Pumpkin Bread: Cheese Pumpkin

Old Mother Hubbard

Went to her cupboard

To get some fresh pumpkin pie.

But her pie was not there,

So she gave her husband a glare

And said, "You ate it. Don't lie!"

This is a Cheese Pumpkin
cut in fourths
with the seeds removed

Peeled and sliced
Ready to be diced!

I coated the pumpkin flesh in
bacon grease and salt. However, any
fat would sufice.

I placed the pumpkin and the seeds
(coated in olive oil and salt)
in the oven at 450' F. I covered the pumpkin
for the first 20 minutes.

The seeds toast up in about 15-20 minutes

The pumpkin was finished in about 45 minutes

In one bowl I mixed 2 cups of almond flour,
1 tsp. of baking soda, and cinnamon.

In the other bowl I combined 2 cups of the cooked pumpkin,
1/4 cup of maple syrup,  2eggs,  1 tsp. of vanilla, and 1/4 of
coconut oil. I mixed it with an immersion blender.

Next I combined the wet and dry
ingredients and whisked by hand
to create a smooth mixture.

I coated this baking dish
(approx. 4 in. deep, 4 in. wide,  and 8 in. long)
with coconut oil and poured in the mixture.

I cooked the pumpkin bread at 350'F for about 45 minutes.
I tested it periodically with a knife, when it comes out dry
it is done.

4-Step Dinner: Wild Rice & Chicken with Radish Salad

This one could not be simpler!

So yummy it made my son's hair stand up!

Wild Rice and Chicken:

Measure one cup of WILD rice (it has less toxins and a better nutritional profile then regular rice) and place spread thin, in a glass 9x12 baking dish. Next place one whole cut up chicken 

(organic / local / pastured raised) on top of rice. Season with salt and pepper (I like to add paprika). Then pour 1 and 3/4 cup of water to cover the rice. Place uncovered in oven at 425' Fahrenheit. 

All of the fat and juices from the chicken, season the rice and create a wonderful flavor!

Radish Salad:

- Dice all the vegetables, whisk dressing, and pour on top:

• Dice approx. 12 radishes 
• Dice 2 celery stalks
• Dice 1/4 of a white onion

Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (home made is best)
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon Mustard
• 2 teaspoons of wild honey
• Sea salt
• Pepper

Wild Rice cooked under organic chicken

Dinner is Served: Radish salad, (organic / local / pastured raised) chicken, wild rice

Follow Up

I just wanted to create a short follow up post on some of the

previously discussed

topics, so here it goes!!

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Original Post 4/20/09: Door To Door Organics (Dot Com)!

We love being part of the Manhattan Beach Co-op. The fruits and vegetables are mostly produced locally and delivered fresh once a week. You can be part of the co-op or have your produce delivered right to your door! Save on gas by having your veggies shipped directly to you! As always, for

more informations, chat me up!

Original Post 4/21/09: GDiapers!

I have been using GDiapers for the last year on both of my boys. Yakov wears them at night and Ethan wears them 24/7. I love them. I rec

ommend them. I think they are cute, functional, healthy, and they make my babies happy. I nave have trouble with diaper rashes, I feel good about saving the planet, and I really feel there is no excuse NOT to use them at this point!!! Either way, I have tons of valuable coupons for ANYONE would may like, including this fantasti

c one which will save you tons of money starting up, originally priced at $70.00 it drops to $40.00 for 6 pairs of Everyday G's! Tell Them Julie Sent You With This Code: g559Wright, good though July 31st!!

Original Post 6/2/09: Eco-Sunscreen / Body Care:

I am using and Loving California Baby Products!

Original Post 6/23/09: Organic, Ethically Treated Meat:

Already picked up and ate our Mitzvah Meat Lamb, LOVED it. It was the BEST lamb I have ever eaten in my life; Roger agreed! We have a subscription to

Kosher Conscience and expect pick up to be sometime next week. This is the only type or meat I

will eat, in or out of my home. So

rry, but I will be going vegetarian unless it is at least organic!

Original Post 6/24/09: Open Microphone!

Looking for more questions, comments, concerns to address! Feel free to shoot some over my way!! Thanks to C.A. for that great question! Curious minds want to know, have you changed your water bottle ways for tap!? Fill us in!! ***Check for the update at t

he original blog!!

Original Post 6/26/09:

Soft Star Shoes!

Yakov has a pair of Soft Star Shoes and

loves them! I am now about to purchase a vegan pair for Ethan

instead of other more popular brands made in China. Roger and I are even considering "splurging" on some of the cute

moccasins for the Fall! I highly recommend them for your kid

s!!! Affordab

le and very well crafted. It is also great to know their leathers are formaldehyde free!

Original Post 7/2/09: Zigo Bike Rider!

I got my bike about 2 weeks ago and love it! I get looks everywhere I go! It takes a little bit of "adjusting" to get used to the feel of the bike, but it is really awesome. My boys, ages 3 and 12 months, love to ride in it. They talk to each other, usually it is a one sided conversation I must admit, but it promotes bonding between my two boys. Everyone asks me about it where ever I go and when asked about the price I just tell them it beats the price of a second car, no gas cost, no insurance, and tune ups are virtually free! Ask me for a discount code!!!

Don't Think Kosher Meat Is Any More Ethical

It is true. Kosher slaughtering at these large food processing plants are unethical and do not follow the spirit of Jewish law at all. Cattle are lead one behind the other, are allowed to see other cows being cut, blood is all over the floor, and by no means is it painless or instant. Now I know my audience and many of you probably think that I am just too out there and thus you may feel able to negate what I have to say. Don't be foolish. Have you ever asked yourself, "where does my meat come from?" It is not from that beautiful little farm pictured so idyllically on your package. To keep your attention I will just let you know there are alternatives to hormone laden, antibiotic ridden, cruel kosher meat. See these sites, sign up, and VOTE with your money. The more money that goes to farmers to grass feed, and take time to raise animals, the less money will go to the others. We can change things.

KOL Foods and KOL Foods West: Putting kosher and ethical back on the same plate by making grass-fed, organic-raised and local meat available to kosher (and non-kosher) consumers.

Providing: Lamb and Beef
KOL Foods is available in:

• Washington, DC
• Philadelphia, PA
• Baltimore, MD
• South Orange, NJ
• White Plains, NY
• Forest Hills, NY
• Durham, NC
• Manhattan, NY
• Cherry Hill, NJ
• Providence, RI
• Coming soon – Northern VA, Chicago, Minneapolis and other Midwest cities – see the Kol Foods website for additional updates.

Contact: Devora Kimelman-Block 917-864-7965
Hekhsher: Star-K Hashgacha or Vaa’d Harabanim of Greater Washington (glatt kosher)

KOL Foods West is available in:

• California and Western States

Contact: Roger Studley 510-604-2607

Mitzvah Meat/Mindful Meat: Providing grass-fed and finished, naturally-raised, humanely-slaughtered meat to kosher (and halal/unkosher) consumers from local Hudson Valley farmers.

Provides: Beef, lamb, chicken, eggs, cheese (seasonal), honey (seasonal)
Available in:

• New York
• New Jersey
• Connecticut
• Massachusetts
• Vermont
• New Hampshire

Contact: Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein

Hekhsher: Rabbi Boruch Lesches (Lubavitch) (glatt kosher)

Kosher Conscience: The founding philosophy of Kosher Conscience is the humane treatment of the animal at every stage of life (free- or pasture-raised and grass fed; safely transported; slaughtered humanely and painlessly) and providing Kosher, ethical meat.

Providing: Beef and Poultry

Available in:

• New York Metropolitan area

Contact: Simon Feil

Hekhsher: private Hashkacha from the shochet

Organics Delivery Co-op

I have publicized my love for Door To Door Organics countless times. We have been using them for all our produce and coffee beans for the last two years. Several months ago we began a co-op: When 4 or more people have their boxes delivered to one address, everyone saves money! Even if you are not part of the coop, I HIGHLY recommend their service! 

If you want to be part of the co-op and enjoy the discount, you just have to put my address for the

 shipping address. You can choose from many different sized boxes as well as how frequently you would like to order. In addition if you are having trouble with 

the pick up, as long as you are local, we are willing to help by delivering it to your home. 

New Prices:

Bitty- 23.00
Small / Fruit or Veggie- 33.00
Medium- 39.00
Large- 53.00
Original Prices:

Bitty Box - $39.00 
Small Fruit or Veggie Box - $39.00  Medium Box - $46.00 
Large Box - $61.00

I will let you know when your delivery arrives (each Tuesday) by phone.

Your Name Here

268 Amherst Street

2nd Side Door

Brooklyn, NY 11235

If I have yet to convince you,

please read the TOP TEN REASONS to go Organic!