Dr. Weil's link with food pyramid;
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02012/anti-inflammatory-diet
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02995/Dr-Weil-Anti-Inflammatory-Food-Pyramid.html
MDJunction,
Jessica K Black, N.D.;
http://www.mdjunction.com/erythroderma/articles/anti-inflammatory-diet--recipe-book
http://www.hunterhouse.com/shopexd.asp?id=651
http://www.theantiagingartist.com/tag/jessica-k-black/
Excerpt of a yummy looking recipe;
Quinoa Vegetable Salad (this can be for lunch or dinner)
2 cups leftover cooked boneless, skinless chicken, cubed
1 cup cooked quinoa or 1/3 cup dried quinoa
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
¼ cup walnuts
1/3-cup raisins
1 ½ tablespoons organic mayonnaise (w/ no preservatives or hydrogenated oils)
4 large lettuce leaves (for serving)
If dried, cook quinoa according to directions
Toss all ingredients together, and serve chilled over lettuce leaves.
Serves 4.
(Note; there is nutritional information in the site, link above)
More linkies of interest;
http://www.alaskaacupuncture.com/pdf/aca_ai_diet.pdf
Excerpt of food list example;
Some examples of great vegetables TO EAT:
Asparagus, Bean Sprouts, Beat Greens, Broccoli, Red&Green Cabbage, Mustard Greens, Parsley, Radish, Spinach, Cauliflower, Celery, Swiss Chard, Cucumber, Lettuce(red, green, Watercress, String Beans, romaine), Beets, Bok Choy, Brussel Sprouts, Chives, Collards, Eggplant, Kale, Leeks, Kohlrabi, Onions, Red Pepper, Pumpkin, Rutabagas, Turnip, Zucchini, Artichoke, Parsnip, Green Peas, Squash, Carrots, Yam (in small Amounts)
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Cleavers
The People's Home Library, R.C. Barnum, Imperial Publishing Co, Toronto, CA 1915 (p.319)
Actions-Diuretic, Aperient, Antiscorbutic.
Uses-Supperssion of Urine, Kidney Troubles, Gravel, Tumors, Freckles, Erysipelas, Scarlet Fever, Measels.
This vine-like grass grows in hedges, on low grounds, in meadows and near brooks. It rises from 4 to 6 feet in height, climbing the bushes near it. The leaves are eight in a whorl and the upper side is whitish with sharp prickers. The stem is square, the angles being guarded with sharp prickers which are bent downward. The flowers are small, inconspicious and dividedin 4 segments. These change into a rather large fruit composed of two berries slightly together and covered with hooded pricklers containing two seeds.
This is one of the most valuable diuretics or kidney remedies that our country produces. It is good and speedy for all suppression of urine and for gravel complaints. The pressed juice mixed with oatmeal tothe constistency of a poultice and applied over and indolent tumor three times a day, keeping the bowles open by castor oil [there are other modern ways as well a.d.{and a warning, as I am remind to use cautions now and again. Caster Oil is NOT recommended; as I also said, there are much better and more modern ways to keep the bowel open, look it up or ask your consultant! I strongely suggest NOT using caster oil!}], and taking a tablespoonful of the juice every morning, will often drive the tumor away in a few days. The tea should be made with cold water. Three or four ounces of the dried herb to a quart of water is sufficient. This should be used every day as a common drink and especially for gravel. it seems to possess a solvent power over the stone or gravel, crumbling it into a sandy substance. It is peculiarly applicable to inflamamation of kidneys and bladder from its crumbling as well as its diuretic quality. You can make a warm tea by using 1 1/2 ounces of the herb to a pint of warm water and steeping for two hours. Take 2 to 4 ounces 3 or 4 days. This may be sweetened with honey or sugar. Take equal parts of cleavers, maiden hair and elder bows and steep in warm water for 2 or 3 hours and when cold drink freely for erysipelas, scarlet fever and measels. The tea made with cold water is good for freckles when applied locally several times a day.
{Disclaimer; there were no disclaimers... back in 1915, but I am only posting this excert for entertainment. Please be consulted before trying any new herb or considering them first} and always remember to smile....tootles.
Easy Breathing, David Hoffman, Storey Books, Vermont, 2000 (p. 82)
Cleaver (Galium aparine)
Parts used: Dried aerial parts and freshly expressed juice.
Actions: Diuretic, alternative, anti-inflammatory, tonic, astringent
Indications: Cleaver is very valuable and may be the best tonic for the lymphatic system. It may be used safely for a wide range of problems, including swollen glands(lymphadenitis) anywhere in the body. It's especially good for tonsillitis and adenoid trouble. It is helpful in skin conditions, particularly those that are dry (like psoriasis). It is useful in the treatment of cystitis and other urinary conditions accopanied by pain; for this purpose, it may be combined with urinary demulcents. Cleavers has traditionally been used to treat ulcers and tumors, perhaps because of its effects on lymphatic drainage, which helps detoxify tissue. Cleavers also makes an excellent vegetable.
Preparation and Doage: To make an infussion, pour 1 cup(240 ml) boiling water over 2-3 teaspoons dried herb; let infuse 10-15 minutes. Drink three times a day.
When using a tincture, take 2-4 ml three times a day.
Commom Herb for Natural Health, Juliet de Bairacli Levy, Ash Tree Publishing, New York, 1996 (p.42)
Cleavers, Galium aparine, Rubiaceae
A climbing plant found in hedgerows and fields where there are bushes. Small leaves and tiny, almost colorless flowers which are succeeded by small, prickly, ball-shaped fruits. This 'goose grass' is notable for its hairy stemms, armed with hooked bristles which cling to other vegetation and to passing animals.
Use, internal: Cleaver is rich in minerals, especially silica, which exerts a powerful influence on hair and teeth. It is refrigerant, laxative, and tonic, and is much used in diseases of the urinary system. It’s refrigerant properties make it excellent for all fevers, including smallpox and typhus. For skin troubles, including dandruff. It is also an effective jaundice remedy. Treatment of bladder and kidney ailments, including stone and gravel, inflammation of kidneys, suppression of urine, scalding urine. Derangement of liver and gallbladder. Rheumatism, arthritis, dropsy. Taken internally, cleavers is also a hair tonic and does much to help check tooth decay. An old-time farm workers’ tonic added to beer.
Use external: Cleavers makes a great poultice to reduce tumors, and is useful for all skin disorders, including skin cancer, abscesses, tumors, cysts. An old remedy for scrofula, although of course the reduction of scrofula sometimes indicating phthisis. As an underarm lotion to neutralize acid perspiration.
Dose: A handful of the fresh herb, pounded small and infused in milk. Take two tablespoons before meals. Or make an infusion by macerating a large handful of the plant in a cup of near-boiling water. Keep the water warm for half an hour, then drink the resulting brew. A small cupful before meals. Or cleavers can be eaten as spinach. Not very palatable, but tolerable.
Some little linkies;
http://earthnotes.tripod.com/cleavers.htm
http://holistic-online.com/Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h78.htm
the only warning I have found;
Warning:
This herb may be used freely. But it should be taken for only 2 weeks at a time, and then skip 1-2 weeks.
Juice may cause contact dermatitis.
link;
http://medicinalherbinfo.org/herbs/Cleavers.html
photo linkie;
http://www.eclecticphysician.com/catalog.php?id=12
Actions-Diuretic, Aperient, Antiscorbutic.
Uses-Supperssion of Urine, Kidney Troubles, Gravel, Tumors, Freckles, Erysipelas, Scarlet Fever, Measels.
This vine-like grass grows in hedges, on low grounds, in meadows and near brooks. It rises from 4 to 6 feet in height, climbing the bushes near it. The leaves are eight in a whorl and the upper side is whitish with sharp prickers. The stem is square, the angles being guarded with sharp prickers which are bent downward. The flowers are small, inconspicious and dividedin 4 segments. These change into a rather large fruit composed of two berries slightly together and covered with hooded pricklers containing two seeds.
This is one of the most valuable diuretics or kidney remedies that our country produces. It is good and speedy for all suppression of urine and for gravel complaints. The pressed juice mixed with oatmeal tothe constistency of a poultice and applied over and indolent tumor three times a day, keeping the bowles open by castor oil [there are other modern ways as well a.d.{and a warning, as I am remind to use cautions now and again. Caster Oil is NOT recommended; as I also said, there are much better and more modern ways to keep the bowel open, look it up or ask your consultant! I strongely suggest NOT using caster oil!}], and taking a tablespoonful of the juice every morning, will often drive the tumor away in a few days. The tea should be made with cold water. Three or four ounces of the dried herb to a quart of water is sufficient. This should be used every day as a common drink and especially for gravel. it seems to possess a solvent power over the stone or gravel, crumbling it into a sandy substance. It is peculiarly applicable to inflamamation of kidneys and bladder from its crumbling as well as its diuretic quality. You can make a warm tea by using 1 1/2 ounces of the herb to a pint of warm water and steeping for two hours. Take 2 to 4 ounces 3 or 4 days. This may be sweetened with honey or sugar. Take equal parts of cleavers, maiden hair and elder bows and steep in warm water for 2 or 3 hours and when cold drink freely for erysipelas, scarlet fever and measels. The tea made with cold water is good for freckles when applied locally several times a day.
{Disclaimer; there were no disclaimers... back in 1915, but I am only posting this excert for entertainment. Please be consulted before trying any new herb or considering them first} and always remember to smile....tootles.
Easy Breathing, David Hoffman, Storey Books, Vermont, 2000 (p. 82)
Cleaver (Galium aparine)
Parts used: Dried aerial parts and freshly expressed juice.
Actions: Diuretic, alternative, anti-inflammatory, tonic, astringent
Indications: Cleaver is very valuable and may be the best tonic for the lymphatic system. It may be used safely for a wide range of problems, including swollen glands(lymphadenitis) anywhere in the body. It's especially good for tonsillitis and adenoid trouble. It is helpful in skin conditions, particularly those that are dry (like psoriasis). It is useful in the treatment of cystitis and other urinary conditions accopanied by pain; for this purpose, it may be combined with urinary demulcents. Cleavers has traditionally been used to treat ulcers and tumors, perhaps because of its effects on lymphatic drainage, which helps detoxify tissue. Cleavers also makes an excellent vegetable.
Preparation and Doage: To make an infussion, pour 1 cup(240 ml) boiling water over 2-3 teaspoons dried herb; let infuse 10-15 minutes. Drink three times a day.
When using a tincture, take 2-4 ml three times a day.
Commom Herb for Natural Health, Juliet de Bairacli Levy, Ash Tree Publishing, New York, 1996 (p.42)
Cleavers, Galium aparine, Rubiaceae
A climbing plant found in hedgerows and fields where there are bushes. Small leaves and tiny, almost colorless flowers which are succeeded by small, prickly, ball-shaped fruits. This 'goose grass' is notable for its hairy stemms, armed with hooked bristles which cling to other vegetation and to passing animals.
Use, internal: Cleaver is rich in minerals, especially silica, which exerts a powerful influence on hair and teeth. It is refrigerant, laxative, and tonic, and is much used in diseases of the urinary system. It’s refrigerant properties make it excellent for all fevers, including smallpox and typhus. For skin troubles, including dandruff. It is also an effective jaundice remedy. Treatment of bladder and kidney ailments, including stone and gravel, inflammation of kidneys, suppression of urine, scalding urine. Derangement of liver and gallbladder. Rheumatism, arthritis, dropsy. Taken internally, cleavers is also a hair tonic and does much to help check tooth decay. An old-time farm workers’ tonic added to beer.
Use external: Cleavers makes a great poultice to reduce tumors, and is useful for all skin disorders, including skin cancer, abscesses, tumors, cysts. An old remedy for scrofula, although of course the reduction of scrofula sometimes indicating phthisis. As an underarm lotion to neutralize acid perspiration.
Dose: A handful of the fresh herb, pounded small and infused in milk. Take two tablespoons before meals. Or make an infusion by macerating a large handful of the plant in a cup of near-boiling water. Keep the water warm for half an hour, then drink the resulting brew. A small cupful before meals. Or cleavers can be eaten as spinach. Not very palatable, but tolerable.
Some little linkies;
http://earthnotes.tripod.com/cleavers.htm
http://holistic-online.com/Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h78.htm
the only warning I have found;
Warning:
This herb may be used freely. But it should be taken for only 2 weeks at a time, and then skip 1-2 weeks.
Juice may cause contact dermatitis.
link;
http://medicinalherbinfo.org/herbs/Cleavers.html
photo linkie;
http://www.eclecticphysician.com/catalog.php?id=12
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Pleurisy Root
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/p/pleuri52.html
aka butterfly weed
linkies;
photos~
http://www.viable-herbal.com/singles/herbs/s930.htm
Da Root;
Linkie;
http://littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2009/11/pleurisy-root.html
aka butterfly weed
linkies;
photos~
http://www.viable-herbal.com/singles/herbs/s930.htm
Da Root;
Linkie;
http://littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2009/11/pleurisy-root.html
Monday, May 16, 2011
Karma Forest Wholesale Nursery and Organic Gardens;Lovey Site! or Sight! TY Karma
Ticking the title redircts you to their site. Lovely!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Book of the Week; The Language of Emotions; What Your Emotions are Telling You by Karla McLaren
So...ARE YOU EMOTIONAL? That is the question? Yup~~~:D
Interestingly Enough; when the psychics are telling me that things are changing, knowing that they (things) always are, I find a book that sets me back and sets me forward and sets me straight and lies me down and then sets me back again. Angst, nope! Quizzical, yes and no.
Fulfilling~fullfeeling.
I did my usual, read from the page it turns to when I first grab the book to check it out. Bingo, brilliant, but she goes around in a circle that makes me take pause. Do I trust, Of course not. I don't trust, but I love the written word, and what people are choosing to write about and what I am led to and how...
My life has been full to overflowing with coincidences that arc my attention and not only mine, but those of the coinidencidee's.....
Pause, well I think I was anyway...
Lull, hush, lush, awaken, slumber, wake, dull, grey, lighter, gray, bright; just like the weather? Yup. Weird.
So, I'm reading a book on emotion? No figure, just right where I need to be.
Thank you always, for knowing where I am and for always knowing that I am there! That still quiet is still quiet and still quite where I am....
Read it or not? Emotions are there for you, not for your antagonization(I know, it's not a word, it's an Allison word, k?). Learning that there is a way to understand them(your and others' emotions) which is not only, "...be happy, don't worry..."
...that is key to me...
I apologize for not knowing this before now, but we all kind of know when we take 'it' out on someone or spiral through a feeling we don't get a sense of understanding about or sum such. AND not that not worrying and being happy isn't good, it's just not 'ALL' there is. For most of us, we know that there is more understanding somewhere from our intrinsic understanding of just that, no matter what we've learned. That yearning tells us....something.... That something feeling we distract ourselves from, or are too busy to deal with, or too unworthy to look at....THAT SUMTHING.... It's annoying, right? JK
KEEP Yearning!!!! It leads to learning~~~(AN D, you don't have to quote me, it's Karla's brilliance which has helped me be free. TY Karla!)
May they shine on YOU~~~
Big hugs,
Allison
http://www.amazon.com/Language-Emotions-What-Feelings-Trying/dp/1591797691
Interestingly Enough; when the psychics are telling me that things are changing, knowing that they (things) always are, I find a book that sets me back and sets me forward and sets me straight and lies me down and then sets me back again. Angst, nope! Quizzical, yes and no.
Fulfilling~fullfeeling.
I did my usual, read from the page it turns to when I first grab the book to check it out. Bingo, brilliant, but she goes around in a circle that makes me take pause. Do I trust, Of course not. I don't trust, but I love the written word, and what people are choosing to write about and what I am led to and how...
My life has been full to overflowing with coincidences that arc my attention and not only mine, but those of the coinidencidee's.....
Pause, well I think I was anyway...
Lull, hush, lush, awaken, slumber, wake, dull, grey, lighter, gray, bright; just like the weather? Yup. Weird.
So, I'm reading a book on emotion? No figure, just right where I need to be.
Thank you always, for knowing where I am and for always knowing that I am there! That still quiet is still quiet and still quite where I am....
Read it or not? Emotions are there for you, not for your antagonization(I know, it's not a word, it's an Allison word, k?). Learning that there is a way to understand them(your and others' emotions) which is not only, "...be happy, don't worry..."
...that is key to me...
I apologize for not knowing this before now, but we all kind of know when we take 'it' out on someone or spiral through a feeling we don't get a sense of understanding about or sum such. AND not that not worrying and being happy isn't good, it's just not 'ALL' there is. For most of us, we know that there is more understanding somewhere from our intrinsic understanding of just that, no matter what we've learned. That yearning tells us....something.... That something feeling we distract ourselves from, or are too busy to deal with, or too unworthy to look at....THAT SUMTHING.... It's annoying, right? JK
KEEP Yearning!!!! It leads to learning~~~(AN D, you don't have to quote me, it's Karla's brilliance which has helped me be free. TY Karla!)
May they shine on YOU~~~
Big hugs,
Allison
http://www.amazon.com/Language-Emotions-What-Feelings-Trying/dp/1591797691
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Chai Tea. YUM
This recipe comes from KP and the Herb Mentor
Chai Tea
2 sticks Cinnamon
12 Cloves
24 Peppercorns
4 slices Ginger
1 teaspoon Black Tea (I used White Tea, it worked just fine!)
2 cups water to add and boil the herbs in
2 cups milk to add when the herb water is boiling.
Let come back to a boil until the milk starts to froth. Watch this stage closely, it doesn't take long.
Very good. I used way too much peppercorns the first time. Very peppery and boy'd it clean me out. Spring kleanin'
note to self; start with self when spring cleaning...:D
Chai Tea benefits;
http://www.chai-tea.org/benefits.html
References;
http://www.herbmentor.com/
2 sticks Cinnamon
12 Cloves
24 Peppercorns
4 slices Ginger
1 teaspoon Black Tea (I used White Tea, it worked just fine!)
2 cups water to add and boil the herbs in
2 cups milk to add when the herb water is boiling.
Let come back to a boil until the milk starts to froth. Watch this stage closely, it doesn't take long.
Very good. I used way too much peppercorns the first time. Very peppery and boy'd it clean me out. Spring kleanin'
note to self; start with self when spring cleaning...:D
Chai Tea benefits;
http://www.chai-tea.org/benefits.html
References;
http://www.herbmentor.com/
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Mandala; the imaginary palace!
Watching the 10 Questions for the Daliai Lama! Thank you, Karon, for your generous heart and for sharing this wonderful gift!
Love and peace,
Allison
Love and peace,
Allison
My number 9 and the Happy Glasses
I have the self-respect, space or esteem that I need to ""bartend"" my resources or to live large emotionally. I am confident in and gratified by expressing what is close to my heart or in sharing my happiness like a buffet of joy. I take pleasure and pride in the new order I have created by clean sweeping emotional clutter or in honoring what has meaning. I am empowered by recognition and my gift is contentment.
With Much Gratitude,
thank you ADT
With Much Gratitude,
thank you ADT
Monday, April 11, 2011
While looking for some other fruits or juices to go with my pineapple juice, I ran into this Juice Book website; Enjoy, and remember to get consulted!!!:D
YUM< ME and my pineapple juice
Here' the link;
I was on the fruits page....
http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/
Here' the link;
I was on the fruits page....
http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/
Friday, March 25, 2011
The sound of Tomorrow with the perseption of the Past. Persephone and Such
Presenting She and Him
The infamous Zoey Deschannel!
[The dust from what?]
The infamous Zoey Deschannel!
[The dust from what?]
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Spring Things! LIfe at the end of the road!
People are reaching out;
In as many ways as there are people,
I find in the center a caring heart.
Some of these hearts are hurt, be that what it may....
Most hearts need a kind listen....
A lot of love....
And the teaching of self love....
Deeply and completely love thyself!
Honor your neighbor as yourself!
Do to others as you would like done to you!
Clean up after yourself! [Big time my reminder]
Spring is here, let the spring cleaning begin!
Watch what you let your eyes see!
Listen to what you let your ears hear!
Decide if that is what is good for you.
Be the grace you want in the world.
Be the difference too!
These words I pass to you are mine and yours as well!
Parts and pieces come from other masters of our universe.
You are the master of your universe.
Abe Lincoln said, "You are as happy as you set yourself out to be.."
Feed your soul and the rest will follow.
A brisk walk in the morning is always good!
Feed your mind and the rest will follow.
Einstein said, "Imagination is the most important tool."
....the rest will follow.
©Allisonians
"Eternal conscienceness, inhabiting a human form" Christine Breese
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Morning has Broken - Cat Stevens (Spring/Lente)
"Morning Has Broken" is a popular and well-known hymn first published in 1931. It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and is set to a traditional Gaelic tune known as "Bunessan" English pop musician and folk singer Cat Stevens included a version on his 1971 album Teaser and the Firecat.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Divine Nourishment
All I can say is, Aloha!
Openminded and honoring the Divine!
The link is attached to the title which goes to the book site.
It will take you to Amazon, if you like, where you can read
MANY MANY pages of this magnificiant document of one woman's journey!
She is amazing!
Thank you for visiting~~~
Openminded and honoring the Divine!
The link is attached to the title which goes to the book site.
It will take you to Amazon, if you like, where you can read
MANY MANY pages of this magnificiant document of one woman's journey!
She is amazing!
Thank you for visiting~~~
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Elizebeth Gilbert on Nurturing Creativity
Here's a link on creative thought and genius.
from Global Alliance Shamanic Women;
Worth a look?
You decide;
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html
from Global Alliance Shamanic Women;
Worth a look?
You decide;
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html
Spring Bliss
Walk down those Old Stairs!
Walk down and look at what is anew!
Singing,
"Summer Time, Summer Time,
Sum~Sum~Summer Time/---___"
"What, it's not summer?"
"Oh, Darn,,,,,,[big and quiet sigh]...
But the birds sung,,,, "...
";;;;oh,,,,"....
",,,,,, it's just about springtime?"...~~~...
"Spring time, springtime, Got a dime,
Need another.
Spring time, springtime~and it's mine
Like no bloomin' other!"
Have a fantastic Spring!
It's right downstairs and around the courner!
©Allisonians. silly silly
Walk down and look at what is anew!
Singing,
"Summer Time, Summer Time,
Sum~Sum~Summer Time/---___"
"What, it's not summer?"
"Oh, Darn,,,,,,[big and quiet sigh]...
But the birds sung,,,, "...
";;;;oh,,,,"....
",,,,,, it's just about springtime?"...~~~...
"Spring time, springtime, Got a dime,
Need another.
Spring time, springtime~and it's mine
Like no bloomin' other!"
It's right downstairs and around the courner!
©Allisonians. silly silly
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Winter Wonderland
I have found myself singing Christmas Carols a time or two of late. We've had the most beautiful weather I have ever seen. With it's stories of close calls and close quarters. All in all it was a wonderful time to see the world slow their perspective pace down and just enjoy the ride.
Here are a couple of my photo memories.
Peace!
Full ON! Douglass Fir
Before the storm. Bare Honey Suckle, same doug fir tree in background from the above photoed tree.
The first pass, honey sucke's cute! Still see the doug?
Full ON now our honey suckle is fabulously ART! and no doug;/
Here are a couple of my photo memories.
Peace!
Full ON! Douglass Fir
Before the storm. Bare Honey Suckle, same doug fir tree in background from the above photoed tree.
The first pass, honey sucke's cute! Still see the doug?
Full ON now our honey suckle is fabulously ART! and no doug;/The most beautiful snow drop in this area. We walked in it that night! It was so peaceful and the snow was so soft and cushioned beneath our feet! Talk about your zen moment! WoW, is all I can say, it's tacit, ya know
We ate snow icees for a couple of days! Most delightful treat!
Snow Treat
1 cup of fresh white snow
Add any preferred beverage or sweetener
Suggestions; honey, maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon, tea, mashed fruit, berries, yogurt, soda
Oh yeah, and coffee,
or one of my new found yummies, blackberry root tea. Sounds weird, but it's
~~~~YU-UM-MY!!!~~~
ENJOY!
©Allisonians Please ask me for permission to use my photos or writing. thank you for visiting. Wishing you were here. Allison
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SOURDOUGH STARTER with WILD YEAST
Wild yeasts exist in the air around you and to some extent on the wheat berries. There are wild yeasts on grapes (unsulphured) and apples and other fruits. It is those wild yeasts which are 'captured' to make a sourdough starter. The process takes from 3 to 5 days. I wish I had specific amounts for you, but you could start with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of flour and mix in enough warm (not hot) water to make a thin paste. DO NOT make it too soupy. That, in fact, is the trick to a good starter, according to the French bread makers, and I think they should know. And after you've fooled around with the flour and water thing, you might wish to branch out into adding those unsulphured grapes, apples, sour milk, etc as a catalyst in order to capture other strains of yeast. Each of these strains has a slightly different taste. In fact if you move to another area, you might end up with a starter that produces an entirely different flavor. For instance, San Francisco sourdough bread is well known and has a distinct taste due to the wild strains in the air there. On day one you mix the flour and water (and add any catalysts to encourage fermentation) and place in a warm spot. After 3 days, the dough should be moist, inflated, and slightly sour. More flour and water is added (mixed in) and left to sit in a warm spot. After 2 days the process is repeated. Then the next day it is done again. Note the order: 3 days, 2 days, 1 day. At this point you should be able to make a loaf of bread using part of the starter and adding back what you took out in the form of more flour and water. Rule of thumb: Use about 10% starter to size of loaf. In the case of a 2 lb loaf this is a bit over 3 oz of starter (3.2 to be exact). For a 1 lb loaf 1.5 oz would be used. A book that describes this process in great detail is The Village Baker by Joe Ortiz, copyright 1993, published by Ten Speed Press, Berkley CA. If it's not still in print, try the used books stores, that's where I got mine. Or try your local library. If they don't have it, they might be able to get it for you. ©2008 by Ernestina Parziale
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