Fruit enzyme detox drink

It's time for a detox!!!
Today is Spring Equinox, time for new beginnings and the start of my favourite time of year.
It's gonna feel good to clean out the winter cobwebs for an exciting, energy filled summer season.
A bit of a spring clean around the house is good too. Clean out the clutter and dust!!!

Enzymes are an amazing type of protein that provides energy and reactivates our cells.
A cup of enzyme a day can help detox your body and keep you healthy.
Thanks to Melissa for the direction!

These recipes don't really taste amazing, kinda like bad wine, but it's worth the benefits!

Make sure to use organic ingredients if possible.

1. Apple and Carrot Enzyme

Ingredients		Method
5	Green Apples	1. Rinse and peel red apple, green apple, carrot and green lemon. Cut into shreds
5	Red Apples	2. Place the red apple, green apple, carrot and green lemon shreds in layers into a glass bottle then pour honey over it until the honey covers the pile of fruit shreds. The honey / rock sugar must cover the fruits completely to ensure that the fruits will not turn moldy as the sugar acts as a preservative.
2	Carrots	3. Seal and store the bottle in a cool place for fermentation
2 slices	Lemon	4. Shake the bottle on the 3rd or 4th day so that the fruits could be evenly fermented.
350 ml Or 350g	Honey Or Rock sugar	5. Store for 3 weeks. Serve.
Function :	Carrot is a good antioxidant that provides energy and improves the immune system. It is suitable for those who work long hours in front of a computer

2. Kiwi Fruit Enzyme

Ingredients		Method
10	Kiwi fruit	1. Rinse kiwi fruit and lemon. Allow them to be air dried.
2 slices	Lemon	2. Peel kiwi fruit and lemon. Cut kiwi fruits and lemon into thin slices
350 ml Or 350g	Honey Or Rock sugar	3. Place kiwi fruit and lemon slices in layers into a glass bottle. Then pour honey over it until the honey covers the pile of fruit slices. (or place rock sugar over the pile of fruit slices)
		4. Seal and store the bottle in a cool place for fermentation
		5. Shake the bottle on the 3rd or 4th day so that the fruits could be evenly fermented.
		6. Store for 3 weeks
Function :	Kiwi fruits contains mineral such as protein, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium and iron. It also contains pectin and vitamin C. It has antioxidant and anti ageing properties. It prevents cold and flu, calms the nerve and improves sleep

3. Pineapple Enzyme

Ingredients		Method
2	Fresh Pineapples	1. Rinse pineapple and lemon. Allow them to be air dried.
2 slices	Lemon	2. Peel pineapple and lemon. Cut them into slices
350 ml Or 350g	Honey Or Rock sugar	3. Place fruit and lemon slices in layers into a glass bottle. Pour honey over it until the honey covers the pile of fruit slices (or place rock sugar over the pile of fruit slices). The layer of honey / rock sugar will ensure that the sugar acts as a preservative and the fruit will not turn moldy
		4. Seal and store the bottle in a cool place for fermentation
		5. Shake the bottle on the 3rd or 4th day so that the fruits could be evenly fermented.
		6. Store for 3 weeks. Serve.
Function :	Pineapple can break down proteins, aids digestion and bowel movement and improves appetite. It also increases the number of good bacteria in the intestines and helps to discharge waste from the body.

4. Dragonfruit Enzyme

Ingredients		Method
2 kg	Dragonfruit	1. Rinse Dragonfruit and lemon and allow them to be air dried.
2 slices	Lemon	2. Peel Dragonfruit and lemon. Cut them into thin slices
350 ml Or 350g	Honey Or Rock sugar	3. Place Dragonfruit and lemon slices in layers into a glass bottle. Pour honey over it until the honey totally covers the fruit slices (or place rock sugar over the pile of fruit slices).
		4. Seal and store the bottle in a cool place for fermentation
		5. Shake the bottle on the 3rd or 4th day so that the fruits could be evenly fermented
		6. Store for 3 weeks. Serve.
Function :	Dragonfruit is rich in Vitamin C and minerals, esp. Calcium. It is also rich in phytoalbumins which are highly valued for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants prevent the formation of cancer causing free radicals.

5. Grape Enzyme

Ingredients		Method
350 g	Green Grape	1. Rinse grapes and lemon and allow them to be air dried. Rinse and
350 g	Red Grape	2. Peel grapes and cut lemon into thin slices
300 g	Black Grape	3. Place dried grapes and lemon slices in layers into a glass bottle all the fruits are used up. Pour honey over it until the honey covers the pile of fruits (or place rock sugar over the pile of fruits).
2 slices	Lemon	4. Seal and store the bottle in a cool place for fermentation
350 ml Or 350g	Honey Or Rock sugar	5. Shake the bottle on the 3rd or 4th day so that the fruits could be evenly fermented.
		6. Store for 3 weeks. Serve.
Function :	Grape is rich in Vitamin A, B and C. It contains glucose and promotes blood circulation and diuresis (urination).

6. Mixed Fruits Enzyme

Ingredients		Method
250 g	Pineapple	1. Rinse and peel papaya and kiwi fruits. Cut into slices. Rinse and cut pineapples into dices.
250 g	Papaya	2. Rinse black grapes and cut into halves
2	Kiwi fruit	3. Place papaya slices, kiwi fruits slices, pineapple dices and grapes in layers into a glass bottle until all the fruits are used up. Pour honey over it until the honey covers the pile of fruits (or place rock sugar over the pile of fruits).
400 g	Black Grape	4. Seal and store the bottle in a cool place for fermentation
350 ml Or 350g	Honey Or Rock sugar	5. Shake the bottle on the 3rd or 4th day so that the fruits could be evenly fermented.
		6. Store for 3 weeks. Serve.
Function :	Papaya is rich in Vitamin B, C and A. It aids digestion.

7. Mixed Vegetable and Fruits Enzyme

Ingredients		Method
500g	Carrot	1. Rinse strawberry, carrot, cucumenber, broccoli, cabbage and Chinese cabbage. All them to be air dried.
500g	Cucumber	2. Cut cucumber into slices. Peel carrot and apple. Cut carrot, apple, cucumber and Chinese cabbages into shreds. Cut broccoli into small pieces.
200g	Broccoli	3. Mix all the vegetable and fruits
4	Red Apples	4. Place vegetable and fruits mixture in a glass bottle until all the ingredients are used up. Pour honey over it until the honey covers the pile of fruits (or place rock sugar over the pile of fruits).
200g	Cabbage	5. Seal and store the bottle in a cool place for fermentation. Shake the bottle on the 3rd or 4th day so that the fruits could be evening fermented.
250g	Chinese Cabbage	6. Store for 3 weeks. Serve.
10	Strawberrys
350 ml Or 350g	Honey Or Rock sugar

Recipes are sourced from http://www.detoxbodydetox.com which is a great website with lots of information about detox diets and why you should even bother detoxing your body.

Biodynamics

i've been learning about biodynamics lately. it could possibly be one of the most succesfull techniques for growing high quality food.
here's the Planting Calendar Rhythms

Go here to learn about the different moon rhythyms.
http://www.biodynamics.in/Rhythm.htm

Go here for all the preparation recipes.
http://www.biodynamics.in/Recipes.htm

BD 500 Application
During an Descending Moon Period
in the afternoon/evening (sunset)
at the beginning of the plant's growth
and just before harvest

BD 501 Application
During an Ascending Moon Period
in the morning (sunrise)
at the beginning of the plant's growth
and just before harvest
ALSO
on Moon opposite Saturn day
in the morning (sunrise)
to strengthen against fungus & improve quality

Seed Sowing
On Moon opposite Saturn day
48 hours before Full Moon
during an Ascending Moon Period
AVOID NODE, APOGEE, PERIGEE & NEW MOON

for the particular constellation effect:
Root Plant -- Earth constellation day
Capricorn/Makara
Taurus/Vrishaba

Leafy Plant -- Water constellation day
Pisces/Mina

Flowering Plant -- Air/Light constellation day
Gemini/Mithuna
Aquarius/Kumbha

Fruit or Seed Plant -- Fire/Warmth constellation day
Sagittarius/Dhanush
Aries/Mesha

Compost Making
Best during Descending Moon period

Compost Spreading
During Descending Moon period
in cool weather
depending on soil conditions
and crop requirements

Cultivation & Soil Preparation
Best during Descending Moon period
when weather and soil conditions permit
NOTE: Cultivation and working the soil when it is wet can cause structual damage

Transplanting Seedlings, Container Grown Plants, Trees and Shrubs
Best during Descending Moon period
at appropriate season

Harvesting
Best during Ascending Moon period, except for roots and potatoes,
which are best during Descending Moon Period

Fruit, green vegetables, hay and silage
keep better and maintain quality in storage
if harvested during an Air/Light Flower period:
Gemini/Mithuna or Aquarius/Kumbha

Grains and Seeds for saving
best when harvested during a Fire/Warmth seed period:
Sagittarius/Dhanush or Aries/Mesha

Roots and potatoes
best harvested in a Descending Moon period
when the Moon is in the Earth root sign Virgo/Kanya

AVOID Harvesting at Full Moon, Perigee and during a Water constellation leaf day, such as Pisces/Mina, since these are times of more water in the Earth, so the crops would hold too much water for satisfactory storage.

Liquid Manure Application
Best just before Full Moon
in the afternoon
several times during crop growth, as needed

Plant Potatoes
Best during Apogee

Fungus Control
During Full Moon and Perigee
Spray with BD 508 prior to & during these days
These are stress times, they bring watery influences to the Earth
which can lead to fungus attacks, esp. during warm weather.
ALSO
On Moon opposite Saturn
Spray with BD 501 in the early morning (sunrise)
which will strengthen the plant to resist fungus

Pruning
Best during Descending Moon period

Fruit trees & berry shrubs at appropriate season
on a Fire/Warmth day, if possible
Leo/Simha or Sagittarius/Dhanush

Flowering shrubs and roses at appropriate season
on an Air/Light day, if possible
Gemini/Mithuna or Libra/Tula

Peppering
At Full Moon, several times during the growing season
Best when Sun in following constellations for specific pests:
Sun in Aries/Mesha for larvae
Sun in Taurus/Vrishaba for hardshell insects
Sun in Gemini/Mithuna for flies
Sun in Cancer/Karkata for snails & slugs


go to http://foodgrowsontrees.blogspot.com/  for more info

Chicken Liver Pate

I got this recipe from rhys' mum. She made a whole lot and it tasted amazing.
Much better than the stuff from the shop!

1 lb Chicken livers
1/2 lb Butter
2 Cloves of Garlic - crushed
1 medium Onion - finely chopped
1 t dried mixed herbs or 2 T fresh
Salt and Pepper to taste

Saute above ingredients for 20-25 mins
Take off heat and add 2 T brandy or sherry and juice and rind of 1 orange.
Blend and transfer to container.

any ingredients can be added. e.g cracked pepper, lemon rind, chopped olives,
sundried tomatoes, sliced almonds, chilli flakes......

Sweet Chili Sauce

This recipe is a favourite of mine, it makes any meal taste better!

The types of chillis you use are up to you, depending on how hot you want the sauce to be. make sure they are ripe/red otherwise the sauce will turn into a brown colour.

4 Serrano Chillies - minced
4 Thai Chillies - finely chopped
2 T Garlic
2 T Fresh Ginger
1/2 t Sweet Paprika
1 t Salt
1 cup Quality Sugar
1/2 cup Spring Water
1/2 cup Rice vinegar
1 T Fish Sauce
2 limes/lemons juice and rind
3 T Fresh chopped Coriander

mince Serrano chillies, Garlic, Ginger and salt in a mortar and pestle until it's a paste like consistency.
add paste to heavy pan along with Thai chillies, Paprika, Sugar, Water and Vinegar
Simmer for about 40 mins. stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
mix 1 T of corn flour or xanthan gum in a little cold water and add to pan, increase heat to return to boil. stir until thick. add more if it isn't thick enough.
Remove from heat and allow to cool a little.
add fish sauce, lime/lemon and coriander. stir until combined.
bottle in sterilised jars/bottles

ENJOY!!!