Curry squash soup!

I have not updated in a while. Been having a rough time with the candida. >.> Oh, the wonderful joy of die off.

i have still been cooking, when i'm not laying in bed trying to focus on reading.
anyhootles.
I'm thinking about changing the name of this blog to "if you're poor and have candida." or something like that.
Buying all organic food all the time gets so expensive. At my local helath food store three items is usually $30 or more.

Lucky for me, my mom has chickens and a garden, and usually has a plethora of eggs and vegetables to give to me.

Today i ran out of zucchini, i have squash and spinach left ;_;
 I've done some reasearch and certain squashes are okay for candida people to have. i used summer squash for this recipe

so here it is:

1 whole summer squash
2 sprigs of green onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic. (chopped)
1 tablespoon curry paste
salt and pepper to taste.
1/2 cup coconut milk

First, cut up your squash, and remove the insides (i later baked the seeds, for a snack)
Fill a pot with about a cup and a half of water.
Throw in your cubed squash, and cook until tender.
When you can easily stick a fork through one of the pieces, they are ready. Throw the squash and water into a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour this back into the pot.
I'm a small sauce pan, pour a small amount of olive oil and cook garlic and onions until tender.
Add about a table spoon of curry paste and the coconut milk, stirring until paste is no longer lumpy.
Pour the coconut curry mixture into the soup, and stir.
At this point i added spinach and let it sit until the spinach was done.
Add salt and pepper. and enjoy!

I finally have my camera again so here's is a picture!

Excuse the really bad quality of my camera. and the bad lighting ;_; It looks more orange than this in person...

Anyhow, that's all for today.

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tabouli + candida safe products

Tabouli
2 cups quinoa
1/2 mint
1 cucumber, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch green onions (about 8)
1/2 tsp allspice
2 cups fresh chopped parsley (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 jalapeno finely chopped and de-seeded (optional)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste


Cook the quinoa in 3 cups hot water, drain and mix with  all vegetables.
 Pour lemon juice in separate bowl, mix in olive oil and stir well.
Add lemon olive oil mixture into vegetables, and enjoy!
This should make around 8 cups. It is delicious plain or wrapped in cabbage/collared greens for a tabouli wrap!

Here are a few store bought products that are candida friendly:
Cantare olive tapenade



wildwood probiotic hummus


I'll be updating this list tomorrow. (shopping day!)


Almost all Bubbies products are awesome. They are loaded with probiotics, too!
take a look at their website, it's awesome!
http://www.bubbies.com/bubbies_products.shtml

Here is a favorite of mine, i usually dip my home made sushi into it.
I can't seem to find a picture, so here is their website.
http://www.haigsdelicacies.com/products/baba-gannouge


Martini's Klamata olives. super flavorful, it's hard to believe there is no vinegar or wine in them what so ever.
http://kalamataolivesdirect.com/products2.html#kal_olives_products

Go Raw: pizza flax snax

Easy hummus, quinoa porrige and information :D

Hummus!
1 can of either black beans or garbanzo beans
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp tumeric powder
1 medium or small clove of garlic (i like a lot of garlic so i usually put two cloves)
pinch of lemon juice

half can of olives (optional)


Combine all ingredients in food processor, except the beans.
(A blender could work also, thought a food processor is preferred)
Drain the beans liquid into a small bowl, and add the beans to the processor.
Drain bean liquid into food processor according to how creamy you want your hummus.
Blend until smooth, and enjoy!

(Please make sure that any any canned foods you buy contain only salt, water and beans! Be careful to read all ingredients!!)

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Quinoa porridge 

Boil one cup of plain quinoa in two cups of water, until tender.
pour out any excess water
add almond milk (or raw milk)
stir in cinnamon and stevia to taste

I mostly posted this recipe, just to tell everyone the health benefits of both stevia, and quinoa. (because really, this isn't hard to make.. at all.

information on stevia! (it's awesome)

"Research has demonstrated that stevia liquid concentrate inhibits the growth and reproduction of harmful bacteria and other infectious organisms, including those that are a problem for the food and cosmetic industries³. Stevia also inhibits the growth of the bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth decay, and in many countries it is used in oral-hygiene products. Because such products are not yet allowed by the FDA, many Americans simply add several drops of stevia concentrate to a small amount of water, swish thoroughly in the mouth and swallow. This ability of stevia to destroy infectious organisms may help explain why stevia users report a lower incidence of colds and flu. "

http://asktom-naturally.com/naturally/stevia3.html

 And information on quinoa, which is great, especially if you are vegetarian!

"The quinoa seed is high in protein, calcium and iron, a relatively good source of vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. It contains an almost perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids needed for tissue development in humans. It is exceptionally high in lysine, cystine and methionine-amino acids typically low in other grains. It is a good complement for legumes, which are often low in methionine and cystine. The protein in quinoa is considered to be a complete protein due to the presence of all 8 essential amino acids. Some types of wheat come close to matching quinoa's protein content, but grains such as barley, corn, and rice generally have less than half the protein of quinoa. Quinoa is 12% to 18% protein and four ounces a day, about 1/2-cup, will provide a childs protein needs for one day. The 6-7% fat of quinoa is relatively high when compared to other grains, but it boasts a low sodium content and also provides valuable starch and fiber. Quinoa also contains albumen, a protein that is found in egg whites, blood serum, and many plant and animal tissues. The seeds are gluten-free which makes this a nutritious and flavorful alternative grain for those with gluten sensitivity"

http://chetday.com/quinoa.html 

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first post! and brownie recipe!!

If you are like me, you miss sweets on this diet.  A LOT. So i've decided to experiment around

Ingredients

1 cup xylitol
1/4 cup buckwheat flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (more or less to taste)
2 eggs
6 oz of coconut oil (you may add up to 8 oz, depending on how moist you want it)

bake at 350 for ten minutes or until you can do the toothpick test (if it comes out clean, the brownies are ready!!)

These brownies stay moist for a very long time, the coconut oil gives them a slight coconut flavor, so they kinda taste like almond joy!!

If you are comfortable, you may use organic butter, or Ghee, in place of the coconut oil. <33 enjoy!
I'll be posting pictures later on!