Mini-Pizza's for Kids

Tonight I experimented with making mini pizza's. The kids really liked it. I used Food For Life-sprouted english muffins(& one whole wheat flat bread to see which worked)...**Organic pizza sauce (sprinkled a little Italian seasoning), **Yves meatless pepperoni's, and **Soy immitation Mozerella Cheese--& on half of them I put mushrooms. ~You can put any veggies you like on them.~ I tried to make them appealing to my children and then we can pack the extra's as lunch tomorrow.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~**I bought all of my supplies at Albertsons Grocery Store...they have a large selection of Organic Products & Vegan imitation meats & cheeses.~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Remember to READ THE LABELS: Natural sugars in fruits & natural products...OK...just be sure it's not added in the ingredients...

READ THE LABELS: When you wonder whether a prepared food is suitable for the Daniel Fast, be sure to read the label. Now, what on the label do you want to read? The ingredients. You want to know all the ingredients that the food manufacturer has added to the contents of the can or package. This is different than the nutritional values part of the label. Let me give you an example:

A box of raisins has “raisins” and nothing else listed for the ingredients. However, the amount of natural sugar in the raisins shows up on the nutritional value of the food. Since no sugar is listed with the ingredients, then the raisins are fine for the Daniel Fast.

A package of craisins (dried cranberries) is a completely different story. When you look at the ingredients you will find sugar listed as an ingredient. That means the food manufacturer has added sugar and then packaged the food. This same principle goes with canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, prepared salad dressings, boxed cereals and all the prepared foods you might consider for the Daniel Fast.

The Daniel Fast is based on two anchoring passages of Scripture found in Daniel 1 and Daniel 10, along with typical Jewish fasting principles. There is one element of the verses used that leaves room for interpretation and that is found in Daniel 10 where the prophet reports that he “ate no precious food.”

Here’s the deal; Nowhere does the Bible say you can only eat raw foods, or you have to start the Daniel Fast with only water, or that you can’t have potatoes. Also, the Daniel Fast is not a natural foods diet. While all the goods we eat on the fast would be considered natural foods (no chemicals and no highly processed foods) . . . not all natural foods are allowed on the Daniel Fast (such as honey or yogurt)...etc

Today Our Church Began our 2010 Daniel Fast 21 day Journey together...many blessings to you all!

The Daniel Fast: Feed Your Soul, Strengthen Your Spirit and Renew Your Body....this is a time for Spiritual Renewal...you may find it helpful to fast from Media, Social Networks and other time wasters that get you caught up in the busy information age we live in...and yet so much of what we do accomplishes ~little~ for our spirit & soul. Focus on the word of God and on reading & listening to uplifting messages and music. Silence & meditation is a lost art in our culture. Spend time with God~listening to Him. Take a nature prayer walk. Allow God to speak to you and give you a New Direction for 2010!

Fruit Medley

I enjoyed a bowl of various cut up fruits for dessert today. After an Asian lunch of broccoli & tofu over brown rice~I was looking forward to a palette cleanser. ha I admit...tofu is new to me...I have tried it through the years...but only ate it last year on the Daniel Fast in earnest. I have vegan friends who are fans of Tofu...I'm still hoping that I will like it..It will make it easier to cook various things I am familiar with cooking. I am still getting used to the texture and maybe "lack" of taste. haha :-) ...........So, a fruit bowl for dessert and a little xylitol sprinkled over it was really tasty. If you are like me and enjoy milk over fruit...add a little cold Almond or Rice milk over the top of your fruit.

First Recipe in our Cooking Show Series

Taco Soup

Taco Soup

2 – 14.5 oz. cans of diced tomatoes, undrained

2 – 15.5 oz. cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed

2 – 15.5 oz. cans of whole kernal corn, undrained

2 – 15 oz. cans of black beans, drained and rinsed

1 – 16 oz. can of chick peas, undrained

1 – 16 oz. can of pinto beans, undrained

2 packets of taco seasoning

12 oz. soy crumbles (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a large crock pot. Add water to make a thinner soup. Cook on Low for 8+ hours. Serve alone or with corn tortilla chips. Makes about 16 – 1 cup servings.






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Mexican Style Potatoes



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**Use Whole Wheat Tortillas, Vegan refried beans, Veggie shredded cheese, guacamole, hot sauce...whatever you choose to make your Veggie Fajitas....you can see a little of my chilled...organic 100% pure fruit juice....water is our main drink-but you can have pure fruit juice.

Vegan Restaurants In Orange County

**I Will Add More Restaurants As I find them....if you have any you have tried let me know and I will share the info with others.


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Wholesome Foods....has Middle Eastern/Asian/Indian hot foods to go...you must ask to be sure ingredients are okay on Daniels Fast...ie- Vegan.

Wholesome Foods Grocery Store & Hot foods
5755 E. La Palma Ave
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
714-779-7000


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Veggie Grill, Irvine
4213 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612

http://www.veggiegrill.com/

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Wheel of Life, Irvine

http://www.wheelofliferestaurant.com
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Native Foods Costa Mesa

http://www.nativefoods.com/

Hours:
Monday-Sunday -11AM - 10PM

Locations: Tustin, Costa Mesa, Aliso Viejo

http://www.nativefoods.com/restaurants/locations/

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Mother's Market & Kitchen Hours
Monday - Sunday
8 am - 10 pm
(7 days)



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Loving Hut
27522 Antonio Pkwy. Suite P2
Ladera Ranch, Ca 92694
Tel:(949) 365-1077

www.lovinghut.us