July 17 to July 19, 2013 Calls

Listen to Call   July 19, 2013   Monte was not with us so we all chipped in our 2 cents worth and had a great call

Call not Recorded    July 18, 2013   Jeannie moderated a great call

Listen to Call   July 17, 2013   Call was moderated by Betty.  Gave a bunch of great recipes 

How do you feel about Congress caving into the livestock industry and stopping the promotion of a weekly vegetarian menu option?  Obviously there will be no support from this group to promote meatless Monday's.  This article from Forks Over Knives was part of our discussion this morning.
http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/06/25/meatless-mondays-get-axe-capitol-hill?cmpid=tp-ptnr-forksoverknives
Nancy gave us her delicious and simple (three ingredients) chocolate recipe and I gave  recipes for Homemade Clif Bars and Coconut Almond Fudge.

HOMEMADE CLIF BARS
15-17 pitted dates
1 cup almonds
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 - 3/4 cup water
Preheat oven to 350*. Grind up the oats and almonds in the food processor.  When they have a crumbly consistency, add the dates and coconut.  Lastly add the water slowly as you pulse the ingredients together until a batter forms.  It will be thick and sticky. Line a small 8"x8" pan with parchment paper leaving enough paper sticking out on each side so you will be able to lift the whole thing out when done.  Working carefully, spread batter evenly out to all sides.  Press mixture down with a spatula to get it firm. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.  Let cool completely before removing intact.  Cut bars with a pizza cutter.  Store in the fridge.

COCONUT ALMOND FUDGE
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup coconut butter
2 T maple syrup
1 T coconut oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. almond extract
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients.  Stir on medium heat until everything is combined.  Pour into molds and store in the fridge to set.  Should take 1-2 hours.  Makes about 15