My recent attempt at making grapefruit-apple cider vinegar was wholly unsuccessful: it smelled like a loaf of sourdough. Though perhaps I was successful in creating a sourdough starter, who knows?That's what you get for starting with a difficult fruit vinegar (grapefruit), instead of a simpler one (apple). Today, I read an article in Edible Austin (www.edibleaustin.com) and was reminded of the salutary Turmeric Milk I learned about when I lived at a yoga ashram in 2006-2007. It's a well known Ayurvedic remedy, and most of you should be aware of the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer powers of turmeric (scientifically documented). I was lucky enough to receive some fresh turmeric a few months back, and hooboy!, did it change my already delicious chai into spectacularly-delicious-and-now-even-more-super-healthy chai. I've noticed a change in my skin as well, since I'm eating about a tablespoon or so of fresh turmeric daily, sometimes more when I add it to my smoothies. [Benign tumor in my shoulder for a decade--gone! Painful skin growth on my forearm that I've had for two years--gone!] Turmeric imparts a lovely golden hue to anything it is added to, and thus the elegant and historical term Golden Milk comes into play.
Golden Milk is simple: grate a tablespoon of fresh root into a tiny splash of coconut or plain sesame oil and saute for a minute or so, then add a cup soy, almond, or cow milk and bring to a boil. Pour it in your favorite mug and add some honey, (strain it if you like, but be sure to eat the turmeric: it's crunchy, healing, and has a faint carrot-y taste). I love the rich, unique flavor of dark Buckwheat honey. This is the perfect nightcap, which I will begin drinking instead of a wine nightcap!
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Golden Milk is simple: grate a tablespoon of fresh root into a tiny splash of coconut or plain sesame oil and saute for a minute or so, then add a cup soy, almond, or cow milk and bring to a boil. Pour it in your favorite mug and add some honey, (strain it if you like, but be sure to eat the turmeric: it's crunchy, healing, and has a faint carrot-y taste). I love the rich, unique flavor of dark Buckwheat honey. This is the perfect nightcap, which I will begin drinking instead of a wine nightcap!
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I'm on a roll here, so I'm going to make some fresh soy milk as well! I've got my soybeans a-soakin'! After a lot of research, and not so confident in many of the recipes out on the web, I found this one and feel it is the most healthful: http://drbenkim.com/how-to-make-soy-milk.htm. Soak, rinse, cook, blend, strain. I love easy and quick (just like my men - NOT! Oz knows I've never met an easy man, they're more difficult than a Gran Marnier Souffle! Ha!)
Ginger Beer is the last on the list. Ginger beer, Ginger Ale, Ginger Soda, whatever you prefer. That one might be a bit harder, but I've got a great resource: http://wellnessmama.com/8942/ginger-bug/. From there, I might move on to Kombucha, after reading so much hoopla about its healthful benefits!
Be well and prosper!
Ginger Beer is the last on the list. Ginger beer, Ginger Ale, Ginger Soda, whatever you prefer. That one might be a bit harder, but I've got a great resource: http://wellnessmama.com/8942/ginger-bug/. From there, I might move on to Kombucha, after reading so much hoopla about its healthful benefits!
Be well and prosper!
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