PEACE BEGINS WITH A SMILE
As the seas of the world are rough right now
Let’s remember to build bridges, not walls.
Let’s sow seeds of hope, peace and love.
Let’s foster kindness, trust and tolerance.
Let’s remember that each one of us can make a difference.
We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean.
But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. – Mother Teresa
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
TIRED OF SOARING FUEL PRICES?
If yes, “a tab a tank” is all it takes to save.
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For more information about the “fuel saving pill”, go to: https://www.govvi.com/go/gpenselin
Zero obligation! Message me if you have any questions.
Happy travels,
Gudrun
HEALTHY GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE
Ingredients (recipe can be doubled)
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
6 eggs (preferably free range, organic)
1-2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1-2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1-1 1/2 cups grated carrot
1/2 cups finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Optional: raisins
FROSTING
Cream cheese
Lemon
Maple syrup
DIRECTIONS
1. Beat the eggs, add melted butter, coconut milk, and vanilla.
2. In a separate bowl mix together coconut sugar, salt and spices. Adjust spices to personal taste.
3. Add dry mixture (#2) to wet mixture (#1) and mix.
4. Sift coconut flour, add baking powder and add to other ingredients.
5. Mix very well (whisk) until the mixture has no more lumps.
6. Fold in carrots and nuts.
BAKING
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Grease baking dish (approx. 8×4 inches; bread pan)
3. Pour batter into baking dish
4. Bake for about 40-50 minutes. Baking time depends on moisture content. To check if the cake is done, insert fork in the centre; when it comes out clean the cake is done.
5. Take out, let cool and remove from baking pan.
FROSTING (optional)
Choose any frosting you like. I prefer to make it with cream cheese, freshly squeezed lemon and maple syrup. Amounts to taste. You may add pineapple and/or decorate the frosting with walnuts or pecans.
BE CREATIVE – ALL MY MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE AND I ADJUST THEM FREELY AS WELL AS SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS.
FOOD AS MEDICINE
HE THAT TAKES MEDICINE AND NEGLECTS DIET, WASTES THE TIME OF HIS DOCTOR. – Ancient Chinese Proverb
Summer is a great time to re-assess one’s diet and cultivate new eating habits by adding more fresh, organic vegetables, herbs and fruits to the daily diet.
If you have not yet watched the documentary: FORKS OVER KNIVES, I highly recommend, you do. This film presents evidence for the fact that most degenerative dis-eases can be controlled or even reversed with a plant-based diet. The film is very well done and worthwhile watching.
ONE QUARTER OF WHAT YOU EAT, KEEPS YOU ALIVE. THE OTHER THREE QUARTERS KEEPS YOUR DOCTOR ALIVE. – Egyptian Proverb
Website: https://www.forksoverknives.com/
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
FOOD FOR THOUGHT – DIGITAL ID
“All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed, they must rely exclusively on force.” – George Orwell
How will digital ID programs actually shape our future?
Listen to Australian Senator Malcom Roberts to find out (1 1/2 minutes). https://www.onenewspage.com/video/20220204/14276923/Australian-Senator-Malcolm-Roberts-speaks-out-Digital.htm
Don’t be fooled that this is only planned for Australia. There is plenty of information available that Canada is following the same game plan.
May love, peace, health, respect, tolerance and freedom be sprinkled like star dust to all “corners” of this world on this turbulent Valentines Day.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
“If tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.” Thomas Jefferson
A child survivor of the holocaust shares her perspective on the current, global situation. Search her name and you will find many more interviews from the past two years.
DELICIOUS SUPERFOOD POWER BALLS
This recipe is a treat packed with powerful nutrition, providing energy while satisfying the desire/craving for sweets. It is a delight to watch my grand children devour this true treat. If I want this treat to last for a few days, I have to hide it in the fridge – away from anyone – small and large!
Why is it that the “treats” commonly used to reward children for “good behaviour” etc. are in most cases damaging to the children’s health? I have always been puzzled about this phenomenon while raising my own children.
As always, every time I create this recipe, it turns out a little different. I suggest you use the recipe as a guideline and be creative. Work with what you find at home in your pantry. Many of the ingredients are interchangeable. The consistency of the dough is what is important in order to be able to roll it into balls.
RECIPE – ENERGY BALLS
Ingredients
- 20g Powder: spirulina, mushroom, kale etc.– any one or any combination
- 20g Chi seeds
- 100g Shredded coconut
- 80g Almonds
- 80g Walnuts
- 150g Pitted dates
- 20g Cacao powder
- 50g Dried fruit: goji berries, apricots, cranberries etc. – any one or any combination
- 2 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp Maple syrup
- Shredded coconut for decoration
Instructions
1. Cut dates in small pieces and soak for about 30 minutes
2. If using dried apricots for example, cut them into smaller pieces as well
3. Process soaked dates, nuts, seeds and dried fruit in food processor until somewhat crumbly
4. Add cacao powder, vanilla, coconut oil and maple syrup
5. Process in food processor until the mixture has a dough like consistency. I may add a bit of honey, extra vanilla etc. to get the right sweetness and consistency
6. Form into small balls
7. Decorate by rolling each one in shredded coconut
8. Keep in fridge in an airtight container
ENJOY!
HOPE
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tunes without the words and never stops at all”. – Emily Dickinson
Hope is an essential element in any form of healing. Dr. Edward Bach said to never take away from anyone the hope for healing. I am hoping, wishing and praying that this year more and more people will re-connect to nature, so that Mother Earth will receive the much needed support for her healing. Everyone of us can make a difference. Let’s shift our focus to things that really matter and what life is truly about.
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
Before you speak, think.
T = Is it true?
H = Is it helpful?
I = Is it important?
N = Is it necessary?
K = Is it kind?
GRATEFUL
GRATEFUL for the bountiful harvest of herbs in the summer.
GRATEFUL for the time during the cold spell to turn herbs into medicine.
GRATEFUL for the knowledge to create medicines from the gifts of nature.
GRATEFUL for enjoying time with my grand daughter who helped in the creation of five different salves.
GRATEFUL for the opportunity to watch her learn valuable life skills through osmosis.
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
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