Hello everyone.
I'm sure you are fully experiencing the financial crisis in whatever way it must manifest for you. Some of us have some hard evidence of the change in our economic climate. Maybe some of us are not fully experiencing any hardships out of the ordinary, but you or someone you know is fully invested in complaining about the situation. Yes, this is scary. It seems the tendency is to ask "what can I do to have more for myself and my family?"
I simply want to point out that that is exactly the thinking that got us here. As impossible as it seems, maybe we should take a different approach. Try to think about what you can do for others. This is the perfect time to challenge yourself and to powerfully say to the Universe "There is more than enough for everyone. See! I have plenty to give." It may be as simple as giving the beggar you often see at the train station that dollar you always tell yourself he doesn't deserve. Or it may be something bigger, like donating your time to a charity.
If you live in a world where people think about what they can do for each other, it is certain that someone will be wondering what they can do for you. Live in this world through your actions and you will see.
Think about what you have to offer. If you don't know, consider what you'd like to improve in your life, but instead of holding that desire inward, turn it outward. Begin to wish that everyone has this same thing that you desire, and create ways to deliver it to as many as you can. This is actually exactly how I chose the path of raw food chef. I wanted better health for myself. I felt I desperately needed it, but it was only when I turned the desire outward and began to sincerely wish it for everyone around me and the world did I start down the path of this new fulfilling (absolutely delicious) lifestyle. It's the best thing I ever did!
So please, choose a different path for these tough economic times. Do something out of the ordinary, and become EXTRAORDINARY!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Cat makes dinner
Following my very first entry for this blog, I made a delicious dinner and decided I must share it with you.
My philosophy on food is to do what feels good. I am an advocate for raw foods and living food, but I also like to create dishes that integrate these disciplines with some cook foods, for those who are considering a transition for themselves or others. All the dishes I make are vegan and at least 75% raw.
Here's how to recreate the tofu dish. It's pretty fancy and would be great for a veg date at home ;) I will make a separate video for the Mexi "meat" - it is an easy and delicious spread that will wow any raw foodist or meat eater!
Miso Marinated Tofu
w/ Asian Kale Slaw and Spicy Sesame Sauce
(Serves Two)
Ingredients:
7 oz. (half block) Extra Film Organic Tofu
1 garlic clove, chopped
same amount ginger, chopped
1 1/4 tsp Red Miso (Organic, Unpasteurized)
1/4 cup soak water from sundried tomatoes or plain water
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Bragg's Amino Acids
Drain the tofu and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place the slices in a glass baking dish. Combine the other ingredients and pour over the tofu. Let the tofu marinate a few hours or overnight (the longer the better). Occasionally flip the slices and baste them with the marinade.
When the slices are done marinating, pre-heat your oven for the lowest setting (or turn on your dehydrator). Pour the marinade and all the little bits of garlic and ginger into a dish and set aside. Bake the tofu in the low-temp oven for about 45 minutes to an hour.
Now, make the Asian Kale Slaw:
4-5 leaves of Lacinto Kale, shredded/julienned
2 tbsp Cold-Pressed, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
1/4 cup Fresh Basil leaves, julienned
1 tbsp Red Bell Pepper, small dice
1 Green Onion, sliced (green part only)
2 tbsp Avocado, small dice
Massage the Kale with the oils, then mix well with all of the ingredients except for the avocado. Once everything is well combined, gently stir in the avocado.
Finally, we have our Spicy Sesame Sauce:
1 tbsp Tahini
2 tbsp seed/nut milk
Remaining marinade
1 Jalepeno, chopped
1/4 EVOO
Blend all of the ingredients in a blender. Keep the blender running and add the EVOO in a thin stream until emulsified and creamy.
Now we're ready to plate the dish.
Remove a lightly-baked tofu plank from the dish. Place in the middle of the plate and put a small handful of the Kale Slaw on top. Top with another tofu plank and place another spoonful of the slaw on top. A fresh tomato slice and a basil leaf makes a lovely garnish. Put the sauce in a squeeze bottle and squirt it in a elegant fashion about the plate.
Enjoy!
My philosophy on food is to do what feels good. I am an advocate for raw foods and living food, but I also like to create dishes that integrate these disciplines with some cook foods, for those who are considering a transition for themselves or others. All the dishes I make are vegan and at least 75% raw.
Here's how to recreate the tofu dish. It's pretty fancy and would be great for a veg date at home ;) I will make a separate video for the Mexi "meat" - it is an easy and delicious spread that will wow any raw foodist or meat eater!
Miso Marinated Tofu
w/ Asian Kale Slaw and Spicy Sesame Sauce
(Serves Two)
Ingredients:
7 oz. (half block) Extra Film Organic Tofu
1 garlic clove, chopped
same amount ginger, chopped
1 1/4 tsp Red Miso (Organic, Unpasteurized)
1/4 cup soak water from sundried tomatoes or plain water
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Bragg's Amino Acids
Drain the tofu and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place the slices in a glass baking dish. Combine the other ingredients and pour over the tofu. Let the tofu marinate a few hours or overnight (the longer the better). Occasionally flip the slices and baste them with the marinade.
When the slices are done marinating, pre-heat your oven for the lowest setting (or turn on your dehydrator). Pour the marinade and all the little bits of garlic and ginger into a dish and set aside. Bake the tofu in the low-temp oven for about 45 minutes to an hour.
Now, make the Asian Kale Slaw:
4-5 leaves of Lacinto Kale, shredded/julienned
2 tbsp Cold-Pressed, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
1/4 cup Fresh Basil leaves, julienned
1 tbsp Red Bell Pepper, small dice
1 Green Onion, sliced (green part only)
2 tbsp Avocado, small dice
Massage the Kale with the oils, then mix well with all of the ingredients except for the avocado. Once everything is well combined, gently stir in the avocado.
Finally, we have our Spicy Sesame Sauce:
1 tbsp Tahini
2 tbsp seed/nut milk
Remaining marinade
1 Jalepeno, chopped
1/4 EVOO
Blend all of the ingredients in a blender. Keep the blender running and add the EVOO in a thin stream until emulsified and creamy.
Now we're ready to plate the dish.
Remove a lightly-baked tofu plank from the dish. Place in the middle of the plate and put a small handful of the Kale Slaw on top. Top with another tofu plank and place another spoonful of the slaw on top. A fresh tomato slice and a basil leaf makes a lovely garnish. Put the sauce in a squeeze bottle and squirt it in a elegant fashion about the plate.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
le premier
a world of peace is a world without time.
Forget who you were. Don't concern yourself with who you will become.
Who are you now? Love that person and/or fully forgive them.
Acceptance is a dance - you look better faking it than standing by and smirking.
Do you want to know about me?
I do, too... and do and do and do so that maybe I'll learn more.
I don't want to say anything that won't be relevant later. So this will be short.
My promise to myself and to you is that I evolve everyday with something interesting to say and meaningful to teach.
Let me know how it goes.
...meow...
Forget who you were. Don't concern yourself with who you will become.
Who are you now? Love that person and/or fully forgive them.
Acceptance is a dance - you look better faking it than standing by and smirking.
Do you want to know about me?
I do, too... and do and do and do so that maybe I'll learn more.
I don't want to say anything that won't be relevant later. So this will be short.
My promise to myself and to you is that I evolve everyday with something interesting to say and meaningful to teach.
Let me know how it goes.
...meow...
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