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Cherry-Pecan Ambrosia Pompoms

Cherries and pecans are both incredibly high in antioxidants and the coconut cream and oil in these tasty pompoms are also very good for you. These are easy to make and hard to stop eating! They remind me of Santa’s Whiskers Christmas cookies … they taste like fresh wintery snowballs, especially if you keep them chilled. Maybe it is because I grew up in Papua New Guinea, but I always associate coconut with Christmas.

  • 1 c chopped dates
  • 1 1/2 c chopped pecans
  • 1 c dried cherries
  • 2 pods cardamom ground
  • dash salt
  • 1 c coconut cream (manna)
  • 1/2 c butter or coconut oil
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa (optional)
Local // Global #Occupy Truffles

Local // Global #Occupy Truffles

I had a special request to write this recipe down right away so I don't forget it. It is indeed delicious, but I think it is more the care put into finding good ingredients than the precise measurements described in the recipe given below. I've recently been reading about the Sikhs and their culinar ...

Walnut and Cardamom Bliss Balls

Walnut and Cardamom Bliss Balls

I surprised myself by coming up with a new recipe this week while assisting on the Bio-dynamic Craniosacral Therapy course here in Vancouver. I generally take it really easy while doing these trainings as I still tend to get worn down quite easily-although it is much better than a year ago! Love the ...

Grain-Free Pecan Pie

Grain-Free Pecan Pie

This is quite simple to make and is a great SCD or GAPS pie for the Holiday Season. It is quite rich and sweet--very delicious! Pecans are very high in antioxidants so this pie is good for you too. Crust: 2/3 c raw cashew butter 1 1/2c chopped pecans 3 cardamom pods, seeds removed and grou ...

Apple and Rose Hip Jam

Apple and Rose Hip Jam

Rose hips can easily be made into a vitamin C rich tasty spread. I make this recipe with dates and apples to sweeten the rose hips. It is best to cook rose hips even though heat breaks down vitamin C. There is also an enzyme in rose hips that also breaks down vitamin C very quickly which is neutral ...

Probiotic Pungent Date Mustard

Probiotic Pungent Date Mustard

I am about to make another batch of this delicious mustard. I was surprised to find that I haven't posted this recipe yet as it is one of my favorites. The cream cheese helps to preserve the pungency of the mustard, making a delicious condiment which is also a probiotic if made with home-made cream ...

Gingery Dates

Gingery Dates

500g (1 lb) dates 1/4 c gin 1/4 c vodka 1 inch grated ginger 5 cardamom pods Method: Rinse dates, leave the seeds in. Drain well. Place in bottle, add alcohol, cardamom and ginger. Cover. Place in fridge. Turn occasionally to allow liquid to cover dates completely. Keep at le ...

Moist Date Muffins

Moist Date Muffins

This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe given to me by Oliver Matzer, an easy-going Austrian Chef who has a beautiful style of food, and is owner of More Than Bread, an boutique catering company in Auckland, New Zealand. Makes about a dozen. 2 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c yogurt 1 c sof ...