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wise words form dead prez:

BE HEALTHY YALL

"They say you are what you eat, so I strive to be healthy
my goal in life is not to be rich or wealthy
cause true wealth comes from good health, and wise ways
we got to start taking better care of ourselves, be
healthy y'all . . ."

coffee scrub

here is something we've been using in the shower lately, that leaves our skin fresh and new
made with the grinds of coffee, giving the beans a second life.

                              half a cup of coffee grinds (or whatever amount you have on hand)

one heaped tablespoon of brown sugar

a teaspoon of cinnamon

two tablespoons of olive oil 

and a couple of drops of vanilla extract

combine all ingredients and mix well until the mixture is moist but firm

put into a jar or something with a seal and use it over the next week or two

happy cleansing 

KFT Feast!

Let's dine at KFC tonight, vegan stylez. Decked out with popcorn tofu, mashed potatoes, and bread rolls, all covered in a delicious array of sauces!

serves 6-8

ingredients
for the popcorn tofu:
1 block of extra-firm tofu (250 g round about!)
2 Tbsp tahini
3-4 generous Tbsp hummus
2 generous Tbsp peanut butter
lotsa hotsauce! (to taste)
very generous sprinkle of smoked paprika
big pinch of brown sugar
3 Tbsp hot water
pinch of mixed herbs
flour, to sprinkle
oil, for frying
some bread crumbs

for "special sauce":
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp tumeric
2 Tbsp tomato sauce

for mashed potatoes:
3 cups potatotes
4 Tbsp margarine
good sprinkle of sea salt & pepper
a few pinches of mixed herbs
sprinkle of cinnamon

for gravy:
3 vegge stock cubes + 1 cup water
a handful finely chopped parsley
1 tsp cornflour

+ bread rolls, to serve (warmed)

directions
for popcorn tofu:
1. in a bowl, crumple up tofu into bite-sized pieces
2. in another small bowl, combine all ingredients for the batter
3. pour batter over tofu & coat all the pieces & sprinkle with flour
4. heat up some oil & the fry up these babies, adding bread crumbs on top. continue to sprinkle with paprika (and maybe a little cinnamon) as they fry. continue cooking until nice and crispy, this should take around 15 minutes

for special sauce:
1. in a small bowl, combine all ingredients

for mashed potatoes:
1. chop up potatoes to lessen cooking time (don't worry about peeling!) boil until very, very tender
2. throw in all the ingredients and then mash, mash, mash until fluffy!

for gravy:
1. simply whisk until a nice, thickish consistency is reached! serve warm

enjoy and veg out!

Golden Delight

experience a sensory explosion with this phenomenal walnut & apple cake. full of warmth, health, and goodness!

ingredients:
2 large apples (preferably red)
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup wholemeal flour
1 cup finely ground walnuts + walnut pieces to top
1/2 cup melted margarine
1 "egg"
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of sea salt
pinch nutmeg
pinch allspice
good sprinkle of cinnamon


directions:
1. in a large bowl, combine grated apples, raisins,  1/2 cup sugar, margarine, and "egg". mix well and let sit for 10 minutes
2. in another bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar, wholemeal flour, ground walnuts, baking soda, salt, & spices
3. pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. mix thoroughly, combining all ingredients well. pour into an oven safe dish. adorn with walnuts
4. bake in 180 C oven for 45-50 minutes, until top is crisp and golden & insides are cooked all the way through though still moist!

enjoy while warm! very lovely when served with soy yogurt!

Glowing Skin Scrub

cleanse yourself with this spectacular body and face scrub! a very simple, economical scrub using day to day ingredients from around the home.

makes one jar full (5-6 scrubs!)
ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup olive oil
2 good pinches sea salt

directions:
combine all ingredients very well, until one thick, moist scrub is formed

application:
before turning water on in the shower, grab a handful of this scrub and rub over your body & face in a circular motion. once finished, turn on the water and gently rub off. feel the glorious glow!

use 2-4 times a week

Tahini Spirals

this is a delicious nutty flavoured pasta dish, vibrant in colour & exuding utmost freshness. served with a raw sauce & raw veggies!

serves 2
ingredients
for tahini sauce:
3 Tbsp unhulled tahini
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup water
pinch of cayenne pepper
pinch of ginger powder
1 Tbsp sesame seed oil
salt and pepper, to taste

for pasta & veggies:
enough pasta for two people!
1/4 cup carrot
1/4 cup broccoli
1/4 cup cabbage
1/4 cup cauliflower
1/4 cup beetroot
1/4 cup corn
parsley, to garnish

directions:
1. cook pasta
2. mix ingredients of tahini sauce together. stir until smooth!
3. cut veggies up very very small
4. now combine pasta, tahini sauce, and veggies, and toss until all combined!

Cherub's Chocolate Pie

today we have created a delicious sweet pie! indulge in this chocolate-tofu-tahini pie, served chilled!

ingredients
for pie crust:
3 Tbsp margarine, chilled
1 cup high grade flour
1/4 cup chilled water
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch sugar

for chocolate centre:
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or block
200g firm tofu
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp soymilk
2 tsp tahini
1 pinch sea salt

directions
for pie crust:
1. combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix until all combine, then use your hands to mould together and form a ball
2. freeze for at least an hour
3. now roll out against a floured surface until large enough to cover your pie tin (we had no pie tin around so had to divide the mixture and bake in muffin tray instead!)
4. bake in 170 C oven (preheated) for around 20 minutes, until crust has turned slightly golden brown

for filling:
1. in a pot, melt chocolate chips
2. now add rest of ingredients and using a blender, whir until smooth!
3. pour filling into pie crust & refrigerate for at least 2 hours!

enjoy! garnish with shredded coconut or orange peels!