Golden Paste for Dogs

This paste is super easy to make and will last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

I have been making it or my dogs and they love it mixed in with their food - all home made of course.

Here are some of the wonderful benefits of Golden Paste

1. Natural detox
2. Has anti-inflammatory properties
3. Nourishing to the heart and liver
4. Fights bacteria
5. Aids the digestion
6. Helps with allergies
7. Cancer prevention
8. Good for arthritis
9. Natural pain relief
10. Helps with seizures
11. Aids in reduction of tumor 
12. Prevents cataracts
13. Immune support

The basic recipe only has 4 ingredients

1/2 cup organic turmeric powder

1/4 cup coconut oil

1 cup spring water

1-2 teaspoons ground black or cayenne pepper

Can also add 

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

1/2 teaspoon fresh grated turmeric

Here's what you do

Make sure you add the turmeric carefully as it can dye anything it comes into contact with, a bright yellow!

Place the powder into a small pan

Add the water

Heat on a low flame and stir until it becomes thick and smooth. Make sure the powder is well blended. You may need to add a little more water if it is too thick.

Add the coconut oil and mix well.

Remove from the heat and add the pepper. You can also add the additional ingredients at this point.

Pour into a glass storage container and allow to cool.

How much to give

Start small so your dog gets used to the taste. Too much too quickly can cause loose stools.

The amount is about 1/4 teaspoon per 5kgs of weight.

So smaller dogs may have between 1/4-1 teaspoon.

Larger dogs could have 1 tablespoon.

Happy healthy dogs everyone! Love Chef Mel xx

Cumin Seed and Corn Soup

This scrumptuous, light and relaxing miso soup provides an immune boosting kick with the added inclusion of ginger, cilantro, turmeric and cumin seeds. A lovely combination of ethnic ingredients and a delicious treat on a sunny fall day with a nip in the air.

Love Chef Mel xx

 

 Ingredients

4-6 cups spring water

1 onion cut into half moons
1 cup fresh or frozen organic corn kernels
1 clove garlic sliced
1/2 cup fresh coriander (cilantro) or parsley finely chopped
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2  tablespoons white miso diluted in a little water

1-2 tablespoons brown rice miso diluted in a little water
1 tablespoon wakame soaked and sliced 

1 teaspoon turmeric
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
½ block firm tofu diced
Coriander sprigs for garnish

2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger

Preparation

Warm the oil in a pan, and add the cumin seeds. Sauté until the seeds begin to crackle.
Add the garlic and onion, and continue to sauté for a few minutes

Add the water and wakame, and bring to a boil.
Add the parsley, turmeric, tofu and the sweet corn. Simmer for a 5 minutes and turn off the flame. Add the diluted misos and let sit for a few minutes.

Serve garnished with springs of coriander and grated ginger.