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Food for SoulIssue: Gemini 08

The Art of Natural Grilling

Also important to note, the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association says that the average price of a gas grill is $236.80, not including refilling the propane tank (oh yeah, did I mention the price of fossil fuels?). The average price of a charcoal grill is $95.80, with a bag of natural and sustainable lump charcoal costing around $6.00. I have recently seen large charcoals grills at Home Depot for around $50, so, you really don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy all-natural grilling.

Get out there and grill! dots

Tuna Kabobs

(serves 6)

Marinade:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, zested  
1 clove garlic, minced

Skewers:
1 pound tuna, cut into 1-inch cubes
12 cherry tomatoes

1 small red onion cut into triangles

1 green pepper cut into triangles
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes


For the marinade: Mix together all the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the cubed tuna, mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes start charcoals in chimney starter.

For the skewers: Remove the tuna from the marinade and toss the vegetables in the marinade briefly. Thread each skewer starting with a tomato. Center the ingredients on the skewer. Place on a plate. Sprinkle both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

 

Grill for 8 to 10 minutes for fully cooked tuna. Serve warm. (Note that lump charcoal burns hotter than charcoal briquettes. Banking the coals around the edges of the grill and placing food in the center can help to keep food from charring.) dots

by Susan BuchananCapricorn

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Sagittarius 08 & Honest Self Expression

Paint the Cookies, Sculpt the Cookies, and Make them New

Sugar cookies emerge every year for the church bazaar, the annual neighborhood cookie swap, the office cookie tray, and the ever-full Christmas cookie jar. What began in Medieval Arab regions of the world as sugary white cakes, often with ground nuts, has transformed over time into tender cookies with crisp edges created from dough that can be rolled and cut.

 

Scorpio 08 - The Money Issue

Spread a Sense of Abundance by Hosting a Seasonal Foods Potluck this Month

This year we are entering the tunnel of winter during one of the darkest economic moments in recent history. Feeling insecure about the future, many of us are beginning to tighten our belts and think of ways to cut corners. However, in the midst of this economic stress, it is more important than ever to eat well and find ways to feed the soul.

Libra 08

Celebrate the Season With Winter Squash

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Virgo 08

Blend the Last Flavors of Summer Into a Refreshing Cold Soup

It is time to celebrate the last hot days of the year and take advantage of the plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables in the garden. The produce of August and September comes on strong and cold soups are an easy, interesting, and delicious way to utilize the summer finale.