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Become a Green Gourmand!

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Wheatgrass Ginger Ice-Cubes ...

Picture a beautiful orchard. Abundant fruit and berries cascade down from lush verdant branches. The sun trickles through and warms the plants and flowers growing underneath. Vegetables lean up against wheat and barley grasses for protection, and a rich, strong fragrance draws the dragonfly to the water's edge. Bees, birds and butterflies live in harmony.


The food we eat need to come from such a happy environment, to produce a harmonious mix of nutrients so important for the proper rejuvenation of the body. Plants lovingly grown, in optimal organic soil, cannot fail but to give us the balance and vitality so important in the busy lives we lead.


This recipe benefits from the use of fresh produce. So respond to the call of nature, and grow your own wherever and whenever possible.


Wheatgrass Ginger Ice-Cubes


Small handful of wheatgrass, cut down to the roots and washed

2 1/2 Cups purified water

1 - 3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped

Strainer

Standard Ice-Tray


Pour the water into the blender. Add wheatgrass and ginger. Blend for a few minutes and strain into the ice-tray. Place in the freezer section of the refrigerator. It should keep for a month or more. Use in soups, salads, drinks, sauces and sweets.


This recipe can also be used to make Chili Ice-Cubes. Substitute 1 - 2 chilies for the ginger. Very hot!


This article was adapted from my book, Wheatgrass: Superfood for a New Millennium published by Vital Health Publishing. Brand: Square One Publishers. USA.

Comments

tonymac04 19 months ago

Thanks for this useful idea. I love ginger!

Love and peace

Tony

nextstopjupiter 19 months ago

Good idea, I must try it!

tonymac04 19 months ago

Can we grow wheatgrass in Gauteng? And what does it take to cultivate?

Love and peace

Tony

li smith ion-eco 19 months ago

Yes you can grow wheatgrass in Gauteng! Cultivating wheatgrass is really easy. Buy 620 grams fresh, organic wheat kernels at a health food shop, organic compost and 9 standard seed-trays from a nursery. Soak seeds overnight in x2 purified water and drain them in a colander in the morning. Place your trays together on an outside table and 3/4 fill with compost.

Place one large handful seeds on top of the soil and level out the seeds so that they are just touching. Spray gently and cover with cardboard or masonite. Water everyday and keep the trays covered until you see the young shoots emerging-usually in about 3 or 4 days. Uncover and place in a protected light/shade spot. Your wheatgrass is ready to harvest in about a week or 10 days.

My book, Wheatgrass: Superfood for a New Millennium offers tips and recipes.

Thank you for your interest in my favorite subject. Please let me know how you get on!

Love and best wishes,

Li

tonymac04 18 months ago

Thanks for that info, Li. Will try it out.

Love and peace

Tony

success79 17 months ago

Nicely written article. Thanks for sharing that information.

li smith ion-eco 4 months ago

Thank you so much Success79!

success79 4 months ago

Hi,

Very interesting post! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

success79 4 months ago

Thank you also for visiting and commenting on my post. I highly appreciate it.

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