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

Rice-Nut Burgers (Gluten-Free, Vegan)




Rice & Nut Burgers with Baby Bela mushrooms on top
COOK the following until plump (about 40 min.):
  • 2 C. Short-Grain Brown Rice in 4C.Water
In food processor/blender:
COARSE-CHOP: 2 C. Raw Nuts
ADD the Rice & Nuts above in a Mixing Bowl with:
  • 1 C. Brown Rice Flour
  • ½ C. Tapioca Flour
  • ½ C. Corn Flour
Next, in a Blender WHIZ:
  • ½ C. Water
  • 1 Raw Potato
  • 2 Onions
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • ½ C. GF Soy Sauce/Tamari
  • 2 T. Caflib (Roasted Chicory)
  • ½ C. Tomato Juice
ADD contents of the Blender to the Rice-Nut Mixture and form into Patties. Place on a well-greased cookie sheet.
BAKE at 450 F for about 30 Minutes.
Serve with a Brown (vegan) Gravy/Sauce or Tomato Sauce

Recipe & Demo by Wyona Hertwig

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