Most of the mushroom’s body thrives invisibly beneath the ground in the soil. It is this body, rarely seen by us, that produces a wealth of nutrients and medicinal compounds. We need to take a closer look then at the complete mushroom life form to get the full story and a better understanding of why the mushroom has always had a traditional allure and value.
Three Sacred Asian Berries
The three Asian berries, Goji, Schizandra, and Amla are all adaptogenic general tonics that are revered throughout Asia. They have many common characteristics. All harmonize, support, and strengthen the body, exhibit immune-modulating ability, and help improve cellular activity.
Paul’s Pickle Recipe
Make a brine: Soak the Himalayan salt in the purified water. Use about 3–4 TBSP of dissolved salt per quart of water. When the salt content is 26% of the brine mixture, the water saturates out. Add more water if necessary. Be careful not to use too much salt.
Spicy Red Paste
This paste is very tasty and a little spicy. Use as a topping or for a spread, dip, or marinade.
Carob Almond Candy
Melt the butter and the carob. Add the remaining ingredients. Spread mixture onto a 9” x 13” baking pan. When the mixture sets, cut and store in an airtight container.