Smoothies - Green with Energy

Not For The Faint-of-Heart Blending

Greetings all, the newest thing happening in the kitchen are these super nutrient rich smoothies. I have one fave recipe that I will pass onto you now to try on your own - don't be afraid - this thing actually tastes quite good, thanks to the red grapes and orange.

Green with Energy Green Smoothie

2 Cups Red Organic Grapes
1 Organic Orange (Peeled)
6 Leaves Romaine Lettuce (Ripped Up)
1 Tbsp Ground Flax Seeds
1/2 Cup Water (Plus a Bit More as Needed)
1 Cup Organic Apple Juice

Place the all ingredients in blender, and blend 1-2 minutes, add a bit more water as needed to keep things moving, the drink will be thick but needs to move in the blender in order to be well-inorporated.

You may refrigerate any extra - but try to drink the whole thing within 24 hours. Your body will thank you for this energy boosting beverage. Bottoms Up!

There are so many awesome things that have been happening in the kitchen, garden and on the yoga mat, so we will be posting quite a bit this month. As always, you may email us info@annaveda.com, and check out the site http://www.annavedakitchen.com/ to purchase our Vegan Cooking DVD, Very Good Vegan.

Swiss Chard is Stunning

Swiss Chard
This month I am in love with Swiss Chard. It has been absolutely delicious when seared in a touch of olive oil or wilted in a bit of vegetable broth. It is loaded with Vitamin C, A, K, B2, B6, Dietary Fiber and Protein.

I have been serving it with some well cooked cannellini beans (rinsed, and soaked overnight). Head to your produce aisle, find Swiss Chard and take it home with you - it may very well become your new fave veggie! Another reminder that you can feel better, improve your digestive process - simply by adding one new vegetable to your diet each week. Be courageous, people! Email us and share your new fave veggie this week info@annaveda.com http://www.verygoodvegan.com/

5 Day Vegan Cookie Challenge - Day 2: Raspberry Ginger Sandwich Cookies

Vegan Raspberry Ginger Sandwich Cookies

Hello out there! Day two of my 5 day Vegan Cookie Challenge is here and these are the magic cookies that sprouted in my kitchen this evening. There is A LOT of ground ginger in these cookies; basically a really chewy "buttery" sugar cookie (Turbinado, of course) with organic raspberry preserves slathered in-between.

I am yet to taste one, so I will share my opinion on tomorrow's post. the fun part of this challenge has been that I decide on a daily basis - on a whim - what cookie I am going to bake.

So, look out friends and neighbors because I have a large quantity of cookies in my kitchen and need to share them asap!

On the Very Good Vegan DVD front, we continue speaking with shops allover the country who have expressed an interest in carrying the series. Thank you to everyone out there who has shown their support for my first Vegan Cooking DVD (see http://www.verygoodvegan.com/ for info).

5 Days - 5 New Vegan Cookies Challenge & Ayurvedic Tip of the Week

Vegan Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies w. Maple Syrup Icing

OK, so I have decided that today is Day One of my 5 Day - 5 New Vegan Cookies Challenge. Stay tuned as we will be posting pictures and info daily about this little experiment.

This will not be very challenging as it is winter, I am in New England, the heat generated from my baking keeps the place extra toasty and of course, we do love a new Vegan cookie here at AnnaVeda Kitchen. These cookies are moist, hearty and the icing contains maple syrup, which provides a nice old fashioned cookie vibe.

Heads up Wholesale Buyers! We will be showing our Vegan Cooking DVD Very Good Vegan Volume 1, at the upcoming NY Gift Show at the Jacob Javit's Convention Center in NYC January 25 - 29th. Details will be posted on the site www.VeryGoodVegan.com as well as here on the blog this week.


Ayurvedic Tip of the Week
We realize that Raw Food Diets are very popluar right now, however according to Ayurvedic tradition, your vegetables should be cooked. Your digestive fire - also knowsn as Agni - has to work harder to process raw crunchy foods. So steaming your broccoli, wilting some spinach drizzled with a bit of very good olive oil, blanching some carrots - would all be excellent ways to enjoy fresh vegetables this winter as opposed to making your digestive system work overtime to process raw vegetables. Gently cooking your veggies makes proper digestion & elimination much easier on the body. Just remember - do not overcook your vegetables, steaming, blanching, or a quick sauteeing will always do the trick. Email us at info@annaveda.com if you have any questions about Ayurvedic cooking - it is a great and easy way to make peace with your belly.

Vegan Chocolate Creme Filled Sandwich Cookies

Vegan Chocolate Creme Filled Sandwich Cookies

Similar in texture and taste (less the toxic store bought aftertaste) to a childhood favorite of mine, these cookies absolutely rock. The chocolate discs are mottled with crunchy turbinado sugar, yet the cookies themselves are tender and moist. The creme filling is the only truly naughty component because it contains confectioner's sugar. If you are interested in this vegan cookie recipe - email us info@annaveda.com
By the way FREE shipping is available right inow on our Very Good Vegan Volume 1 DVD.
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