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Iced Nettle-Mint Tea

May 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment

The weather got warm so it didn’t take long for me to start icing our Nettle-Mint Tea for Allergies. I put double the amount of herbs in my French press (or 2 cups). I pour boiling, pure water over all of it. I fill a pitcher with 2 trays’ worth of ice cubes. After the [...]

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Nettle-Mint Tea for Allergies

May 23, 2007 By 2 Comments

Allergy season is picking up here in the NorthWest. Every one of us is sniffling. Prior to this year, I was the only sufferer. It is a bummer that the rest of the family is now affected. I am serving each of us 2 cups per day of nettle-mint tea. I mix the dried nettle [...]

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Nutty Minty Carob Fudge Balls

March 16, 2007 By 7 Comments

These are a hit around our house lately! They are slightly frozen, which will make them a great treat come summer. They also happen to be very good for you. I’ve doubled the amount of tahini from the original recipe so we get more calcium in every bite. Nutty Minty Carob Fudge Balls original recipe [...]

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Minty Beef & Lentil Stew

February 24, 2007 By 3 Comments

This stew is reminiscent of my Arabic Meatballs. I added lentils to round out the meal along with a minty-tomato liquid base. It is scrumptious when served over Arabic Rice. 1 to 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef 1 onion, diced 8 cups filtered water or stock 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 4 cups cooked lentils [...]

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Arabic Meatballs

March 25, 2006 By 16 Comments

Also known as Kefta Kebobs. Makes 2 dozen meatballs 2 pounds ground beef or lamb (grass-fed is preferable) 1 onion, diced very fine 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1/2 tablespoon dried mint 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Mix all ingredients together well. Form into 2 dozen 1-1/2 inch balls or football shapes. Brown [...]

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