44 nourishing treatment and for Recipes

carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, red onion, mushrooms, celery, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock cube

cabbage, cored and shredded, caraway seed, sea salt, whey (if not available, use an additional 1 tbsp salt), carrot, shredded (optional)

eggs, beaten, ground almonds, curry leaf, powder, lemon juice, fresh orange juice, fresh coriander leaves, crushed, black pepper

ground fenugreek, curry , leaf paste, black pepper, coconut oil , just enough to mix everything together

freshly ground whole wheat flour, buttermilk, egg yolks, pure maple syrup, melted butter, sea salt, egg whites, sea salt

almonds, flax seed, raisins, shredded coconut, unsalted natural-style peanut butter, sea salt, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, chocolate chips

almonds, pumpkin seeds, dates, unsweetened dried shredded coconut, almond butter, sea salt, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract

rump roast (chuck roast or other cut suitable for pot roast is okay), buttermilk (4 cups), butter, extra virgin olive oil, red wine (we used red zinf ), beef stock, french tarragon , tied together (subbed for fresh thyme), green peppercorns, crushed or 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, crushed, placed in tea infuser, dozen small red potato, unpeeled, left whole (specifically those small red creamer potatoes), carrot, peeled and cut into chunks (we replaced a few carrots with parsnips), arrowroot, filtered water, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste

bananas , overripe preferably, oil (a mix of olive and almond . more course the hair, more olive ), honey, molasses, shea butter ( for more course hair) or 1/4 cup coconut, oil ( for more course hair)

seasonal fish and vegetables are used in tempura. the ingredients for tempura in the recipe below are only a few of the many, many common ingredients that lend themselves to this treatment. shrimp; squid; small whole fish like perch, smelt, and goby; white-fleshed saltwater fish; eggplant; green beans; onion rings; sweet potato slices; bell pepper strips; mushrooms - the list could go on for several pages. chicken, beef and pork, however, are not usually prepared as tempura because of their relatively heavier, identifiable taste. chicken and pork are deep-fried in other ways, and beef is often given a more highlighted preparation, say, in sukiyaki., http://japanesefood.about.com/od/tempura/a/cookingtempura.htm, basic steps for cooking tempura, prepare the ingredients ., make tempura batter ., heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 340-350f degree., lightly dip ingredients in the batter and immediately fry them until crisp. it takes longer to fry vegetables than to fry seafood., drain tempura on a rack ., serve right away with tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce) or salt. tempura is best served hot. *grated daikon radish is a common condiment., tempura batter recipe - japanese recipe, http://japanesefood.about.com/od/tempura/r/tempurabatter.htm, egg, ice water, all purpose flour, preparation, beat an egg in a bowl. add ice water in the bowl. be sure to use very cold water., add sifted flour in the bowl and mix lightly. be careful not to overmix the batter., tempura dipping sauce recipe, tempura dipping sauce is called tentsuyu in japanese. serve this sauce with tempura., dashi soup stock, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, preparation, put mirin in a pan and heat. add soy sauce and dashi soup stock in the pan. bring the sauce to a boil., tips for making crispy tempura, by setsuko yoshizuka, tip 1: ice, use ice water for the batter. this is really important to prevent the batter from absorbing too much oil., tip 2: batter (tempura batter recipe), do not make the batter ahead of time. try not to over mix the batter and not to coat ingredients with the batter too much., if you are frying both seafood and vegetables, fry vegetables first. then, fry seafood. fry vegetables at 340f degree and fry seafood at 350f degree., tip 4: oil temperature, check the temperature of frying oil , drop a little batter into the oil. if the batter comes up right away instead of sinking to the bottom of the pan, it s about 360 f degree. if the batter goes halfway to the bottom and comes up, it s about 340f degree. this is said to be the right temperature to fry tempura.

old fashioned rolled oats, organic, warm filtered water, whey or 2 tbsp yogurt or 2 tbsp kefir or 2 tbsp buttermilk or 2 tbsp lemon juice or 2 tbsp vinegar, sea salt, filtered water, flax seed (optional), butter

heavy cream, carrot, cooked and mashed, avocado, peeled,pitted and mashed, honey

ground beef or 2 lbs other red meat, ground beef heart (optional), onion, peeled and chopped, carrot, peeled and finely chopped, stalk celery, finely chopped, butter, dried chili pepper flakes, dried thyme, cracked pepper, sea salt, whole grain bread , crumbs, cream, egg, fish sauce (optional), organic tomato paste or 4 tbsp naturally sweetened ketchup

onion (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup), head garlic, cloves chopped and crushed, roasted head of garlic (or 1 tsp), stalks celery, butter, chicken or 3 cups vegetable stock, potatoes, thyme, savory, salt, creme fraiche , sour cream (use yogurt for added pro-biotic benefits) or yogurt (use yogurt for added pro-biotic benefits)

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.