RECYCLE, REUSE, RECYCLE, REUSE, RECYCLE, REUSE..........
Whether it is in business or at home, I truelly believe in recylcling and reusing what I can..
Empty boxes, cardboard boxes that my packaging supplies come in, plastic containers that our spices and condiments come in, glass jars, oil jars, the list goes on.....................
There is so much we can do to help rid of "STUFF" without littering our planet!
Come, lets make the world cleaner, nicer, friendlier, environmentallllly and peoplelllllllyyyy !!!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Thursday, December 10, 2009
TALK ABOUT DELICOUS & GOOD FOR U'S !
Who says Collard greens have to be cooked by themselves ?! I added Turnips and cooked them to perfection in Rice bran oil along with some Deva Natural Authentic Indian Spices and Voila!
Garnish the vegetables with some fresh Pomegranate and it makes a scrumptious side dish or great for wraps as well !
Colorful, Delicious, Nourishing dish !
Thursday, December 3, 2009
WRITE UP FROM GOURMET FOOD MALL
Gourmet Mall write up:
"Deva Naturals is a purveyor of fine products ranging from fruits to spices to chutneys. We recently sampled a few more of their unique products: Mangosteen Chutney, Berry Medley Chutney, Peach Chutney, and Indian Masala Spice Blend.
The Indian Masala Spice Blend is packaged in a square tin. When we opened it, our noses were met with strong cumin aromas invoking true Indian cuisine. The spice blend exhibits a spicy, rich flavor with a nice hot kick. We mixed it into ground beef and rubbed a bit on the outside of the patties. It imparted a rich and complex flavor—something new and different from the grill.
The Mangosteen Chutney (as well as the other two) is packaged in a jar bearing the Deva Naturals emblem and a rendering of a bowl of chutney and the fruit therein.
This chutney is light brown in color. Aromas of apples, citrus, and spices are prevalent, and large chunks of mangosteen are found throughout.
The chutney is fruity and tangy, with savory spices rounding out the complex, sweet flavor.
The Berry Medley Chutney is dark red in color. It has a smoother consistency than the thicker mangosteen chutney. This one is very sweet, and also boasts savory Indian spices. The heat is turned up a bit more in the Berry Medley Chutney, and the flavors of strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry make it a unique condiment.
Last was the Peach Chutney. It is a golden color and also has a smooth consistency much like the Berry Medley Chutney. Its rich, sweet peach flavor and delicate Indian spices made this one our review panel's hands-down favorite!
We tried the chutneys alone, and also used them to coat chicken breasts for the grill. The chutneys reduced to a sticky, caramelized coating of pure, rich flavor. The chicken was extra juicy, and the flavors of the fruit in the chutney paired with the spices therein to provide a powerfully flavorful grilling experience.
Deva Naturals' products continue to impress. Anyone who loves Indian food or who enjoys being a bit adventurous in their culinary style must try these products!
Click Here to order the Chutney Trio from Deva Naturals today!
Click Here to order Indian Masala Spice Blend from Deva Naturals today!
Monday, November 30, 2009
THAI HERBS !
Galangal:
Though it is related to and resembles ginger, there is little similarity in taste.
In its raw form, galangal has a citrusy, earthy aroma, with hints of pine and soap in the flavor. It is available as a whole root, cut or powdered. The whole fresh root is very hard, and slicing it requires a sharp knife. A mixture of galangal and lime juice is used as a tonic in parts of Southeast Asia. It is said to have the effect of an aphrodisiac, and acts as a stimulant. (http://www.wikipedia.org/)
Lemongrass: In 2006 a research team from the Ben Gurion University in Israel found that lemon grass (cymbopogon citratus) caused apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbopogon#Anti-cancer_properties
Kafir Lime leaves: Kafir Lime leaves contain volatile oils which have therapeutic benefits.
The extract of the plant helps increase the circulation of the blood and like all members of the citrus family acts as an anti- bacterial and an anti-inflammatory.
The fruit and leaves are excellent for skin regeneration.
Traditional malay medicine in Pahang used Kaffir Lime juice to treat dandruff and hair loss and encourage healthy hair growth.
Kaffir Lime also acts as an excellent rejuvenator , alleviates colds, and helps regain energy and dispell tiredness.
Kaffir lime juice may be mixed with water and drunk three times a day as a tonic, to dispell fatigueand tiredness and increase the circulation of the blood.
The traditional Malay sauna bath or mandi wap uses the leaves of the Kaffir Lime.
The extract of the fruit is used in aromatherapy. http://www.copperwiki.org/index.php/Kaffir_lime#Kaffir_Lime_and_health
Red Chili : Capsaicin is a safe and effective analgesic agent in the management of arthritis pain, herpes zoster-related pain, diabetic neuropathy, postmastectomy pain, and headaches.[22]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili_pepper
Though it is related to and resembles ginger, there is little similarity in taste.In its raw form, galangal has a citrusy, earthy aroma, with hints of pine and soap in the flavor. It is available as a whole root, cut or powdered. The whole fresh root is very hard, and slicing it requires a sharp knife. A mixture of galangal and lime juice is used as a tonic in parts of Southeast Asia. It is said to have the effect of an aphrodisiac, and acts as a stimulant. (http://www.wikipedia.org/)
Lemongrass: In 2006 a research team from the Ben Gurion University in Israel found that lemon grass (cymbopogon citratus) caused apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbopogon#Anti-cancer_properties
Kafir Lime leaves: Kafir Lime leaves contain volatile oils which have therapeutic benefits.
The extract of the plant helps increase the circulation of the blood and like all members of the citrus family acts as an anti- bacterial and an anti-inflammatory.
The fruit and leaves are excellent for skin regeneration.
Traditional malay medicine in Pahang used Kaffir Lime juice to treat dandruff and hair loss and encourage healthy hair growth.
Kaffir Lime also acts as an excellent rejuvenator , alleviates colds, and helps regain energy and dispell tiredness.
Kaffir lime juice may be mixed with water and drunk three times a day as a tonic, to dispell fatigueand tiredness and increase the circulation of the blood.
The traditional Malay sauna bath or mandi wap uses the leaves of the Kaffir Lime.
The extract of the fruit is used in aromatherapy. http://www.copperwiki.org/index.php/Kaffir_lime#Kaffir_Lime_and_health
Red Chili : Capsaicin is a safe and effective analgesic agent in the management of arthritis pain, herpes zoster-related pain, diabetic neuropathy, postmastectomy pain, and headaches.[22]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili_pepper
PANEER MATTAR (HOME MADE CHEESE WITH PEAS)
U know what Paneer is, afcourse you do !
Boil Milk, add some lime/lemon juice and allow the milk protein to cooagulate!
There ! U've got UR Home Made Cheese AKA Paneer !
I use 1% Milk! You can make it with 2, 4 or even half& half ! If you like! I wouldn't ......just coz, we don't need too much animal fat in our diet !
Moderation is the key to a healthy happy life!
Toast it, Roast it, Fry it, Stir fry it ! Pressure cook it, to make delicious Rasgullas (Bengali Sweet dish) !
I love it simple, Strfried with Rice Bran oil, onions and Peas, with a hint of Deva Naturals, Indian Spice Blend !
Enjoy with Naan or Whole wheat Tortillas ! Here's a picture !
Cranberry Chutney
Introduce another Chutney?Should I, should I not?? OK fine..... CRANBERRY CHUTNEY ! Why Cranberry? Beeee cause...Cranberries are good for you , good for the kidneys.
We have a Cranberry Orchard/Farm right here in Vermont, not far from home..where is home? South Burlington, VT afcausss!
Such an excellent berry, so simple and look at the color! Notice the high gloss and some of the dark berries still showing in there.
All I did was add some Vermont Organic Maple Syrup to Fresh Cranberries with some of my spices.... VOILA!
No need for Pectin or any other additives! What an excellent condiment!
So I served it to our friends and family over Thanksgiving, they loved it, OMG !!
Now, I eat it every morning with cream cheese for Breakfast! 
HOW CAN SOMETHING HEALTHY BE SO DELICIOUS!! JUST TRY DEVA NATURALS, PRODUCTS AND YOU'LL FIND OUT !!
Soon, I will package it, label it and start sharing it with the world !
Thursday, September 24, 2009
3 DELICIOUS CHUTNEYS !
Posted 9/24/2009 8:27 AM EDT on
burlingtonfreepress.com
So here are the lip smacking, oooh oooh good ALL NATURAL CHUTNEYS made by yours truely !!
They are gently hand roasted and cooked to perfection over an open pot.
I use All NATURAL INGREDIENTS, ORGANIC MAPLE SYRUP & DEVA NATURALS VERY OWN SPICE BLEND.
There are NO PRESERVATIVES in our products, so they should be refrigerated after opening.
4 oz jars of wholesome goodness!
THEY ARE CURRENTLY RETAILING AT HEALTHY LIVING ON DORSET AND NATURAL PROVISIONS IN WILLISTON.
SPICY THAI TRAIL MIX
Posted 9/24/2009 8:40 AM EDT on burlingtonfreepress.com
So here's my latest delicious concoction !Healthy, Crunchy, Sweet & Sour our all natural, Protein and Fiber rich, THAI TRAIL MIX !This baby, I made with Edamame, Chickpeas, P-nuts, Fiber One Cereal Sticks and DEVA NATURAL'S VERY OWN THAI SPICE BLEND !MADE IN VERMONT FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS !!Not in the market yet, but I am planning on having samples out for those interested at the "FOOD AND WINE EVENT AT SMUGGS" on Saturday, 10/10/09 from 6p - 10p. Come try some !
Sunday, August 30, 2009
EINSTEIN LOVES MANGOSTEEN
OH YEAH! TOLD YA TIZ A SUPER FRUIT !A friend came over to try out my mangosteen chutney, she loved it! Had this T- shirt on and we couldn't resist taking the picture!!
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