STUFFED NAAN POCKETS

This is one of Nina's favorite things to eat for lunch.

Still in the process of slicing

Guacamole...yummy

Ingredients:

1 Naan bread, lightly warmed in oven for about 2 minutes at 350 degrees

Guacamole:

1/2 red onion, chopped finely
2-3 tomatoes, chopped
2 Haas avocados, chopped  *In Cameroon we call them 'pears' instead of 'avocados'*
1/2 red bell peppers, chopped
3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Dash of black pepper
Dash of salt
1 Tbsp Olive oil

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and stuff into warm naan bread.

Ninashka, my little assistant

This is the black and white version of her year book picture I took. BTW, she makes all her earrings including the one in this photo :)

Remember to EAT & DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER!

The Dirty Dozen

No, we are not talking about a movie here, we are talking about food. Did you know there is a list of foods that are considered 'The dirty dozen'? These are the 12 foods with the most pesticide residue on them, here is the list:

1. Apples
2. Celery
3. Strawberries
4. Peaches
5. Spinach
6. Nectarines
7. Grapes
8. Bell Peppers
9. Potatoes
10. Blueberries
11. Lettuce
12. Kale and Collard Greens

The only way you can save yourself from all these harmful chemicals is to buy them organic. Whole foods stores can be a bit pricey but if you look for farmer's markets around your area you will be amazed at what great deals you can find. Sometimes the difference between buying inorganic and organic at a local farmer's market is just a few cents. I know times are hard and money is tight, believe me I know but I try to buy Organic whenever I can. Shopping at my local farmer's market allows me to support the local farmers who keep bringing us good organic/clean produce.


RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE

Baby Ricky loves his breakfast smoothies

Ingredients:

2 ripe bananas
2 cups frozen raspberries
1 cup soy milk (vanilla flavored)
2 Tbsp flax meal
1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth and enjoy.



CUCUMBER SLIDERS

Ingredients:

1 - 2 cucumbers, sliced thinly

Pesto:

1/2 cup walnuts
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups fresh basil leaves
Pinch of salt or salt to taste
1/4 cup olive oil

Place all ingredients into a food processor with an 'S' blade and blend till smooth.

ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE HAPPY

In everything ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE HAPPY and remember to EAT AND DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER!