That’s Just Crackers!

First soak 2 cups of flax seeds in 2 cups of water.  I used 1 cup
golden flax seed and 1 cup dark flax seed.  Let them soak for 1 1/2
hours.  As they absorb water, you'll need to add more.

Then add 1/4 cup Bragg's Amino Liquid, and seasonings of your choice.  I added 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon paprika.

Pour the ooey-gooey mixture onto dehydrator sheets.

Stack the trays of your dehydrator and turn it on.

After 4-6 hours, flip the sheet of crackers over.  They look like this:

After about 2 hours more, when they are completely dried, break them up into cracker-size pieces.

Y-u-m-m-y!!!

Just a Bad Cold

(one day last week when Isaac was feeling better.)

Isaac
didn't have fever today, but we still kept our appointment with the
doctor.  His cough sounds much worse today and he slept all day until
we got him ready for his appointment. 

But Praise the Lord,
his ear, sinuses and lungs are all clear!  He only has a bad cold.  So
we'll just keep doing our asthma treatments and giving him lots of TLC
and, Lord willing, he'll be feeling better soon.  

Here's a
new dish I tried last night.  It was very tasty, and I even enjoyed it
today for lunch with crackers.  It's super easy: 

Sweet Corn Salad
1 large ear of corn (raw)
1 large tomato
1/4 c. sweet onion
1/2 a red pepper
1 celery stalk
3T parsley
Cut the corn from the cob, and dice everything else.  Combine and chill.

I
served mine with a little Olive Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing (Paul
Newman's).  It was really yummy.  I do think, however, I will leave out
the parsley next time.  I found that I really didn't care for the taste
of it.  Just my opinion, fwiw!

That's it for today…I need to start supper.

May the Lord bless you with a peaceful evening (or "morning" for Laura and Hammie ),
Alesha

Tuesday, 31 March 2009

I got so many things accomplished yesterday! 

I baked bread,
cooked a big pot of black-eyed peas, made 2 dessert cookies and cut up
veggies to store in the frig for this week's salads.  I find that I am
very motivated in the mornings these days; and I can get so much
accomplished if I just get right at it.

Today, I was just not craving a salad.  My doctor said that would occasionally happen.  
So I did what he suggested.  I made a nice fruit salad:  bananas,
pears, grapes and oranges from our tree.  I also put in chopped pecans
and a sprinkle of coconut.

It was delicious!

For my dessert, I included some Pecan Spice Delight Cookies
that I made yesterday.  These are raw, but so yummy.  My mom tasted
them and said, "It tastes like Christmas!"  What more could you ask for
from a raw cookie? 

(Please
keep in mind that when I link to these recipes, it doesn't mean that I
endorse everything on the website.  I have only read the recipes.  I
really have no idea what the "philosophy" may be on a particular site.)

My tummy is full and my appetite is satiated.  Mmmm…mmm…mmm!

Tonight we plan to eat leftover black eyed peas over brown rice, along with a nice salad.

We
were blessed by our state again this spring, just like last year, and
they are sending Isaac some diapers, wipes and washable pads.  That is
such a HUGE blessing to us!  We are very grateful!

Today we were able to get a dehydrator.  I am excited to see what kinds of new treats I can make with it. 

<<<More experimenting in my la-bor-a-tory!!!  Mwha-ha-ha-ha!!!>>>

We also picked up these cute little Ball jars (remember I ran out of jars when I was organizing?)  That baby holds a whole pint!

Well, I guess that's it for today.  I pray you have a great evening (or morning, Laura!).

Blessings to you,
Alesha

Thursday, 26 March 2009

Here's something I never thought I'd be saying to you:

Look at these beautiful black bean burgers!!!

I served them with fresh portabello mushrooms!

They were delicious!  Doug and I both liked them very much.

Hmmm…I guess old dogs can learn new tricks!

Alesha

Thursday, 26 March 2009


  • Roasting sunflower seeds – yummy!!!

    Our new compost bin at the back of the property.

    Our 2 new tomato plants!  So exciting!

    These, on our tree, are finally ripe and ready to eat!

    This gorgeous pineapple is ripening a bit before I slice it up.  On sale at Wally World yesterday!

    Another absolutely gorgeous day here in central Florida.

    I pray your day is abundantly blessed!
    Alesha