1/2 a small onion diced

3 cloves small garlic sliced

1" ginger sliced

1Tbsp corn oil ( I prefer canola but haven't found it yet)

1 small leek chopped and rinsed for sand

1.5 c cooked beans these are called "Cow Gram" (sub. 1 can rinsed chickpeas)

3Tbsp Knorr Chicken Broth mix (the kind I bought here seems puffed up so probably only 2 scant Tbsp of regular soup mix would be needed)

4 cups water

In a deep pot fry the onions in oil until golden around the edges, add garlic and ginger fry  a few more .  Add, soup base, then add drained, rinsed beans stir a bit. Add drained, rinsed leeks along with the four cups of water. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 20 min until the leeks are a texture/color you enjoy.

Serves 2 generously... I'd double the recipe for a family... I put a cup of hot rice in the bottom of a bowl and topped with the soup and added soy sauce... it was delish that way too!

Here's a link to more photos of how I put it together. (I only used half of the ginger shown.)

I've modified a recipe from book pg 133.

3 c sugar
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ginger
1 Tbs cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder

mix together to diffuse spices

1 c oil
4 eggs (or 1 egg = 3 Tbsp water + 1 Tbsp golden flax meal)
4 c grated zucchini (golden zucchini works well!)
3 1/2 whole wheat flour
1 c ground flax

Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees or until toothpick comes away clean.
Makes 3 loaf tins I line the pans with cooking parchment.
(works well for muffins too)

I'd like to try making this with raisins and a cream cheese icing.

Chunky, Quirky, SpunkyJerky

A recipe for Teriyaki flavoured TVP Chunks based on "Pleasantly Plump Vegan's Recipe"
 

rehydrate:
1 3/4 cup boiling water
2 cups  TVP chunks

In a mixing bowl:
pour boiling water over TVP chunks
(if you have a sensitivity to the TVP:
after letting it sit with boiling water about 10 min,
drain it well, then squeeze it well, rinse,
squeeze, rinse, squeeze,
until the liquid comes out clear)

In a saucepan:
combine following ingredients and
heat until everything is dissolved
has had some time to thicken a bit.

1 1/2 cup of fruit juice
2 Tbsp oil
4 Tbsp soy sauce
4 Tbsp honey
4 Tbsp sugar
12 slices peeled fresh ginger
7 large fresh garlic cloves (kept whole)

Place drained, rehydrated TVP
in the cooking liquid bring to a boil
and turn down to minimum for 30 min
boil down until it is syrupy.

On parchment lined cookie sheet:
placed all (syrup and TVP with seasoning)
dehydrate in oven at 350 fahrenheit for an hour
(mixing at the 20 and 40 min points in baking/drying).

Cool to room temperature then refrigerate in sealed container.

Enjoy this oriental style of TVP jerky as
a snack or chop into small pieces and used like
bacon bits like in salads or on baked potatoes.

I modified a recipe for a church social today... it was well received.

A few people asked for the recipe...

Gleaner's Chili
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions
1 1/2 cup cashews pieces
1/3 cup minced/chopped raisins
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 medium grated carrots
2 stalks celery
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon pesto
1 1/2 teaspoon vegetable bullion powder
1 small can tomato paste
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cup hot water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 bay leaf
3 15-oz cans drained rinsed chickpeas I used about 5 cups of cooked (from dry) chickpeas.

Chili with Raisins and Cashews Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Chop the onion, cook in the oil 20 minutes over medium heat until carmelized.
Stir in the cashews and cook until they pick up a bit of the brown. Add raisins and garlic, pesto, bullion, cumin, and black pepper.
Add the beans, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.  Add the crushed tomato, tomato paste, water, vinegar, and bay leaf.
Reduce heat to low, and cook 45 minutes. (I transferred to the crock pot and cooked for an hour + on high setting.)

8-10 servings

Dearly Beloved,
We are gathered together...
We are inextricably and inexplicably bound
in a Mystery too deep for human understanding.
Though your mind wrestles to comprehend,
let your heart rest,
rest in the truth of my good love.
Though your emotions are stirred by circumstances
allow your body to find safety in my providential care.

Sorrow does deepen and widen your capacity
for both joy and wisdom.
Your dreams and desires,
darkened by disappointment,
will be defined by delight.

While the past season has seemed arduous,
it has shaped you for something new,
something yet unseen.

Wait patiently
Wait hopefully
Wait expectantly
Wait in the knowledge
you are deeply
truly
and
dearly
Beloved.

5 very large firm pears, peeled, cored and chopped into 1-inch chunks (to make approx. 8 cups)

Since the cake is really moist, it is best to keep it uncovered or lightly covered at room temperature. I have also found out that it tastes better if you heat it quickly in the microwave for a few seconds before eating.

Grateful for family who celebrated with me tonight...

So much has been done HUGE thank you to the #Viking crew of B. K. and N.

All the walls patched and repaired including where tile was put up for baseboard but now removed

Except for the bathroom, all the painting is complete...

New baseboard heaters with t'stats

Removal and replacement of front entry closet tile

Removal and replacement of laundry closet doors with two bi-fold openings

New shelf in laundry

Tile for back-splash chosen and designed ready for install in kitchen

New custom white faux-wood slat blind for diningroom ready to be picked up at Home Depot

New hinges and drawer pulls purchased for kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinets refinished with a custom designed open shelving unit for the corner

New washer and drier in place

Fridge, dishwasher and range in hall waiting for install Thanks to Brother-in-law R. and Co.

Removal and replacement of range hood fan

Removal and replacement of all dated electrical outlets (3 new GFIs)

New dining room light/fan installed

New storage room fluorescent installed

New kitchen fluorescent lights installed with custom surround to come

Window locks installed

Brother-in-law J. to Remove and replace toilet and hook up dishwasher

Girlfriend gave me teak bedroom set and is now offering up a dining-room set as well... Mid-century Modern here I come!

I've found some images online that seem to have the #cheerfulness and storage I want to create in the space...

Renovations are underway in the new place and here are a few images...

and a slideshow

Khichadi Porridge (rice/lentils/bouillon) 3 servings

1/2 cup brown basmati rice
1/2 cup red lentils
3 cups water
3 tsp veg bouillon powder (3 cubes?)

Rinse rice and lentils. Bring them to boil in 3c. water. Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 min. Mix in bouillon simmer for another 15 min or to taste. Let cool a bit to thicken and firm up.

approximate nutrition per 1.5 cup serving
179 calories
34 gr carbs
9.53 gr protein
1 gr fat
3.08 gr fiber

Serve like a side of grits or mashed potatoes or rice.

This morning I enjoyed it plain as a savoury porridge. Tonight I enjoyed it topped with a Patak's Kabocha Squash Curry and with two Wasa Hearty Rye crackers. Tea and a Lara Bar for dessert.