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There\u2019s a change\u2026something that\u2019s obvious from the forests of Kleinburg & Aurora, to the vast farmlands of Caledon & Brampton\u2026a change that touches us all in a beautiful way\u2026it\u2019s the arrival of Autumn.\u00a0 As splendid as any place in Canada, our community radiates with the exploding hues of Fall – burnt orange, deep red, yellow gold & rich greens.<\/span><\/p>\nThe foods of Autumn are just as brilliant as the colours of the Landscape!\u00a0 Apples, pears, cranberries, plums, beets, cauliflower, fennel and squash.\u00a0 Of course, what would Autumn be without the Pumpkin. Ask Charlie Brown! Decorating doors, porches, yards and windows\u2026.pumpkin in pie, pumpkin in cake, pumpkin in scones and yes, even pumpkin in coffee! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFresh organic pumpkin is more than just amazing tasting \u2013 it\u2019s loaded with fantastic health benefits. Huffington Post’s Health section noted pumpkins are loaded with Vitamin A & Beta Carotene to boost immunity. It\u2019s full of fibre and only 50 calories per cup. What\u2019s most amazing is that pumpkin is a great energy boost post work out: one cup of cooked Pumpkin has more potassium than the \u201cgo to\u201d energizing banana.\u00a0 Try making this Pumpkin Spiced Post Workout Drink to restore potassium stores and reenergize those muscles!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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PUMPKIN SPICE RECOVERY SHAKE<\/span><\/h4>\n8 ounces spring water<\/span><\/p>\n1 scoop vanilla whey or vegetarian protein powder<\/span><\/p>\n\u00bd cup steamed pumpkin<\/span><\/p>\npinch of nutmeg\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\npinch of cinnamon<\/span><\/p>\nMethod: blend until smooth<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>TORTINA DI ZUCCA with CREAMED RICOTTA\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nDuring this Autumn season use this savoury pumpkin dish as an accent to your chicken or turkey dinner
\nor as a main meal for your vegetarian guests. There\u2019s good protein inside, making it a satisfying meal all on its\u2019 own!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nServes 4-6<\/span><\/p>\n6 cups organic pumpkin, seeded, peeled, cut into large pieces and roasted\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1 onion, peeled & cubed<\/span><\/p>\n1 cup baby kale, chopped coarse<\/span><\/p>\n2 tbsp chickpea flour<\/span><\/p>\n4 tbsp nutritional yeast*<\/span><\/p>\n1 organic egg \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nExtra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/p>\nPinch of nutmeg<\/span><\/p>\n2 tbsp pumpkin ceeds, crushed<\/span><\/p>\nMETHOD<\/span><\/p>\nTake cut Pumpkin and place on baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees until semi-soft and still a little firm, approximately 15-20 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nOnce pumpkin is cooked, remove from oven and let it cool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSaut\u00e9 baby kale and onion until translucent set aside to cool.<\/span><\/p>\nSet aside some of the crushed pumpkins seeds for garnish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nOnce all cooked ingredients are cool, add remaining ingredients and mash together in a food processor until combined well.<\/span><\/p>\nOil bottom and sides of a round baking dish with high sides;\u00a0pour the mixture into the mold, leveling it with a spatula.\u00a0Finish it by raking the top with a fork to make rustic lines for presentation.<\/span><\/p>\nBake the tortina at 350 \u00b0 for about 20-25 minutes. I you want it a little darker on top, put it on low broil \u2013 keeping an eye so it turns golden!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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