Greatness of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

World leaders decry Israeli move - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

World leaders decry Israeli move - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

What the fool does in the end, the wise man does in the beginning.

-Spanish Maxim. 

"We follow the Prophets like Islamics do the Dalai Lama."

Every man's got the right to decide his own destiny.

Moorish Ivy League

The Black Ivy from Street Etiquette on Vimeo.

Heads Above the Water

My head is above the water. It means I am moving to the SPIRIT, from the mental, and pass the BASE. It means I'm staying strong, ambitious and focused through the STORM. It means my legs are moving underneath the water, and my feet are paddling. Soon I am going to take flight and my feet will be above the water, floating, forreal.

"Visualize your ideal; mentally create your paragon; envision yourself in Greatness..."

Now stop at nothing until you achieve it." -Me.

Establish thine heart, O man! in that which is right; and then know the greatest of human praise is to be immutable.

Inconstancy

Nature urgeth thee to inconstancy, O man! therefore guard thyself at all times against it.Thou art from the womb of thy mother various and wavering; from the loins of thy father inheritest thou instability: how then shalt thou be firm?
Those who gave the a body furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul armed thee with resolution. Employ it, and thou art wise; be wise and thou art happy.
Let him who doth well beware how he boasteth of it; for rarely is it of his own will.
Is it not the event of an impulse from without, born of uncertainty, enforced by accident, dependent on somewhat else? To these, then, and to accident, is due the praise.
Beware of irresolution in the intent of thine actions, beware of instability in the execution; so shalt thou triumph over two great failings of thy nature.
What reproacheth reason more than to act contrarieties? What can suppress the tendencies to these but firmness of mind?
The inconstant feeleth that he changeth, but he knoweth not why; he seeth that he escapeth from himself but he perceiveth not how. Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee.
Establish unto thyself principles of action, and see that thou ever act according to them.
First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou inflexible in the path of them.
So shall thy apssions have no rule over thee; so shall thy constancy ensure unto thee the good thou possessest, and drive from the door misfortune. Anxiety and disappointment shall be strangers to thy gates.
Suspect not evil in anyone until thou seest it; when thou seest it, forget not to forgive.
How should his actions be right who hath no rule of life? Nothing can be just which proceedeth not from within.
The inconstant hath no peace in his Soul; neither can any be at ease whom he concerneth himself with.
His life is unequal; his motions are irregular; his reason changeth with the weather.
Today he loveth thee, tomorrow thou art detested by him; and why? himself knoweth not wherefore he loved, or wherefore he now hateth.
Today he is the tyrant, tomorrow thy servant is less humble; and why? he who is arrogant without power will be servile when there is no subjection.
Today he is profuse, tomorrow he grudgeth unto his mouth that which it should eat. Thus it is with him who knoweth not moderation.
Who shall say of the chameleon, He is black, when the moment after, the verdure of the grass overspreadeth him?
Who shall say of the innocent, He is joyful, when his next breath shall be spent in sighing?
What is the life of such a man but the phantom of a dream? In the morning he riseth happy, at noon he is on the rack; this hour he is a god, the next below a worm; one moment he laugheth, the next he weepeth; he now willeth, in an instant he willeth not, and in another he knoweth not whether he willeth or no.
Yet neither ease nor pain have fixed themselves on him; neither is he waxed greater, or become less; neither has he had cause for laughter, nor reason for his sorrow; therefore shall none of them abide with him.
The happiness of the inconstant is as a palace built on the surface of the land; the blowing of the wind carrieth away its foundation; what wonder then that it falleth?
But what exalted form is this, that hitherward directs its even, its uninterrupted course? whose foot is on the earth, whose head above the clouds? He is the constant being!
On his brow sitteth majesty; steadiness is in his port; and in his heart reigneth tranquility.
Though obstacles appear in the way, he deigneth not to look down upon them; though heaven and earth oppose his passage, he proceedeth.
The mountains sink beneath his tread; the waters of the ocean are dried up under the sole of his foot.
The tiger throweth herself across his way in vain; the spots of the leopard glow against him unregarded.
He marcheth through the embattled legions; with his hand he putteth aside the terrors of death.
Storms roar against his shoulders, but are not able to shake them; the thunder bursteth over his head in vain; the lightning serveth but to show the glories of his countenance.
His name is resolution!
He cometh from the utmost part of the earth; he seeth happiness afar off before him; his eye discovereth her temple beyond the limits of the pole.
He walketh up to it, he entereth boldly, and he remaineth there for ever.
Establish thine heart, O man! in that which is right; and then know the greatest of human praise is to be immutable.

"I'm 94 years old, and I don't wear glasses."

-Mrs. Hollamen
This statement was made by a woman Dr. Sebi was trying to heal when he was using Carrot juice back in the day, which is starch based. She said, "Carrot juice is a poison. I'm 94 years old, and I don't wear glasses. I don't need you to tell me to drink carrot juice."
I heard the statement in the a Dr. Sebi video entitled, "Eat To Live or Eat to Die: You Make the Call!"

Music

I want to listen to music and put my iPod to use. I haven't seriously listened to music since I met hip hop and spoken word. Back then I used to constantly learn and be inspired from hip hop. Common, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Mos Def and many others like Immortal Technique and Lauryn Hill. Then came some revolutionary Spoken Word like Talaam Acey and Heru. Finally the reggae of Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, and Steel Pulse. I never SERIOUSLY listened to music intensely except during the period when I kicked it with Hip-Hop heads in high school. That was my GOLDEN AGE of dopeness. Ha, I experienced a lot of dopeness spiritually, mentally and physically. A real awakening. 

Now I want to explore music. I want to check out some Independent stuff in different genres. Of course I want to continue listening to more Jazz, older Jazz. And of course I want to listen to Roots Reggae more. Which I inherently have a bond to. However, I'm learning about netlabels which are labels that primarily release their music in mp3 audio format online. Netlabels have some quality independent music if you're willing to listen. I think I'll get up on the independent music field and expand my horizons. So far I've found these two sites I can explore:

http://freealbums.blogsome.com/


http://www.error-broadcast.com/

James Allen - Legitimate Spiritual Author.

James Allen's Works Online

William James

William James, was a talented European psychologist and philosopher, and so far, I am appreciative of some of his thoughts, quotes, and musings. 

Here are some of my favorite:

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.

Compared to what we ought to be, we are half awake. 

Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, "This is the real me," and when you have found that attitude, follow it.

Every man who possibly can should force himself to a holiday of a full month in a year, whether he feels like taking it or not.

If you care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it.

Act the part and you will become the part.

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.

Man can alter his life by altering his thinking.

If you believe that feeling bad or worrying long enough will change a past or future event, then you are residing on another planet with a different reality system.

When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice.

It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult undertaking which, more than anything else, will determine its successful outcome. 

Where quality is the thing sought after, the thing of supreme quality is cheap, whatever the price one has to pay for it. 

It is as important to cultivate your silence power as your word power.

To change ones life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. 

There is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it.

The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

Pragmatism unstiffens all our theories, limbers them up and sets each one at work.

     One can see James has some powerful and insightful thoughts.  One of his primary concepts and philosophies (life perspectives) I respect and value is: the only meaning and value that a thought has to an individual, is the final outcome or consequential action the thought produces. The value and the meaning of a thought is how it will direct our actions. As he believes, beliefs are essentially rules for action. What is so valuable about this notion is that it deconstructs life down to the beliefs one has, and what those beliefs will consequently produce in one's life. It empowers the 'philosopher' or plain ole' human being, with the ability to properly analyze his beliefs and the effects they have on his life, and thereby, others' lives. Evaluation of a belief, belief system, ideal, idea, or thought on the basis of it's practical outcome and results is of course, pragmatic, but it's above all, simple. I suppose one could argue that pragmatism is simple, however the point is: it is a very useful concept.

     One can then ask himself,

• How does this belief affect my results?
• How does this thought affect my actions? 
• What are the effects of this belief in my everyday life? 
• Does this belief increase my positivity, productivity, growth, and empowerment, or does it hinder me? 

 

Then one could move on to, why does this belief affect my actions? What effects does this belief produce, and why? In this way, James' pragmatism is valuable.  It is a great way to weigh beliefs that come before you in life. It is method worth using when determining which beliefs, concepts and thoughts should be whirling around one's head. And above all, it impels one to think.

I'll be reading some of his, "Pragmatism," on google books, I may update with further thoughts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zee Avi - Honey Bee with LYRICS!

Sparlha Swa - The War Within

The War Within

The Man Who Planted Trees Part 4 of 4

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The Man Who Planted Trees Part 2 of 4

The Man Who Planted Trees Part 1 of 4

"When you are alone, eat like you are in the presence of a King."

-Confucius

"When you are alone, eat like you are in the presence of a King; [because you are]."

Jesus and Christianity by Jawaharlal Nehru

Peace

This is a letter from Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter while in prison. Prior to writing this letter he surveyed a lot of world history up to this point of the birth and life of the brother-man Yehoshua or Jesus. Here he gives a good survey of the political and social climate around the time Jesus walked the planet, and in the area that he did. 

Sometimes I wonder if some of the things I say about history and some of the conclusions I make are totally farfetched because of the way people respond to them. In reality, the conclusions or things I draw aren't outrageous, I am just presenting ideas to people who haven't studied. Those who study and who don't sheepishly consume all the ideals given to them, would think outside the box. Nehru's sanity and soundness is refreshing. During the early 1930s he had a sound and sensible idea of religion, Jesus, prophets, and the usual story of betrayal, and corruption that come along with the ignorant masses when dealing with great men in history. 

I think the letter is great so I took the time to type it. It took me over an hour, but it is well worth it. Study well. Any book worth reading is worth reading thoroughly, so take your time. 

Islam, 

MJB

Jesus and Christianity 

April 12, 1932

The Kushan Empire in the north-west of India and the Han dynasty in China have carried us beyond an important landmark in history, and we must go back to it. So far we have been dealing with dates B.C.-before Christ. Now we are in the Christian Era-- A.D. or A.C. The era, as its name implies, dates from Christ, from the supposed date of birth of Christ. As a matter of fact, it is probable that Christ was born four years before this date, but that makes little difference. It is customary to refer to dates after Christ as A.D.--Anno Domini-- in the year of the Lord. There is no harm in following this widespread practice, but it seems to me more scientific to use the letters A.C.--after Christ--for these dates just as we have been using B.C. I propose to do so. 

The story of Christ or Jesus, as his name was, is given in the New Testament of the Bible, and you know something about it. In these accounts given in the Gospels little is said about his youth. He was born at Nazareth, he preached in Galilee, and he came to Jerusalem when he was over thirty. Soon after he was tried and sentenced by the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate. It is not clear what Jesus did or where he went before he started his preaching. All over Central Asia, in Kashmir and Ladakh and Tibet and even farther north, there is still a strong belief that Jesus or Isa travelled about there. Some people believe that he visited India also. It is not possible to say anything with certainty, and indeed most authorities who have studied the life of Jesus do not believe that Jesus came to India or Central Asia. But there is nothing inherently improbably in his having done so. In those days the great universities of India, specially Takshashila in the north-west, attracted earnest students from distant countries, and Jesus might well have come there in quest of knowledge. IN many respects the teaching of Jesus is so similar to Gautama's teaching that it seems highly probable that he was full acquainted with it. But Buddhism was sufficiently known in other countries, and Jesus could well have known of it without coming to India. 

Religions, as every school-girl knows, have led to conflict and bitter struggles. But it is interesting to watch the beginnings of the world-religions and to compare them. There is so much that is similar in their outlook and their teaching that one wonders why people should be foolish enough to quarrel about details and unessentials. But the early teachings are added to and distorted till it is difficult to recognize them; and the place of the teacher is taken by narrow-minded and intolerant bigots. Often enough religion has served as a handmaiden to politics and imperialism. It was the old Roman policy to cultivate superstition for the benefit, or rather for the exploitation, of the masses, for it was easier to keep down the people if they were superstitious. The Roman aristocrats would consent to dabble in high philosophy, but what was good for them was not good or safe for the masses. Machiavelli, a famous Italian of a later day, who has written a book on politics, states that religion is necessary for government, and that it may be the duty of a ruler to support a religion which he believes to be false. Even in recent times we have had innumerable instances of imperialism advancing under the cloak of religion. It is not surprising that Karl Marx wrote that, "Religion is the opium of the masses." 

Jesus was a Jew, and the Jews were and are a peculiar and strangely persevering people. After a brief period of glory in the days of David and Solomon they fell on evil days. Even this glory was on a small scale, but it was magnified in their imaginations till it became a kind of Golden Age of the past, which would come again at the appointed time when the Jews would become great and powerful. They spread out all over the Roman Empire and elsewhere, but held together, firm in the belief that their day of glory was coming and that a messiah would usher this in. It is one of the wonders of history how the Jews, without a home or a refuge, harassed and persecuted beyond measure, and often done to death, have preserved their identity and held together for over 2000 years. 

The Jews expected a messiah, and perhaps they had hopes of Jesus. But they were soon disappointed. Jesus talked a strange language of revolt against existing conditions and the social order. In particular he was against the rich and the hypocrites who made of religion a matter of certain observances and ceremonial. Instead of promising wealth and glory, he asked people to give up even what they had for a vague and mythical Kingdom of Heaven. He talked in stories and parables, but it is clear that he was a born rebel who could not tolerate existing conditions and was out to change them. This was not what the Jews wanted, and so most of them turned against him and handed him over to the Roman authorities. 

The Roman people were not intolerant so far as religions went, for the Empire tolerated all religions, and even if someone chose to blaspheme or curse any of the gods, he was not punished. As one of the emperors, Tierius, said: "IF the gods are insulted, let them see to it themselves." The Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, before whom Jesus was produced, could not therefore have worried about the religious aspect of the matter. Jesus was looked upon as a political, and by the the Jews as a social, rebel; and as such he was tried and sentenced and crucified at Golgotha. In the hour of his agony even his chosen disciples deserted him and denied him, and by their betrayal made his suffering almost unbearable, so that, before he died, he uttered those strangely moving words: "My God! My God! why hast thou forsaken me?"

Jesus was quite young, being only a little over thirty when he died. We read in the beautiful language of the Gospels the tragic story of his death, and are moved. The growth of Christianity in after ages has made millions revere the name of Jesus, although they have seldom followed his teachings. But we must remember that when he was crucified, he was not widely known outside Palestine. The people in Rome knew nothing about him, and even Pontius Pilate must have attached little importance to the incident. 

The immediate followers and disciples of Jesus were frightened into denying him, but soon after his death a newcomer, Paul, who had not seen Jesus himself, started spreading what he considered to be the Christian doctrine. Many people think that the Christianity that paul Preached was very different from the teachings of Jesus. Paul was an able and learned person, but he was not a social rebel such as Jesus was. Paul succeeded, however, and Christianity gradually spread. The Romans attached little importance to it to begin with. They thought Christians were a sect of the Jews. But the Christians became aggressive. They were hostile to all other religions and they refused absolutely to worship the Emperor's image. The Romans could not understand this mentality and, as it appeared to them, narrow-mindedness. They considered the Christians therefore as cranks who were pugnacious and uncultured and opposed to human progress. As a religion, they might have tolerated Christianity, but the Christian refusal to pay homage to the Emperor's image was looked upon as political treason and was made punishable with death. The Christians also strongly criticized the gladiatorial shows. Then followed the persecution of the Christians, and their property was confiscated and they were thrown to the lions. You must have read stories of these Christian martyrs and perhaps you have also seen cinema films of them. But when a person is prepared to die for a cause, and indeed to glory in such a death, it is impossible to suppress him or the cause he represents. And the Roman Empire wholly failed to suppress the Christians. Indeed, it was Christianity that came out triumphant in the conflict, and early in the fourth century after Christ one of the Roman emperors himself became a Christian, and Christianity became the official religion of the Empire. This was Constantine, who founded Constantinople. We shall come to him later. 

As Christianity grew, violent disputes arose about the divinity of Jesus. You will remember my telling you how Gautama the Buddha, who claimed no divinity, came to be worshipped as a god and as an avatar. Similarly, Jesus claimed no divinity. His repeated statements that he was the son of God and the son of man do not necessarily mean any divine or superhuman claim. But human beings like to make gods of their great men, whom, having deified, they refrain from following! Six hundred years later the Prophet Mohammad started another great religion, but, profiting perhaps by these instances, he stated clearly and repeatedly that he was human, and not divine. 

So, instead of understanding and following the teachings of Jesus, the Christians argued and quarreled about the nature of Jesus' divinity and about the Trinity. They called each other heretics and persecuted each other and cut each other's heads off. There was a great and violent controversy at one time among different Christian sects over a certain diphthong. One party said that the word Homo-ousion should be used in a prayer: the other wanted Homoi-ousion--this difference had reference to the divinity of Jesus. Over this diphthong fierce war was raged and large numbers of people were slaughtered. 

These internal disputes took place as the Church grew in power. They have continued between various Christian sects till quite recent times in the West. 

You may be surprised to learn that Christianity came to India long before it went to England or western Europe, and when even in Rome it was a despised and proscribed sect. Within 100 years or so of the death of Jesus, Christian missionaries came to South India by sea. They were received courteously and permitted to preach their new faith. They converted a large number of people, and their descendants have lived there, with varying fortunes, to this day. Most of them belong to old Christian sects which have ceased to exist in Europe. Some of these have their headquarters now in Asia Minor. 

Christianity is politically the dominant religion today, because it is the religion of the dominant peoples of Europe. But it is strange to think of the rebel Jesus preachings non-violence and ahimsa and a revolt against the social order, and then to compare him with his loud-voiced followers of today, with their imperialism and armaments and wars and worship of wealth. The Sermon on the Mount and modern and European and American Christianity -- how amazingly dissimilar they are! It is not surprising that many people should think that Bapu [Gandhi] is far nearer to Christ's teaching that most of his so-called followers in the West today. 

Dezarie - Strenghten your mind [Sirius Times]

"The development of the spiritual side of the youth comes before anything else in life."

Hazrat Inayat Khan on the Education of the Child

"I don't eat no meat; no dairy, no sweets; only ripe vegetables, fresh fruit and spelt* wheat."

Chop't.

Chop't's Founder, Tony Shure discusses his journey. Inspirational.

Explosion in the Sky - Day Two

Be Spiritual, not Mechanical.

I prayed this evening for strength of purpose and strength in everything that I do, and that is a/the message which came to me, "Do not be mechanical. Be spiritual; not mechanical." To me that meant and means many things. It's about being awake and conscious, being spiritual in every moment and thought, in every encounter. Don't do things purposelessly, or thoughtlessly. But I searched "spiritual vs. mechanical" in google and found this website. It's pretty dope at a glance. I will check it out tomorrow morning or whenever I have free time.

http://www.essentiallifeskills.net/index.html

It seems well put together and full of useful information.

Dr. Sebi's Cookbook

This is the cookbook of the world renowned herbalist and naturalist, Dr. Sebi. He has cured all sorts of 'incurable' diseases and has greatly contributed to humanity with his wise obedience to nature's laws. Here is his cookbook; it is in pamphlet form. I'm not sure if it's official i.e. copyrighted, but I received it from his office after buying some herbs. 

                                   

Dr. Sebi's Cookbook

Dr. Sebi's Office, LLC

2807 La Cienega Ave 

Los Angeles, CA 90034

(310) 838-2490

Welcome to a new way of eating and healthful living. This cookbook was designed especially for your transition from eating man-made to God-given foods. Consider it a journey. It is not always easy to stop eating the many acidic foods we've enjoyed for so long and have become addicted to - but it can be accomplished through cleansing and nourishing our bodies with the foods the Creator has provided. These recipes represent years of healing and sharing by our clients, friends and staff. 

Relax and enjoy the journey. 

Dr. Sebi

ORGANIC FOODS

For optimal health it is essential that we eat only non-hybridized organically grown produce. Conventional or industrial produce are grown with pesticide, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, and other chemicals that are toxic and harmful to the body. Organic foods are grown without the use of these harmful substances; therefore they taste better, are nutritious and are less dangerous to our bodies. 

RAW VS. COOKED

During the vast majority of our existence on this planet, what choices did we have for food? What could we have eaten during the first 50,000 years before we discovered fire, tools and implements to kill animals? The original diet of Homo sapiens must have been vegetables, fruits and nuts! What other choices did we have? A raw, plant based diet is the main food staple throughout the vast majority of the history of humankind! Before humans began killing and eating dead animal carcass, they ate fruits, leaves, nuts and berries. 

EATING PROPERLY

Are you addicted to food? Many of us have become addicted to certain foods. Most people have about 5 or 6 foods that they are actually addicted to and have trouble releasing. These foods are usually hybrids and include rice, beans, soy, breads, potatoes, potato chips, coffee, teas, sweets, chocolate candy, fish, carrot juice, and due to high content of sugar, many are addicted to cigarettes. 

Kamut Raisin Pancakes

2 cups of Kamut flour

1 cup of maple crystals

2 tsp of vanilla extract 

1 2/3 tsp of seams powder 

1 1/2 cup of almond milk 

1/4 cup of raisins

Putting it all Together: 

Put Kamut flour, seamoss powder in a bowl

Add raisins, vanilla extract, and maple crystals

Stir in almond lik

Pour into heated pan and cook evenly on both sides

Seamoss Breakfast Shake

4 bp of almond butter 

1 cup of maple syrup

3 cups of almond milk

3 tsp of vanilla extract 

2 tsp of cinnamon

1 tsp of seamoss

3-4 cups of water

Putting it all Together

Blend hot water and seams

Add almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract and almond milk

Blend until smooth and serve

Spelt Strawberry Waffles

2 cups of spelt flour

1/2 cup of almond milk

1/4 cup of water

1 tsp of seams

1/4 cup of agave nectar

1 tsp of vanilla extract

6 strawberries cut into small pieces

Putting it all Together:

Put spelt flour, seams, and strawberry pieces

Add agave nectar, vanilla extract, water, and almond milk

Mix together and pour into waffle maker and cook

Cream of Rye

1 1/2 cup of cream of rye

1/2 cup of water

1/2 cup of almond milk 

1 tsp of vanilla extract

1/4 cup of agave nectar

Putting it all Together: 

Add water to a pot and bring to boil

Once boiling, take opt off the fire

Add cream of rye mix until thickens

Add vanilla extract, agave nectar and milk

Stir then serve

Blueberry Spelt Muffins

1/4 tsp of sea salt 

1/3 cup of maple syrup

1 tsp of baking powder 1/2 cup of sea moss

1/2 cup of sea moss 

3/4 cup of spelt flour 

3/4 cup of kamut flour 

1 cup of almond milk

1 cup of blueberries

Putting it all Together: 

Preheat oven to 400F.

Place baking cups in a muffin pan

Combine flour, syrup, salt, baking powder, and seamoss together in a mixing bowl.

Add almond milk. Mix

Fold in blueberries 

Pour into baking cups and bake for 25-30 minutes

Spelt French Toast

2 slices of Spelt Bread

1 cup of Almond Milk

2 tsp of Quinoa flakes

2 tsp of spelt flour

2 tsp of maple crystals

1/2 tsp of sea salt

Putting it all Together: 

Mix all together 

Dip bread till soak but not soggy. 

Add olive oil to pan to lightly fry on both sides

Kamut Puff Cereal

1/4 cup of agave nectar 

1 cup of hot Almond milk

1/4 of raisins

1/4 cup of chopped almonds

1/4 cup of chopped dates

1 cups of kamut puffs

Putting it all Together: 

Add almond milk to: 

Almonds, cereal, dates, agave nectar and Enjoy!

Papaya Breakfast Shake

2 cups of almond milk

1/2 cup of agave nectar

1 tsp of seams

1/2 cup of cold water

1/2 cup of fresh or frozen papaya

Putting it all Together: 

Blend water and seamoss

Add Papaya, milk, and agave nectar 

Blend till smooth and serve

Cream of Kamut

4 cups of almond milk 

2 cups of water

1 1/2 cup of kamut flour

1 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract 

1 cup of maple crystals

1 tsp of cinnamon

Putting it all Together: 

Make like cream of rye

Pasta Salad

2 boxes of spelt penne

2 avocados cut in small pieces

1 1/2 cup of sun dried tomatoes 

1/2 cup of chopped onions

1/4 cup of almond milk 

1/4 cup of fresh lime juice

3 tbs of maple syrup

4 tbs of sea salt

3-4 dashes of cilantro

1/2 cup of olive oil

Putting it all Together: 

Cook the pasta as directed on package

Add everything in a big bowl

toss until evenly distributed

Mushroom Patties

2 portabella mushrooms

1/2 cup bell peppers

1/4 tsp oregano 1 Pinch of cayenne pepper

1/4 bunch of cilantro

4 tbs sea salt

1 tsp dill 

2 tsp onion powder

1/4 cup of spelt flour

Putting it all Together: 

-Soak mushrooms for 1 minute in spring water

-Remove and place in food processor with scallions and bell peppers

-Add cilantro, flour and other seasonings

-Mix thoroughly and form patties

-Place them in heated pan with 2 tbs olive oil

-Fry on both sides until done (approximately 3 minutes each)

The Greatest Greens

3 bunches of mustard and turnips greens 1/2 of each

2 cups of chopped onions 

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp of cayenne or chili powder

3 tbs sea salt

Putting it all Together: 

-heat pan then add onions, cook till golden brown

-add greens, cook down for 20 min.

-season with sea salt, and  cayenne or chili powder

Stuffed Bell Peppers

1 1/2 cup of quinoa

1 lb. oyster or brown button mushroom

2 green bell peppers

3 tbs olive oil 

1/2 red bell peppers chopped fine

1/4 tsp of ground cumin

1/2 tsp sweet basil

1/2 tsp dill

1/2 tsp sea salt 

2 slices of kamut or spelt bread toasted, crumbled

Putting it all Together: 

-steam bell peppers until tender, then hollow out

-place quinoa grain in saucepan with water covering the top

-cook low heat until water is absorbed, then set aside

-sauté mushrooms and red bell peppers in olive oil

-season inside bell peppers with some spices and olive oil

-mix quinoa, mushrooms, and red bell pepper with remaining seasonings

-stuff bell peppers with mixture, then sprinkle bread crumbs on top

-bake in preheated oven at 250 degrees for 10-15 minutes

-serve hot and enjoy with a green leafy salad

Vegetable Mushroom Soup

1 lb oyster mushrooms, chopped

1 cup quinoa

1 small red and green bell pepper chopped

1 bunch spinach, washed, and steamed

2 tbs olive oil

1/2 lb kamut spiral pasta 

Spring water

2 onions chopped finely

2 large chayote squash, peeled and chopped

2-3 bunches kale

1 clove

1/2 tsp: marjoram, rosemary, oregano, thyme, red pepper, and cumin

Putting it all Together: 

-put olive oil in hot skillet

-sauté mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions slowly for 20 minutes

-add mushroom mixture in soup pot and fill with spring water 

-add chayote squash 

-add thyme, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, red pepper, cumin, clove, and quinoa 

-Simmer 45 minutes

-add Kamut Pasta simmer for 15 min

-add spinach, stir, and then serve when tender

Vegetable Patties

1 bunch of broccoli chopped fine

1 bunch of kale greens cut fine

2 chayote squash diced

1/2 red and green peppers chopped 

1 medium yellow onion chopped fine

1 pinch of African red pepper 3 tbs olive oil 

1/4 cup seamoss powder

Spring Water 

Kamut Flour 

Putting it all Together;

-heat skillet with 3 tbs olive oil

-add onion, bell pepper, chayote squash, African red pepper and ground cumin, sauté 2-3 minutes

-add broccoli and kale simmer 10-12 minutes

Preparation for Kamut flour: 

-mix seamoss with enough flour and water to make a dough

-roll out on floured board cut into 10" diameter circles

-place cooked vegetables 1/2 of circle

-fold other half to cover the vegetables

-use a fork to pinch the edges closed

-place patties on lightly greased baking sheet and bake 20-30 minutes or until golden brown

Homestyle Okra

alb fresh okra diced

2 soft tomatoes

1/2 yellow onion chopped fine

1/4 tsp ground cumin

4tbs olive oil 

1/4 tsp African red pepper

1/4 tsp. sassafras

1/4 tsp. sea salt

cooked wild rice or quinoa 

Vegetable Stir Fry Medley

1 pkg. oyster mushrooms, sliced

2 zucchini, sliced 

1/2 small yellow onion, chopped fine

8 cherry tomatoes, chopped

3 tbs olive oil

1 cup broccoli, chopped fine

1 small red and green pepper, chopped

Putting it all Together:

-Put olive oil in heated stainless steel wok

-add tomatoes and onions

-add your favorite seasonings and sauté 3-4 min

-add mushrooms and sauté another 3-4 min

-add zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli and sauté 3-4 minutes

Wild Rice

Wild rice

Spring water

1 medium yellow onion chopped fine

1 small red pepper

1 cup mushrooms, chopped medium, fine (oyster or brown button)

1/8 cup olive oil

1 tsp. thyme

2 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. sea salt

1/8 tsp. African red pepper

Putting it all Together: 

Soak rice in spring water over night for best results

-Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside 

-pour olive oil in hot skillet 

-Sauté vegetables and mushrooms 2-3 minutes

-Add thyme, oregano, sea salt, and African red pepper

-Fold in Cooked rice and simmer for 20 minutes

Tip: If you forget to soak rice over night: 

Par boil rice for 20 minutes set aside loosely covered until rice opens (approx. 2-3 hours) 

Rinse and cook until tender 

Or: 

Boil rice, adding additional water and stirring as needed until tender. 

Spaghetti Recipe

Follow directions on the Vita Spelt Pasta box on how to cook the pasta.

After the pasta is cooked, strain it. 

In a separate pan add 1/2 cup of olive oil

2 cups of tomato sauce

add 4 tbs of sea salt

1 1/2 tbs of onion powder

2 tbs of cayenne/chili powder

3 tbs of maple syrup

Heat sauce on medium high for 10 minutes

Stir pasta into sauce

Let sit for 5 minutes. 

Serve and Enjoy!

Lasagna

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 yellow onion chopped

2 tbs olive oil

Bay leaf, crumbled

Spelt lasagna pasta

2 lb., mushrooms

8 fresh tomatoes 

Almond cheddar cheese

Oregano, to taste

Sea salt, to taste

Putting it all Together: 

Tomato sauce

-Heat Skillet and add olive oil

-Place onion, bell peppers, oregano, sea salt, and bay leaf in skillet and sauté

-Boil tomatoes for 10 minutes

-Place in ice water for five minutes, drain and remove skin from tomatoes

-Blend tomato in blender -fresh tomato sauce

-Add tomato sauce in skillet with sautéed seasonings

-Simmer for 30-45 minutes

-Set aside half of sauce to be used to make mushroom sauce, remaining half to be used when layering. 

Mushroom sauce

-Place mushrooms in water, soak for 1 minute, strain and slice

-Season to taste sauté for 2 minutes and add 1/2 of saved sauce (see above), set aside for layering.

Pasta

-Prepare pasta according to instructions

-Once pasta is done, place under cold water for easy handling

-Layer a deep baking dish with tomato sauce

-Place a layer of pasta on top then a layer of mushroom sauce 

-Then add a layer of almond cheddar

-Repeat steps until dish is almost full

-Place 2 cups of sauce on top of remainder of almond cheddar 

-Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes until almond cheddar is melted

Note: Almond cheddar cheese can be purchased at Trader Joes and Whole Foods Market

Hot Veggie Wrap

3 cups diced tomatoes 

2 cups onion

1 cup of diced bell peppers

1/2 cup of mushrooms chopped

Putting it all Together: 

-Stir fry all vegetables for 5 minutes

-Warm spelt tortilla

-Put together

Enjoy!

Taquitos

2 cups of chopped onion 

4 cups of chopped mushrooms

2 tsp chili powder

3 tbs sea salt

2 tbs tomato sauce

2 tbs oregano

2 tsp. onion powder

2 tsp. ground thyme

Putting it all Together: 

-Add 1/4 cup of olive oil to the pan 

-Add onion sauté until golden brown

-Add mushroom sauté for 5 minutes

-Then add seasonings

-Wrap in corn shells tightly

-Then fry until crispy

Mushroom Salad

1/4 bunch fresh spinach, torn

1/4 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn

1/4 bunch romaine lettuce, torn

1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

1 sm. red onion, diced

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp. dill

1/2 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. sea salt

Putting it all Together:

-Thoroughly wash mushrooms, dry, slice

-Add onion, bell pepper, olive oil, lime juice, dill, sea salt, and basil

-Marinade 1/2 hour in refrigerator

-Thoroughly wash greens, dry and shred

-Place greens with mushrooms and mix thoroughly

Enjoy!

Vegetable Salad

1/2 lb. fresh string beans

(Remove ends and snap in half)

1/2 bunch romaine lettuce, torn

1/2 bunch watercress, torn

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped fine

1/2 tsp. dill

1/4 tsp. cumin

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 cup olive oil

Sweet basil to taste

Putting it all Together: 

-Put olive oil in bowl

-Add dill, cumin, basil, and lime juice

-Marinade in refrigerator for 1-1/2 hours

-Mix thoroughly with lettuce, watercress, and cilantro

Enjoy!

Avocado Dressing

3 Ripe avocados, peeled and seeded

1/2 small red onion

1/2 tomato peeled

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

4 tbs pure olive oil 

Pinch Cayenne Pepper

Few sprigs of cilantro

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. oregano 

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. sweet basil

1/2 tsp. sweet basil

1/2 tsp. thyme

1/4 tsp. sea salt

Putting it all Together: 

Puree avocados in blender

Add remaining ingredients and 2 tablespoons of spring water

Lightly blend and pour over your salad

Note: Season to taste

Use cold pressed, virgin olive oil

Creamy Salad Dressing 

4 tbs. almond butter 

2 green onions

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp. sweet basil

1/4 tsp. thyme

1 tsp. maple syrup

1/4 tsp. sea salt

Putting it all Together:

In a glass bottle, add all ingredients and 2 tablespoons of spring water

Shake thoroughly and enjoy!

Cucumber Dressing

3 med. cucumbers, peeled

10 almonds, raw, unsalted

4 tbs. pure olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup green onions, chopped fine

1/2 tsp. thyme 

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. dill

1-1/2 cup spring water 

Few sprigs of cilantro, chopped

Putting it all Together:

Blend 10 almonds in spring water, 2 minutes, high speed

Strain and set liquid aside

Puree cucumbers in blender with almonds

Add olive oil, lime juice and remaining ingredients

Lightly blend, adding liquid, if needed

Pour over your salad and enjoy!

Xave's Delight

2 fresh limes squeezed

3 tbs. maple syrup

3 oz. sesame tahini

1 oz spring water 

1 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. red pepper

Putting it all Together: 

In a glass bottle, add juice of 2 limes, water, maple syrup, sea salt, red pepper, and sesame tahini

Shake well and dress your salad!!

Lime and Olive Oil Dressing 

1/4 fresh lime, squeezed

1/2 cup olive oil

1/8 cup spring water

1 tbs. maple syrup

1/4 tsp. sweet basil 

1/4 tsp. thyme 

1/4 tsp. oregano

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

Putting it all Together:

Put all ingredients in a glass bottle

Shake thoroughly and enjoy this delicious and easy salad dressing!