Berry Parfait

Berry Parfait

I'm still focused on green, healing foods, but when I saw 6 oz. of blackberries on sale for ONE dollar, and a pound of strawberries on sale for two dollars, I knew it was finally time to make a parfait. I have been dreaming of this for months. The minute I made the cashew cream sauce for the apple crisp, I knew that was the right sauce for a parfait. According Raymond, Rom, and my taste buds, that sauce was the right call.

This parfait consists of three things: blackberries, strawberries, and sauce. The cashew cream sauce is:

2 cups of cashews

two tablespoons of maple syrup or agave nectar

two teaspoons vanilla extract

Put them all in a blender. Add water JUST TO THE TOP of the cashews. Blend. Add more water until it's a creamy consistency. Make sure there are no cashews chunks. Add alternating layers of berries and sauce, and you've got a winner. Try it with other fruits too!

Buttery Peas

Since I'm making green foods, here's a winner for you: buttery peas. Easy, quick, and delicious! Just like cooked peas, but better for you. From Fresh by Sergei and Vayla Boutenko:

10 oz. frozen peas, defrosted in warm water
2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Mix all ingredients and enjoy! If you miss cooked peas, you won't after this one.

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Love,
Althea

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Berry Parfait