YOGA BLISS

YOGA

BLISS

5 hours of Yoga, de-stress breathing and meditation.

@ yarra valley yoga school

Established 2000

"Experience the

Absolute 'BLISS '

of Perpetual

Positive Thinking….."

Learn scientifically proven meditation & breathing

techniques to help you

de-stess & be truely happy.

Including

T.M., TRANCENDENTAL

MEDITATION ;PRANAYAMA ; CREATIVE VISUALIZATION ; AFFIRMATION& MANTRA

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Cost $ 60.00please bring a light lunch

*sunday 28^th march 11am-4pm

*sunday 30^th may 11am-4pm

*Sunday 27^th june 11am -4pm

@15 Auburn rd, Healesville…off don rd

See web site for map. . . .

call or email Libby

03 5962 2073 * 0437 688 586

www.yarravalleyyogaschool.com

libbymitchell@bigpond.com.au

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Roasted pumpkin and garlic soup

4 medium cloves organic garlic, unpeeled
1kg peeled, deseeded organic jap pumpkin
Extra Virgin Cold pressed olive oil
1 organic large onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 litre (4 cups) vegetable or chicken stock

Preheat the oven . Chop pumpkin into cubes and place with unpeeled garlic on a baking tray, toss with olive oil and bake for around 20 minutes.

Then in a pan add the chopped onions, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for around one minute.

Add pumpkin and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until onion is soft and stock has reduced, about 20 minutes.

Peel roasted garlic and add to saucepan, puree (be careful when using a blender). Serve with

Store soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Serve with a delicious salad and some crusty garlic pita. (Recipe to come next week)

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Eating the seasons

Eating the seasons is about eating local, eating fresh and eating organic, and that's what we are all about. It doesn't need to be complicated or restrictive, rather delicious and adventurous. So let's look at 10 reasons why eating seasonally is better for you, the environment and everyone...

1. Seasonal food is tastier.
   
2. Seasonal food is fresher.
   
3. Seasons are a source of natural diversity; they provide us with foods that warm us in winter and foods that cool us off in summer (watermelon).
   
4. The more diverse our diet from natural foods the increased nutrient intake, eating seasonally does this, it offers us a spectrum of foods
   
5. Avoid paying a premium for produce that has travelled hundreds of miles
   
6. Reducing energy consumption and CO2 that is needed to grow and transport.
   
7. Food is grown and ripened in a more natural and ecologically sound way, using the sun for heat, and rain for water rather than using artificial and alternative ways to mimic these natural processes.
   
8. Best price, because it is seasonal, you are guaranteed to find it at a great price when it is in abundance.
   
9. Supports the local economy
   
10. The ability to reconnect with nature's cycles and rhythms.
    

    
    

    
    

    So check out our seasonal lists and get a seasonal box of organic produce delivered to your door.
    

    
    

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AUTUMN HARVEST

STUFFED ZUCHINI FLOWERS

12 zucchini flowers
Olive oil

Filling:
240 gms ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
1 egg (beaten)
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove of garlic
Salt/pepper

Clean the zucchini flowers carefully, gently wash and pat dry the outside, remove the stamen of the flower and make sure there are no insects inside.

Prepare the filling by mixing together all the ingredients. Fill the centre of the flowers with spoonfuls of this mixture.

Place stuffed zucchini flowers on a lightly oiled oven-proof dish. Bake them for about 15 minutes.

FRESH RAW PASTA SAUCE

6-8 large tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, crushed

Handful fresh basil

Salt and pepper

Chop tomatoes finely, stir in garlic and basil, add in a sprinkle of salt and dress with olive oil. Sit for around 1-2 hours, toss through pasta, or onto of vegetables. mmmmm

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Whats in Season

Apples

Strawberries

Persimmons, figs

Grapes

Nuts

Melons

Pears

Pomegranates

Rhubarb

Asian greens

Avocado

Beans

Chilli

Eggplants

Lettuce

Onions

Sweetcorn

Tomatoes

Zucchini    

Avocado-the green goodness

Very few items in your organic box can lend themselves to both sweet and savory, like the humble avocado. Made up of good monosaturated fats, the avocado can be sometimes incorrectly thought of as fattening, the truth of the matter is that humans need fat, but good fats, and avocado are full of them. One of the monosaturated fats oleic acid may help lower cholesterol levels…

Loaded with vital nutrients, namely Vitamin C, vitamin A, E, B and K, and potassium (there is more potassium than in a banana) high in dietary fibre and antioxidants, especially Glutathione. Studies have shown that this antioxidant can help slow down the process of ageing. If that's not enough to get eating them, how about the fact that they are a great source of zinc, making them great for your skin and sexual health.

There are so many ways to use an avocado, fresh in salads, as a spread instead of butter, as a face mask but did you know that avocado's can be made into chocolate pudding, don't be scared, it tastes delicious, why not give it a try.

Chocolate Pudding

1 organic avocado, diced

1/2 c organic raw agave nectar

1/4 c organic raw cocoa powder

1/4 c water

2 t organic vanilla extract

1/4 t sea salt

Put the avocado, agave nectar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and sea salt in a blender. Gradually add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to achieve a creamy consistency. You can then refrigerate to make it a little firmer or eat it straight out of the bowl… serve with some raw grated chocolate or berries.mmmm

Or maybe try some easy peasy guacamole

4 organic avocados, peeled and diced
2 organic tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 organic red onion, or two spring onions finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
juice of one lemon


Add the tomatoes, red onion/spring onion into a bowl. Squeeze the lime juice and sprinkle sea salt and let them sit till ready to serve, when ready to serve, mash the avocado in a bowl and add it to the tomato mix and enjoy.

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Shrove Tuesday

Pancakes is the name of today, so lets get straight to it, could these possibly be the worlds best pancakes, both raw and cooked...give them a go

COOKED PANCAKE MIX

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, whisk, set aside:
2 cups organic flour
2 tbsp organic raw sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp himalayan fine salt
Combine the wet ingredients in a second bowl, whisk:
2 cups buttermilk
4 tbsp organic melted butter
1 tsp organic vanilla extract
2 organic free range beaten eggs
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until just combined. Fry in a pan with butter. Top with organic maple syrup and devour. Sensational.....


RAW PANCAKE MIX , this recipe was taken from Ani's Raw Food Kitchen" by Ani Phyo

COCONUT BREAKFAST CAKES
2 cups organic whole flax seeds or 3 cups flax seed meal
2 Tbsp. organic liquid coconut oil
1/2 cup organic agave or maple syrup
1/2 tsp. himalayan sea salt
1/4 cup water
Combine flax, oil, agave, salt and water in a large bowl and mix well. Form 4 balls and flatten into a pancake shape, about 1/4 to 1/2" thick. Top with sliced fruit (bananas) and/or chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds. Drizzle with syrup
Optional: Mix blueberries or walnuts into cake batter. Batter will last 4-5 days in the fridge.

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