Watch: La Soga – Jim Duke Sings to the Plants
We love it! Jim Duke (James A. Duke, Ph.D.) -- living legend plant genius, ethnobotanist, author, and songwriter sings "La Soga" to the Amazonian plants, Ayahuasca and friends. Performed for Luis Eduardo Luna, Ph.D. "La Soga" in memory of the Green Man, Frank Cook. Lyrics below. Duke introduces the plants after the concert. Video produced with deep gratitude to all these amazing visionaries.LA SOGA -- by Jim Duke, Ph.D.Parody on The Going Up was Worth the Coming Down- Kris Kristoffers...
Vegan Black Metal Chef – Indian Feast Of The Gods
Om Shanti. Embrace your demons and wake up and make yourself an Indian feast. The brilliant Vegan Black Metal Chef makes delicious Indian food - one of our favorites! Plus, the spices used in Indian food have documented health benefits without the side effects of pharmaceuticals. Thank you Vegan Black Metal Chef!
In Awe of Amazing Fungi
Fungi are amazing. Putting aside the fact that they are an entirely distinct kingdom from animals and plants, they win the Largest Organism prize and offer a vast (largely undiscovered, by us anyway) realm of potential healing, nourishing, remediating opportunities. Some estimates count at least 1.5 million species with only 5% classified.An astonishing, mysterious kingdom, fungi include mushrooms, yeast and molds (but not lichen, which are basically a combo of fungus and algae). Of ...
Saving Seed for the Apocalypse
If you haven't heard of the looming 2012 apocalypse end-times yet, you must be totally off the grid and out of touch (in which case you won't be reading this either). Technically, "apocalypse" doesn't mean the end-of-the-world, it means the revealing of something hidden, but that's OK.Of course, these are expedient times, which basically means we're allowed to be loosey-goosey with terminology and not only get away with it, we're followed, liked, linked, and accolade-ed (ok we made ...
Love Your Plants & They’ll Love You Back
It's mid-August, height of the garden. Tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, peppers, beets, tomatillos, celery, garlic, a variety of beans and herbs plus berries. No matter how many years we've planted, we are always amazed and delighted just like garden virgins when we get to enjoy the garden's bounty.The Wake Up and Eat garden is all the more awesome this year because it has thrived through the hottest July EVER as well as the fact that it has been left unattended several times for 3-6 ...
Who’s a Fool? Ful Medames Recipe (Fava Beans w/ Garlic)
We're suckers for foods that are not everyday staples, especially beans. This recipe uses fava beans which, for the vast majority of people, are tasty and nutritious. (We do note the very real condition known as favism, a serious hereditary allergic reaction, meaning those suffering obviously should avoid them.)This Ful Medames version is basic and quick -- lemon, garlic, olive oil and parsley -- but traditional variations abound (including long-simmered with tomatoes, ...
Yummy Herb & Garlic Scape Pesto (Cheese-Free)
For years, we ate pesto one way: with Parmesan cheese. Then one day, we forgot the cheese and who woulda thought, it was just as good (in fact, better for the dairy-free folks)!This pesto uses the bounty of the summer herb garden along with the last of the garlic scapes we harvested in June (yes, we've had them in the fridge one month). If you don't have the scapes, just add a bit more garlic and it will taste just as good. Also, while we use a food processor, we hear a blender ...
Sweet & Spicy Tofu, Soba Noodles and Swiss Chard
This delicious dish is easy to put together and makes a great summer treat to serve on one handy platter. Even meat-eaters will enjoy the contrasting flavors of the spicy glazed tofu, warm soba noodles with salty sweetness and the crunch of raw chard that "cooks" when mixed with the hot noodles.We make our own "barbecue" sauce based on what's in the fridge so do not feel obligated to use these ingredients. Instead, use your imagination guided by what you like!Ingredients:Package ...
Crispy Sour Pickles (Like From the Old Country)
Close your eyes and imagine the pickle barrel. That’s what the taste of these crunchy tangy cukes will evoke. We add lots of garlic and dill, and more spicy seasonings than is traditional (heck, we like things hot), and they hit the right note after a week or so of fermenting. Adjust seasonings to your taste.In addition to being delicious, don’t forget that lacto-fermented foods are loaded with health benefits and some people even drink pickle juice for gastro health. For all ...
Sweet Treat: Coconut Date Bites
These dessert bites could not be easier to prepare yet are as satisfying as any sweet treat could be. For you health nuts out there, they are also super high in minerals (15 or so including iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, etc.), antioxidants and fiber. Dates are said to increase energy, lower blood pressure and enhance metabolism and absorption of nutrients.Coconut oil -- especially the Extra Virgin Organic type we recommend -- also packs its own nutritional benefits, as do the ...
