Eat My Florida

Grass Root is by far the best vegan/raw restaurant in the Bay area. Ok, it’s the only vegan/raw restaurant around these parts, but you’ll still find a bevy of dishes that even an omnivore would love (especially that delectable miso soup). Owners Spencer and Sabrina Sterling “cooked” up this part vegan/part raw menu for a breakfast (or anytime) meal that they say will heal your body and help the environment just as much as it relieves your budget. Better yet, there is very little effort involved, since a lot of the ingredients are bought pre-prepared.

Check the recipes — and the Sterlings’ comments about the healthful nature of the dishes — after the break.
Grass Root Organic Restaurant

A Simple Banana Smoothie

• 1 cup of Living Harvest hemp milk
• 1 organic banana and ½ cup of organic strawberries
• Raw agave nectar or honey to taste, 1 tablespoon is a good start.
• ½ cup of ice

Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and all fruit and ice have been blended well. Serve and enjoy immediately. Delicious and nutritious hemp milk and fresh organic fruits will make this the easiest breakfast smoothie ever. Children will love this smoothie. Agave nectar is a raw natural sweetener this is low glycemic and suitable for diabetics. Some vegans do not agree with the use of honey.

Tofu Scramble

• 1 pack of non-GMO organic firm tofu in water
• 2-3 tablespoons of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• ¼ teaspoon of curry powder
• 4 cloves of garlic
• ½ medium size onion (red is my favorite)
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• Sea salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Organic garlic powder and onion powder may also be used in this recipe
• Cayenne pepper is also a wonderful addition to this recipe. Although cayenne is good for circulation, it is very spicy. It should be introduced to the palate gradually and will add a little kick to this vegan favorite.

Purchase firm tofu in the pack with water. It must be non-GMO tofu. Remove the tofu from the pack and discard the water. Place tofu on a paper towel. Grab a small handful and squeeze it until what ever water you can squeeze out is gone. Place the tofu in a bowl and repeat the last step until all of the tofu is in the bowl. Do not leave big chunks of tofu. Crumble with your hand until there are no big chunks.

Lightly cover the bottom of a frying pan with the oil and sauté the onions and garlic very lightly, stop when garlic begins to brown. Add the tofu to the pan and stir lightly. Add tofu scramble pack and stir well. Add black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add turmeric, curry and stir until mixed well. If the tofu begins to stick, add two tablespoons of water. The color should be even. Tofu scramble may be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Ezekiel Toast with Fruit Spread or Apple Butter

Ezekiel bread starts off with the advantage over other bread, because it is made with sprouted grains. off with all sprout grains. For you this means better nutrition and rich taste. Lightly toast a few slices of Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Bread which can be found in the freezer section of any health food store. Dress this with vegan butter or 100% fruit spread. Apple Butter is also a great spread. All can be found at your local health food store.

• Living Harvest hemp milk $3.50
• Firm organic tofu $1.50
• Tofu scramble $2.50
• Ezekiel Bread Cinnamon Raisin $4.50
• Fruit Spread (ingredients should read: fruit) $3.00
• Ripe organic banana $.50
• Fresh ripe organic strawberries $4.50

This price list is pretty accurate. You pay either way. You can pay now and get prganic healthy foods or you can pay later in the nursing home or hospital. We choose the power of now!

With energy,

Spencer and Sabrina

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