Strawberry Chia pudding with Toasted Coconut

Just made this with our online group, so fun and delicious!
Picked the berries at Butternut Farm in Farmington NH.

Cooking utensils needed
iron skillet (or any fry pan)
saucepan
measuring spoon
grater
large mason jar & cover
lemon juicer
Chia pudding
Ingredients
½ cup chia seeds
2 cups of your favorite coconut milk or (1 can of coconut milk plus a bit of water
to = 2 cups)
1 Tblsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of sea salt
pinch of cinnamon (optional)
If using a carton of coconut milk,
mix all of the above ingredients in a large mason or quart jar.
Stir well, cover & shake
Place in the refrigerator overnight.

If using a can of coconut milk, pour milk into a 2 cup measuring
cup and add water to fill to two cups. Blend milk and all
ingredients except chia seeds, in a blender (do not blend chia
seeds). Pour milk mixture into mason jar and add chia seeds,
stir well, cover & shake. Place in the refrigerator overnight.

Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh strawberries (sliced or halved) (or thawed frozen strawberries)
3 + tablespoons tapioca, quick cooking granules
zest of one lemon
juice of one lemon
2 Tblsp. maple syrup
2 Tblsp. brown sugar (optional)
pinch of salt
3 Tblsp. water
Place all in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Simmer for approximately 15 minutes, until thickened.

Toasted Coconut
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Place in a warm iron skillet.
Toast until lightly brown.

To serve
Alternate layers beginning with chia pudding and ending with
strawberry sauce. Top with lightly toasted coconut, a fresh
berry sliced, and optional dollop of yogurt.

Enjoy!

Maine Summer Salad

Ingredients All Freshly picked

Salad

greens mix (washed)
sprouts
cucumbers
bluberries
crabmeat (mixed with lemon, sea salt & pepper)

Dressing (whisk together)
olive, oil
lemon
white vinegar
mustard
sea salt & pepper

Sit by the sea & Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Summer Salad & Strawberry Vinaigrette

Celebrate the gift of summer greens & strawberries!
It’s a short season here in New England and the time is now.
Try planting some in your own back yard, porch or go to your local farmer’s market.

This salad has mixed lettuce greens, arugula, microgreens & edible flowers (pink rose, nasturtium, pansy & marigold.

 Strawberry Vinaigrette
1 cup thinly sliced strawberries
1 tblsp. raw honey
3 tblsp. olive oil
3 tblsp. flax oil
1 tblsp. balsamic vinegar
1 lemon squeezed
1 tblsp. julienned mint
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste.

Put everything except strawberries in a bowl and whisk.
Add the strawberries and let them macerate for half an hour.
Place all in a processor and blend.

Pour over your salad & Enjoy!