By Steve & Jeanne Wolfe from White Dove Farm
What can I say? I never cease to be amazed at what the next day will bring. Our scheduled guest speaker for October’s Garden Connect meeting had an emergency and could not attend, informing us just one day prior to the event. I was beside myself. Not Steve, this time he was the rock. After venting, I asked our helper Bob and Steve if they would please pray for me. Have you ever been between “WHAT? “ and “HOW?” Well, it all worked out. All is well that ends well.
Steve was the one this time that took up the slack. He gave a demo on our health shake recipes. Everyone was very receptive. One main flavor was fresh strawberries and banana and the other, one of my favorites, was a fresh-cut pineapple with coconut cream plus coconut flakes. We put wheat germ, turmeric, pure vanilla, black strap molasses, a scoop of super greens-fruit, muscle milk protein powder, three teaspoons of raw old-fashioned oatmeal, 3 sun-dried prunes per blender container, a teaspoon of omega-3 ground flax seed, aloe vera juice (about 3 ounces), any kind of fruit nectar, and milk (soy, cashew, or almond, whatever healthy liquid you desire) into the shake. Add ice and blend on high or pulse.
Note: if anyone is allergic to any ingredient, just omit. Sometimes we add calcium or B-12. You can add what you need and omit what you don’t need. This drink never gets dull because you can create your own main flavor by using any berries or mango/peach combination, pears/apple, orange juice with mandarin oranges, and don’t forget moringa powder or leaf. Baby spinach leaves and kale are also good. It is best to use fresh but you can use canned or frozen in a pinch. Our group of 15 who attended was delighted with the rich flavor of the shakes. I believe that this demo was very inspirational and all will benefit from the time given for our health betterment and improvement. We do not use any high fructose sweeteners.
It has been five months since we began making the shakes. Improvement has been evident in both my wife and myself. We make the shakes 5 out of 7 days since sometimes a busy schedule does not permit us to do so. It is always freshly made and used in the place of a meal. It’s neat to drink two servings in a wine glass. Any mealtime is appropriate, especially on the front porch deck.
Next Garden Connect meeting will be Nov. 19th Saturday at 3:30pm. RSVP at (813) 991-9786 (home), (813) 618-0646 (cell), or email whtdovefarm@yahoo.com. Share with God’s people who are in need. Romans 12:13. Around a simple table in Wesley Chapel, family and guests alike receive an unforgettable lesson in giving and receiving.