RAW Living and Learning

Today I wanted to share with you an absolutely brilliant way to open a pomegranate. I found this great video over at Chrisbeatcancer.com . This technique is so simple you won't believe it!! I made a Vegan Vanilla Kream to dollop on top of my lovely pomegranate seeds. It was so delicious. Recipe below the video. Enjoy! But before we get to the video, would you just look at the nutrition and protection that pomegranates offer!! Health benefits of Pomegranate (source:  http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/pomegranate.html ) The fruit is moderate in calories; 100 g provides 83 calories, slightly more than that in the apples . It contains no cholesterol or saturated fats. It is rich source of soluble and insoluble dietary fibers, providing about 4 g per 100 g (about 12% of RDA), which aid in smooth digestive and bowel movements. The fruit is suggested by nutritionists in the diet for weight reduction and cholesterol controlling programs. Regular inclusion of fruits in the diets boos...

Yesterday our family celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas, as we do every year on December 6th. Stockings were hung and we lit the Advent Wreath, prayed, displayed our collection of St. Nicholas dolls (that belonged to my mother-in-law) and of course watched the children as they pulled their gifts out from their stockings. Then we re-read the story/bio of St. Nicholas and focused on his giving and loving spirit. It is always a good day for all of us.  A PRAYER FOR CHILDREN O God the Father of mankind, who hast given me these my children, and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee, and to prepare them for eternal life: help me with Thy heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfill this most sacred duty and stewardship. Teach me both, what to give and what to withhold; when to reprove and when to forbear; make me to be gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence, and the excess of severit...

In my previous post I said I would share my recipe for these yummy vegan sushi wraps. They are as simple as cutting, smashing, spreading and rolling. To start I finely sliced some organic white cabbage, diced an organic sweet onion and smashed a clove or two of garlic.    The next step is to smash one small Haas avocado with the fresh garlic, using the back of a fork. This will be the spread for the Nori sheets. We have organic Nori at the local Whole Foods but I prefer to order Raw Nori wraps on-line. Here are the ones I have to buy locally when I run out of my raw wraps. Take a sheet of Nori and spread on a thin layer of the avocado and garlic. Now the fun begins, just start piling on your favorite toppings. I personally used sunflower greens Fresh cilantro Organic Grape tomatoes, diced The shredded white cabbage and dice onion Lastly, roll it up and enjoy!   +JMJ+ Today I am grateful for completing my garage cl...