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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

Spiced Coconut Sweet Potatoes - Filipino

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The Alberni Vegetarian Supper Club - see page bottom for more information! The following wonderful VEGAN  Filipino Favourites -- recipes like these yummy veggie Spiced Coconut Sweet Potatoes were served in September 2019.   RECIPE FOR  SPICED COCONUT SWEET POTATOES INGREDIENTS: 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large chillies, finely chopped 1 tsp. each: ground  turmeric, freshly grated ginger,  salt and  black pepper to taste 1 T. each: soy sauce, lemon juice 1 cup/240ml/8 fl.oz. coconut milk 1 1/2 cups/360ml/12 fl.oz water 450g/1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced or cubed Farmer with a potato .   METHOD: Place all ingredients, except potatoes, in a  large saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring, then reduce  heat and  simmer for 5 minutes Add the sweet potato, mix well, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Serve hot. A Coconut-Sweet Potato + Kidney Bean-Quinoa Bowl Bottom: Quinoa, Lt.: Kidney Beans, Alfalfa Sprouts, Guaca