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20 April 2009
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Spring Health, Naturally
“I had hoped to provide more” Lil MacPherson, the owner of The Wooden Monkey, told us. But with her recent trip to Montreal to attend The Climate Project related sessions with Al Gore; the recent move of her restaurant; and her new role the on the Board of the newly forming BALLE NS committee just being formed, we’re quite happy to get both a recipe Monkey Black Bean & Chickpea Hummus Dip recipe and some words from Lil!
The Wooden Monkey
- What: Local, Organic & Vegetarian & Vegan dishes
- Where: 1707 Grafton St. (Just moved! Come visit new location!)
- When: Sun-Thurs: 11:30-10pm & Fri & Sat: 11:30-11pm
- Dining: somewhat rustic and very home-made, sustainable dining
Food Philosophies by Lil MacPherson
This "new" movement of buying local is not just a nice to do. It’s a "have to do ".
FACT- Between 2001 and 2006 Canada lost a farm every 2.5 hours. Wow! We cannot let this continue! We need to pick up the speed in creating a new food system here… now.
I recently spent 3 days being trained with Al Gore, David Suzuki, and world climate experts. As wonderful an experience as it was, I left with an even more urgent feeling that we need to prepare for uncertain times ahead. And yes, FOOD PLAYS A BIG ROLE!
In supporting our local and organic farmers the benefits are just so amazing!
- better economy
- cleaner soils
- cleaner rivers, oceans, lakes
- cleaner air
- fresher food!! (save on emissions too )
- food security
- more local jobs
- healthy, safe foods for our kids
- the list goes on..........
Sounds good to me!! See you at our new location soon!
~ Monkey Black Bean & Chickpea Hummus Dip ~
Ingredients:
- 4 cups Chickpeas (fresh for sure)
- 4 cups black beans (cooked)
- 4 serving spoons tahini
- 3 tbsp Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Cumin Seed (toasted)
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 4 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 cup of Olive Oil (cold-pressed, extra virgin)
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in the food processor. Puree until smooth. Adjust salt if necessary.
Serving:
Serve with good bread and great friends!
A little glass of local white wine would be great too!
Enjoy!
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