• Purslane Green Smoothie

• Cactus Jerky and Cactus Green Smoothie

• Victoria’s Teaching Schedule for August

• Better Prices for the Economic Crunch

3 branches of purslane, approximately 1 foot long (30 centimiteres) stems and leaves but without roots.

4-5 ripe peaches, pits removed

2 cups water

1 cup ice made from pure water

Blend all ingredients well. Enjoy!

Nutritional facts:

Purslane contains more of omega-3 fatty acids than any other green leafy vegetable yet studied. Purslane also contains high levels of vitamin E---six times more than spinach. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cell membranes from breaking down.

Contributed by our good friend Ed.

This summer I have been making cactus jerky. Just cut the big paddles off, de-thorn them and slice them into strips.

Marinate them in your favorite marinade. Today I made my 3rd batch, my friends kept coming back for 2nds, and 3rds.

For my marinade I have used the Bragg's Liquid Aminos from Whole Foods. You may also use some Celtic sea salt, with a hot Chile pepper and smoke flavor. I marinate it for 4 to 5 hours and then put the cactus jerky in my dryer. It Comes out tasting close to beef jerky.

Also I enjoy cactus green smoothie. For that I blend 2 large cactus paddles with thorns in my Vita-mix with a cup of green grapes. I drink these green smoothies daily to help detoxify my body.

In Health, Ed

Nopale cactus is a good source of Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Iron and Copper, a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese.

Victoria will be teaching during the next month in California, Oregon, Michigan, Illinois, Arizona and Canada.

Considering today’s economic challenges and the high costs of shipping, we have restructured all of our product prices for internet orders. We hope that your pocketbook will benefit.

• All orders exceeding $50, receive a 20% discount.

• Orders over $100 receive a 30% discount.

• Orders over $300 receive a 40% discount.

Let us spread the good news.

In Health, Victoria