My Food Philosophy

It starts with realizing your connection with the Earth. The earth will always provide you with the food that you need. Whole food in its purest form. Not chemically laden formulas disguised as food. You will begin to appreciate the people who grow the food. You will not settle for a fruit or vegetable that was grown in the most clean way possible. Because, you see, the energy from these foods becomes a part of you when you ingest it. It's all about conscious eating. Being aware of not only what you put in your mouth but where is comes from. I choose to live a plant based and gluten free lifestyle. This blog is an evolution of sorts. It starts with my dedication to using whole foods and moves into my dedication to a plant based cooking lifestyle. All those recipes you didn't think you could have eating the way I do....Bon Appetite
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Cilantro Pesto

I know I have posted about pesto before, but this one is a little different with the addition of cilantro. Cilantro is an AMAZING blood cleanser and detoxifier. It helps to sweep heavy metals like lead and mercury out of your system. I have to give credit to my ND, since this was from her blog. I tweaked it a bit cause I don't like so much nutritional yeast in mine. What is nutritional yeast you ask? Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast, so it doesn't make things rise. It's high in protein, in fact it contains all 18 amino acids, which makes it a complete protein. It is also chocked full of B vitamins. It has a cheesy flavor. I put my finished pesto on zucchini or squash "noodles". Maddy puts hers on quinoa pasta. So yummy and so good for you. Although, as you can see Jackson didn't care for it.....what a shocker:)


Cilantro Pesto
1/2 c. walnuts
2 cloves garlic
1 head of cilantro (leaves only)
1/2 c. basil leaves
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp - 1/4 c. nutritional yeast (per taste)
salt to taste
1/2 lemon squeezed juice

 Put walnuts and garlic in food processor till a paste is formed. Add cilantro and basil until all is combined. Add rest of ingrediants until you get the consistency you desire. 
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