Sunday warmth! It’s cold here in Northern California and a little warmth is good for the heart. A little spicy ginger warms me right up…
Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oatmeal
2 T chopped candied ginger
2 T walnuts
Directions: Mix all together and enjoy!
mOMent: How will you keep your heart warm and open today?
The best flavors of the season…mmmmm…
Ingredients:
1 C cooked oatmeal
1/4 C orange juice
1/8 C apricot, dried, chopped
1/8 C candied ginger, chopped
1/8 C cranberry, dried chopped
Directions: Simmer all ingredients together until orange juice has soaked into all of the dried fruit. Mix in with oatmeal and enjoy!
Om,
Renata
mOMent: If you had to express your three most important beliefs or values, what would they be?
Having fresh frozen coconut in the freezer has proven to be quite a delicious treat. It’s so easy to add to any recipe to kick it up a notch and add a level of complexity and richness that only coconut can provide.
Ingredients:
1 C cooked oatmeal
2 T candied ginger, chopped
1/4 C frozen coconut
1/4 C water
2 T agave
Directions: Simmer ginger, coconut, water and agave until warmed and the flavors mingle. The mixture will become thick as in the picture.
Om,
Renata
mOMent: Sloooooowwwww dooowwwwnnn today…What do you see? feel? notice? Going at a different pace can be challenging, but very rewarding.
These flavors work really well together and if you have time to let this slowly simmer it will prove to be one of your favorite recipes too. Enjoy…
Ingredients:
1 C cooked oatmeal
1/2 C orange juice
1/8 C apricots, dried, chopped
1/8 C candied ginger, chopped
1/8 C macadamia nuts, chopped
1 T sugar
Directions: Simmer all ingredients together until most of the orange juice has soaked into the fruit. Mix with oatmeal and enjoy!
Om,
Renata
mOMent: Let your inner light shine today! Let it pour from your smile, eyes, heart and soul!
This was our Christmas dessert, and my om of the day…
Serves 12
2 cups dried apricots, thinly sliced
8 oranges, plus 1 tsp. grated orange zest
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped candied ginger
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/3 cup oats
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
6 Tbs. vegan margarine, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 9-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Cut ends from oranges. Stand 1 orange on cutting board, and slice away peeland pith. Cut orange into quarters; cut quarters into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Repeat with remaining oranges, and transfer to bowl. Stir apricots, currants, and candied ginger into oranges. Spread mixture in prepared baking pan.
3. Stir together flour, oats, sugar, orange zest, and salt in bowl. Rub margarine and vanilla into rice flour mixture with fingers until combined and mixture forms large crumbs. Spread crumb mixture over orange mixture.
4. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until top of Crisp is golden brown. Cool 10 minutes; serve warm.
Yes, I know I’m so predictable. If we have a yummy dessert, it almost always ends up in the om of the day. This is no exception. I made this delightful fresh crumble for dessert last night and it was soooooo good, we needed a replay!
Here’s the recipe for the crisp
Ingredients:
1 C cooked oatmeal
2 heaping spoonfuls of crisp
Directions: Mix it up and enjoy!
Om,
Renata
mOMent: Instant replays, slow mo’s and pause are some of the benefits of technology. If you could have any of these for a moment in your life, what would you choose?
This om of the day was inspired by some cookies I recently made. They were a big hit, and guess what…so is this om of the day!
Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
2 T candied ginger
2 T walnuts, chopped finely
1 lime
1 T agave
Directions: Juice the lime and add to all other ingredients, mix well in oatmeal and enjoy!
Om,
Renata
mOMent: What do you do when the power goes out at home? Do you pull out some candles and a few games to play with your family? Or do you enjoy the silence and revel in the solitude?
This is great one for anyone with an upset tummy. It’s not a traditional ginger recipe, so it’s a nice change of pace.
Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
1 t ginger (ground)
1 T crystallized ginger
1 T lime simple syrup
Directions:
Mix ground ginger and simple syrup with oatmeal well. Garnish with
crystallized ginger and enjoy!
Om,
Renata
mOMent: Do you walk heavy or light? Notice today what your normal gait is like and change it up to experience what it feels like to have a different pace in life.
spicy and nutty with a sweet finish…perfect!
Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
1 T peanut butter
1 T agave
1/4 t ginger
Directions:
Mix together and eat it up!
Om,
Renata
mOMent: There’s always light at the end of the tunnel, unless of course it’s dark outside…in which case, you may stumble a bit, but if you use your other senses you’ll reach the outside with a new sense of accomplishment and self-awareness.
This tastes just like it sounds, so if you’re a fan of gingerbread, you’ll probably enjoy this…
Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
1/8 t clove
1/2 t ginger
1/2 t cinnamon
1 T brown sugar
1 T molasses
3 T milk
1 t butter
optional – raisins to taste
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and enjoy, just like a little gingerbread man in a bowl.
Om,
Renata
mOMent: We all have certain beliefs that shape our lives in positive ways. What are some great beliefs that you have about yourself and your life?
frozen mango
Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
2 T ginger syrup
1 T grapeseed oil
1/4 t vanilla
1/8 t salt (or to taste)
1/2 C mango, diced (I used frozen)
Directions:
Simmer mango, ginger syrup and grapeseed oil for 2-3 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, add vanilla and salt, stir well. Add oatmeal, stir well again, eat and enjoy!
Om,
Renata
mOMent: A kiss, a peck or a smooch, we all deserve a little sugar now and then. Blow yourself a big kiss in the mirror today with a heartfelt ‘I love you!’, if nothing else it’s sure to produce a smile…
This om of the day is serious about ginger. If you love ginger, this one is for you. If you don’t love ginger, perhaps sit this one out. It’s definitely got a warming finish.
uncrystallized ginger
A note: I used homemade ginger simple syrup. The recipe can be found here. The recipe could easily be cut in half to make less, but we love ginger around my house so we keep it around for many other dishes.
Ingredients:
1 C cooked old-fashioned oats
1 T ginger simple syrup (plus more if you like it sweet)
1 T butter
1/4 cashews, chopped
2 T crystallized ginger, diced or minced (divided)
1/8 t salt (or to taste)
Directions:
Combine simple syrup, 1 T crystallized ginger, butter and salt. Mix in oatmeal and stir well. Garnish with crystallized ginger on top and serve with extra simple syrup for those who enjoy a sweet surprise.
Om,
Renata
mOMent: Ginger was the name of my grandma’s beloved sheltie. Do you have any pets that your family wouldn’t be the same without? Spend a few moments today recalling some of the wonderful times you’ve had with your furry loved ones.
ginger syrup
Ingredients:
2 C sugar
1 C water
1 3 inch piece of fresh ginger
Directions:
Cut ginger into at least 6 pieces. Add all ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Boil until all sugar is dissolved and the mixture becomes thicker (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool. Strain out ginger and store in an airtight container.
Om,
Renata
