Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Frozen Blueberries, Strawberries, Banana and almond milk Smoothie.

Because of the fact that I'm fighting Breast cancer it's really important for me to have a healthy diet /lifestyle, so i've started experimenting with fruits,
Blueberries are a rich source of Antioxidants, which are essential to optimizing health by helping to combat the free radicals that can damage cell structures as well as DNA. And it's advised that blueberries be consumed raw instead of processed or cooked.
Just a bit of fun fact I thought will be helpful..

INGREDIENTS.
1/4 cup of frozen Blueberries
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup or 3 large frozen strawberries
1 cup almond milk

DIRECTIONS. 
. Add all ingredients in blender and blend until desired texture.
. Serve immediately. 
. this recipe only serves one
. Enjoy.


  • The reason i use frozen fruits is because i love the texture i get without having to add ice,
  • I also make this recipe with different types of fruits , so feel free to make this with your favourite fruits.
  • If you do try this out tag me on Instagram or facebook.
  • you can also add sweeteners, i don't because the fruits are naturally sweet.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Almond milk Recipe (Homemade)


I can't tell you how many times I've been asked to do a post on my homemade Almond milk. I've been using this for quite some time now..
As you guys know I'm currently on Breast cancer Treatment, and I decided from the day I was diagnosed to start taking better care of my body/ health, and as a result I'm now a Vegan ..
So I've eliminated all animal products and by-product  from my diet which includes Dairy,as well as processed Sugars and Trans Fat , I eat Mostly Organic Fruits a vegetables..
And so far I'm happy I did.. I feel great although my treatment is rather harsh..
I've used Almond milk for so many recipes-
eg. Shakes, porridge, my morning oatmeal, in wholegrain cereal, fruit smoothies etc. And it's even great on its own.
So I finally decided that today was the day.


OK so here is what you'll need:

Ingredients

*1 cup of Almonds
* 4 cups of distilled water
* a blender
* cheese cloth
* a measuring cup
* a strainer
* milk bottles
* pitted dates (optional)

Directions


  • First measure 1 cup of Almonds, 
  • Add to a bowl with water and let sit for eight hours or overnight like I did.
  • Drain water from Soaked almonds and rinse, you can peel the almonds of you wish but I find that it really doesn't matter if you leave on the skin
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  • Add to your blender with 4 cups of Distilled water and if you're using dates u can add that too,I am not, I prefer it without. Then blend until u are satisfied with the texture.

  • Place cheese cloth over the strainer and place over mug or bowl or whatever u want to strain it in, I'm Using my measuring cup.
  • Add a Little bit at a time and use your hands to give it a good squeeze.
  • Next just add the milk to your bottle, if the opening of your bottle is small you might want to use a funnel. Mine is not so I just poured it right in from my measuring cup.
  • This recipe stays in the fridge for up to 5 days but I usually use it up by then . Ohh and whilst in the fridge the Almond milk tends to separate, so before you use make sure to give it a good shake.
  • Do not throw away the pulp that is left behind, u can dry and pulse it in the food processor for a few minutes to make Almond flour, which is great for baking.

  • Enjoy!


Monday, October 19, 2015

Blueberry, banana Almond milk shake

Here's what you will need for this recipe.

Ingredients

  1. -1 ripe frozen banana, 
  2. -Half a cup frozen blueberries, 
  3. -1 cup unsweetened Almond milk, 
  4. -1 pitted date
  5. -A dash of cinnamon.. 
  6. -And a blender..


Directions:

  • Place all ingredients in blender, 
  • Blend, until smooth
  • Pour in desired glass.
  • Top with sliced almonds..
  • Enjoy..
  • This recipe does not need sugar because the banana adds such sweetness to it and so does the date.. 
  • Hope u guys try and enjoy if u do make this tag me on Instagram Fb or Twitter.. 

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Fruit Cake Recipe

Fruit Cake Recipe
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Ingredients.
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1/2 lb fruits (grind)
1 lb all purpose flour
1 lb sugar
1 lb or 4 sticks butter, room temperature
10 eggs
1 tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract


Directions
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* Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

* Grease and flour cake pans. Set aside. 

* In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves; set aside.

* Place butter and sugar in a large bowl and mix until fluffy and light in color.

* Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to make sure egg is incorporated.  (Please don’t rush this step, adding the eggs too soon or too many at one time can       cause the mixture to curdle or separate.)

* Add orange zest, vanilla extract and almond extract to mixture, mix until incorporated. 

* Add flour to wet ingredients, mix until smooth. 

* Transfer to baking pans.

* Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. 
* Enjoy
  share a slice with your neighbor ðŸ˜‹










Sponge Cake Recipe

Ingredients
 1 lb butter

1 lb sugar

1 lb cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

10 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbs milk (mix with a little water)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Cream butter and sugar for 5 mins.

Add eggs one at a time, making sure they are well incorporated before you add another egg.

Slowly add flour and mix until well combined.

Add vanilla extract and milk and stir until combined. 

Pour in a floured cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 mins. Cake should spring back when gently touched. Or insert a toothpick and once it comes out clean your cake is finished.. 

*Optional. To get different color combination color 1 cup of batter red and one cup green. drop the red, green and uncolored batter into the cake pan,  then swirled the batters together with a knife.
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Merry Christmas to you and yours..