tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32277180471080315942024-03-19T01:16:04.628-07:00Tofu Yu 2an artisan tofu companyTofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-70500028283189818562013-03-15T08:47:00.001-07:002013-03-15T08:47:40.702-07:00'shrooms and Tofuby <a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" target="_blank">Francine</a><br />
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Mushrooms are endowed with an assortment of health benefits - from being a boost to your immune system, to helping to prevent breast and other cancers; they assist in weight loss, fighting tumors, and they are anti-inflammatory, a source of B12 (difficult to get when you're a vegetarian). . .There's a reason these exotic, rather cosmic edibles are associated with 'magic.' Magic indeed. And we get to eat them! And they're so declicious. Did you know there's a lobster mushroom that actually tastes like that? And oyster mushrooms. . . well, you can guess the rest.<br />
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Check out the great nutrient reference from whfoods.com, which tells us - among other things - that mushrooms seem to have some kind of 'smart' aspect about them, where if white blood cell is required, mushrooms push that, and when it's not, crimini mushrooms seem to have a sensor to leave the white blood cells alone. "Magic" anyone?<br />
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Here's a ridiculously easy recipe for tofu and mushrooms. It can be adapted so easily to taste. It's inexpensive, easy to prepare, and is sure to make your tummy feel swell.<br />
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What you need:<br />
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a block of tofu (plain or not), sliced or cubed<br />
enough mushrooms to please yourself and whoever else you're cooking for<br />
black pepper<br />
some red onion<br />
a few cloves of garlic<br />
a bit of the following:<br />
turmeric<br />
cumin<br />
cayenne<br />
basil<br />
oregano<br />
(any other herb or spice you love)<br />
coconut or canola oil<br />
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Directions:<br />
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Slice the onion thinly. Same thing with the garlic. Saute both with a bit of oil until they become a bit transparent and soft. Add the mushrooms. Saute until mushrooms start to soften and add the tofu. Continue to saute until tofu starts to brown and everything is well mixed. Add the herbs, pepper, and continue to mix until everything is steaming and flavors are well blended.<br />
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Variation: add green or red pepper and/or cherry tomatoes, halved<br />
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Pour mixture over brown rice, quinoa, or pasta. You'll have yourself a tasty, inexpensive, and very yummy treat.<br />
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Resources<br />
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<a href="http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/8-types-of-mushrooms-and-their-health-benefits.html#b" target="_blank">fitday.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=97" target="_blank">whfoods.com</a>Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-30782112211752465702013-03-05T21:03:00.001-08:002013-03-05T21:10:14.419-08:00Ooooh--carrot cake!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">by </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="color: #228888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span><br />
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Ok, so carrot cake is one of my mostest favorite things. Since the very first time I tasted a piece from a bakery on Castro St. many years ago. The cream cheese icing knocked me out. In fact, a piece of that cake and a cup of coffee was a treat I looked forward to at least once a week. A ritual of sorts--often enjoyed solo, but sometimes with a very special friend.<br />
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Now even then I knew the cream cheese was perhaps not the healthiest thing in the world. But what does it matter when you're having fun, right? Just like a kiss that can never be exactly as it was that first time when it knocked your socks off, I'm not sure I ever matched that particular carrot cake--in spite of all the ones I've consumed (with delight) since that one.<br />
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So speaking of delight, imagine mine when I came across this little gem from our dear friend, Louise Hagler, in her book, <i>Tofu Cookery</i>. No cream cheese in the "Creamy Glaze Topping." Just cream cheese.<br />
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The walnuts in this recipe are loaded with goodness (taste-wise and health-wise). A symbol of intellectuality since ancient times (maybe because the two halves of a walnut together look amazingly like a brain!), this tasty nut is teeming with Omega. And by now you know that is a very good thing. Take a look at this from <a href="http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/walnuts.html" target="_blank">nutrition-and-you.com</a>:<br />
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"Regular intake of walnuts in the diet helps to lower total as well as LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increases HDL or "good cholesterol" levels in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet that is rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids, and omega-3 fatty acids help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile."<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Ok, now that you know how good walnuts are and you already know how delicious and nutritious raisins are (think iron), let's delve into Louise's recipe:</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><i>Carrot Cake</i></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Preheat oven to 350.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Mix together dry ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">3 cups whole wheat pastry flour (Louise recommends unbleached white, but I always use whole wheat--organic, please)</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">2 tsp. baking powder</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1 tsp. baking soda</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1 tsp. cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1 tsp. salt</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Mix well in a separate bowl:</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1/2 lbs. tofu, blended until smooth</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1 lb. carrots, grated (4 1/2 - 5 cups) (incidentally carrots are one of the veggies that really should be organic)</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">3/4 cup oil (canola is fine)</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">2 cups light brown sugar (or 2/3 this amount of Agave)</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1 TB vanilla</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1/4 cup orange juice concentrate</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Add dry ingredients to the wet ones. Stir until all dry parts are moistened. </span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Fold in:</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">3/4 cup walnuts, chopped</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">3/4 cup raisins</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Oil and flour the pan. Bake for 45 minutes. When cool, top with Creamy Glaze Topping (recipe directly below)</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><i>Creamy Glaze Topping</i></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Blend in a blender until smooth and creamy:</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1/2 lb. tofu</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1 TB oil</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1 TB lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">3 TB honey </span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-18864604568392711802013-02-27T20:11:00.000-08:002013-02-27T20:11:08.537-08:00Vegetable Salad (a la moule)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo via splendidtable.com</td></tr>
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This delightful recipe, like so many others I've posted, is from <i>Tofu Cookery</i> by Louise Hagler.<br />
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But before we get into that, did you see the recent results of a study done testing the benefits of the Mediterranean diet? Take a look at the piece published on <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartHealth/mediterranean-diet-fights-heart-disease-study-finds/story?id=18589007" target="_blank">ABC</a> News.<br />
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Researchers stopped the study before the projected finish because the results were so dazzling--in a good way! A diet rich in seafood, olive oil, veggies, fruits, nuts, and beans. . . along with wine support a healthy heart. (Keep in mind tofu is derived from beans), so although most people don't think of tofu in Mediterranean terms, that's not to say you can't create some Mediterranean-inspired dishes using tofu.<br />
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Here's what you'll need to have on hand for this unique vegetable salad:<br />
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First, soak for 3 minutes in a small saucepan:<br />
3 cups water<br />
3 cubes vegetable bouillon (or just use 3 cups of vegetable or chicken broth)<br />
.2 oz agar agar flakes (regular gelatin can be substituted if you are not opposed to using it)<br />
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After soaking, simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.<br />
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Pour into a mixing bowl with:<br />
1 cup celery, chopped fine<br />
3 TB onion, minced<br />
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen<br />
1/2 lb. tofu, blended<br />
1/4 cup sweet relish<br />
3 TB pimentos, chopped<br />
14 tsp. black pepper<br />
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After mixing all ingredients thoroughly together, pour into the mold or individual serving dishes. Chill until firm (4-6 hours or overnight). Remove from mold and serve.<br />
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Now you can get very creative with the center of the mold--make it pretty. Cherry tomatoes perhaps or a melange of colorful veggies. Festive, delicious, and very healthy, this dish is definitely a conversation piece.<br />
<br />Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-75834216624598156992013-02-18T18:03:00.000-08:002013-02-18T18:03:04.470-08:00Coriander, Curry, and Yogurt-Crusted Tofu<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">by </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="color: #228888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">My mom first gave me yogurt when I was a little girl. She put sugar in it, so how couldn't I like it? In French the word is pronounced yah-ooort (pronounced with that very French gutteral sound for the "r"). I love that sound, even now. When I was a kid I was quite the mimic and used to act out my mother's French friends talking--with what seemed to me to be a rather peculiar way of speaking. In retrospect I understand that it was simply so animated compared to the way most Americans speak English. In any cases--it was words like "yogurt" that I particularly liked, because of the seeming exagerration in pronunciation. Anyway, I suppose I'm digressing at this point, so let's get back to yogurt (also spelled "yogourt"). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">The care2 website published an informative little piece recently which is a good reminder of why yogurt is so healthy for us:</span></div>
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<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">Regular intake of yogurt keeps yeast infections away.</span></li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">Served as delicious dips and smoothies, yogurt is an excellent protein-rich for young children.</span></li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">It is easy to digest and promotes the bioavailability of key nutrients.</span></li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">The proteins, vitamins and other vital nutrients in yogurt make it a powerful immunity-boosting food.</span></li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">Yogurt is helpful in settling the stomach after a bout of diarrhea or constipation. It also reduces bloating and gas.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">Yogurt is commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking. I often use it as a substitute for sour cream (in salad dressings or baked potato, for instance.) All kinds of yogurt these days--from Greek to flavored to non-fat, etc. To each his or her own, of course. But I highly recommend sticking to organic, because of where dairy is on the food chain. You're getting quite a bit of pesticide saturation in non-organic dairy products because of where dairy is on the food chain. Definitely worth the extra price for organic. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">So here's an interesting Middle-Eastern inspired recipe using our dear old favorite--that would be tofu, and yogurt. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">1/2 teaspoon ground cumin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">1 tablespoon whole coriander seed,
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">1 1/2 teaspoons salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">1/2 teaspoon pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">In a very large nonstick skillet or
sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, dip the tofu into the
yogurt mixture to lightly coat each side, then sprinkle each side with the
curry mixture, dividing the seasoning evenly among all the tofu.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;">Resources:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/coriander-curry-yogurt-crusted-tofu-322666?oc=linkback" target="_blank">food.com</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/7-strong-reasons-to-say-yes-to-yogurt.html#ixzz2LIjcp9Qp" target="_blank">care2.com</a></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-48108932586318756262013-02-11T19:29:00.000-08:002013-02-13T08:51:25.656-08:00Tofanana Bread<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">by </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="color: #228888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span><br />
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'Yes, we have no tofannas,' (lyrics from a ridiculously old, classic, amusing and charmingly ridiculous <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTTrXAE7OPU" target="_blank">song</a> by Frank Silver and Irving Cohn) but we sure got bananas and we sure got tofu. When I spotted this recipe, I got interested. I love banana bread and the texture of tofu seems like an obvious blend in this concoction--although I had never thought of it on my own.<br />
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We all know bananas are loaded with potassium (although not as loaded as an equal portion of potatoes--remember?). Nevertheless, bananas are indeed loaded with the good stuff. And there's more good nutrition news as well. Think vitamin C (one banana provides you with 15% of your daily requirement), B6 (what the body uses to grow new cells)--just one banana gives you 35% of your daily requirement. Also think manganese, necessary for bone health, along with fiber, some iron, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus (more on this below)as well as vitamins A and E, folate (also known as folic acid or B12, plays an important part in the production of red blood cells), carotene (antioxidant) and choline (integral to brain and liver health and also in the reduction of inflammation). Now here's a total surprise--bananas even contain amino acids (used in every cell of our bodies to build the proteins we need to survive), albeit trace amounts. And also keep in mind that bananas are incredibly easy to digest (ripe ones, that is). That's why they are one of the very first solid foods we give to our babies.<br />
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Now, getting back to phosphorus--this is a biggie, and if you don't eat meat or dairy, primary sources of phosphorus, you'll be especially interested in bananas. Check this out from Medline Plus:<br />
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"The main function of phosphorus is in the formation of bones and teeth. It plays an important role in the body's utilization of carbohydrates and fats and in the synthesis of protein for the growth, maintenance, and repair of cells and tissues. It is also crucial for the production of ATP, a molecule the body uses to story energy.<br />
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"Phosphorus works with the B vitamins. It also assists in the contraction of muscles, in the functioning of kidneys, in maintaining the regularity of the heartbeat, and in nerve conduction."<br />
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OK, now that I've got your attention, let's move on to the recipe.<br />
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Preheat your over to 350 degrees.<br />
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Blend in a blender until smooth and creamy:<br />
3/4 cup tofu<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">Pour into a mixing bowl and beat in:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">1 cup sugar (or 1/2-3/4 cup agave)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">1/4 cup oil (canola,recommended)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">1 tsp. vanilla</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">1 cup ripe bananas, mashed</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">Mix together in another bowl:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">2 cups unbleached white flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">1/2 tsp. baking powder</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">1/2 tsp. baking soda</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">1/4 tsp. salt</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">Beat everything together, then fold in:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">3/4 cup walnut pieces</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">Pour into an oiled loaf pan. Bake for about an hour, and voila!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">Enjoy!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">Resources:</span></span><br />
<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/505406-top-ten-health-benefits-of-bananas/"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial;">livestrong.com</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.3fatchicks.com/4-health-and-dietary-benefits-of-choline/">3fatchicks.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/folate-health-benefits-foods/2011/01/13/id/369432">newsmax.com</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002424.htm">Medline Plus</a><br />
Tofu Cookery, by Louise Hagler</div>
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Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-56138928569011190012013-02-05T17:52:00.001-08:002013-02-05T17:56:45.159-08:00Tofu for the Dressing<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">by </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="color: #228888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span><br />
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Like those creamy dressings? Well here's a twist on that. Substitute the mayo or the cream or the egg or all of that for. . . You guessed it--tofu.<br />
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So easy, economical and it's not only good for salads--but sandwiches too! And if you're like me--it's always fun when someone tastes it and says, "Umm, this is so good. What's in it?" And you say (with a poker face, "Oh, just some tofu and lemon and stuff. . . "<br />
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"WHAT? You're kidding!"<br />
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By this time, you're smiling and your friend is too.<br />
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So here we go. Again, so easy.<br />
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Combine in a blender or cuisinart:<br />
1/2 lb. soft tofu<br />
1/4 cup oil (organic olive or sesame)<br />
1 TB (or more) lemon juice<br />
1 TB sugar (totally optional, not to mention this could be agave--in which case it should be no more than 1/2 TB)<br />
1 1/2 tsp prepared mustard (Dijon, honey, etc.--just make it something you love)<br />
1 tsp. vinegar (apple cider, white or red wine, or rice vinegar work nicely with this recipe)<br />
1/2 tsp salt (optional--and remember you can use a 'salt' substitute derived from seaweed)<br />
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Blend until smooth and creamy, and there you have it. BTW--this is delicious on cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, olives. Maybe a little pita on the side. It makes a killer sandwich --think chicken or veggies, or tempeh or tofu!<br />
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A word or two about the yellow stuff--the mustard. It's not just good-tasting, it's actually good for you. People have known about this for thousands of years. High in antioxidants, mustard seeds also have anti-fungal properties, and have even been found to prevent migraines. What else? Interesting you should ask. Think calcium, magnesium, and here's the one that surprised me--potassium! Remember--it's potassium for healthy blood pressure, calcium and magnesium for healthy bones. Antioxidants speak for themselves. And the idea of lessening the occurrence of migraines, we're all for that!<br />
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And check this out from naturalnews.com, "Mustard can be used in preparations of hot compresses to help reduce the impact of strains and sprains in the body, or they can be used in poultices and plasters which can be massaged onto the chest to encourage the decongesting of blocked sinuses and lungs."<br />
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So don't be shy when you serve this salad dressing. And remember the most important part: Enjoy!<br />
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Tofu Cookery by Louise Hagler</div>
Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-19103166806213954222013-01-28T17:34:00.000-08:002013-01-28T17:34:06.366-08:00Potato Tofu Casserole<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">by </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #eeddcc; color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="color: #228888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span><br />
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Think potatoes, think casserole, and think winter. Right? Potatoes sometimes get a bad rap because people equate them wtih 'empty carbs', fattening, etc. Not so. It's the stuff you ADD to potatoes or the stuff they're cooked IN that is fattening. Potatoes are full of nutrition, relatively cheap, and there are so many ways to eat them!<br />
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Low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, potatoes are a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium (important for controlling high blood pressure), and manganese. Incidentally--potatoes have more potassium in them than bananas, especially if you keep the skins on. Which you should--not only for the potassium, but also for the other health benefits.<br />
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Now considering that potatoes grown conventionally have residues from 37 pesticides, according to the USDA Pesticide Program, you can see why I'm advocating (like I usually do), you choose organic. And remember--if you don't want to go 100% organic--because of cost, convenience, availability, or whatever else--you don't have to. Just choose wisely. With potatoes--it's important to go organic. With avocados--not so much. There is definitely a different level of saturation according to what kind of produce, where grown, etc.<br />
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So getting back to the issue at hand, which is the potato tofu casserole, let's get going:<br />
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Preheat oven to 325 F.<br />
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Mix together in a bowl:<br />
3 cups potatoes, mashed (personally I like skins on, but you can remove or go 1/2 and 1/2)<br />
1 1/2 lbs. tofu, mashed<br />
1 1/4 tsp. salt<br />
1/4 tsp. black pepper<br />
1/4 tsp garlic powder<br />
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped<br />
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Saute together:<br />
2 TB oil (try canola or sesame)<br />
1 medium onion, chopped<br />
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When onions are limp, mix into the potato-tofu mixture. Spread into an oiled 8" x 8" x 2" baking dish, and sprinkle with paprika (and/or a little cayenne). Bake for 35 minutes.<br />
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Resources:<br />
<a href="http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2770/2">nutritiondata.self.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/518085-5-foods-that-have-more-potassium-than-banana/" target="_blank">livestrong.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.whatsonmyfood.org/food.jsp?food=PO">whatsonmyfood.com</a><br />
Tofu Cookery by Louise HaglerTofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-38839521364757542402013-01-19T09:32:00.002-08:002013-01-19T09:47:08.858-08:00Krazy Kale<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #eeddcc; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">by </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444f7d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #eeddcc; color: #228888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span><br />
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It's winter and in many areas of the world--winter vegetables rule the dinner table. As well they should. Packed with nutrients and amazing flavors, it makes so much sense to eat what is in season in your area--fresh and available to you without adding to the carbon footprint (in this case fuel necessary to transport the food your way). </div>
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As a kid I remember eating kale as part of the notorious school lunch. It was canned. Even the thought of it now, so many years later, brings up that hideous tinny taste that had infiltrated the kale. So I grew up with a 'bad taste' in my mouth regarding kale. Fortunately I ate some fresh kale as an adult and I've loved it ever since--along with chard, beet tops, collard greens, spinach--i.e. all those amazing leafy greens. </div>
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Let's zoom in on kale for a minute. In an article on webmd.com kale is referred to as the 'queen of greens' and one of the healthiest vegetable on the planet. (Maybe that school I went to as a kid had a dynamite dietician who was in the know about kale--but canned?!) The article goes on to say that "choosing super-nutritious kale on a regular basis may provide significant health benefits, including cancer protection and lowered cholesterol." Now if that weren't enough (and it already is for me), here's what you get in one cup of glorious kale: 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 15% of the daily requirement of calcium and vitamin B6, 40% of magnesium daily requirement, 180% of vitamin A, 200% of vitamin C, and 1,020% of vitamin K. It's also a good source of minerals copper, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus. </div>
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The article on webmd.com is worth reading in its entirety and I urge you to do so, because there is a wealth of other information, including that kale interferes in calcium absorption (so don't eat it at the same time you're eating calcium-rich foods like yogourt, for instance). According to a study in <i>American Journal of Clinical Nutrition</i>, cited in that webmd article, eating a diet rich in the powerful antioxidant K "can reduce the overall risk of developing or dying from cancer." (K is also found in parsley, spinach, collard greens, and animal products such as cheese, btw.)</div>
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Kale Mabu Tofu</div>
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What you need:</div>
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<li class="ingredient" style="background-image: none; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-image: none; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/2 pound ground pork sausage</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-image: none; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/2 pound medium firm tofu, cut in 3/4-inches cubes</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-image: none; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 tablespoons oyster flavor sauce</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-image: none; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 tablespoon miso</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-image: none; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 tablespoon soy sauce</li>
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<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for about half a minute, just enough to soften the garlic and for it to be aromatic.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Add the pork, breaking it down with a wooden spoon, and cook until brown.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Increase the heat to medium-high and add the tofu.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, miso, soy sauce, and garlic chili sauce until completely mixed.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Add the sauce to the skillet. Stir the pork and tofu in the sauce and cook for 2 minutes, just enough time for the sauce to coat the sausage and absorb into the meat.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Stir in the chicken broth.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">When the broth begins to bubble in a light simmer, add the kale leaves.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Stir the kale in the mabu tofu until it is barely wilted.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Transfer the mabu tofu and some broth over 2 or 3 brown rice bowls.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;">Top off with additional garlic chili sauce for more heat.</li>
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Sources:<br />
<a href="http://savorysweetlife.com/2012/05/kale-mabo-tofu/">http://savorysweetlife.com/2012/05/kale-mabo-tofu/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/the-truth-about-kale">webmd.com</a>Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-23459537055469505992013-01-14T11:09:00.003-08:002013-01-14T11:13:04.318-08:00Cloves--an overlooked spiceby <a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" target="_blank">Francine</a><br />
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Around the holidays, my yoga teacher read to us from a page she had copied from one of the health and nutrition journals she subscribes to. I was amazed to hear that according to a study (in which 1,100 foods were tested) cited in <i>The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition</i>, cloves contain more than 3 times the amount of antioxidants than the nearest competitor--dried oregano. Who would have thought? Apparently, this all-too-often overlooked spice combats oxidative stress in the brain and may help dispel 'brain fog.' That's not all.<br />
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Cloves are an excellent source of manganese, a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin K and C and omega-3 fatty acids, and a good source of calcium and magnesium. Cloves also have a significant amount of protein, iron, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and hydrochloric acid.So with this in mind, why relegate cloves to pumpkin pie?<br />
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Here's a tasty tofu/clove combo posted on grouprecipes.com (they have wonderful other recipes, btw) that is sure to please. And notice turmeric and lemongrass, two other mighty powerful and tasty herbs that are so good for us. Enjoy!<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
12-14 oz tofu, drained</li>
<li class="" style="color: #757575; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative;">3-4 tsp minced fresh lemongrass (usually pretty easy to find in better groceries, Asian markets, or farmers markets). Peel outer layers of 1 stalk, grate or mince bottom white part</li>
<li class="" style="color: #757575; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative;">1 large garlic clove, minced</li>
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<li class="" style="color: #757575; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative;">2 Tbsp water </li>
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<li class="" style="color: #757575; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative;">1/2 tsp red pepper flakes </li>
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Cut tofu lengthwise into thirds. Place on an absorbent kitchen towel and cover with an additional towel. Place a heavy pan on top, and allow to sit thirty minutes to remove moisture. Transfer tofu to a cutting board and cut into 3/4" cubes.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 22px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">In a large bowl or glass container combine lemongrass, garlic, say sauce, water, red chili paste, turmeric, sugar and salt. Add tofu cubes, and carefully toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 22px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">In a large wok or sauté pan, heat oil over high heat. Add tofu and cook 10-15 minutes, shaking pan every minute so tofu doesn’t stick, until golden brown on all side.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 22px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Add red pepper flakes the last few minutes and serve hot</li>
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Sources:<br />
<a href="http://www.grouprecipes.com/131654/lemongrass-tofu.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555;">grouprecipes.com</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555;"><a href="http://ajcn.nutrition.org/" target="_blank">The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.antioxidants-for-health-and-longevity.com/benefits-of-cloves.html" target="_blank">Antioxidants-for-Health-And-Longetivy</a></span></span></span></div>
Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-27816466648634333512013-01-06T17:46:00.000-08:002013-01-06T17:49:02.808-08:00Get Cornyby <a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" target="_blank">Francine</a><br />
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Hope your holidays were fun, warm, and all the things that holidays should be. There's a reason people call it the holidaze, to be sure, however. I don't know. There's just something that happens around the last week of December--everyone buzzing around buying gifts, preparing for gatherings, meeting expectations, and somehow it's only natural that we are all seeking perfection--not so much in others, but in ourselves. And who is harder on themselves than we are ourselves, right?<br />
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Well, now that we're well ensconced in 2013 (such a strange sounding year, somehow), let's get cookin' with some down home cornmeal muffins. . . with a little tofu thrown in. Now the recipe calls for soft tofu, so it's best to use that kind. Tofu Yu tofu is fabulous for all kinds of dishes, but the tofu we make (unless it's a special order) is not the soft kind--the kind often referred to as 'silken' tofu. In this recipe, you can also use 'regular' tofu--just make sure it is not the firm type that Tofu Yu prides itself in, because it is the preferred consistency for so many Asian dishes.<br />
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A word(s) about cornmeal, according to <a href="http://www.yournutritiouschoices.com/grains/health-benefits-cornmeal/">yournutritiouschoices.com</a>:<br />
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<li>Research has shown that yellow cornmeal is rich in antioxidants known to prevent cancer, macular degeneration and cardiovascular disease.</li>
<li>The fiber in cornmeal helps promote colon health and prevent constipation.</li>
<li>The fiber in cornmeal lowers cholesterol levels.</li>
<li>Corn meal is gluten-free.</li>
<li>Corn meal is beneficial for managing diabetes.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">And did you know it's loaded with potassium (think controlling blood pressure), calcium (think strong bones and teeth), and vitamin A (good for the eyes).</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Check out this very easy-to-make recipe:</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Preheat oven to 425 F</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Mix together:</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">2 cups cornmeal (organic)</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">2 cups unbleached (organic) whole wheat flour (or for slightly lighter muffins--a combination of white and whole wheat, OR pastry flour)</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">1 1/2 tsp. salt</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">2 tsp. baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">1/2 tsp. baking soda</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Blend in a blender until smooth and creamy:</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">1/2 lb. soft tofu</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">1 1/2 cups water</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Pour into bowl and then stir in:</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">1/4 cup oil</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">3 TB honey or molasses</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Str the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until moist. Fill oiled muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Delicious served with cream cheese and preserves. And of course, a bit of butter melted inside a hot muffin is something that will melt the most dour frame of mind. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Enjoy!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Resources:</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Tofu Cookery by Louise Hagler</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">http://www.yournutritiouschoices.com</span></span></div>
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Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-47829182955850603362012-12-27T18:03:00.001-08:002012-12-28T12:22:36.422-08:00Sesame Tofu Sez Me<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Before I share with you this delicious and easy to prepare tofu recipe, I want you to be as amazed as I was when I took a look at the health benefits of those tiny delicate wonders we call sesame seeds. I already knew they were loaded with vitamin E, but at this point that's kind of a 'no-brainer' because seeds and nuts are known for being loaded with the vitamin. I just didn't realize to what extent sesame seeds are imbued with medicinal (as well as tasty) benefits. </span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Check this out: According to greenmedinfo.com, t<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;">he history of sesame as a medicine goes back 3600 years to Egyptian times where it was listed in the scrolls of the Ebers (one of the oldest medical books in the world) as a favored medicine. Beautiful women of ancient Babylon are said to have used a mixture of honey and sesame seeds (havla) to prolong youth and beauty. Roman soldiers ate the mixture for strength and energy.</span></span><br />
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Below is a small sampling of information I found on <a href="http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/open-sesame-10-amazing-health-benefits-super-seed" target="_blank">greenmedinfo.com</a> (please check this link so you can see the whole story), pointing to the amazing health benefits of this delicate and flavorful little seed. In addition to what you see here are recommendations to use it as a massage oil for babies, its effectiveness in helping to prevent atherosclerosis, its efficiency as an anti-depressant, and the protection it offers against many forms of cancer.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What you are truly is what you eat. If you make it a point to eat a varied diet of nutritious food, you're doing what nature intended. Why else would all that good stuff be here for us? </span><br />
<ol style="line-height: 23px; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 2em; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.2em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.2em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Diabetes: A study published in 2011 in the <i>Clinical Journal of Nutrition</i> showed that sesame oil improved the effectiveness of the oral antidiabetic drug glibenclamide in type 2 diabetic patients. Another study published a few years earlier in the <i>Journal of Medicinal Foods</i> showed that using sesame seed oil as the sole edible oil lowers blood pressure and glucose in hypertensive diabetics. </span></li>
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<li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.2em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.2em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" value="2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">High blood pressure: A study published in 2006 in the <i>Yale Journal of Biological Medicine</i> showed that sesame seed oil has a beneficial effect in hypertensive patients on either diuretics or beta-blockers. Substitution of all dietary oils with sesame oil brought down systolic and dystolic blood pressure to normal.</span></li>
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<li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.2em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.2em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" value="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Gingivitis/Dental Plaque:<b> </b>Ayurvedic medicine, which has been around for thousands of years, indicates a process for oral health which involves swishing sesame seed oil in the mouth for prolonged durations. This is said to prevent teeth decay, halitosis, bleeding gums, dry throat, and that it strengthens the teeth, gums and jaw. Clinical research now confirms that it compares favorably to chemical mouthwash.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px;">Marinate for 2 hours in a mixture of:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px;">1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari, and remember you can use the low-sodium variety, and you don't need to use the full 1/3 cup)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px;">1/4 cup oil</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;">2 cloves garlic, minced or </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;">1/4 tsp. garlic powder (fresh is better, if you can get it) (you can add more btw)</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px;">1 TB ginger root, grated or 1/4 tsp ginger (more works here as well; spices and herbs are always 'to taste')</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px;">1 cup sesame seeds ground in a blender and 2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px;">Brown in oil (canola or coconut). Serve with rice of quinoa. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px;">Resources:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px;">Tofu Cookery by Louise Hagler</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px;">GreenMedInfo.com</span></div>
Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-80490136597499050132012-12-15T12:40:00.001-08:002012-12-19T11:27:36.740-08:00Creamy Creme de Celery Soup<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Bet you don't know how healthy celery is. Well, maybe you do. . .Recently I happened to see it on a list of foods that support healthy blood pressure. That got me curious and I started doing a little digging about what other hidden health benefits celery offers. My mom used to say celery is "nature's tooth brush." I figuredTarzan and Jane ate it for just that reason. When my daughter was little, I used to prepare healthy (and yummy, of course) after school snacks for her --including celery sticks filled with a bit of low-fat cream cheese (Neuchatel) and alfalfa sprouts on top, or just plain alongside carrot sticks, cucumber, whatever other crunchy veggie on hand. . .<br />
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Delicious just plain 'naked', in salads, soups, or a variety of other dishes that involve veggies, celery offers us a variety of reasons to eat them (and did I mention the crunchy factor is fun?). Check out some of the many health benefits of this chlorophyll-filled wonder (adapted from an article posted 10/10/12 by Diana Herrington on the <a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/33-tips-tricks-and-health-benefits-of-celery.html" target="_blank">care2 site</a>)<br />
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* Celery has blood pressure reducing properties. It contains active phthalides, which relax the muscles of the arteries that regulate blood pressure so the vessels dilate. Phthalides also reduce stress hormones, which can cause blood vessels to constrict.</div>
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*Celery is purported to be a negative calorie food, which means it takes the body more calories to digest it than the food itself contains. While this is not strictly accurate, a single stalk of celery still has only a few calories due to being full of cellulose. The addition of celery to your diet will help your weight loss efforts. </div>
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*Celery contains plant hormones that calm and soothe the central nervous system, which will make losing weight an easier thing to do. (<i>Plus, it just feels better to be calm. . .</i> )</div>
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*Celery leaves are a source of flavonoid antioxidants zeaxanthin, lutein and beta-carotene, which have antioxidant, cancer-protective, and immune-boosting functions</div>
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So while you're crunching away on a stalk of celery, how about making some soup for a chilly day? Come on. Let's go.</div>
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<b>Here's what you need to have ready:</b></div>
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2 lbs. celery, coarsely chopped</div>
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1 lb. green onions or leeks, coarsely chopped (or a combo)</div>
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2 carrots, diced in 1/2" squares</div>
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<b>Set aside:</b></div>
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1/4 cup oil (olive) and 3 TB unbleached flour that have been combined in a 4-quart saucepan. Let these bubble together over low heat for about 2 minutes.</div>
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<b>Whisk in:</b></div>
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8 cups vegetable or chicken broth (try to use organic, low-sodium)</div>
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<b>Reserve 1 cup each of celery and carrots, then add the rest of the chopped vegetables to the thickened broth. Simmer for about 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.</b></div>
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<b>Remove from heat and put it all through a food mill, or let it cool and blend in a blender until smooth.</b></div>
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<b>While the vegetables are simmering in the thickened broth, saute until tender:</b></div>
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2 TB oil</div>
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the reserved celery and carrot pieces</div>
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<b>Add the sauteed veggies to the blended broth mixture along with:</b></div>
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1 1/2 cups soft tofu, blended smooth and creamy</div>
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1 tsp. salt</div>
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1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper</div>
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NOTE: When reheating the soup, try not to let it boil.<br />
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Enjoy! And btw--my dog loves bite-size pieces as a snack. In fact, she can't get enough of them. :)<br />
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Resources:<br />
care2.com<br />
Tofu Cookery, by Louise Hagler</div>
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<br />Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-46864506405565024792012-12-10T11:30:00.001-08:002012-12-10T11:31:46.502-08:00Inspirational Breakfast Taco<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a fresh batch of pesto tofu<br />
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<em>We'd love to post your favorite tofu recipes. Just post it on Facebook and we'll post it on our blog. </em><br />
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<em>Here's a delicious (and easy) recipe from Jen Gagnon of Colfax, California. Thank you, Jen!:</em><br />
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"My favorite recipe is no recipe, just inspiration. I originally got it from <a href="http://www.ikesquartercafe.com/">Ike's Quarter Cafe</a> in Nevada City and it is simply...breakfast taco. My favorite combo is your pepper garlic tofu (crumbled), veggie sausage, green olives, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and caramelized onion stuffed into a fried corn tortilla with a balsamic glaze drizzled all over. The possibilities are endless!"Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-1868938721672474762012-12-08T14:10:00.000-08:002012-12-09T09:28:26.800-08:00All Good Almond Saladby Francine<br />
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Almonds are so nutritious. If you eat them regularly (just a daily handful or so), you're doing your body good. I start my day with a handful of almonds and a cup of piping hot green tea to which I've added half a lemon (skin on) and a tsp. of honey. On these chilly December mornings, I enjoy my tea and almonds while cozied up in bed--with my feline and canine relaxing alongside me. In fact, many a blog post have been compiled just that way. . .<br />
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We've got a nice recipe (two actually) here for you today. But let's start with a few of the many benefits of eating almonds:<br />
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Almonds help to increase the level of high density lipoproteins (HDL) and reduce the level of low density lipoproteins (LDL) in your blood.
The mono-saturated fat, protein, and potassium (which helps to regulate blood pressure) contained in almonds are good for the heart. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and reduces the risk of heart diseases. The presence of magnesium in almonds helps to prevent heart attacks. (Magnesium also regulates the absorption of calcium and is involved in the structural integrity of bones and teeth.) According to livestrong.com, women need about 320 mg of magnesium per day, while men need 420 mg.
Almonds are also a source of folic acid, helping to reduce the level of homocystein, which causes fatty plaque buildup in arteries. Folic acid is very important for pregnant women because it helps to reduce the incidence of birth defects in newborns.<br />
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Almonds are beneficial great for the skin. A massage with almond oil is often recommended for new born babies. Almonds improves the movement of food through the colon, thereby helping to prevent colon cancer by preventing constipation. Be sure to drink a fair amount of water (or herbal tea) after eating almonds.<br />
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In addition, almonds offer protection against diabetes: They help to reduct the rise in sugar and insulin levels after meals. <br />
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Believe it or not, these are only a few of the health benefits of almonds. And let's not forget how delicious they are--raw, toasted--plain or with tamari. NOTE: If you suffer from kidney or gall bladder problems, consult your doctor to learn whether or not almonds are good for you.<br />
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Now here's a tasty recipe using almonds:<br />
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<i>Combine in a bowl</i>:<br />
1 1/2 lbs. tofu, cut in 1/2" cibes<br />
3 TBs fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)<br />
1/2 tsp. celery salt<br />
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<i>Mix in:</i><br />
1 1/2 cups celery, diced<br />
1/3 cup green onion, minced<br />
3/4 cup almonds, slivered and toasted<br />
1/2 tsp. salt (if you use tamari almonds, you can eliminate the salt)<br />
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<i>Blend together with:</i><br />
1 1/2 cups <b>tofu sour creme dressing</b> (which follows).<br />
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When it's all blended, chill and serve to 4-6 delighted people.<br />
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<b>Tofu Sour Creme dressing:</b><br />
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(The only way this recipe could be easier is if you opened a jar and poured it out.)<b><br /></b><br />
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<i>Combine in a blender:</i><b><br /></b><br />
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1/2 lb. tofu<br />
1/4 cup oil<br />
1 TB lemon juice<br />
1 1/2 tsp. sugar (or 1 tsp. agave)<br />
1/2 tsp salt (or less, or none at all)<b><br /></b><br />
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Blend unti smooth and creamy. Voila. That's it. Just add it to the salad and you're there!<b><br /></b><br />
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Resources:<br />
<a href="http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-almonds.html">organicfacts.net</a><br />
Tofu Cookery by Louise Hagler<br />
<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/525224-what-does-taking-magnesium-do-to-your-body/">livestrong.com</a>Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-7674158465416775832012-12-03T14:16:00.000-08:002012-12-03T14:18:46.398-08:00Mama Mia, lovely Chia<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Hailed as a superfood, and let's not forget those infamous <a href="http://www.chiapet.com/">chia pets</a> from several years back, chia seeds are attributed with all kinds of health benefits, and they are so easy to use!<br />
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Let's start with the benefits:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Those tiny seeds are loaded with omega-3′s, antioxidants, fiber, calcium, protein and a number of other vitamins and minerals. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">One ounce (about 2 tablespoons) contains 139 calories, 4 grams of protein, 9 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates and 11 grams of fiber, plus vitamins and minerals. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">The seeds are said to help control blood sugar and reduce the risk of heart disease. Although scientific evidence lags behind in supporting these theories, keep in mind that this is often the case. Numerous studies need to be conducted before conclusive evidence is deemed sufficient to make a scientific/medical claim. But keep in mind that c</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">hia, an edible seed that comes from the desert plant</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><i>Salvia hispanica</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">, has been grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. "Chia" means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">On nuts.com, you'll see a quote by well-known TV physician Dr. Oz when he appeared on <i>Oprah</i>, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-style: italic; line-height: normal;">"They [chia seeds] just may be one of the healthiest things around."</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">And from noted nutrition expert, Dr. Weil<i>, "</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;">A healthful and interesting addition to my diet. My prediction? You will begin to see chia being added to more and more commercial products, such as prepared baby foods, nutrition bars, and baked goods."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">From an article by <i><a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-chia">WebMD</a></i> columnist, Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">"More study is needed before chia can be recommended either for weight loss and heart health," says </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Catherine Ulbricht, PharmD</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">, chief editor of <i>Natural Standard Research Collaboration</i>. The article also cautions that </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">if you have food allergies (especially to sesame or mustard seeds) or are on high blood pressure medications or blood thinners, you should consult with your physician before adding chia to your diet.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">That said, although <i>WebMD </i>seems reluctant to endorse the weight loss claim, they do say "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Enjoy chia seeds for their flavor and to boost the fiber, protein, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3s in your diet."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Sprinkle on cereal, sauces, vegetables, rice dishes, or yogurt or mixed into drinks and baked goods. The thing is they virtually disappear and have very mild nutty flavor that virtually disappears when blended in with other foods. </span></span><br />
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For more good ways to use chia seeds, check out this great resource: <a href="http://www.chiaseedrecipes.com/40-ways-to-use-chia-seeds.php">chiaseedrecipes.com</a></div>
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Resources:<br />
<a href="http://care2.com/">care2.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-chia">WebMD</a><br />
<a href="http://nuts.com/">nuts.com</a><br />
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<br />Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-82512449607335586632012-11-27T08:34:00.002-08:002012-11-27T08:48:21.496-08:00Nice-O Miso<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i> </i></span><br />
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WARNING right up front: Miso is a salty, cultured bean paste from which soy sauce evolved. So if you have high blood pressure issues or are watching your sodium content for any other reasons, this soup <i>may</i> not be for you. But you should read on, because although salt has gained a terrible reputation over the years in regards to high blood pressure, it may be a case of unfounded blame.<br />
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The issue of sodium and its link to high blood pressure is being revisited. According to an article in <a href="http://www.misorecipes.net/health-benefits-of-miso/miso-and-blood-pressure/">misorecipes.net</a>, it's not the amount of sodium that is important, but rather the balance of it with such minerals as potassium, magnesium, calcium. ". . . research has shown that adding potassium to the diet, which helps relax blood vessels and remove sodium from the blood, can be as effective in lowering blood pressure as reducing sodium intake. Miso soup made with foods that are high in potassium, magnesium, and calcium, such as wakame, fish stock (bonito), greens, and carrots, has been shown to actually lower high blood pressure, as well as prevent it from occurring in people normal rates<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">."</span></span><br />
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It's also ironic, actually that those of us who have high blood pressure are told to avoid foods high in sodium and to load up on potassium, when in fact diuretics, which are often prescribed to help lower high blood pressure, cause the body to lose potassium. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #373737; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 24px;"></span>Miso also offers many important anti-aging benefits, btw. From <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/025519_health_anti-aging_soy.html">Natural News.com</a>: "Miso and other fermented foods and drinks help build up the inner ecosystem and assure the digestive tract is amply supplied with beneficial bacteria. These bacteria help digest, synthesize, and assimilate nutrients so necessary for good health and anti-aging. They also strengthen the immune system, keeping it at the ready to fight infection and cancer."<br />
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Miso shouldn't be that difficult to find. If you can't locate it in the Asian section of your local market, you can undoubtedly find it at a health food store or in Asian food markets.<br />
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<i>Recipe:</i><br />
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<i>Stir together in a soup pot until limp, but not brown:</i><br />
1/4 cup oil<br />
a small head of cabbage, shredded<br />
3-4 small onions, diced (scallions will work nicely also; if you use them, slice lengthwise)<br />
4-6 carrots, sliced<br />
3 stalks celery, sliced<br />
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<i>Add:</i><br />
2 qts. hot water<br />
1 tsp. salt (optional)<br />
1/4 tsp. black pepper (or add more to taste)<br />
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Simmer for 30 minutes.<br />
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<i>Cut into 3/4 cubes and add to the soup:</i><br />
1 lb tofu (plain is best for this soup)<br />
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<i>Dissolve together:</i><br />
1/2 cup cold water<br />
1/4 cup miso<br />
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Stir into the soup. Heat, but be careful not to boil. Serve when tofu is heated through. A twist on this recipe is to add tofu pasta rather than the cubes.<br />
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Resources:<br />
Tofu Cookery by Louise Hagler<br />
<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/025519_health_anti-aging_soy.html">Natural News.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.misorecipes.net/health-benefits-of-miso/miso-and-blood-pressure/">misorecipes.net</a>Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-43792766215695935672012-11-20T16:53:00.000-08:002012-11-20T16:53:15.306-08:00Blending Tofu<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Francine</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i> </i></span><br />
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So you have this block of tofu and a recipe calls for blending. What do you do? Mash it up with a fork until it's 'blended' and then put it in a blender? Good guess. But that's not the whole deal.<br />
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Here's what you do. . .<br />
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In your blender, it's a good idea to limit the amount you blend to 1/2 lb. at a time. Of course the variable is what kind of blender you're using as well as the softness of the tofu. Tofu Yu tofu is firm, so it would follow that you shouldn't overwhelm your blender with a big quantity. Otherwise the job just won't get done. And yes, it does absolutely help to mash or crumble the tofu before throwing it in the blender. That way you get a head start and won't have to watch big clumps spinning around.<br />
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Now, it's not just a matter of throwing in the tofu and hitting pressing a button. You're going to have to tend to the 'blending' by using a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bring all the tofu to where the blades can catch it and keep it circulating. (No--ouch--don't touch the blades with the spatula. Not only is it rather dangerous, but the resulting smell of mangled rubber is rather nasty.)<br />
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Now you're probably thinking a food processor is an even better idea than using a blender. Not necessarily. Your results may not be as creamy as what you get with with a blender.<br />
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And btw--if your recipe calls for blending the tofu along with other ingredients, we suggest the identical process to above--break up the tofu in a bowl, add the ingredients, but still--do it in batches.<br />
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Also btw--when tofu is good, there is hardly a smell to it at all. Tofu Yu always includes a date, which you should pay attention to. That said, if you see the date is a day or two past--just smell the tofu. We play it on the safe side with our dates. It is very possible that if you forgot to use it before the expiration date, it's still perfectly fine. Just let your nose be your guide.Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-15614527898207330312012-11-11T16:30:00.002-08:002012-11-11T16:35:39.058-08:00Hold the Meat and Make That Tofu!by <a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" target="_blank">Francine</a><i> </i><br />
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<i>I think it's much better when tofu stands on its own merit as opposed to supposedly tasting like something else. Let's face it--if it's red meat you're after, you should just eat it. Same thing with poultry, fish, or for that matter--a doughnut. But, if you don't want to eat meat, etc. (because you choose not to or your doctor advised you to refrain) or if it's just a matter of trying something different--tofu offers SO many options. . . </i><br />
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<i>Tofu loaf is a fun one--makes you (me) think of meat loaf, which my mom made so well. The ingredients happen to be very similar--with one notable exception. No meat. </i><br />
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<i>Here we go:</i><br />
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<b>Tofu Loaf</b><br />
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Preheat oven to 350 F.<br />
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Mix together:<br />
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1 1/2 lbs. tofu, mashed<br />
1/3 cup ketchup<br />
1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari)<br />
2 Tb dijon mustard<br />
1/2 cup parsley, chopped (cilantro works here too)<br />
1/4 tsp. black pepper<br />
1 med. onion, chopped fine<br />
1/2-1 red pepper, diced <br />
3-5 cloves of garlic, chopped fine (if you're a garlic fiend like me, you may want to use more than this)<br />
1 cup whole grain bread crumbs (or even leftover French, challah, or whole grain bread, soaked in water and mashed), rolled oats, or a combo.<br />
1 egg, scrambled<br />
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Mix all ingredients together. Pout 1/4 cup oil in a loaf pan, then press the mixture into the pan. Bake for about 1 hour. Let cool 10-15 minutes before trying to remove from pan. Garnish with ketchup and parsley. Also good sliced and fried for sandwiches.<br />
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<i>Incidentally, Onions (Allium cepa) belong to the lily family (same family
as garlic, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots). There are over 600 species
of Allium, distributed all over Europe, North America, Northern Africa and
Asia. </i><span style="font-style: normal;"></span><br />
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<i>From <a href="http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/onions.php">vegetarian-nutrition</a>:
"The World Health Organization (WHO) supports the use of onions for the
treatment of poor appetite and to prevent atherosclerosis. In addition, onion
extracts are recognized by WHO for providing relief in the treatment of coughs
and colds, asthma and bronchitis. . . . Onions, and other Allium species, are
highly valued herbs possessing culinary and medicinal value. Some of their
beneficial properties are seen after long-term usage. Onion may be a useful herb
for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, especially since they diminish
the risk of blood clots. Onion also protects against stomach and other cancers,
as well as protecting against certain infections. Onion can improve lung
function, especially in asthmatics. The more pungent varieties of onion appear
to possess the greatest concentration of health-promoting
phytochemicals." </i><span style="font-style: normal;"> </span><br />
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Sources:<br />
<a href="http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/onions.php">vegetarian-nutrition
</a><br />
Tofu Cookery by Louise Hagler<br />
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<br />Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-76197074559129283532012-11-02T12:09:00.000-07:002012-11-02T12:09:06.386-07:00P-nutty Goodnessby <a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" target="_blank">Francine</a><br />
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Those ready-made pie shells are handy and usually readily available in your local markets. That said, there are a slew of interesting pie crusts you can make on your own. A friend of mine recently made one using spelt, ground up dried fruits, walnuts, and lots of cinnamon! And it was amazingly good. Now whatever your choice of crust, here's a yummy filling. And btw--you could use almond or cashew butter if you prefer. . .<br />
<br />
<b>Blend until smooth and creamy (in a blender or Cuisinart)</b>:<br />
1 lb. tofu<br />
3/4 cup peanut butter<br />
1/2 cup honey<br />
1/4 cup oil<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
1/8 tsp. salt (optional)<br />
<br />
Pour all that into a baked pie shell. Decorate with semi-sweet chocolate shavings or curls. You may want to throw in some raspberries as well. Freeze. The when you're ready to serve, thaw for about10 minutes beforehand. <br />
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Here's what <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/265211-peanut-butter-nutrition/#ixzz2B5rbY4ci">livestrong.com</a> has to say about the nutrition value of peanut butter:<br />
<br />
"On average 1 tbs of peanut butter has about 90 calories, 9 g fat (about
80 percent of which are mono and poly-unsaturated), 4g protein and 1g
fiber. The protein in peanut butter helps contribute towards your daily
protein needs and it provides energy while helping to keep you feeling
full. Peanut butter alone has some fiber, which will also add to the
feeling of fullness and help regulate your bowels. But, if you eat
peanut butter with a fruit or whole grain bread, such as some
suggestions listed below, it can really boost your daily fiber intake. <br />
<br />
"Peanut butter is rich in mono and poly-unsaturated fats, which are the
"good," cholesterol lowering fats. While these fats have
heart-protective benefits, they also are what make peanut butter a high
calorie food. So, as with most delicious foods, moderation is key. A
general guideline is to try to limit yourself to 2 tbsp, which weighs in
at about 180 calories."<br />
<br />
Sources:<br />
<br />
Tofu Cookery by Louise Hagler<br />
<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/265211-peanut-butter-nutrition/#ixzz2B5rbY4ci">livestrong.com </a><br />
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Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-52986338953513110932012-10-26T11:22:00.000-07:002012-10-26T11:27:10.064-07:00Gotta' Have Pumpkin Cheesecake for Halloweenby <a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" target="_blank">Francine</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pumpkin art & photo by Zia Schwartz</td></tr>
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<div class="summary" id="intro">
Pumpkins are especially interesting in the Fall, not only because of
the infinite shapes and sizes, but because of all the fun, eery, and
creative ways you can carve or decorate them. But there's something else
you should know. Besides eye candy and wondrous flavors in pies, soups, etc. (not to mention the cheesecake
recipe below), pumpkins also provide us with substantial health benefits.
Remember they are a type of squash, so vitamin A is a given. </div>
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Super quick to prepare, this recipe for pumpkin tofu cheesecake sounds like a great vegan treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or anytime. We found the recipe on the <a href="http://vegetarian.about.com/od/desertrecipes/r/pumpheesecake.htm" target="_blank">About.com vegetarian food</a> site, haven't tried it, but would love to hear from you if you do. (Note, you must use silken tofu for this recipe. TofuYu's firm tofu is not appropriate.)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo via magnetstreet.com</td></tr>
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Now, as you're enjoying your pumpkin dessert and as you stroll around in your neighborhood checking out the various pumpkin 'heads' adorning the porches and entrance ways, keep in mind that Charlie Brown may have been on to something when he referred to "The Great Pumpkin." Enjoy. :)</div>
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<b>Pumpkin Benefits:</b><br />
*A very low calorie vegetable. It contains no saturated fats or
cholesterol; but it is rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants,
minerals, and vitamins. Recommended
by dieticians in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.</div>
<div class="summary" id="intro">
*Loaded with vitamin A, a powerful natural antioxidant and required by the
body for maintaining the integrity of skin and mucus membranes. It is
also an essential vitamin for good visual sight. Research studies
suggest that natural foods rich in vitamin A help us protect
against lung and oral cavity cancers.</div>
<div class="summary" id="intro">
*Contains Zea-xanthin<span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span>a
natural
anti-oxidant that has UV ray filtering actions in the
macula lutea
in retina of the eyes, thereby helping to protect us from
"age-related
macular disease" (ARMD). </div>
<div class="summary" id="intro">
*Good source
of B-complex group of vitamins like folates, niacin, vitamin
B-6
(pyridoxine),
thiamin and pantothenic acid.</div>
<div class="summary" id="intro">
*Rich source of
minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus.</div>
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And btw--don't forget the seeds (if you carve out your own pumpkins--for food, decoration, or both) or purchase them in the store. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of
health-promoting amino acid tryptophan.
Tryptophan is converted to GABA in the brain. (Tryptophan, found also in turkey and milk, are known to help you sleep!) </div>
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<br />Tofu Pumpkin Cheesecake <br /><br />Ingredients:</h3>
<ul>
<li class="ingredient">1 12 ounce package silken tofu </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 8 ounce container Tofutti vegan cream cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup canned pumpkin</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">3 tbsp flour</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 tsp ground ginger</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 tsp nutmeg</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tsp cinnamon</li>
<li class="ingredient">dash salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 tsp baking soda</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 pre-made pie crust<a href="http://vegetarian.about.com/od/piecrustrecipes/Pie_Crust_Recipes.htm"> </a></li>
</ul>
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Preparation:</h3>
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Process all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. <br />
Pour into pie crust and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.<br />
Allow cheesecake to cool slightly, then refrigerate. Cheesecake will set more upon chilling.
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Sources:<br />
<a href="http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/pumpkin.html" target="_blank">nutrition-and-you.com </a><br />
<a href="http://vegetarian.about.com/od/desertrecipes/r/pumpheesecake.htm" target="_blank">vegetarian.about.com </a><br />
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<br />Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-78447433789264114802012-10-17T15:25:00.000-07:002012-10-19T09:37:42.085-07:00Spinach-Tofu Nooooodlez!<div style="text-align: left;">
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Can you imagine? Noodles made from tofu? Well why not? Tofu Yu makes a version. Now you can too. Keep mind that spinach is not just tasty and richly GREEN, it is also loaded in nutritional goodness for you. From <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=43" target="_blank">The World's Healthiest Foods</a>: <br />
"Among the World's Healthiest vegetables, spinach comes out at the top of
our ranking list for nutrient richness. Rich in vitamins and minerals,
it is also concentrated in health-promoting phytonutrients such as
carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin) and flavonoids to
provide you with powerful antioxidant protection."<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/11-health-benefits-of-spinach.html" target="_blank">Health Diaries</a> tells us that spinach is beneficial to us in a number of important ways: maintaining healthy blood pressure; slowing down cell division in human stomach and skin cancer cells; anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants that combat the onset of osteoporosis, atherosclerosis and high blood pressure; protecting the eye from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. It's even good for the bones! Check the link for more information.<br />
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So now for the recipe. Pretty darn easy. . .<br />
<br />
Blend (in a blender or Cuisinart) until smooth and creamy:<br />
1/2 lb. tofu<br />
2 TB oil<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
<br />
Pour this into:<br />
1 3/4 cups unbleached white flour<br />
<br />
Mix and knead until smooth and soft (10 minutes maybe? depends on your kneading power). Put this through a noodle machine or roll out by hand and cut. Let dry for about 15 minutes. Then you're ready to go. Boil in salted water about 5 minutes. Don't overcook. Fresh pasta is a very different matter from the dry version.<br />
<br />
Enjoy!<br />
<br />
Resources:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/11-health-benefits-of-spinach.html" target="_blank">Health Diaries </a><br /><a href="http://www.whfoods.com/" target="_blank">World's Healthiest Foods</a><br />
<i>Tofu Cookery</i> by Louise HaglerTofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-31853386263178336762012-10-14T16:05:00.003-07:002012-10-14T16:07:01.012-07:00Potato Tofu Saladby <a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html" target="_blank">Francine</a><br />
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<i>Potatoes (especially when the skin is still on), are a great source of potassium. One baked potato contains about 25% of your daily requirement of potassium. Potassium is essential </i><i>for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Pay attention to potassium levels if you are taking blood pressure medication, for some of these drugs deplete our bodies of this natural and essential mineral. Also pay close attention if you exercise a lot, because we lose potassium through our sweat! That's why it's important to hydrate yourself with electrolyte-plenty liquids. - fs</i><br />
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<i>Have ready:</i><br />
6 medium potatoes, cooked and peeled (about 6 cups cooked and cubed)<br />
<br />
<i>In large mixing bowl, add:</i><br />
1 cup tofu, crumbled (use a fork or truth is--easiest way to do this is with your hand)<br />
the cooked, cubed potatoes<br />
1 cup celery, cut into 1/4" pieces<br />
1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine<br />
1/2 cup red or green pepper, chopped fine<br />
1 - 1 1/2 tsp. salt (in lo-salt or no-salt diets, extra lemon juice and lemon works well to pick up the other flavors without the salt; you can also look into an actual salt substitute made from kelp. very tasty and satisfying)<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Dressing</span></i>:<br />
Blend until smooth and creamy: (most easily done using a blender)<br />
1 up tofu<br />
1/4 cup oil<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
1 1/2 TB apple cider vinegar<br />
1/2 TB lemon juice (more if you like)<br />
couple cloves of garlic<br />
black pepper to taste<br />
dill to taste (fresh is always best, but dried dill is just fine too) <br />
1 TB mustard of your choice<br />
<br />
Add dressing to the salad and mix gently. Chill and serve. <br />
<br />
Resources:<br />
<i>Tofu Cookery</i>, by Louise Hagler<br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000089/" target="_blank">U.S. National Library of Medicine</a>Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-17761245305274630012012-10-06T15:33:00.000-07:002012-10-06T15:34:47.393-07:00Bisque it up a bit!<h4>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;">(<i>with zucchini and TOFU!)</i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;">by <a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html">Francine</a></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Early fall and not too soon to be thinking about (and making) soup. The flexibility and chameleon qualities of tofu play a major role in this recipe. Smooth and creamy, this zucchini bisque serves as a wonderful and healthy comfort food. Not to mention when you tell your friends and family that the 'creaming' agent is tofu, they'll hardly believe it. </span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don't underestimate the power of zucchini, btw. It </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">aids in digestion, helps prevent constipation (which in turn </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">helps prevent carcinogenic toxins from settling in the colon), and zucchini helps maintain low blood sugar. It also helps lower cholesterol, provides an ample amount of magnesium, which is a mineral proven to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. And magnesium also helps to lower blood pressure</span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i>Saute:</i><br />1/4 C oil<br />1 medium onion, chopped<br />1 1/2 lb. zucchini, sliced <br />salt to taste</span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Add to the sauteed veggies, cover, and simmer 20 minutes:</i><br />ground pepper to taste (I like a lot)<br />2 1/2 cups chicken or veggie stock<br />1/2 tsp. nutmeg </span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blend in a blender (or Cuisinart) until smooth and creamy:<br />1/2 lb. tofu (or just a little bit more)<br />2 TB oil (preferably olive)</span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stir blended tofu mixture into sauteed veggies. Heat, but avoid boiling. You can top with a delightful concoction that mimics bacon bits (yes, we know--bad stuff, but the tofu version isn't bad at all and you don't need to use that much of it, if you're concerned about the sodium content):</span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mix together in a skillet:<br />1/2 lb. tofu, crumbled<br />1/4 tamari (use the low-sodium kind and the reality is you can use less than 1/4 cup)<br />a clove or two of garlic, crushed<br />TB sugar (optional)<br />1/2 tsp. ginger<br />1/4 tsp. black pepper<br />2 TB oil (preferably olive)<br />2 TB water</span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Simply cook all this slowly (stirring often) until the moisture is gone and the tofu is brown and crunchy. Be careful not to burn. It's very easy to do. Be sure to use relatively low heat.</span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Source:<br /><i>Tofu Cookery</i>, by Louise Hagler<br /><a href="http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/8-health-benefits-of-zucchini.html" target="_blank">healthdiaries.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></h4>
Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-33219984709759965592012-09-30T12:24:00.001-07:002012-09-30T12:25:32.001-07:00Greek (tofu) salad<h4>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;">by <a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html">Francine</a></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Simple, tasty, and nutritious, this salad is sure to please. One of the reasons we love it is because of the dominant ingredient--tomatoes. Choose your favorite--any variety (mix them up!), but if Heirloom tomatoes are available, be sure to include some of those in the mix. The silken texture and juiciness works so well with olive oil and vinegar. </span></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The tomato is a nutritious fruit commonly used as a
vegetable. It comes to us from the ancient Mayans. The vegetable
has
incredible phyto-chemical properties with more
health-benefiting properties than those found in apples. </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Tomatoes are an excellent source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, and
vitamins. The fruit is often recommend in cholesterol-controlling and weight-reduction programs. Antioxidants present in tomatoes help protect against cancers, including colon,
prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic tumors.</span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Fresh
tomato is very rich
in potassium.
100 g contain 237 mg of potassium and just 5 mg of sodium. Potassium is
an important component of cell and body fluids that helps
control a healthy heart rate and blood pressure. Also, keep in mind that some blood-pressure medications actually have a tendency to decrease the potassium in our bodies. So maintaining healthy levels of potassium in our bodies through the foods we eat is especially important if you're taking one those drugs. (Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about this.)</span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><b>Dressing<i><br /></i><i>Mix together: </i></b></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>1/2 cup olive oil<br />1/4 cup wine vinegar (or Balsamic)<br />salt to taste<br />juice of one lemon<br />1 tsp. basil<br />1/2 tsp. black pepper<br />1/2 tsp. oregano </i></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><b>Pour the dressing over:</b><br />1 lb, tofu, cut in 3/4" cubes</i></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><b>Marinate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally</b> <br /><br />Wash, core, and cut into wedges:<br />3 fresh tomatoes<br /><br /><b>Wash and slice thin:</b><br />3 cucumbers<br /><br /><b>Add these to the marinated tofu along with:</b><br />1/2 large red onion, chopped<br />1 cup Greek or black olives<br /><br />Toss and serve on a bed of lettuce. </i><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Resources:</span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/tomato.html" target="_blank">Nutrition and You</a> </span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></h4>
<br />Tofu Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200729088185780218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227718047108031594.post-54067736707286310042012-09-25T09:57:00.000-07:002012-09-25T16:20:15.350-07:00Super healthy, super-food quinoa salad<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;">by <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.tofuyu2.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html">Francine</a></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo via fresh-fruit-daily.com</td></tr>
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You already know tofu is healthy for you in a variety of ways. Now put it in the company of quinoa, kale, avocado, and pomegranate seeds (<a href="http://www.glueandglitter.com/main/2012/09/17/superfood-recipe-quinoa-salad/" target="_blank">super foods</a>) and you've created a tasty, easy-to-fix salad that you can make ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator several days! By the way--there are a number of super foods and the lists vary, but you can bet that no one will dispute the benefits of eating the four included in this recipe (kale, quinoa, avocado, and pomegranate seeds).</div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #948a86; font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'Apple Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"><i>This recipe was originally posted on <a href="http://www.glueandglitter.com/main/2012/09/17/superfood-recipe-quinoa-salad/" target="_blank">Glue and Glitter</a> by Becky Striepe and linked to from <a href="http://care2.com/">care2.com</a>. We added the tofu to the recipe. -fs</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #948a86; font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'Apple Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'Apple Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ingredients</strong></span><br />
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<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> quinoa</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 1/2 cups</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> water</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 pkg. tofu</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 packed cups</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">juice of 1</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> lemon</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/4 cup</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> olive oil</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 teaspoon</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> salt</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> pomegranate seeds</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> avocado, chopped</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 cup</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> onion, minced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/4 cup additional</span><span class="name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> olive oil</span></li>
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<li class="instruction" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cook the quinoa in the water or vegetable or chicken broth. (2 cups liquid to one cup quinoa. Rinse quinoa thoroughly through a sieve, then add to liquid. Bring to boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.) Once cooked, transfer to the large bowl that you’ll be serving your salad in.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In a separate bowl, combine the kale, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Coat the kale well, and set it aside to wilt for at least 10 minutes.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">When the quinoa has cooled, transfer the kale mixture, pomegranate seeds, avocado, onion, and additional olive oil to the bowl with the quinoa, and toss well. </li>
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