Hot Carob Drink

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  Mmmm hot carob!  Have you tried it?  If not, you might be surprised to know that it is a creamy, dreamy sweet drink-- like cocoa, but creamier and without the bitterness.  And without caffeine. And without theobromine. And, as I discovered, it helps to settle a wonky tummy (otherwise known as 'diarrhea'). Without creating the reverse 'issues' (i.e., constipation). Or, that is what it did in this household. I am not a medical practitioner, just someone looking for a possible help for a problem and finding many indications that a hot carob drink can 'do the trick'. See this article in Healthline , for example. Please check it out with your own health provider. I have baked with carob powder (muffins, cakes, cookies, bliss balls) and carob chips, but hadn't checked out the hot drink. I like it better than cocoa (hot chocolate). THE SIMPLE RECIPE FOR 1 CUP OF HOT CAROB DRINK: For one mug of hot carob: Slowly heat a cup of non-dairy milk on the stove until it

Recipe for Washington Chowder (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan)

Washington Chowder


IN 2-QUART SAUCE PAN:

*1/4 C. Oil
*1 C. Chopped Onion
*1 C. Chopped Celery
*2 C. Diced Potato
*2 C. Cubed Tomatoes
*1/4 tsp. Savory
*1 tsp. Salt
*Pepper to taste

ADD:

3 C. Water

SIMMER 10- 15 Minutes

ADD:

Cashew Cream (1 C. Water to 1/2 C. Cashews blended smooth)

If chowder is too watery, add a slurry of 1/4 C. Water and 1 T. Cornstarch

OPTIONAL:

1 clove Minced Garlic



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