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Recipes for Breathing

By Lena / March 31, 2015 /

I was taught by my friend Murshida Va two breathing exercises that have been a great help to me in times of stress or anxiety. They are wonderful for relaxing or meditation. Still Point Breathing Sit somewhere comfortable Take a deep breath through your nose. Fill your lungs from the bottom. DEEP full belly breaths.…

Allergies, Relief, and Easy Essential Oil Recipes

By Lena / March 27, 2015 /

I have become a BIG proponent of essential oils since I tried some for getting rid of headaches and migraines. So, far it has about a 95% success rate for me. So, when I realized that I have reached a new level of allergy hell this year I started thinking that maybe essential oils could…

Hair Conditioner

By Lena / February 16, 2015 /

My hair has this concoction in it right now. It claims to remove build up from products, clogged pores, and dandruff. Well, I am an ardent champion of the no-shampoo group, so I won’t have any products to wash out. I don’t have any dandruff. Not sure if I have any clogged pores. But, I…

Easy Homemade Nutella

By Lena / January 29, 2015 / Comments Off on Easy Homemade Nutella

If you have a Vitamix this is dead simple. Otherwise you might want to use skinned hazelnuts and a food processor. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups roasted hazelnuts (skins on are fine if you have a Vitamix) 2 Tablespoons of mild oil 11 ounces of chocolate of choice (we like 85% dark) Pinch of salt Drizzle…

Taco Soup

By Lena / December 3, 2014 / Comments Off on Taco Soup

1 pound ground beef (or turkey) 1 onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder (Kevin used taco seasoning) 8 ounces cream cheese 2 10-ounce cans of Rotel tomatoes (Kevin used diced fresh tomatoes and chopped up a poblano pepper) 2 cans of beef broth (we used chicken broth) Brown meat…

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

By Lena / November 11, 2013 / Comments Off on Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Found on: www.annies-eats.com These are super easy to make and very tasty. More like a Claussen pickle. Ingredients 1 bunch fresh dill 4 cloves garlic, peeled 3-4 medium-large cucumbers 3 cups water 6 tbsp. distilled white vinegar 3 tbsp. kosher salt Directions Add 1 minced or pressed clove of garlic and a few springs of…

Malaysian Seafood Curry

By Lena / May 24, 2013 / Comments Off on Malaysian Seafood Curry

We tried this at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Yak and Yeti Thai restaurant. I found the recipe after much scouring online. It was SO good. 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 pound (about 2 medium) yellow onions, peeled, diced large 1 pound (about 3 large) zucchini, diced large 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced…

Almond Milk

By Lena / April 22, 2013 / Comments Off on Almond Milk

1 cup of raw almonds (pre-soak for 4 hours in water if you don’t have a Vitamix or other high speed blender) 3 cups of water 3 dates (or 2-3 tablespoons of agave) 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract Instructions Throw all in blender on high for 1-2 minutes. Strain liquid through a nut milk bag.

Raw Banana Cream Pie

By Lena / February 23, 2013 / Comments Off on Raw Banana Cream Pie

by therawtarian.com Crust ingredients: 1 cup cashews 1 cup dried, unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup dates 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Banana filling: 2 medium bananas 3/4 cup cashews 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Directions Place all crust ingredients in the food processor. Process…

Peanut Butter Pooch Biscuits

By Lena / February 16, 2013 / Comments Off on Peanut Butter Pooch Biscuits

by Paula Hildbrandt Kaylee dog really loved these! Ingredients 1/2 cup water 2 eggs 3 Tablespoons Peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 cup corn meal 1/2 cup oats Directions Blend wet ingredients. Whisk dry ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Form into a ball. Roll and cut out cookies into desired shapes.…