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I just read this recipe on Dr. Weill's website and thought it sounded great. I am going to make it once I go grocery shopping next week!Jicama Salad
1 pound jicama (about 1 large), peeled
2 large beets, trimmed and peeled
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths
2 large navel oranges
3 to 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 to 3 limes)
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
Using a mandolin or very sharp knife, julienne the jicama, beets, and carrots and combine in a large bowl.
Slice off the ends of the oranges. Using a paring knife, remove the peel and pith from the oranges, following the curve of the fruit.
Green Bean with Jicama Salad
This salad is great at cook out & unexpected. Salad: 1 pound green beans trimmed 1 yellow sweet pepper, seeded & julienned 1 medium jicama peeled & julienned 15 cherry tomatoes halved Dressing: 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tsp chopped chives 2/3 cup olive oil salt & pepper Cook beans for 7-10 minutes in boiling water, drain & place in cold water to stop cooking drain. Add jicama, pepper & tomatoes to beans in a large bowl Whisk dressing ingredients together, pour over beans.Central Valley Disconnect: Rich Land, Poor Nutrition
California's Central Valley produces many of the fruits and vegetables consumed in America. It is also one of the poorest areas of the country. There are high rates of malnutrition and obesity, and residents have little access to fresh produce themselves.A new year's resolution..adopt a new food!
I decided that over Christmas that I would "adopt" a new fruit and vegetable that I haven't eaten much of, find one I liked and incorporate into my weekly diet. These two little stars are low-calorie, packed with vitamins and flavour, and are (like most produce) not that expensive if you keep your eyes sharp. Soo without further adieu: The veggie is definitely celeriac (Inspired by the need to make a last-minute substitution to Christmas dinner...ending up in a "celeriac" gravy and dressing addition that worked out so awesomely..damn this stuff is good!Mexican Chicken Salad
From www.ajc.com. Makes 4 servings. For the dressing: 1/2 avocado, halved 1/2 c.Oprah Winfrey Completes 21-Day Vegan Cleanse
Oprah Winfrey has completed her 21-day vegan detox. "I want some wine. Bordeaux 82.The Farm at South Mountain (Phoenix, AZ)
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In southern Phoenix there is a place called The Farm at South Mountain. It is an actual farm that grows vegetables and it is surrounded by pecan trees. You will feel a million miles away from the city!!
Thinking outside the lunch "box"!
I don't know about anyone else out there, but working full time can take a toll on your lunch creativity. When it comes to getting up early enough to make a decent packed lunch, vs. sleeping in, i opt for more sleep.
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