Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Vegetable Terrine with Mushroom Sauce



Triple Vegetable Terrine with Mushroom Sauce
If you are looking for something light and delicious with a beautiful visual presentation, this dish, with three brightly colored vegetable purees layered in a neat loaf, will definitely be one to consider.

20 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 + 1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 medium potatoes
1 small beet
1 small kabucha squash, peeled and cubed
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 tsp. fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large tomato, diced
3 Tbsp. whipping cream, whipped until slightly thickened
1/4 tsp. mild chili powder
2 cups dried whole wheat bread crumbs

Mushroom Gravy:
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
6 Tbsp. garbanzo flour
1 vegetable bouillon cube dissolved in 1 cup water
2 cups water
1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste

1. Steam the spinach briefly until defrosted and bright green. Rinse under cold water to cool. Drain, then squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Place in a bowl. Add the ricotta cheese, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper and mix well. Chill.

2. Boil the potatoes, beet, and squash in separate saucepans until soft. Drain and cool. Peel the potatoes, then mash until smooth with no lumps. Peel the beet and grate finely. Mix it with the mashed potatoes. Add the garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, dill, and yogurt. Mix well and chill.

3. Mash the squash. Sauté the onions in the oil until golden. Add the diced tomato and sauté for 2 minutes until tender. Combine the tomato mixture with the mashed squash. Add the whipped cream, chili powder, and remaining 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Mix well and chill.

4. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Oil two 1½-qt. loaf pans. Divide the potato-beet mixture into 2 parts. Press one part each evenly into each pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of bread crumbs over each one. Divide the squash mixture into 2 parts and press one part evenly into each pan. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup of bread crumbs. Finally, divide the spinach mixture into 2 parts and press one part evenly into each pan.

5. Bake both loaves for 45 minutes, or until dry when poked with a knife. Remove from the heat and cool for 15-20 minutes. Slide a knife along the sides of the pans to loosen the loaves before turning onto a tray. Cool completely before slicing to prevent the colors merging, then cut into 1-inch slices.

6. While the loaves are cooling, prepare the gravy. In a medium saucepan melt the butter on medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and soy sauce. Mix well, cover, and cook until the mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently. Set aside.

7. In a nonstick skillet toast the garbanzo flour on medium-low heat until light golden. Remove from the heat and cool.

8. Place the bouillon into a medium saucepan on high heat. Add the 2 cups water and the salt. Gradually sprinkle the toasted garbanzo flour into this mixture, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add the mushrooms and onions. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.

9. To serve, place the terrine slices on plates and spoon the gravy on the side or partially on top.

Makes 14 slices

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 182, Fat 7.5g (67 cal), Carbohydrate 21.4g (86 cal), Protein 7.4g (29 cal)
Added information: Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 14mg, Sodium 741mg, Dietary Fiber 3.1g

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Monday, March 30, 2009

Easy Plough

This week, Wai lana teaches the Easy Plough asana, click to watch the instructional video. The plough is one of those very helpful, amazing exercises that benefit the whole body. It's a must do! If you're just starting yoga or aren't too limber, this is a great variation to start with.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

The Best Noni Shampoo and Conditioner



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I've been using these, and they're wonderful. Very nice smell and the best thing is my hair feels great!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Wai Lana's Noni Soap




Noni Soap (Unscented)
Lovingly made by hand, our Noni Soap is specially formulated to soothe, tone, and protect your skin, leaving it clean, smooth, radiant, and positively rejuvenated.

Ingredients: Saponified oils of coconut, palm, rice bran, and macadamia nut, shea butter, noni (Morinda citrifolia), palm stearic acid, and distilled water.
Net wt.: 3 oz


This is my soap now. I just got it today and I'm going to test it tonight. I'll tell you about it tomorrow :)

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Three-Stage Perseverance

Three-Stage Perseverance

Some yoga poses are easy for us; we like doing them and practice them regularly. Sometimes, however, we try a new pose that stretches muscles we don't often use or requires us to muster up strength. That's when our resistance kicks in.

Let's say you learned a new pose yesterday that was quite hard for you. When it comes time to do it today, you're reluctant. You know how stiff you were in that pose, how little movement you got, and it felt uncomfortable. So you're inclined to skip that one. But those are just the poses your body needs.

If you persevere, you'll go through different stages as you work with the pose. The first stage of reluctance usually lasts about a month. But as your body loosens up, you'll move into the second stage. The pose becomes tolerable and your body and mind no longer resist so much. This stage may last another six weeks or so, getting better and better. Finally, you'll get to stage three; the pose will be quite pleasant and enjoyable. At that point, when the pose becomes easy for you, it's time to find another pose that you're reluctant to do.


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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Eco friendly


Wai Lana Green™ Organic Cotton Yoga Tote

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* Convenient drawstring closure
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28”L x 6.5” diameter (fits most mats)


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Healthy Yoga Fun For Kids



oooh!! My neices will be sure to love this one!
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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Asana of the Week: Leg lifts with ankle exercise

Easy Leg Lift with Ankle Exercise

Flexible ankles help prevent injuries while walking, running, skiing, or playing sports. We don't usually pay much attention to these joints until we hurt them. Then we realize how important they are to our health. For example, if you sprain an ankle and can't even walk, let alone run or play tennis, your body will get out of shape quite quickly. This exercise also stretches out calf muscles often contracted during sports, so it's especially beneficial for athletes.

1. Lie on your back with your hands by your sides, palms down.

2. Bend your left knee and place your heel close to your buttock.

3. Raise your right leg, keeping your knee straight throughout the exercise.

4. Point your toes as far as you can. Be aware of the stretching sensation in the front of your shin, over the ankle, and into the top of your foot.

5. Now flex your foot by pressing your heel away and pulling your toes toward you. Notice the stretch in your calf muscles and hamstrings. Repeat these two movements 15 to 20 times. Lower your right leg and extend the left. Change legs and repeat.

Focus in the Pose...
Point and flex your feet evenly. In other words, when you point your toes, focus on pressing the big toe side of your foot forward. When you flex, focus on drawing the little toe side of your foot toward you. This flexing movement stretches the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle.

Hints...
To strengthen your thighs as well, bring the extended leg as close to your trunk as you can and hold it there as you point and flex your foot. This will also gently strengthen your abdominal muscles.



Click here to watch the video

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Overcome Fear with Yoga!

Overcome Fear with Yoga

Terrorist attacks in America have left many people anxious and fearful. They are experiencing emotions ranging from sadness and grief to anger and outrage. Life is full of stress and tension, much of it arising from the fear of future danger.

At times like these, we should increase our yoga practice as it can help us release stress and achieve inner peace. Letting fear and other negative emotions take hold is disturbing to both body and mind and can affect our health. By helping you maintain your physical, mental, and emotional equilibrium, yoga will make you stronger and help you cope during these stressful times. Yoga sound meditation is particularly valuable, giving you a sense of tranquility, peace, and strength.

Now is also a good time to practice karma yoga. Karma yoga has nothing to do with postures; it means acting selflessly to help others. When you serve others, your heart becomes gradually purified, and this brings you inner satisfaction. There are currently many opportunities to practice karma yoga. You can donate to charities involved in the recovery effort or to those providing aid for the families of the victims. You may be able to donate your time in some way to help those in your community deal with the aftermath of the recent events.

Of course, the most effective way to help others is by being a pillar of inner peace, strength, and fearlessness. So help yourself and others by practicing yoga.


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