Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Treasure Box : Eco Toes

As the air is cooling up here in the North East, I thought I would share the Eco friendly vendor Infusion from Etsy. These slippers look cozy and cool at the same time.





























Keep your babies toes warm this fall as well! These little booties are adorable, and you can add non slip soles to help your toddler get around.
Organic Baby Boots. Leaf Green
Organic Baby Boots Leaf Green $34.00
One last item to share from this shop is for carrying around... This bag is unique and looks like it would be a great size for an everyday bag. I love the red, but there are quite a few other colors available.
The Rogue in Real Red
The Rogue in Real Red $79.00
Check it out and have a great day!

Liza


Monday, September 20, 2010

Quick Miso Soup & Ella's Seaweed Salad

I love miso soup and have been in the habit lately of making it for breakfast. I find it is a nice warm salty way to start my day, and the tofu gives me the protein I need to get myself going. Wakame is high in potassium, calcium, B2, B, iron, low in calories, and fat free. I have used the Trader Joe's miso soup packs, which are really yummy. But it is so easy to make it myself, and I think the fresh tofu and miso is probably a little better for you as well? All measurements are approximate, add more or less of something depending on how you like it...
Quick Miso Soup


Quick Miso Soup
3 tbsp. White miso paste (or more if you like)
2 cups water
two handfuls cubed firm tofu
3 tbsp dried Wakame seaweed
soy sauce or tamari (optional)

Bring water to a simmer with the miso, stir to dissolve the miso into a nice broth. Once the miso dissolves add the tofu and wakame. Simmer a few minutes over low heat until the seaweed reconstitutes. Taste the broth, if the white miso taste is a little too sweet for you add a teaspoon or two of either soy sauce or tamari. Yum.

Ella's Seaweed Salad

Ella's Seaweed Salad
I add extra seaweed and tofu to my soup and then spoon it out with a slotted spoon into a little bowl. My daughter l.o.v.e.s this.

Liza