evepostappleOnce upon a time, there was a woman named Eve, who, unable to resist the luring temptation of a fragrant orchard, took a bite of forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. Perhaps Eve was bored. Perhaps she was ovulating and had a desperate craving for something sweet. Perhaps life in the little garden was becoming stressful or claustrophobic. Perhaps she felt out of control or lacked passion in her life and in order to numb her emotions or soothe herself from Adam's lack of attention or his ambivalence in starting a family, she chose to indulge. Perhaps Eve was an emotional eater. But as Eve soon discovered, neither the bite, nor the whole fruit fulfilled her as she had hoped. Not only did she realize she was naked but that she had contempt for the way she looked. Perhaps Eve suffered with body dismorphia. Eve tried to stop eating the forbidden fruit and eventually avoided eating altogether but that didn't work and she ended up eating until she could no longer breathe. The point of this is that Eve lost her intuitive ability to nourish herself. She no longer had balance in her life and was willing to do any and everything to get that back.

Maybe Eve didn't exist. Maybe the stories that were told are not as important as the stories we tell ourselves.

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    Zain’s Tamarind & Chili Tilapia and Veggies One of the most unique and delicious flavours from my culture has to be tamarind, a sweet and tangy sauce made from the tamarind fruit that is used as a chutney or marinade for many dishes.  It gives a complexity to the most basic of meals and I love to use it as a clean sauce for fish and vegetables alike. You can purchase tamarind at most stores these days in ready made sauces but be aware of added sugars and salt as this is often the case.  Aly’s makes a great version with added dates (I count it as a fruit) and/or you can pick up the sour paste, blend it with water and create your own delicious sauce. Ingredients: 51/2oz Tilapia 1 Tsp Coconut Oil 3 Tbsp Tamarind Sauce (divided) Pinch Himalayan Crystal Salt 1’ Ginger (minced) 1/8 Tsp Coriander Powder 1/8 Tsp Cumin Powder 1/8 Tsp Curry Powder 1/16 Tsp Sambal Oelek OR Chilli Powder 1 Tsp Honey 1 Cup Broccoli 1/2 Cup Cauliflower 1/4 Zucchini  1/4 Red Pepper 1/4 Red Onion 1 Tbsp Cashews  Directions: 1. Marinate fish in 1/2 tamarind sauce, ginger and spices (I marinate overnight but 30 minutes is fine) 2. In a grill pan, add coconut oil and heat until it begins to pop.  Reduce heat and saute vegetables until half way cooked then add marinated fish.  Cover and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes. 3. Uncover and flip fish and stir veggies then add remaining tamarind sauce, honey,  and cashews and mix well. 4. Serve warm with a squeeze of lime.  This dish is wonderful over brown rice as well.

    Zain’s Tamarind & Chili Tilapia and Veggies

    One of the most unique and delicious flavours from my culture has to be tamarind, a sweet and tangy sauce made from the tamarind fruit that is used as a chutney or marinade for many dishes.  It gives a complexity to the most basic of meals and I love to use it as a clean sauce for fish and vegetables alike.

    You can purchase tamarind at most stores these days in ready made sauces but be aware of added sugars and salt as this is often the case.  Aly’s makes a great version with added dates (I count it as a fruit) and/or you can pick up the sour paste, blend it with water and create your own delicious sauce.

    Ingredients:

    51/2oz Tilapia

    1 Tsp Coconut Oil

    3 Tbsp Tamarind Sauce (divided)

    Pinch Himalayan Crystal Salt

    1’ Ginger (minced)

    1/8 Tsp Coriander Powder

    1/8 Tsp Cumin Powder

    1/8 Tsp Curry Powder

    1/16 Tsp Sambal Oelek OR Chilli Powder

    1 Tsp Honey

    1 Cup Broccoli

    1/2 Cup Cauliflower

    1/4 Zucchini 

    1/4 Red Pepper

    1/4 Red Onion

    1 Tbsp Cashews 

    Directions:

    1. Marinate fish in 1/2 tamarind sauce, ginger and spices (I marinate overnight but 30 minutes is fine)

    2. In a grill pan, add coconut oil and heat until it begins to pop.  Reduce heat and saute vegetables until half way cooked then add marinated fish.  Cover and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes.

    3. Uncover and flip fish and stir veggies then add remaining tamarind sauce, honey,  and cashews and mix well.

    4. Serve warm with a squeeze of lime.  This dish is wonderful over brown rice as well.

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