wean green holiday gift guide

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2012 Wean GreenHoliday Gift Guide

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Herbes De Provence Seasoning Mix2 tbsp. dried basil4 tsp. dried oregano2 tsp. dried marjoram2 tsp.tdried tarragon2 tsp. dried thyme2 tsp. dried savory1 ½ tsp. crushed bay leaves1 tsp. fennel seed1 tsp. dried rosemary1 tsp. ground sage1 tsp. dried mint1 tsp. dried lavender

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in Wean Green. Makes 1 Wean Cube


DIY Shake & Bake2 tbsp. parsley flakes2 tsp. ground marjoram2 tsp. ground rosemary2 tsp. ground ginger2 tsp. ground oregano2 tsp. ground thyme2 tsp. celery salt 1 tsp. ground sage2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. garlic salt1 tsp. pepper1 tsp. onion saltv

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Vegetable Broth Mix2 tbsp. celery salt2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes3 tsp. garlic powder3 tsp. salt3 tsp. ground savory1 tsp. dried marjoram1 tsp. dried thyme1/2 tsp. pepper1/2 tsp. turmeric1/2 tsp. ground sage


Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning4 tbsp. dry minced onion1 tbsp. dry parsley 2 tsp. dried green pepper flakes1 tsp. oregano 1 ½ tsp. dried basil1 tsp. salt1 tsp. Italian seasoning mix1/2 tsp. dry minced garlic


Cut out the tag in the back of this gift guide and attach onto Wean Green for additional cooking instructions.

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Curry Blend Seasoning Mix2 tbsp. ground cumin2 tbsp. ground turmeric 4 tsp. ground coriander4 tsp. powdered mustard1 tsp. allspice1 tsp. cayenne pepper1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. ground ginger


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Barbeque Spice Mix3 tbsp. chili powder1 ½ tbsp. hickory flavored salt1 tbsp. onion powder1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp garlic1/2 tsp brown sugar1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1/4 tsp dry mustard1/4 tsp lemon zest

Cajun Seasoning Mix3 tbsp. salt1 tbsp. paprika1 tbsp. onion powder1 tbsp. garlic powder1 tbsp. cayenne pepper1/2 tsp. white pepper1 ½ tsp. whole thyme3/4 tsp. black pepper1/2 tsp. whole oregano



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Apple pie spice1/4 c. cinnamon2 tsp. nutmeg1 tsp. allspice1 tsp. ground ginger

Pumpkin Pie Spice MixesPumpkin Pie Spice #11/4 cup cinnamon1 tbsp. allspice1 ½ tsp. each ginger and nutmeg1 tsp. cloves



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All Purpose Spice Rub Mix1/4 cup chili powder1 ½ tbsp. onion powder1 tbsp. cumin1 ½ tbsp. paprika3/4 tbsp. garlic powder1/2 tbsp. brown sugar1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper1/4 tsp. dry mustard1/4 tsp. lemon zest1/8 cup hickory flavored salt



Stir-Fry Seasoning Mix 2 tbsp. chicken bouillon1 ½ tbsp. cornstarch1 tbsp. sugar1 tbsp. dried minced onion1 tbsp. instant garlic, minced1 tsp. dried parsley1/4 tsp. ground ginger1/8 tsp. crushed red bell peppers

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MontrealSteak Spice2 tbsp. salt1/2 tbsp. black pepper1/2 tbsp. dehydrated onion1/4 tbsp. dehydrated garlic1/4 tbsp. crushed red pepper1/4 tbsp. dried thyme1/4 tbsp. dried rosemary1/4 tbsp. dried fennel


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Italian Dressing Mix1 tsp. carrot, grated and finely chopped1 tsp. red bell pepper, finely minced3/4 tsp. lemon pepper1/8 tsp. dried parsley flakes1 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. garlic powder1/8 tsp. onion powder2 tsp. sugar1/8 tsp. black pepper2 tsp. dry pectinpinch ground oregano

Onion Soup Mix4 tbsp. minced onion5 tsp. beef bouillon granules1 tsp. onion powder1/8 tsp. crushed celery seed1/8 tsp. sugar

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Grate carrot and finely mince red bell pepper. Bake for 1 hour to dry out the carrot and red pepper. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in Wean Green. Makes 1 Wean Cube


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Taco Seasoning Mix6 tsp. chili powder5 tsp. paprika4 ½ tsp. cumin3 tsp. onion powder2 ½ tsp. garlic powder1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Salsa Mix 4 tbsp. dried cilantro3 tbsp. dried chopped onion1 tbsp. dried red pepper flakes1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper1 pinch garlic powder

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in Wean Green.Makes 1 Wean Cube

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in Wean Green.Makes 1 Wean Cube

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Instant Pancakes2 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 ½ cup whole wheat flour1 ½ tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. sea salt2 tbsp. sugar

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in Wean Green.Makes 3 Lunch Cubes.

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Curried Lentil Soup1 ¾ cups red lentilsPinch sea salt6 tbsp. minced dried onion2 tbsp. curry powder1 tsp. garlic powder1 ¾ cups green lentils2 tbsp. dried parsley leaves

Divide the ingredients into 4. Repeat the following steps for each Lunch Cube: Put red lentils at the bottom of the lunch cube and then layer with salt, onion, curry powder, garlic powder, green lentils, apples, and lastly parsley. Can be stored for 1 month. Makes 2 Lunch Cubes.

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Chili1 ¾ cups dried, sorted beans 3 Tbsp. mild chili powder1 Tbsp. cumin2 Tbsp. dehydrated onion flakes1 tsp. garlic powder2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

Rinse & dry beans. Layer all ingredients in a Lunch Cube. Makes 1 Lunch Cube

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Homemade Granola By Marni Wasserman

1/4 cup coconut oil3/4 cup pure organic maple syrup1 tbsp. rice milk1 ½ cup oat bran or quinoa flakes3/4 cups sesame seeds1/2 cup sunflower seeds1/2 cup pumpkin seeds1 cup coconut flakes1/4 cup flax seeds1 cup of chopped almonds1 tsp. sea salt1 ½ cups raisins

Combine maple syrup, rice milk and coconut oil in a large saucepan and set aside.Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl, except raisins, and toss well.Add the oil maple mixture and stir together really well.Pour mixture into shallow pan or baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes, stir and bake for an additional 10 minutes.Remove from oven and stir in raisins.Cool and store in Wean Bowls container.Please keep refrigerated. Makes 9 Lunch Cubes

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Veggie Delight SaladBy Marni Wasserman

2-3 handfuls fresh arugula, baby greens or spinach4 radishes, thinly sliced1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced2 carrots. , shredded1/4 of a beet, shredded2 tbsp. hemp seeds

Layer ingredients starting with the arugula and working your way down the list.Makes 1 Lunch Cube

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Sunshine Cookies1 v cup all purpose flour1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. salt1 cup cooking oats 1/2 cup smarties3/4 cup chocolate chips1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar Divide the ingredients into 4. Layer ingredients starting with the flour and working your way down the list.Makes 4 lunch cubes

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Mocha Cocoa1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup espresso powder1 cup powdered milk1/2 tsp. salt1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate or miniature chocolate chips

Layer ingredients starting with the cocoa powder and working your way down the list. Store in Wean Green. Makes 2 Lunch Cubes

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Brownie mix1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 ¼ cups white sugar

Mix together flour, baking powder and salt and pour into the Lunch Cube. Layer the remaining ingredients in the order listed. Makes 2 Lunch Cubes

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Cider Mix1/2 cup dried cranberries12 cinnamon sticks1/2 tsp. crushed whole cloves2 tbsp. allspice

Combine and layer all ingredients in a Lunch Cube for full recipe. To do individual servings in Wean Tubs divide the recipe by 4.

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Chocolate Cake2 cups sugar3/4 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ tsp. baking powder1 ½ tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt

Layer the ingredients in a Lunch Cube. Makes 3 Lunch Cubes.

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Caramel Popcorn Kit in a Jar1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup un-popped popcorn 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar

Alternatively layer ¼ cup white sugar with brown sugar in a Lunch Cube. Place popcorn in a Snack Cube. Attach the Lunch Cube mix, Snack Cube popcorn and milk together with ribbon or tape.

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Bath SaltEpsom salts 100% pure lavender essential oil (not fragrance)dried lavender

Fill each Wean Green container half way with Epsom salts . Add 10 drops of essential oil, put the lid on, and shake to mix. Remove the lid and add 1 tbsp. dried lavender flowers and shake to mix again. Fill the jar with more Epsom salts and give it one more shake to mix it well.

RELAX

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Shower Gel1/2 cup unscented shampoo1/4 cup water3/4 tsp. table salt10-15 drops essential oils

Blend shampoo, water and salt well. Top off with essential oils. Makes 1 Wean Bowl

Honey Vanilla Bubble Bath1/2 Cup of sweet almond oil (or failing that, try sesame oil or light olive oil)1/2 Cup of honey1/2 Cup of liquid soap (preferably castile soap)1 Tbsp. of vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in a snack cube. Shake well. Makes 1 Wean Bowl

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Body Lotion3/4 cup almond oil1/3 cup coconut oil1 tsp. lanolin1/2 oz grated beeswax2/3 cup rosewater1/3 cup aloe vera gel2 drops rose oil1 vitamin E capsule

Combine almond oil, coconut oil, lanolin and beeswax and heat over low heat stirring constantly. Once heated through set aside. Mix rosewater, aloe, rose oil and contents of vitamin. Fold the two mixtures together and store in Wean Green. Makes 1 Lunch Cube

Chocolate Face Mask Recipe1/3 cup cocoa1/4 cup of honey2 tbsp. of heavy cream (I like whip cream)3 tsp. of oatmeal powder

In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. The expiry date will be the same as the creams and must be refrigerated. Makes 1 Wean Tub

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