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Tasty Tuesday: March 20, 2012…..”Mermaid Salad”

This salad with the bewitching name contains some of my favorite “superfoods” — quinoa and sea vegetables!  It comes from Kelly Keough’s cookbook, “The 100 Best Gluten-Free Recipes for Your Vegan Kitchen”.

Don’t be afraid of sea vegetables (sometimes referred to as seaweeds).  They are really tasty and so good for you.  Sea vegetables are loaded with minerals, and can help balance the endocrine system.  You can purchase sea veggies at most organic or asian markets.  You want to be sure that the brand is clean and organic though, and has tested for heavy metals, as our oceans are sadly polluted now.  Watch for more tasty ideas for how to prepare these superfoods in the coming months.  Sea vegetables come dried in packages, and generally require re-hydration before use.  Some of them will expand quite a bit and make a beautiful bright green leafy addition to whatever you add them to.

This yummy dish also contains turmeric, an inflammation fighter!

 

Ingredients:

1/4 c dried arame (I used dulse because it was what I had at home)

1/4 c dried wakame

1 1/4 c filtered water for soaking the sea vegetables

1 c quinoa, washed (see last week’s recipe for how to wash your quinoa)

2 c water or vegetable stock/broth for cooking the quinoa

3 TBSP roasted sesame oil

1 TBSP Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (or Tamari sauce)

1 tsp dried turmeric

pinch of cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp sea salt

freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

1/2 bunch scallions, washed and chopped fine

1 large ripe avocado

1 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice

Gomasio ( a seasoning made from sesame seeds and seaweed)

 

Instructions:

1.  Soak the sea vegetables in filtered water for 20 minutes.  Drain through a strainer and pat dry.  Set aside.

2.  Cook the quinoa in the water or stock until it is done — bring stock to a boil, then add washed quinoa, turn down the heat, cover and simmer until all of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 minutes or so.

3.  In a small bowl, make the dressing — combine the sesame oil, Bragg’s, turmeric, cayenne, and salt.  Mix well.

4.  In a large bowl, combine the warm quinoa with the dressing and your prepared sea vegetables.  If you will be serving the dish right away, go ahead and add your finely chopped scallions.  Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.

5.  Cut the avocado into thin wedges and toss in the lemon juice, allowing the acid to break down the oils in the fruit.  Place the avocados on top of the salad and drizzle with the remaining lemon juice.

Best if eaten right away, but can also be served cold.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

October News and Specials!

Well, the leaves are changing, and we are EXCITED about all of the changes happening at Center Point!!

Our Open House is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, from 3:30 until 7 pm.  Please drop by to say hello, meet our new staff members, share some refreshments and enter our prize drawings.  Bring a friend or family member — maybe you have someone in your life who has questions about acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage therapy — and they will be able to ask questions, check out their health insurance coverage, etc.  Also, you will both be entered into a drawing for  a FREE nutrition consultation, wellness coaching session, or a 30-minute massage.

“Intro to Wellness” class.  This is a two-part class directed by our new Wellness Coach, Melanie Clark.  Melanie comes to us from the Wellness Coaching program at Tai Sophia Institute, one of the leading holistic healing educational institutions in the United States.  The class will be held here at the office on two Thursdays,  October 13th and 27th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.  Your investment is only $20.  Space is limited, so sign up today.  The class will give you a sense of what Melanie has to offer her clients by asking the question, ‘where are you on the Wellness Wheel’?  Are you feeling stuck, going through a life transition?  Looking for a way to see what else is possible for your life?  This new service might be just what you need to help you get in touch with your inner wisdom.

“Delicious Fall Foods and Drinks” Cooking class.  This is a one-night class lead by Elizabeth Fellows.  Let’s eat, drink and explore some of fall’s tasty treats!  Quinoa, root vegetables, and tofu will be included in our yummy menu.  Wednesday, October 26th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm.  $30 gets you dinner and the class!

Finally, we have extended our discounted pricing on massage through 10/31/2011.  After that, prices will go up a bit.  If you want to lock in these super rates, you can purchase massage certificates now that will be good for six months.

Wishing you a wonderful October, and we hope to see you around,

Elizabeth, Darren, Shannon, and Melanie

September Massage Specials!

During the month of September, purchase any two massage therapy services — any combination of 30, 60 or 90-minute massages — and you’ll get one FREE!

Your free service can be any of the services we offer, and can be used any time before 12/31/2011.  Call or use the online system to schedule your appointments today.

Treat yourself, or remember, massage makes a wonderful gift!

August Massage Special!

Beat the heat with a cool, refreshing massage!

Every time you come in for a massage during the month of August, you will be entered into our drawing to win 6 months of free, monthly 1-hour massages.  That’s 6 free massages!!!

Schedule today — it’s easy!  Just call the office number, 301-277-9020 any time (our answering service is available 24/7) OR use the online scheduler that appears on this website.

1-301-277-9020