Curing autism with food?
A mom shares what she calls her healing recipes
Published On: Sep 20 2012 11:41:09 AM EDT
Updated On: Sep 24 2012 06:20:00 AM EDT
BROCOLLI AND BUTTERNUP SQUASH SOUP WITH FERMENTED CHICKEN STOCK
What You Need:
- 3 bags of frozen butternut Squash
- 1 bag of frozen broccoli
- 4 Chopped Caramelized Onion (recipe below)
- 1 Jar of fermented Chicken stock (recipe below)
Preparation:
- Add both bags of chopped frozen butternut squash and broccoli to a large pan.
- Add caramelized onions to the pan. Mix it well.
- Add fermented chicken stock. Mix it well and cover.
- Simmer it on high for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- Pour mix into a blender. Blend it well and serve.
FERMENTED CHICKEN STOCK
What You Need:
- 2 to 3 pounds of chicken parts & bones (necks and leftover bones — you can also use bones from ducks, turkeys, geese, or Cornish game hens)
- Gizzards (if you have some — optional)
- 2-4 chicken feet (optional, but preferable if you can find them — they add a lot of gelatin)
- 4 quarts filtered water (please do not use tap water — it’s full of chemicals)
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 large yellow or white onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, cut into large pieces
- 3 celery stalks, cut into large pieces
- 1 bunch parsley (optional — I always forget to add this)
- Equipment:
- Stock pot (enamel or stainless steel — not aluminum)
- 1 2-gallon glass jar
- 1 mesh strainer
- Slotted spoon
Preparation:
- Place chicken (or duck, goose, turkey, or Cornish game hen) parts and bones into stock pot with water, vinegar and all vegetables except parsley.
- Let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Bring to a boil, and remove any scum that rises to the top
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours. The longer you cook the stock, the more flavor and nutrition it will have.
- 10 minutes before finishing the stock, add parsley for extra minerals.
- Remove bones and vegetables with a slotted spoon. Discard. (Some people grind them up and use them in pet food.)
- Strain the stock into the 2-gallon glass jar and let cool to touch on the counter. You can also use large glass bowls but I have found that they take up far too much valuable space in the fridge. If you want a clear stock (with no bits & pieces), use some cheesecloth in your strainer. I usually cannot be bothered with this.
- Store in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight, until the fat rises to the top and congeals
FERMENTED ONION
What You Need:
- 4 chopped onions
- 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp unrefined sea salt
Preparation:
- Finely chop all four onions
- In a pot or bowl, add sea salt and olive oil. Mix well.
- Place onions into a quart-sized jar.
- Seal it tight and let it ferment for up to 5 hours in room temperature
BANANA PANCAKES
What You Need:
- 6 bananas
- 12 eggs
- Vanilla extract to taste
- 1 tablespoon of organic butter
- 1 Cup of blueberries
Preparation:
- Peel all six bananas into a bowl
- Add two eggs for every banana into the same bowl. Mix it well.
- Add vanilla to taste. Mix it well.
- Get your skilled hot. Add the butter. After is melted, add a scoop of the pancake mix to the skillet.
- After the side browns, flip it over.
- Serve with blueberries.
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