#craftingthefutureoffood

FUNDAMENTALS OF RAW CUISINE LESSON 2: HEIRLOOM TOMATO + ZUCCHINI LASAGNA (ehm, this is my adaptation as I couldn’t find any zucchini even though I placed orders with Tesco numerous times. Had to go with red beet instead!) 💚 I ate this dish at @plantfoodandwine in Venice and finally understood why it’s such an iconic dish. It’s one of the very first raw recipes crafted by @matthewkenneycuisine nearly 18 years ago and every single raw food chef I know has made it. In fact, my very first raw recipe I made was a raw lasagna recipe by @thisrawsomeveganlife way back in 2014. Watch my TEDx talk to hear my personal story if you haven’t done so already. This one is part of my coursework at @foodfutureinstitute. Yes, amidst all the craziness of creating my own new online courses (tempeh making or nut-free cheese, anyone), trying out Malaysian recipes by @elinagives, being part of the newly launched 7-day raw food meal plan by 7 raw vegan chefs, conducting free daily uncooking IG/FB lives and a super exciting raw desserts project I’m working on - I decided to go back to school. No regrets and totally loving all the assignments at FFI. In fact, sometimes I complete my assignments even before I take my morning shower. Yup, I’m THAT enthusiastic about it. And kids at home, don’t do that. The non-showering bit. 😁 Also, those who asked me why is MK veering towards cooked and not raw. Can you please ask him yourself? I don’t work for FFI, so I don’t know. I’m just a student who happens to love the course. The recipes are spot on and the support I’m getting from the FFI team is top notch - very responsive and very helpful. Yes, it may not be raw, but this course will inform my raw recipes yunno. Is it suitable for you? Not if you’re 100% raw, I guess. Go read their course catalogue, do your research and decide for yourself. 🌱🌱🌱 Switching gears - the microgreens are from The Farm Asia. Order from their website and it’ll get delivered to you in Klang Valley. Noms. 😋 . . #foodfutureinstitute #FFI #matthewkenneycuisine #craftingthefutureoffood #thefutureisnow #rawvegan #rawveganlasagna #veganlasagna #beet (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAXCYhLpBDM/?igshid=1mhk0vbyh0a92

FUNDAMENTALS OF RAW CUISINE, LESSON 3: KELP NOODLE CACIO E PEPE I ate this at @plantfoodandwine in Venice, CA in February 2020 and now I know how to make it thanks to @foodfutureinstitute & @matthewkenneycuisine. AND I know how to pronounce it properly coz there’s a video lesson. (not on the pronunciation but on the method. heh.) Happy. Very happy. 😀💚😃🎉 . . . . #foodfutureinstitute #ffi #matthewkenneycuisine #craftingthefutureoffood #thefutureisnow #rawvegannoodles #rawvegan #cacioepepe (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CATq9owJIZI/?igshid=9kss2q8125dv

Now that’s some good raw cheeses. #visionarylifehakz #craftingthefutureoffood #eattherainbow #cheese (at Wales)

The herbal dispensary is regrouping. 🐝 pollen is so important!!! For us as a family life is good when we have access to Pollen. Pollen is the male reproductive part of plants, containing an exhaustive list of complementary organic nutrients balanced nutritionally by nature. It includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, trace elements, essential fatty acids (including omega-3 and 6), enzymes, carbohydrates (simple and complex for sustaining high levels of energy), carotenoids, bioflavonoids, phytosterols, beta carotene, lycopene, quercetin and rutin (a blood cell wall and capillary strengthener). A live food chock-full of readily absorbable, concentrated nutritive material, pollen is primed to have a positive impact on the most feeble individual. Remy Chauvin, M.D., of the Institute of Bee Culture in Paris notes pollen’s antibiotic and bacteriostatic properties are inhospitable to Salmonella and E. coli which “cannot live in bee pollen.” Unlike synthetic hormones, natural hormones in pollen stimulate tissue and bone growth, increase muscle tone, build muscle and increase fertility. Pollen’s palatability is not a cause for concern. Eaten right off the spoon or mixed into smoothies, yogurt or pollen candies (a combination of ground raw nuts, seeds, pollen, carob powder and organic almond butter rolled into balls and dipped in coconut), there are creative, tasty ways to serve “bee nectar.” Health legends and pollen advocates Dr. Bernard Jensen and Royden Brown regularly consumed raw goat’s milk and beehive products as part of their dietary mainstay-health practices that are reminiscent of the many Biblical references to honey as a “glorified food.” #visionarylifehakz #craftingthefutureoffood #eattherainbow #kombu #beepollen #honey #lifefood (at Wales)

"A man taking basil from a woman will love her always." Sir Thomas Moore Don’t get us wrong we love ❤️ fresh home grown 🌿 herb plants. But they ain’t always available and dry herbs after having fresh picked seasonal herbs have lost all their volatile oils. Within a few hours of picking the magic has diminished. It’s just now winter here and I’m enjoying spaghetti and squash and the taste of the bone 🍖 broth with basil has stopped me to write this. It is simply speechless and epic. We are driving in the love ❤️ My lord. Spaghetti with Basil 🌿 is divine. Any one into food 🥘will definitely love these oils. If you love ❤️ taste, smell, flavor and aroma. And simplicity with out any artificial then you a speak a my language. Did you know Essential oils have 50-70 times more epics of fruitfulness than the dry herbs? I’m sold on pure certified therapeutic grade oils. If your in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 bring the Italian Raw Cheese 🧀 and we shall dine like Kings & Queens 👸 “Pounding fragrant things -- particularly garlic, basil, parsley -- is a tremendous antidote to depression. But it applies also to juniper berries, coriander seeds and the grilled fruits of the chilli pepper. Pounding these things produces an alteration in one's being -- from sighing with fatigue to inhaling with pleasure. The cheering effects of herbs and alliums cannot be too often reiterated. Virgil's appetite was probably improved equally by pounding garlic as by eating it.” Patience Gray, cookery author #visionarylifehakz #craftingthefutureoffood #eattherainbow #spaghetti #basil (at Wales)

Happy Friday Boy Ashoka wants his mylk. So we concocted this warming beverage. 🍁🔥🍁 A warming coconut mylk filled essential oils of Cardamom, Ginger & Black Pepper. Historical Uses: Anciently, cardamom was used for epilepsy, spasms, paralysis, rheumatism, cardiac disorders, all intestinal illnesses, pulmonary disease, fever, and digestive and urinary complaints. It is said to be able to neutralize the lingering odor of garlic. Historical Uses: Pepper has been used for thousands of years for malaria, cholera, and several digestive problems. & istorical Uses: Anciently esteemed as a spice and recognized for its affinity for the digestive system, it has been used in gingerbread (up to 4,000 years ago in Greece), in Egyptian cuisine (to ward off epidemics), in Roman wine (for its aphrodisiac powers), in Indian tea (to soothe upset stomachs), and in Chinese tonics (to strengthen the heart and to relieve head congestion). #visionarylifehakz #craftingthefutureoffood #eattherainbow #ginger #cardamom #blackpepper (at Wales)

Happy Friday Boy Ashoka wants his mylk. So we concocted this warming beverage. 🍁🔥🍁 A warming coconut mylk filled essential oils of Cardamom, Ginger & Black Pepper. Historical Uses: Anciently, cardamom was used for epilepsy, spasms, paralysis, rheumatism, cardiac disorders, all intestinal illnesses, pulmonary disease, fever, and digestive and urinary complaints. It is said to be able to neutralize the lingering odor of garlic. Historical Uses: Pepper has been used for thousands of years for malaria, cholera, and several digestive problems. & istorical Uses: Anciently esteemed as a spice and recognized for its affinity for the digestive system, it has been used in gingerbread (up to 4,000 years ago in Greece), in Egyptian cuisine (to ward off epidemics), in Roman wine (for its aphrodisiac powers), in Indian tea (to soothe upset stomachs), and in Chinese tonics (to strengthen the heart and to relieve head congestion). #visionarylifehakz #craftingthefutureoffood #eattherainbow #ginger #cardamom #blackpepper (at Wales)

Today after a productive industrious day at work/ play I need some support!! ☀️🌈🌿 Calling on my “Invigorating Blend” This uniquely exhilarating blend brings together all of the uplifting and stress-reducing benefits of citrus essential oils in a sweetly satisfying way. In addition to their elevating properties, many of the citrus oils in this blend have been studied for their ability to cleanse and to disinfect. Single Oils in This Blend: Orange: brings peace and happiness to the mind and body and joy to the heart, which feelings provide emotional support to help one overcome depression. Lemon: promotes health, healing, physical energy, and purification. Its fragrance is invigorating, enhancing, and warming. Grapefruit: is an antidepressant, an antiseptic, and a diuretic. It is balancing and uplifting to the mind and may help to relieve anxiety. Mandarin: is appeasing, gentle, and promotes happiness. It is also refreshing, uplifting, and revitalizing. Because of its sedative properties, it is very good for combating stress and irritability. Bergamot: has uplifting properties. It may also help with depression and agitation. Tangerine: contains esters and aldehydes, which are sedating and calming to the nervous system. It is also a diuretic and a decongestant of the lymphatic system. Clementine: is soothing and sedating and may help ease tension. Vanilla Bean Extract: is calming and may help ease tension. ┼ Body System(s) Affected: The oils in this blend may help it be effective for dealing with various problems related to the Immune System and to Emotional Balance. Aromatic Influence: This blend of oils may create an enjoyable aromatic fragrance in the home or workplace. Simple diffusion can be achieved by applying a few drops of this blend on a cotton ball and placing it on a desk at work or placing it in an air vent. Make it a great evening & new day. Zeeshan #visionarylifehakz #craftingthefutureoffood #eattherainbow (at Wales)