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Basil Pesto & Roasted Corn Relish


Ingredients

3 ears of corn, (or two cans)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed, (or the equivalent, dried)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup walnuts
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp salt and pepper each
3 Tbsp olive oil divided
(you can substitute a jar of pesto for the previous 6 ingredients)
2 cups cooked white rice

Method
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Trim the husks on the ears of corn and place directly on the oven rack. Roast for 30 minutes. Cool and then remove from the cob. (If using canned corn, sautee’ until browned a bit).
Meanwhile, make the pesto. Combine the basil, parmesan, walnuts, garlic, salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp olive oil in a food processor.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add the corn, rice and pesto. Stir to combine.



Basil Pesto and Roasted Corn Rice

Dressing up rice so we don’t get bored during the long haul-Part II

Ingredients

3 ears of corn, (or two cans)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed, (or the equivalent, dried)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup walnuts
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp salt and pepper each
3 Tbsp olive oil divided
(you can substitute a jar of pesto for the previous 6 ingredients)
2 cups cooked white rice

Method
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Trim the husks on the ears of corn and place directly on the oven rack. Roast for 30 minutes. Cool and then remove from the cob. (If using canned corn, sautee’ until browned a bit).
Meanwhile, make the pesto. Combine the basil, parmesan, walnuts, garlic, salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp olive oil in a food processor.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add the corn, rice and pesto. Stir to combine.

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Indian Rice and Potatoes


Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, diced in 1″ cubes
3 tbsp yogurt
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1 tsp ginger, peeled and minced
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 c dried coconut
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
3 tbsp oil
1 cup basmati rice
3/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp light brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lime juice
2 cups water
1/2 c frozen peas
1 tbsp butter

Method
Combine yogurt, cilantro, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, and coconut. Add potatoes, stir well, and allow to marinate for a few minutes. Heat oil in large pan, and add cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and cumin seeds. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until cumin turns brown. Add potato and yogurt mixture, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once potatoes are nicely browned, add rice, and cook for another minute or two. Add turmeric, brown sugar, salt, lime juice, and water. Bring to a boil, cover with lid, and lower heat to a simmer. Cook, undisturbed, for 15 minutes. Add peas to pot, and do not stir in. Cover with lid and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add butter and fluff with a fork.

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Fried Rice Curry

Dressing up rice so we don’t get bored during the long haul

1 Cup White or Brown Rice (Cook this beforehand)
2 Tsp curry powder
1 Tsp pepper
1/2 Tsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp Oil
2 Heaping Spoonfuls of Peanut Butter
1 Egg
Vegetable (I use 1 lb fresh spinach. Since we’re moving to canned
vegetables, I’m going to use either 1 can carrots or 1 can green beans)
Meat (optional)

Add oil and half the curry powder, the pepper, and the ginger. Heat in skillet for two minutes.

Add cooked rice, stir thoroughly. Drain fluid and add the canned vegetable. Get the mixture hot and coated in oil. Add peanut butter and the rest of the curry powder. Mix.

Crack the egg on top of the hot rice/veg mixture. Add meat if you like (This is a good recipe to use for leftover meat)

Leave on medium/high heat till egg is cooked and meat is cooked/heated up.

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Pine Needle Tea

If you are coughing, pine needles can help to make the cough more productive. They relieve congestion. They also support the immune system to do it’s job recovering from viruses and infections. Pine is high in antioxidant flavonoids including anthocyanins


Pine needle tea has significant amounts of vitamin C, vitamin A, and flavoniods that make it a citrus-y flavored tonic drink to forage in winter. 

Pine needle tea has a citrus-y flavor with a hint of resin. The flavor depends upon the pine or confer tree you harvest the needles from. Nibble on a few needles from several pine trees before you harvest and pick the tastiest for your tea. Save the more resinous flavored needles for making pine infused cleaning products.

Health benefits of pine needle tea

If you are coughing, pine needles can help to make the cough more productive.  They relieve congestion.  They also support the immune system to do it’s job recovering from viruses and infections.  Pine is high in antioxidant flavonoids including anthocyanins

How to Make Pine Needle Tea

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes.
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x

Description

Pine needle tea is a vitamin C and antioxidant rich tissane that is tonic and restorative in winter, with 4 times the vitamin C of fresh squeezed orange juice.  It should be avoided, however by pregnant mothers and those who plan to become pregnant.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh pine needles
  • 1 cup boiled, hot water
  • Honey to taste

Instructions

  • Remove the fresh, unblemished pine needles from the pine branches.  Rinse the needles in cold water.
  • Using herb scissors or a sharp knife, cut the pine needles into smaller pieces.  Discard the brown scale that joins the needles to the brand.
  • Place the pine needles in a tea strainer.  Place the tea strainer in a mug.  Pour boiled water into the mug, over the pine needles.  Cover to inhibit the volatile oil from escaping in the steam.  Steep for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the strainer from the mug.  Add honey to sweeten the pine needle tea.
  • Drink while warm.

Notes

The needles of some species of pine can cause abortion in pregnant animals, including humans.  Avoid drinking or eating pine needles if you are pregnant.

Be cautious drinking pine needle tea:

Some species of pine have been known to cause abortion in pregnant cattle, so if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon, avoid using pine needle tea.

The diuretic actions of pine needle tea can be irritating to the bladder.  If you are taking other medication check with your health professional before drinking pine needle tea regularly.

Some conifers can be toxic so make a positive identification of the specific species before using it in this recipe.  Avoid yew, cypress, and Norfolk pine as they are reported to be toxic.



Isaiah 16:20-21


Isa 26:20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
Isa 26:21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.



Scripture-Isaiah 26:20-21

Isa 26:20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
Isa 26:21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.