at a time and we'd have a hay day in the kitchen cracking them open and retrieving the water and meat.
I think my coconut source went dry back then, but I have a new source for young coconuts....so here we go again.
Today was a work day...then to Trader Joe's for a few items then to my parents for a visit. Hi Dad and Mary!!!
Afterwards my daughter and I went to a local park. She rollerbladed and I walked briskly for 35 mins. I'd love to try rollerblading but I'm a chicken. I am 48 yrs. old and a little fearful of breaking something. There are just too many other ways to get my exercise. So I think I'll continue to try to run behind her. :)
Today's eats~
a.m. smoothie~raw almond milk, banana, cacao, ice
48oz of Beauty Juice~celery, cuke, lime, ginger, stevia
Carrotopia~banana, pineapple, carrot~apple~ginger juice..smoothie
1 c. of ginger carrots
dark chocolate covered pomegrante seeds
Baby carrots
BLT~eggplant bacon, tomato, vegenaise on romaine
1 c. ginger carrots
1/2 c. ginger carrots and organic corn chips
BTW~my husband is still hanging in there!!
I better go make his lunch for tomorrow...
I cleared out all the old femented veggies from my fridge. Some of them were two years old...so I was afraid to eat them...they smelled wonderful..but....my husband always says.."when in doubt, throw it out"...so out they went. I ate a pint of my ginger carrots today and they were perfect after 4 days on the counter. Last night I made 2 pints of coleslaw..it is alive and on it's way. Today my kefir grains arrived from Marilyn the kefir lady. I got the water kefir grains and the milk kefir grains. Both of them looked healthy and are sitting in jars on my counter. Coconut milk in one and sugar water in the other. They look alive and active. I can hardly wait. After my kefir is ready I'm going to crack open my coconuts in the fridge and dig out the meat for some coconut cheese/pudding. This stuff is awesome. A few years back I was purchasing 2-3 cases at a time and we'd have a hay day in the kitchen cracking them open and retrieving the water and meat.
I think my coconut source went dry back then, but I have a new source for young coconuts....so here we go again.
Today was a work day...then to Trader Joe's for a few items then to my parents for a visit. Hi Dad and Mary!!!
Afterwards my daughter and I went to a local park. She rollerbladed and I walked briskly for 35 mins. I'd love to try rollerblading but I'm a chicken. I am 48 yrs. old and a little fearful of breaking something. There are just too many other ways to get my exercise. So I think I'll continue to try to run behind her. :)
Today's eats~
a.m. smoothie~raw almond milk, banana, cacao, ice
48oz of Beauty Juice~celery, cuke, lime, ginger, stevia
Carrotopia~banana, pineapple, carrot~apple~ginger juice..smoothie
1 c. of ginger carrots
dark chocolate covered pomegrante seeds
Baby carrots
BLT~eggplant bacon, tomato, vegenaise on romaine
1 c. ginger carrots
1/2 c. ginger carrots and organic corn chips
BTW~my husband is still hanging in there!!
I better go make his lunch for tomorrow...
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