Mountain Warrior Kung Fu Academy

Understanding Kung Fu for life, health and self defense

Mountain Mama Wellness Week Four 2014

Today's Harvest: Nettle, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, arugula, salad mix, curly top garlic, garlic chives, nasturtium spicy mix, peas, yellow dock leaf, parsley, dill, basil, pineapple weed, self heal, calendula, mint tea mix,

Article: Natural approach to help you with Hay Fever:

http://www.westernherbalmedicine.com/Western-Herbal-Medicine/Hayfev...

Books on Wild Edibles:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1423601505?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&a...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402767153?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&a...

Nasturtiums: The Edible Flower With A Bite

http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/nasturtium-zmaz82mjzglo.as...

Nasturtium Pesto

This recipe require a lot of leaves and flowers. Just half the recipe or make it even smaller. Enjoy!

http://www.gardenbetty.com/2013/01/nasturtium-pesto/

Self Heal

http://www.motherearthliving.com/plant-profile/an-herb-to-know-7.as...

Self heal (Prunella vulgaris) This scentless perennial mint is one of the great unsung healers of the world. The leaves and flowers contain more antioxidants - which prevent cancer and heart disease, among other healthy traits - than any other plant tested. And as part of the mint family, self heal is imbued with lots of minerals, especially calcium, making it an especially important ally for pregnant, nursing, menopausal, and post-menopausal women. You can put self heal leaves in salads in the spring and fall, make a medicinal vinegar with the flowers during the summer, and cook the flowering tops (fresh or dried) in winter soups.

Pineapple Weed:

http://www.commonsensehome.com/pineapple-weed/

Kale Recipes

In our house we LOVE KRISPY KALE CHIPS

Spicy Krispy Kale ( I love this recipe)

http://www.veggiecation.com/recipe-of-the-month/spicy-krispy-kale-c...

Spice with Cashews and Nutritional Yeast:

Side note: If you do not have the time to soak the cashew you could use organic cashew butter. You will have to adjust the recipe a little.

http://www.thisrawsomeveganlife.com/2012/02/ellusive-kale-chip.html...

Cheezy Spicy Kale Chips:

Omit the Agave and use honey instead or just leave out the sweetener. Never use vegetable oil. Use organic olive, avocado, sunflower etc.

http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/08/cheezy-spicy-kale-chips-vega...

Nettle Pesto: Note:

Omit the pine nuts they are not good for you. Add walnuts, almonds or pumpkins seeds instead.

http://jessthomson.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/stung/

Creamed Collard Greens:

Make sure you get organic cream and make sure it is not ultra pasteurized! You could also use full fat coconut milk.

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/creamed-collard-greens

Basil :)

Sage Fir Deodorant Sample

Vodka, distilled water, essential oils of fir, sage, tea tree, black pepper, bay, intentions of Love, Beauty and Health

Curly Top Garlic (Scapes)

http://islandvittles.com/2010/07/02/top-five-friday-garlic-scapes/

Calendula

Calendula Tea recipe: Remember when following a tea recipe that uses dried herbs and you have fresh herbs, double the amount of herb used in the recipe.

http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart_remedy.php?rem_ID=173