Maple & Brown Sugar Grits

Grit's is yet another dish that is very versatile and can be made different way's. Like, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Serves: 8

1/4 c. Maple syrup
1/4 c. Organic Brown Sugar
2 c. Grits
1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
7 c. Water


Directions:

1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in the grits and continue to whisk for 1 minute. When the mixture comes to a boil again, turn the heat to low. Stir frequently, cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Remove the grits from the heat and add Maple syrup, Sugar and Cinnamon, Incorporate well and serve.

Asian Veggie-Fruit Slaw

Serves: 5

3/8 Shredded Carrots
1/2 Small head cabbage, Cored and shredded
1/2 Bean Sprouts
1/2 Bell Pepper, cut into 1/4 strips
1/4 tsp. Fresh Dill, chopped
1/2 Gala Apple, Cored and Chopped
1/2 Orange, slice and chopped

Sweet & Sour Dressing

3 Tbsp. - 2 1/4 tsp. Tamari sauce
2 Tbsp. -1 1/2 tsp. Vegetable Oil
3 Tbsp. - 2 1/4 tsp. Freshly squeezed Orange
1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1 3/4 tsp. minced ginger



Directions:

1. In a medium sized mixing bowl, blend together Carrots, Apples, Cabbage, Sprouts, Pepper, Dill and Orange. Toss until incorporated well.

Dressing Directions:

1. In a small to medium size bowl, Combine Tamari sauce, Oil, Orange Juice, pepper and ginger. shake until flavors become merry. Pour into a air tight container.

Strawberry Pizza

If your a fan of Taffy apple pizza, you would sure love this redemption on dessert pizza.

Serves: 1

1 Tbsp. cream cheese, softened
1- 2 Strawberries, cleaned and sliced
1 Tbsp. Caramel sauce
1 Tbsp. Chocolate Syrup
1 Rice cake

Directions:

1. Spread cream cheese over rice cake. add strawberries, then drizzle caramel, and chocolate sauce over Strawberries.

Apple-Ginger and Spice Oatmeal

Serves: 2

1 c. Water
1 Gala Apple, Cored and Diced
2/3 c. Rolled Oats
1 tsp.Fresh Ginger, grated
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions:

1. Combine the water, apples and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, and stir in the rolled oats, Vanilla extract and cinnamon. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, for about 3 minutes.

Admin Corner:

I am here again in the corner because I need to tell you, some very good benefit's of Ginger and Apples. First let me start talking about Ginger, and then carry on from there. If you remembered when I posted up about the benefits of ginger. Which I hope you have very good memory, if not then I will share it once again. As I will not bring you a very long story, I will just get straight to the point.

Ginger decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and overall mortality while promoting healthy pigmentation and hair. Ginger is also carry other benefits. Like, it helps with digestive issues, Nausea, Pain reduction and Inflammation.

What do you know apple's also carry some similarly. Like Ginger. Apples help with Improving neurological health, Preventing dementia,Reducing your risk of stroke, Lowering levels of bad cholesterol, Reducing your risk of diabetes,Warding off breast cancer, and here goes the similarly I was talking about Obesity.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.

In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Second edition of money-saving tips for this April edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.

This recipe happens to be one of my all- time favorite because I am a person who Love's eggs. Yes ever since I was a little kid, I would say I could eat eggs all day. This recipe is called Beefy Cheesy Omelette, and it serves only 1. As there is an **extra bonus tip at the very end of this recipe. Yes, You heard me correctly "EXTRA-BONUS"! I actually got this tip from one of my favorite television chef's Michael Symon.

Beefy Cheesy Omelette

2 lg. eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. shredded cheese
2 tsp. Beef flavoring (Ramen seasoning packet)
2 tsp. baking powder * (add to eggs, which makes them fluffy)
1 Tbsp. Margarine *(equal parts of margarine to oil)
1 Tbsp. Oil

Directions:

1. Melt margarine and add oil in a medium sized skillet hover medium heat.

2. in a small bowl combine eggs,beef flavoring and baking powder.

3. Once the pot is good and hot, pour the eggs and allow to cook.

4. Add the cheese and flip the egg, to form an omelette.

5. Flip onto the other side. so that it cook's evenly.

Enjoy! :)

Administrators Corner:

I want to say that if your expense's do not allow you, to afford meat to add into this recipe. That is where you can add in that Ramen flavoring packet. So, do not frown over expensive saving, :) at inexpensive saving.

Hot out of the oven: Benefits of Pau D'Arco

*Note:Please continue to read this blog article.

Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.

Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have become wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday. In this First May edition.

I know your probably wonder where is Living Better Cafe taking you? And What is this weird name called Pau D'Arco? well first here is the pronunciation to get started " Pow-darko". I figured that would help you out some. Like, before you put anything into your mouth, you need to know what it is and what is it all about.

Now I am not a Certified health coach. But, I do know of a bright young lady who is a woman Health coach her name is Mia Davis. I generally would have not known anything about this, natural herb called " Pau D'ARCO" if she did not tell me about it. Therefore, Living Better Cafe is bring you this information as well.

Pau D' ARCO is native to South America, where it has been used and known to treat a wide range of conditions. There has been multiple reports of this medicinal usage of Pau D'Arco, which dates back in the year of 1873. Pau D'Arco, is also called tabebuia avellanedae, which is a tree from the Bignoniaceae family with extremely hard wood; it's name comes from a Portuguese word for "Bow Stick". Which is an adequate term for it because the tree was literally used by the native South American Indians for creating hunting bows.

The Bark and wood from this particular tree is used for externally and internally to treat arthritis, pain, inflammation of prostate glands, fever, dysentery, boils and ulcers and other various cancers. Meanwhile this natural herb is good for treating other conditions. Like, candida overgrowth, constipation, fibromyalgia, diabetes, lupus, bacterial infections, viral infections, and various parasites. Pau D'Arco Strenthen the bodies immune system, detoxifies the liver, and treats various ailments, contains many antioxidants, and is Known to promote overall health.

Now here comes the part where you want to know, What are the natural remedies of Pau D'Arco? First off Pau D' Arco has been used as traditional medicine for over 1,500 years.Through multiple studies have indicated it accelerates wound healing. As, Pau D'Arco is used in many other forms.Such as,Tincture,Liquid
Tablets, softgels, capsules,Powder,Herb,Ointment,Tea.

How does Pau 'D Arco cleanse our blood and body and stimulate the immune system and the production of red blood cells.

In western medicine, This all natural herb is known as an herbal remedy for the following:

*Liver disease
*Hodgkin’s disease
*Osteomyelitis
*Parkinson’s disease
*Herpes I and II
*Diabetes
*Heart disease
*High blood pressure
*Inflammation
*Pain
*Asthma
*Influenza
*Poliovirus
*Vesticular stomatitis virus
*Skin inflammations
*Psoriasis
*Hemorrhoids
*Vaginal fungal infections
*Eczema
*Athlete’s foot
*Pernicious anemia
*Fungal infections of the nails and skin
*Warts
*Hepatitis

While blending Echinacea and pau d’arco in as a tea is useful for combating tuberculosis. Some Naturopathic doctors recommend pau d’arco to strengthen immunity, especially in cases of HIV /AIDS or cancer Patients.

As I am not in the position to give recommendations. But, I can at lease say that. Like, any other medicine vitamins to come with warning labels. Therefore, there are strong warnings against using Pau D'Arco when Pregnant or lactating and do not give it to children.

Happy journeys to living Better!

Cornmeal mush

Did you know Cornmeal mush is a very versatile dish, to make and it tastes very good. you can take it in many directions, whether you want it to be plain, Savory, Sweet. It's just like any other versatile meal.

Serves: 5

3/5 c. - 1 tsp. cornmeal
1 1/2 c. - 1 Tbsp. Water
1/4 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
1 3/4 c. lg. heads Bok Choy, chopped


Directions:

1. Mix together Cornmeal, water and salt in a medium-sized saucepan. Allow to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, then add in bok choy until mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.