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The best sauerbraten ever is in Palo Alto, CA at Esther’s German Bakery. They have tables, but you order at the counter. Even have a small play area for kids. Nice German people run the bakery. For more information go to their website: www.esther’s bakery.com

The Occupy Wall Street New York volunteer kitchen staff launched a “counter” revolution yesterday — because they’re angry about working 18-hour days to provide food for “professional homeless” people and ex-cons masquerading as protesters.

For three days beginning tomorrow, the cooks will serve only brown rice and other spartan grub instead of the usual menu of organic chicken and vegetables, spaghetti bolognese, and roasted beet and sheep’s-milk-cheese salad.

Organizers of Occupy Portland say they fear as much as $20,000 donated to the group through a PayPal account has disappeared.

They also say the group’s finance committee has hijacked the demonstration’s Internet domain name and filed for incorporation against the wishes of the group’s decision-making body.

And in Oakland…. Tuesday’s removal of the OWS camp saw mass arrests but was largely peaceful. A downtown march later in the day, however, turned into a protracted street confrontation between protesters and police officers from more than a dozen agencies who set off tear gas and used shotguns to fire projectiles designed to inflict pain but not cause serious injury.

Police said they had to protect themselves from protesters who hurled rocks, bottles and paint.
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A day in the life of the righteous.

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10-15 large garlic cloves, chopped or crushed.
1 onion, sliced
2 TBS butter
6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
juice of half a lemon
1 pkg garlic croutons

In a heavy soup pot or wok, saute garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes until soft, being careful not to brown them.

Add 3 cups broth and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

Dump into cuisinart or blender and puree until smooth.

Return to heat. Add the ofther 3 cups one at a time. For those who may like it stronger use only 5 rather than 6 cups broth. Stir in lemon juice.

Cover and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.

Serve warm with a handful of croutons floating on top.

Sufficient, restful sleep and absorption of appropriate food is crucial to health and well being. True for every one and particularly difficult for many persons with autistic spectrum issues.

Remember grandmother – or mother – with the spoon of that awful tasting cod liver oil? Research shows that cod liver oil helps many children with autistic spectrum disorder difficulties. Ever had problems with jet lag and difficulties re-establishing a natural sleep rhythm? Melatonin is a natural enzyme your body produces which may be low or lacking in persons with autistic spectrum difficulties.

Many children and adults with autistic spectrum disorders have sleep and digestive disorders as well. Many are “picky eaters”. Many as children had constant diarrhea. Many have difficulties falling asleep and difficulties staying asleep.

What help is there? Autism Research Institute compiles information from parents as to what helps. Go to Autism Research Institute and take a look at the non drug supplements that help.

Of note, cod liver oil made 55% Better and 4% Worse for N = 2,550
folic acid made 45% Better and 5 % Worse for N = 2, 505
melatonin made 66% Better and 8% Worse for N= 1, 687

Of course, first consult with your pediatrician and read the literature.

Please comment what works for your child or spouse with autistic spectrum issues. What about the liquid vitamins? What about iron supplements?
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Crave lemon pie? Want some great lemons? Like to visit an old fashioned lemon stand?

When near Oxnard, California go to Walnut Drive and Vineyard Avenue. Five lemons for a dollar. Get a brown paper bag and full it up. Leave your money in the bucket. Enjoy!

To see more photos by Bryce Yukio Adolphson go to:Bryce Yukio Adolphson

Paella from Valencia, Spain requires a special paella pan …


Ever look at a recipe and immediately think how you would change it? For this recipe I would use a low salt, organic, range chicken broth instead of water. That will increase the overall flavor. And add more saffron for flavor.

And I would use fresh vegetables. Instead of rabbit how about a handful of big shrimp put in the last 10 minutes…

What about working parents who want to make this recipe ahead of time? The could brown the meat ahead of time and set aside. Then make the broth overnight or during the day in a crock pot set on Low. Get the broth delicious by cooking it slow and long. Then add everything and cook the rice in 20-25 minutes at the end.

Below is the original recipe & how I would change it (gotten by Google: paella from Valencia) (more…)

recipee from JJ Jackson
Cook ahead? Like casseroles? Like crab? Mix together Mac and cheese from COSCO with their asparagus and crab. Easy as that!

Special diets for children with autism? Cut out all dairy? Cut out all wheat? According to a speaker at the Disability Conference at U.C. San Francisco March 11 & 12, there is no research support for any special diet limiting or eliminating certain foods. (more…)