NourishmentfortheBodyandSoul
WHAT'S INSIDE: THEREMEDY REPORT
TheRemedyChallenge: 21DaysofWellnessandCommunity
Ifyou’vehadamealatCampSouthernGround,thenyouknow thattherearefewthatcancookitupinthekitchenlikeChef Collins.Ifyou’vehadaweekworthofmealsatCSG,thenyou knowhe’snotjustaone-hitwondereither,themancanjust flatoutcook!
WhileChefCollinsdoeslovefoodandhasagiftwithculinary creativity,what’sequallyasimportanttohimiscommunity. Heloveshowagoodmealcanbringpeopletogether,help createconversation,andbeusedasanavenuetobuild community.
ChefCollinshasbeeninadifferenttestkitchenofsorts. He’sbeencookingupsomethingthatIthinkyouallwilllove andappreciatejustasmuchashiscooking!
He’sbeenworkingonwhathecallsTheRefinery.It willbea21-daychallengetohelpparticipantsfocuson nutrition,wellness,andcommunity.
Beonthelookoutforasignupinthefuture!
REMEDY KITCHEN'S QUICKGUIDETO THEINSTANTPOT
Interested in the Instant Pot, but not sure where to start? This guide can help! 2
QuickGuidetothe InstantPot
If you have an Instant Pot, but don't know it's functions, it can be overwhelming. Here are a few things that the Instant Pot can do simply and quickly.
SOUP
Carrots, celery, and onions are a great start to a soup base! That trio can be cooked using the saute button and other ingredients can be added to make soup!
YOGURT
Overnightthe InstantPotcan turnagallonof milkintoa deliciousbatchof yogurt.Youcan useastrainerto turnitintogreek yogurttoo!
GRAINS
Ifyouarestruggling tomaketheperfect riceorquinoa,the InstantPotisagreat solution.Innotime atall,itcanproduce theperfectrice, quinoa,oravariety ofothergrainstogo withyourmeal
Evenifyouforget totakemeatout fordinner,the InstantPotcan turnafrozen wholechickeninto dinnerinjustover anhour FROZEN CHICKEN
ONE POT MEALS
Pinterestisfullof one-potrecipe ideas Youcan throwallthe ingredientsinthe InstantPot,sealit, andgoonabout yourbusiness untilyouareready fordinner.
HARD BOILED EGGS
TheInstantPot isgreatat boilingeggs. Cooktheeggs from5-10 minutestoget yourdesired boiledegg, rangingfrom softtohard.
RemedyKitchen InstantPotRecipe
CajunRiceandBeans
SpiceMix
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley
Rinsebeansandremoveanysmalldirtorwitheredbeans.Setaside.(Youdonotneed tosoakthem).
TurnInstantPottosautesetting.Brownthesausagein1tablespoonofoiluntil brownedonbothsides.Removetoaplate.
Addremainingoiltothepot,thenaddgarlicandonions.Sautéovermediumheatuntil onionsbecometransparent.Addcelery,bellpepper,andhalfofthegreenonionsand sautéfor5minutes.
Addredbeans,blackpepper,Cajunseasoning,thyme,oregano,bayleaves.Addwater andchickenbroth.
SetonMANUAL/HIGHPressurefor55minutes,followedbya15-minutenatural release.
Fun Fact/ Did You Know??
Removebayleaves.Spoon1½cupsofthemixtureintoabowl,mashuntilsmooth(or useafoodprocessor)andstirbackintothepot.Addhotsauce,freshparsley,and sausage.
SimmeronSAUTEfor15minutes,oruntildesiredthickness. Tasteandadjustseasoning.Addupto1cupmorewaterorbrothifbeansseemtoo thick.
Serveoverwhitelong-grainrice.Topwithremainingchoppedgreenonion.
INFUSED WATER
STRAWBERRY
Rich in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Potassium, strawberries are high in antioxidants and help boost immunity.
Especiallyintheheatofthesummer,it'simportanttodrinkplentyofwater. Sometimesitcanbefuntojazzupyourwater!Hereareafewinfusedwater combinationsandtheirhealthbenefits! + + +
PINEAPPLE
Rich in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Folate, pineapples also have enzymes that aid in digestion.
BLUEBERRY
Rich in Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Iron, blueberries are high in antioxidants and considered one of the healthiest fruits.
THYME
Rich in Vitamin C, Iron, and Copper, thyme can lower blood pressure and improve your mood.
MINT
Rich in Vitamin A, Copper, and Beta Carotene, mint soothes the stomach and reduces inflammation.
BASIL
Rich in Vitamin K Manganese, and Calcium, basil has antiinflammatory and antibacterial benefits.
WARRIOR SPOTLIGHT
During the Warrior Week and Warrior PATHH programs at CSG, our Remedy Kitchen crew gets to know so many incredible people. Every once and awhile, we get to make new furry friends as well
We know that service dogs can be a support to veterans as they transition back home. We asked Warrior PATHH alumni, Jeremy Blanks a few questions about his service dog.
Jeremy and Nelly came to CSG in March to attend the Warrior PATHH program.
JEREMY
BLANKS
Question: What is your dog's name and ow long have you had a service dog?
Answer: I have had Nelly since 2015 funded by Semper Fi Fund and trained by Canines For Hope out of Palm City, FL
Question: What led to your decision to get a service dog?
Answer: While I was in recovery from the injuries I sustained overseas, I was going through therapy at an army post in Fort Belvoir, VA One of the programs was a service dog program where veterans can help train the dogs This was the biggest impact of taking on my own journey to getting a service dog
WHAT
HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST IMPACT OF HAVING A SERVICE DOG?
The biggest impact of having a service dog would be the “grounding” effect they have on your emotions. Veterans who experience PTSD have a tendency to loose track of who they are and where they are. Having a dog puts you back in the driver seat reminding you of where you are.
RemedyKitchen DogTreat Recipes
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2 veryripe bananas,mashed 2-4Tbspof peanutbutter
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In the remedy kitchen, we love the pups too! Here's a couple of recipes to help your dog beat the heat!
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2 veryripebananas, mashed1/4c pumpkinpuree
1/2 c berries, pureed 10 oz plain yogurt
All treats will be poured into a silicone mold, and placed in the freezer for 3-4 hours (or until solid).
1. Banana Peanut Butter Pupsicles: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave peanut butter for 10 to 20 seconds and stir until pourable. Pour peanut butter in mold, add banana to fill the mold, and swirl with a knife.
2. Yogurt and Berries Pupsicles: Blend berries into a paste. Combine spoonfuls of berries and yogurt until molds are filled, and swirl with a knife.
3. Pumpkin and Banana Pupsicles: Combine spoonfuls of pumpkin and mashed banana until molds are filled, and swirl with a knife.
RemedyKitchen RecipeoftheMonth SummerSteakSalad
Ingredients
Flank Steak
Mixed Greens
1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced spice blend
Dressing
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 c crumbled feta garlic butter
1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Lightlycoatyourentiresteakwithoil.Sprinklewithsaltandpepperovertheentire steak.Ifyouarecookingathickersteakandwillbefinishingitoffintheoven,make suretopreheatyourovento400degrees.
Heatyourskillettomedium/mediumhighheat.Onceheated,addsteakandcookfor5 minutesoneachside.Ifyouhaveathickersteak,youcanalsocookoneachofthelong sidesfor1minute.
Tomakegarlicbutter,combine4ozbutter,softened,1tspmincedgarlic,1tspfresh rosemary,1tspfreshchives, zestof1lemon,1/2tspsalt,and 1/4tspblackpepper
Finishcookingthick/largesteaksina400degreeFovenfor2-5minutes.Thisiswhere acastironskilletcomesinhandy,youcanputtheskilletintheovenwithouthavingto transferthesteaktoanovensafedish.
Removefromheatandtopwithgarlicbutter.Letrestforafewminutes,whileloosely tentedwithaluminumfoil.
Whilesteakisfinishingintheoven,sliceredonionandhalfgrapetomatoes Tomakethedressing,placetheingredientsinasmallbowlandwhiskuntilcombined.
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