Hot Carob Drink

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  Mmmm hot carob!  Have you tried it?  If not, you might be surprised to know that it is a creamy, dreamy sweet drink-- like cocoa, but creamier and without the bitterness.  And without caffeine. And without theobromine. And, as I discovered, it helps to settle a wonky tummy (otherwise known as 'diarrhea'). Without creating the reverse 'issues' (i.e., constipation). Or, that is what it did in this household. I am not a medical practitioner, just someone looking for a possible help for a problem and finding many indications that a hot carob drink can 'do the trick'. See this article in Healthline , for example. Please check it out with your own health provider. I have baked with carob powder (muffins, cakes, cookies, bliss balls) and carob chips, but hadn't checked out the hot drink. I like it better than cocoa (hot chocolate). THE SIMPLE RECIPE FOR 1 CUP OF HOT CAROB DRINK: For one mug of hot carob: Slowly heat a cup of non-dairy milk on the stove until it

AMERICAN CHEEZ Recipe (Gluten-free, dairy-free, Vegan)




American Cheez- freeze and cut for sandwiches... completely thawed is a like a cream cheese spread-- delicious!
*1 C. Water
*1/3 C.plus 1 rounded T. Agar Agar powder
*1 1/4 C. Boiling Water
*2 C. Raw Cashews (cleaned)
*3 T. Nutritional Yeast**
*2 tsp. Onion Powder
*1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder**
*2-3 T.Lemon Juice (fresh if possible)
*4 Oz. Pimento OR 1/2 Large Sweet Pepper OR about 2 tsp. Paprika
*1 1/2 tsp. Salt

*Soak Agar Agar in 1 C. Water in blender while assembling remaining ingredients.
*Pour Boiling Water over Soaked Agar Agar and whiz briefly to dissolve.
*Cool slightly.
*Add Cashews and blend thoroughly.
*Add remaining ingredients.
*Blend until the consistency of creamy sauce with pimento well blended in.
*Pour into 1-quart mold, cool slightly.
*Cover and refrigerate overnight.
*After firming in fridge, Cheese may be frozen until needed.
*Makes 1 quart.

NOTE: **To make Jack Cheese, double the Garlic Powder and Nutritional Yeast.

Other Cheesy Sauce or Spread Recipes in this Blog include:

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