https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/blog daily 0.75 2021-05-28 https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/blog/blog-post1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1613401829412-FBMWT3OAJM7DQMUQ2SII/IMG_0377.jpeg Homegrown - Fuel for Health & Happiness… How it all began - When I was younger, my Mum & Dad always said to me “I wanted to single handedly save the planet” I'm not so sure I can do it entirely on my own, but I think maybe this is my adult attempt at doing my bit to make a difference. Life is for living, and living is getting fully engrossed and involved in the things you love the most in life! Peace & Plants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1613400470550-2D95QJGBPUIPYDU9QM38/IMG_3756.jpeg Homegrown - Fuel for Health & Happiness… How it all began - There is nothing more important or health giving than the food we eat – What we fuel our own bodies with... and the quality or 'cleanness' of this fuel. For the last few years we have been working on making the best possible use of Freedom Forest, however, this sudden shift in motion, of life worldwide has helped us to shift our attention and focus even more! We realised more than ever the importance of being as self-sufficient and healthy as possible, less reliant on supplies and commodities and NOW it is OUR MISSION to help and encourage others to do the same – to see the value in your FOOD, your FUEL, your HEALTH and the health of our planet and eco-system too. https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/blog/blog-post2 monthly 0.5 2021-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1618346163183-T0BGHYFLAGTSRP0HYPM3/Screenshot%2B2021-04-12%2Bat%2B19.50.59.jpg Homegrown - Soil Care + Plant Care = Earth Care - Now imagine how much modern agriculture is damaging our soil and microorganisms on a much wider scale using our current conventional methods and heavy machinery, once, twice or more EVERY YEAR, season after season. Yet despite we humans (certainly in the western world) having more food available to us than ever before, we are sicker and more nutrient deprived than ever before... !!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1618346204030-QTXIM70R04BS2T5QKWRE/Screenshot%2B2021-04-12%2Bat%2B19.53.00.jpg Homegrown - Soil Care + Plant Care = Earth Care - Take wheat for example, here in the UK (along with other countries) once wheat is ready for harvesting, often the whole crop is sprayed with glyphosate (Weedkiller/Roundup) to dry the Wheat out fully so that it can be harvested quicker and before any changing weather conditions damage it. This Wheat is then processed for human and animal consumption.... 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Lentil & Chickpeas Loaf (Vegan & Gluten Free) This healthy loaf is easy to make - it has only simple ingredients that you are very likely to have in your pantry and is a great non-meat alternative or addition to a roast dinner. Not only is it packed with protein from the lentils and chickpeas, it also contains lots of goodness from the fresh veggies included in the mix too. It is Vegan & Gluten Free, but don't let that put you off – you'd never realise if we didn't tell you!! For the lentils, I use either green, or red split peas, or a combination of both. Also i'm never particularly precise with my measurements …. if it comes out a bit wetter I cook it a little longer and vice versa. It always turns out just fine. This recipe gives about 6 portions. Where it is just the 2 of us, I usually slice it up after cooking and freeze what we don't use right away. Then just pop it back in the oven, either from frozen or slightly defrosted, until its warmed through when we'd like to use more (it usually takes about 20 mins or so). Its a substantial winter favourite in our house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1612984228877-HTNCOI4OWF3TM1LE145N/IMG_7473.jpeg Lentil & Chickpea Loaf - Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion - diced 4 cloves garlic - crushed 1 cup carrot – diced quite small - 2 cups cooked lentils 1½ cups (about a can) cooked chickpeas 6 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed - ¾ cup oats 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast ½ teaspoon liquid smoke or smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried herbs (your choice) salt and pepper - to taste Method: Heat oil gently in frying pan, then add the onion, garlic and carrot. Sauté for about 10 minutes, until softened. Put the lentils, chickpeas, water and ground flaxseed in a blender or food processor jug and pulse until slightly smooth but still some textured. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the cooked mixture from the frying pan to the bowl. Stir in the oats, tamari/soy, nutritional yeast, liquid smoke/Paprika, herbs and salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and Bake in a warmed oven @ 200oC/375oF/gas 5, for about 50-60 minutes, until crisp on top. ENJOY ✌️ https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/donate daily 0.75 2021-02-17 https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/artichoke-carrot-soup daily 0.75 2021-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1613487534932-96SUGACZ1SU7OQVW1S48/IMG_0784.jpeg Artichoke & Carrot Soup - Ingredients: 1 tsp Coconut (or other) Oil 1 Brown onion, large (Roughly diced) 4 Jerusalem artichokes, medium (peeled & sliced) 1 small finger, Fresh Ginger (grated) 2 Carrots, large (sliced) 3 cloves Garlic (pressed or diced) ½ can Coconut Milk 2-3 cups Vegetable stock or Water Salt & Pepper to taste Optional: 1/2 Lime, Juice of Chilli flakes (or fresh), to taste ½ finger, Fresh Turmeric, grated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1613487405300-H7QQN5GF2G0RVBTXUINH/IMG_0774.jpeg Artichoke & Carrot Soup - Creamy Jerusalem Artichoke & Carrot Soup (Vegan & Gluten Free) This soup is thick, creamy and very filling! Plus it has the added benefits of a few superfoods thrown in as well. It's a great way to use up Jerusalem Artichokes, that you will no doubt have an abundance of if you are growing them yourself, and like most of my favourite recipes, it’s pretty simple to make with nothing too fussy needed. If we don't devour it straight away, I sometimes use it as a base to make a curry too. I just add veggies or tofu to an oiled frying pan, cook them off a little, add curry power and extra chilli to taste, add some soup, cook it all through and serve over rice. Very versatile... and it's Vegan & Gluten free! I buy ginger and turmeric fresh, then I freeze it straight. This way it keeps for ages and is really easy to grate straight from the freezer to add to your cooking. If I haven't got any stock water saved (I only use cubes or powder if I really need to) I just use plain water and add a little more seasoning instead. This recipe only needs half a can of coconut milk, so I normally freeze the other half and save it for the next time I make this soup. The soup itself freezes well too..... if you don't eat it all up straight away! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1613487278762-SWLM3A63OGPFVQ072WGW/IMG_0800.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1613487704596-RNOM4BS5DY15S2IUPU5T/IMG_0787.jpeg Artichoke & Carrot Soup - Method: Warm the oil in a large soup pan. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes over a medium heat until slightly softened. Add artichokes and ginger, then carrot and garlic, stirring between each addition - cook for a couple of minutes. If using, add the chilli and turmeric here. Next add the stock or water – I add just enough water to cover everything, I rather go lesser at this stage because if the soup is too thick at the end you can always thin it with a little more water, but you can't take it back out!! Pop a lid on and bring to the boil, turn to a low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until all the veggies are nicely soft. I like to let the soup cool for a few mins before I blend. I prefer using a stick blender as I find it easiest, but use whatever you have available – You can even use a good potato masher if you're feeling strong, if you like a more rustic soup or if you don't have access to electrical appliances. Blend or mash until smooth, then add the coconut milk and lime juice (if using) and mix or blend a little more until it all comes together nicely. When you are ready to eat, heat the soup through and we serve it with fresh chewy sourdough bread. ENJOY ✌️ https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/roasted-pumpkin-seeds daily 0.75 2021-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615486641476-9IV94OIJDFJLF1MJ07WB/IMG_0524.jpeg Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Vegan, Gluten Free) I used to just toss the Pumpkin or Squash seeds out along with the brains... until I discovered how DELICIOUS the SEEDS are ROASTED! This is one of our FAVOURITE treats to snack on. We can barely give them chance to cool off from the oven before tucking in.... but do try, as they get crunchier once cooled. They are great to munch on their own, added to salads or to top off thick soups, stews or nachos. Out of the 3 Pumpkin/Squash varieties we grew this year, our clear favourite for roasting are the Spaghetti Squash seeds. We find these smaller, thin seeds crisp up the best so you get a lovely crunch. We also love using the seeds from our big Blue Hubbard Squash's – by complete contrast, these are a BIG seed that really gives you something to chew on - they are great added to the top of a thick Pumpkin Soup when serving it up, they give it a real WHOLESOME texture. For the ingredients below i've listed my favourite flavourings for these yummy nutritious seeds, but get creative and try different seasonings to suit your taste and pantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615487501479-SPHIOLO0NGBBTHEK4W6V/IMG_0811.jpg Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - What you will need: A large roasting tray, lined with greaseproof paper (unbleached is best) Colander Container to soak and coat seeds Ingredients: 1 batch of seeds from a good sized Pumpkin or Squash 1 tablespoon of oil – approx (I used Organic odourless Coconut oil for roasting, but any will work) Salt & Pepper (to suit your taste) 1 teaspoon (flat) Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon (flat) Jamaican Jerk Spices A pinch of Chilli or Cayenne Pepper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615487593370-RQY8EG34A1D6P9ZPDTM3/IMG_0816.jpg Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - Method: Scoop out the seeds and brains from your Pumpkin or Squash and separate the seeds (into a colander) from the brains as best you can, then rinse the seeds to remove residue. Add the seeds to a lidded container and soak - overnight is best or for a few hour at least. You can skip this step if needed, but I find they turn out best this way. Drain and dry the seeds as best you can after soaking and return to your dried container. Pre-heat your oven to about 200oC/400oF/Gas mark 7 Next add your seasonings and flavouring to the container and shake it around a little to coat your seeds, then add the oil, cover and give it a good shake to coat everything well. Spread your coated seeds out evenly on your lined roasting tray, making sure they are well spaced and in a single layer. Roast in a pre-heated medium oven for about 12-15mins or until they are just starting to turn golden brown and crisp. The timing will vary slightly, depending on the size of your seeds. Cool and tuck in. ✌️ https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/pumpkinsquash-puree daily 0.75 2021-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615649945629-FJ2OUFOH5NGDNYGI2R37/IMG_1039.JPG Pumpkin/Squash Puree - Pumpkin/Squash Purée (PB) This delicious SWEET, HEALTHY mash is great as a side serving or as a lighter replacement to mash potato. It can be sweeten and used to make Pumpkin Pie, but my favourite way to use this mash is as the base ingredient for an epically yummy PB Mac n Cheese type dish - I'll get that recipe up on here under mains asap. I'm always so excited when the first beautiful Squash and Pumpkins start to ripen in Autumn (as I am when it comes to the first of any seasonal veg actually)! But I feel there is something particularly comforting about the nourishment I know we'll be getting from these bright cheery orange beauties. This mash is a great way to use up large amounts of Pumpkin or Winter Squash if you have an abundance at harvest time, if your stock is coming towards the end of their storage life (as is the case here and the inspiration for this recipes) or if you've just bought a whooper from your local Farmers Market or Store and LOVE pumpkin like us! If you are using this as mash, I don't think there is any need to add butter, milk or equivalent, you'll find it a lot lighter and looser already, but play around with flavours to suit your taste. My favourite flavouring for Pumpkin/Squash is Smoked Paprika or just as is, with its natural sweetness. I make up a large batch at a time and then freeze it into 400g portions to use later mostly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615650385515-PMNH6RZD3ZLG5ZAD6R32/IMG_1058.JPG Pumpkin/Squash Puree - What you will need: Large Saucepan Hand Masher, Stick Blender or Blender Jug Ingredients: Good amount of Pumpkin or Winter Squash Water (Ideally clean spring/filtered) *(PB) = Plant Based https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615650661733-YL42M15W5X35F78NNMUW/IMG_0895.JPG Pumpkin/Squash Puree - Method: Chop your Pumpkin/Squash into medium/large chunks and cut off all the hard skin. Depending on the density of your fruit, the contents will reduce down a lot when mashed, so don't be afraid to use up as much as you can. Add it to your saucepan and cover with just enough water so that everything floats. Cover your pan and bring to the boil, then simmer for about 5 mins or until your pumpkin cubes are really soft. Drain thoroughly, then mash or blend. Season/flavour as necessary or divide into storage containers and freeze to use later in other delicious colourful recipes. ✌️ https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/pumpkin-soup daily 0.75 2021-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615661417357-N5Q6H409VSF7VHH5QG0K/IMG_8525.jpg Pumpkin Soup - Pumpkin Soup (PB, Gluten Free, Fat Free) These's nothing more warming and nourishing than a brightly coloured Pumpkin Soup on a Wintery day. Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Betacarotene, Magnesium and Potassium, this nutrient dense soup is filling, thick and HIGH in FIBRE, which most of us need a LOT MORE of to stay healthy. A delicious thick, filling soup is a great way to pack in both fibre and beneficial nutrients. Pumpkin or Squash can be used in this recipe... in fact, I haven't come across any recipes yet where they are not interchangeable! This is a fat free soup – I used to make my soups a little differently, sautéing the vegetables in oil or butter before adding liquid, but I can honestly say I don't think it needs it - its natural sweetness is rich enough. There are 3 versions of this pumpkin soup I like to make; As it is, naturally sweet with just the base ingredients, flavoured up with curry powder or added depths with smoked paprika. I always use some carrot in this soup too, as I find it adds good flavour, thickness and even more orange goodness. Most of my cooking and recipes are made largely by judgement, rather than specific measurements, so don't worry about putting a little more of one thing and less of somethings else.... I just use up whatever I have and adapt as necessary. There's not really much that can go wrong that can't be adjusted to taste later, other than LIQUID !!! We like THICK SOUPS, so I ALWAYS start with the minimum amount of water or stock to cover the vegetables, you can thin the soup to your desired consistency when all else is done! What you will need: Large Saucepan Stick Blender, Blender Jug or Hand Masher (for a more rustic feel) Big Sharp Knife *(PB) = Plant Based https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615661761741-X7ZDLZIFB5CJDSJEYKRW/IMG_0885.jpg Pumpkin Soup - Ingredients: At least ½ a good sized Pumpkin or Squash – Peeled and roughly cubed to medium chunks (if you have more to use adjust all other ingredients up a little) 2 medium Carrots - Sliced 1 medium Onion or 2 Leeks (green stem included) – Roughly Chopped 2-3 Garlic Cloves – Crushed or finely chopped Salt & Pepper to taste Enough Liquid Stock or Water to just cover all your ingredients Optional: Pinch or Chilli Flakes or Cayenne Pepper 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika or 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615662345443-JR47IO3ON563CMURF1NP/IMG_0880.jpg Pumpkin Soup - Method: Prepare all the vegetables as above and add them to your saucepan. If using, add optional spices and give everything a stir to distribute. Add just enough liquid stock or water so the vegetables are barely covered – you can always thin later if your soup is too thick. If you are just using water here, add a little salt and pepper now, otherwise, season to taste at the end. Cover the pan and bring to the boil, then simmer on a low heat for about 20mins, or until carrot and pumpkin are nicely softened. Remove from the heat and let your soup cool a little – lid off. Blend until nicely smooth, adding a little more water here if needed to get your desired consistency and season to taste. Serve topped with roasted pumpkin seeds (link below), nutritional yeast or on its own. Enjoy the goodness. ✌️ https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/raw-lemon-slice daily 0.75 2021-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615912640856-OQIGB6W9HTP1KWG632KV/IMG_1124.jpg Raw Lemon Slice - Sweet & Sour RAW Lemon slice Super Food Slice (PB, GF) This zesty treat, is packed full of goodness. Not only is it completely DELICIOUS, it’s also packed with Fresh Lemon Juice and ZEST, TURMERIC, healthy fats and fibre, giving you a real super food, immune boosting healthy treat. It’s super easy to make, no baking required, just a good food processor or blender to whip everything up together, and its very forgiving too! In my experience of making raw slices, I've always found that you don't need to be particular with measurements they always seem to come together well, even if slightly different each time. A word of warning however..... This slice is VERY MOREISH, the fats within it are good fats, but fat nevertheless, and it’s so packed with goodness you do only need a small amount.... So you will need to exercise control – Don't say I didn't warn you! I find this Lemon Slice stores well in the freezer and will keep for a good couple of weeks here (if we forget about). I let it thaw a little before serving. It can also be stored in the fridge for a few days too if you prefer. This slice ticks all the boxes - its Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Plant Based, Raw and darn TASTY. I'm yet to serve it up to anyone and not have them coming back for more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615881104455-HJJCEOWR8UBIABFE1HJ8/IMG_1114.JPG Raw Lemon Slice - What you will need: A good food processor or blender A shallow lidded container, approx 7”x7” spatula Ingredients: Base 1 cup of dried fruit – Dates, Sultanas and Raisin, I recommend at least ½ or all Dates ½ cup Nuts and/or Seeds Pinch of Salt (Optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615912686596-HWXNKN0C86537NOF30P8/IMG_1119.jpg Raw Lemon Slice - Topping 2 heaped cups Coconut Flakes 4 Dates or 1 tablespoon of Agave Syrup ½ cup of freshly squeezed Lemon Juice (2-3 lemons) Lemon Zest from 2 unwaxed (ideally organic) Lemons 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Coconut Oil ½ finger Fresh Turmeric (grated) or ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder * PB = Plant Based (Vegan) *GF = Gluten Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615912728768-Z0WTO8K8RS59NOOHM8CO/IMG_1122.jpg Raw Lemon Slice - Method: Add all the base ingredients to the blender/processor and blitz until it forms a crumbly type dough. With damp clean hands press the mixture down evenly into your container to form the crust and set aside. Add the coconut flakes to blender/processor and blitz for a good minute or so (no need to clean in between). Add the remaining topping ingredients and blitz again. If you are using dates to sweeten, it will take a little longer for them to break down. Smooth the lemon mix over your crust evenly and pop it in the fridge for at least an hour to set. Remove from the container and cut in up into small squares (I find a pizza slice best for this job). Store in the fridge or freezer.... if it makes it back in !! ENJOY ✌️ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615911445207-7YS8PSUJXO0FMM6NTPWT/IMG_1115.JPG Raw Lemon Slice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615911458744-Q7AKZ49SZ9RG56M522Y3/IMG_1117.JPG Raw Lemon Slice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615912765388-KXTSDR2YPBAQ1V2ZA155/IMG_1127.jpg Raw Lemon Slice https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/mac-cheese-vegan-style daily 0.75 2021-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1620048955213-NM2NDHWP2EKAWBE6XS9N/IMG_9962.jpeg Delicious Mac & Cheese - Vegan Style - What you will need: Suitable roasting dish Stick blender, food processor or blender Ingredients: 400g dried Pasta (we use organic or you can use Gluten Free) 400g Pumpkin/Squash puree (fresh, defrosted or canned) 1 cup (approx) Pasta Cooking water or saved veg broth 100g soaked Cashew nuts (soak for a few hours first - if you forget, bring nuts to the boil in water & simmer for few mins until softened) 4 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast 3+ Garlic cloves – pureed/mashed (to your taste) 1 teaspoon Olive Oil ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika Salt & Pepper to taste Dash of Chilli Flakes (optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1620049941771-8CV2U02QDRLXZPTCJXF4/IMG_1157.JPG Delicious Mac & Cheese - Vegan Style - Delicious Mac & Cheese - Vegan Style (PB, can be Gluten Free) If you are REALLY hungry or craving satisfying, comforting food then this delicious Mac & Cheese is for you! – The good thing is, its not even that naughty, but it sure tastes it! Add to that, you are getting a sneaky portion of veg in a DELICIOUS dinner, which also makes this a great dish to try if you have kids who aren't as into their veggies as you'd like. This plant-based Mac & Cheese style dish is made with a pumpkin puree base sauce. Pumpkin/squash are nutrient dense, but low in calories - They are a great source of antioxidants and are high in vitamins A, C, B2, Potassium, Copper, Iron and Beta Carotene to name a few! This dish also contains healthy fats from cashew nuts and added B12 from the Nutritional Yeast, which is important for us all to get enough of these days, Vegan or not. Its the Nutritional Yeast which also adds the cheesy flavour. This is a great recipe to have in the bag if you grow lots of your own pumpkin/squash. Its a great alternative to the pumpkin soup or curry classic ways to use them up when you have abundance! Plus, if you make up (or buy) the pumpkin puree in advance, it makes this a really easy, quick, healthy meal to whip up that kids and adults will LOVE. Also pureeing and freezing your pumpkin or squash ahead of time is another GREAT way to extend the storage life of your crop. Its 3 May 2021 as I write this recipe, and I've just made another batch of puree to freeze down as the few stored pumpkins we still have from last season could turn bad any day now - they’ve done incredibly well though, we've had them stored since October! You'll find the super simple puree method/recipe here: https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/pumpkinsquash-puree I have a couple of different versions of this dish, depending how we feel. The super healthy version with no added toppings, with added grated vegan cheese (which does make it higher in fat but more classic) or if i'm feeling extravagant, I'll whip up some breadcrumb topping by adding small chunks of stale sour dough bread (blitz alone first), sunflower seeds, dried herbs, extra nutritional yeast and a little grated cheese to the food processor and then sprinkle over the top before putting in the oven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1620049682630-Y9D6R1M0IAWIBR7RHS06/IMG_9343.jpeg Delicious Mac & Cheese - Vegan Style - Optional Tops: Grated Vegan Cheese (we use the standard Violife block) Breadcrumb/Herb/Seed/Nut/Nutritional Yeast/Cheese (blitzed) topping. Method: Prepare or defrost Puree ahead of time ideally if using fresh and soak Cashew's at least 3 hrs in advance or cook up as mentioned above and make puree according to 'Pumpkin/Squash Puree' recipe. If you are doing these 2 steps now ensure you allow extra prep time before dinner. Pre-heat oven to 180oC, Gas 4-5 or 350oF In a large sauce pan, cook your pasta according to the instructions, minus about 4 mins, so your pasta is still a little firm – Drain and save a cup or so of your cooking water (or broth) – Empty pasta into a deep roasting dish that is a suitable size. In the same sauce pan, heat up your oil, add the garlic and cook for 2-3 mins - turn off the heat. If you are using a stick blender, add all the remaining ingredients to the pan, otherwise add everything to your blender/processor jug, (Pumpkin puree, 1 cup cooking water/broth, Nutritional Yeast, Garlic, soaked/cooked Cashews, Paprika, Salt & Pepper. Blitz until reasonably smooth and pour all over the pasta in your roasting tray. If your sauce feels too thick to pour, add a little more water and re-blend, you will need to gauge this depending on the water content of the pumpkin/squash you've used. Carefully mix, until the pasta is evenly covered with your sauce and smooth off the top. Pop it in the oven as it is for about 15 minutes or so until the top starts to crips off slightly and all the flavours really come together or add you choice of toppings first. We like to serve ours with a simple freshly picked homegrown, seasonal salad to add a little crunch and texture. Enjoy ✌️ (PB* = Plant Based) https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/homemade-sunscreen daily 0.75 2021-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1621180106756-JEV7T743K4JOXVR8N9VC/IMG_9834.jpeg Homemade Sunscreen - Method: Add Coconut oil, Cocoa butter and Shea butter (if using). Either use a bain-marie, glass bowl in pan of hot water, or heavy based saucepan on very low to no heat like I do. I warm the pan a little first, then add the hard oils on a very low heat for a few seconds until the oils just start to melt, then I turn the heat off and leave them to melt together slowly. Once hard oils are melted add ½ cup of your chosen liquid oil, followed by your choice of the additional oils and stir well. Finally add the Zinc and give it a really good stir or even a gentle whisk to break down any lumps. NOTE: Take care not to inhale the zinc powder. Keep stirring regularly as the mixture cools to avoid the zinc settling. Once cooled store in glass jars or bottles of your choice. Give it another really good shake or stir after the first 24 hours and before every use. Use as needed and re-apply once dry if you get wet. Trust Nature - Enjoy ✌️ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1621179369206-43YWXW1WBFY1JKUX4AJ9/IMG_9825.jpeg Homemade Sunscreen - It may seem like a lot of ingredients to buy all in one hit, but once stocked up, it keeps me going for a LONG time and overtime it definitely works out cheaper than expensive suncreams . This is obviously just a recommendation from my own personal experience and I have not had this recipe scientifically tested. Ingredients: ½ cup Olive, Almond or Avocado Oil (Natural SPF 2-15) ¼ cup Coconut Oil (Natural SPF 2-8) ¼ cup Cocoa butter (Natural SPF 6-15) 2-4 TBSP Zinc Oxide (Blocks UVA & UVB rays) (Basic Version) Recommend Additions 2 TBSP Shea Butter (Natural SPF 3-6) 1 tsp Raspberry Seed Oil (Natural SPF 28-50 UVA & UVB) 6-12 drops Carrot Seed Oil (Possible SPF 38-40) 6-12 drops Non-phototoxic Essential Oils My favourite combination is peppermint which has a natural SPF around 7 and Frankincense, as it has so many good healing properties. For the summer the peppermint is zingy and refreshing and makes it smell like Mint Chocolate with the Cocoa Butter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1621178200771-JP2MB7WFTMF5V8JH270T/IMG_9844.jpg Homemade Sunscreen - Homemade Sunscreen with only essential ingredients This sunscreen recipe has worked for me for years and its really quick to make up. I know some folk will worry about the proven protection factor and feel that using store bought cream is best, but for me personally, I'd rather know exactly what it is that I am applying to my skin, particularly when it comes to sensitive and regularly exposed areas like my face. Just looking at the list of unknown ingredients in many of our bath and beauty products, suncream in particular makes me feel a little uneasy applying all these unknown substances and synthetic chemicals to my skin, so a few years ago I had a good look into it, and created my own! If you're on our website, chances are you would have worked out that I am a big believer that natural is best and that Nature has the answer to most things. A good degree of sun protection doesn't need to be over complicated with unnecessary chemicals, just like many things in our modern world. Being a Gardener, professionally and leisurely I spend a lot of time outside, I have been using variations of this homemade suncream for at least 5 years now with what I believe to be great success! I do practice other good habits to protect myself of course as well, like wearing a hat or trying to avoid being in the direct sun for too long when it is at its peak and I ALWAYS apply a good layer of moisturiser to exposed areas at the end of the day to rehydrate and feed my skin - Homemade of course too. There are many carrier and essential oils to choice from that offer so much goodness and nourishment to our skin and that may well have some sun protection factors, my suggestions below are what i've experimented with and researched. I always buy Certified Organic, cold pressed oils and food grade where possible to support best practices and highest quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/80f4a467-c33c-4168-9e7c-8984441cfbec/IMG_9836.jpeg Homemade Sunscreen Coconut & Cocoa Butter melting gently https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1621181556692-CXR5L80NDUTSYWD8VXKC/IMG_9840.jpg Homemade Sunscreen Shea Butter added https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1621181727074-H7IDVXN2V7NIUTH5ZUGA/IMG_9843.jpg Homemade Sunscreen Zinc mixed in https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/chocolate-courgette-cake daily 0.75 2021-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1627661837635-IP3OGW7LRTGGM2ZHJPQQ/Screenshot+2021-07-30+at+16.47.13.png Chocolate Courgette Cake - Ingredients: 250g Plain Flour 85g Cocoa Powder 2 teaspoons Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate Soda 250g Sugar ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Powder or 2 teaspoon Vanilla Essence 125ml Oil (½ cup) 300ml Plant-based Milk 250g Grated Courgette/Zucchini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1627660424981-39QI5RMZYXVX15G3JBMQ/Screenshot+2021-07-30+at+16.50.00.png Chocolate Courgette Cake - Made with naturally plant based ingredients that EVERYONE keeps in their pantry. This is one of our favourite Summer time treats. Its rich and sticky, with the added bonus of hidden veg and is every bit as satisfying as a conventional Chocolate cake. Its easy to make and you can happily lick the spoon and the mixing bowl without worrying about raw egg !!! Its a great way to use up an abundant harvest of Courgettes and to sneak extra veg into Kids too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1627661786227-8I9H6N4ZHCM2J0NJL6FL/Screenshot+2021-07-30+at+16.48.36.png Chocolate Courgette Cake - What you will need: Medium sized cake tray/tin – lined Large mixing bowl Sieve Grater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1627662012471-BWFFO9E60Z24WN8ZIQ2O/IMG_2760.JPG Chocolate Courgette Cake - Method: Sieve Flour, Cocoa, Baking Powder and Bicarb into your mixing bowl. Add sugar to bowl and Vanilla here if powder (at next step if liquid) and stir your dry ingredients together. Add Oil, Milk & Vanilla (if liquid form) to the bowl and stir until all ingredients are well combine. Your mixture should be quite stiff here. Finally add in you grated Courgette/Zucchini and mix until it just all starts to blend and loosen. Pour the cake mixture into you lined tray/tin and baking in the centre of a pre-heated oven (180oC/350oF/Gas 4-5) for about 40-45 mins, depending on the depth of your tin. Allow to cool, remove from pan and serve warm or cold. We've been adding Blackcurrant Pulp to the side of ours, left over from our Blackcurrant Cordial, it’s almost like a Coulis and makes it taste a bit like Black Forest Gateaux – DELICIOUS ✌️ https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/homemade-cleaning-spray daily 0.75 2021-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1627665618849-HTC0OX5BWAGTM7QWIQXM/IMG_7265.jpeg Homemade Cleaning Spray - It's important to us to keep our Home as chemical free as possible, as well as the Vegetables that we grow at Freedom Forest, both for our health AND the health of our planet. Cleaning sprays can have all kinds of nasty chemicals ingredients in them, most of which we probably have no clue what they actually are and some of them can be extremely harmful to our health when breathed in or if they make contact with our skin. I find myself very sensitive to these sorts of things, even just smelling them from a distance can give me an instant headache and personally, I like to know exactly what it is that I am using, breathing and releasing into the environment as much as physically possible. Just a reminder.... when you clean with chemical products that include bleach etc, it ends up going down the drain. The more nasties we flush, the more chemicals the treatment works have to use to clean the waste water before it can be released... sometimes it even gets released accidentally too soon. Either way more and more chemicals are ending up in our waterways partly due to our “modern conveniences” and there is no doubt that this is affecting Rivers, Streams, our Ocean, Animals, Eco-Systems and the Planet as a whole… and the crazy things is … we don't even need to use them most of the time!!! Bicarbonate of Soda, White Vinegar or Lemon juice work wonders as efficient, safe cleaning, grease removing and sterilising products, they are cheap to buy AND SAFE! With just a few added extras you can make yourself up some really effective and scrumptious smelling homemade cleaning products. With that said, I would like to share with you the super All-Purpose DIY cleaning spray recipe that we have been using in our Kitchen and Bathroom at home for years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1627666021886-POEAQIXQX9N3WOLCWBKE/IMG_9833.jpeg Homemade Cleaning Spray - What you will need: Empty spray bottle (ideally 500ml) A jug for mixing Ingredients: 500ml Warm Water (filtered if possible to remove limescale, as this can block sprayer over time) 1 tablespoon Bicarbonate of Soda 2 tablespoons Castile Soap (find this online or in local health stores - comes in a variety of scents – website link below) 30 drops Tea Tree or Eucalyptus Oil 20 drops Citrus essential Oil (Lemon, Orange, Lime etc) Method: Measure warm water into your jug, add all other ingredients and stir well. Pour into you spray bottle and clean away – safe & fresh. Makes sure to shake the bottle before each usage to avoid settling or separation of ingredients. QUICK & EASY ! Happy cleaning my friends ✌️ Link for castile Soap https://www.drbronner.co.uk/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1627666361247-RPG5GSVB3MNNUKNXEVDI/IMG_7270.jpeg https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/raw-chocolate-avocado-pie daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/36358b44-fd07-43c1-80a8-5c5b8ec30fcf/IMG_6387.jpg Raw Chocolate Avocado Pie - Raw Chocolate Avocado Pie (PB, GF, DF, P) I made Raw Avocado Chocolate Pie this afternoon, to add to our collection of Christmas plant based goodies - it makes a great treat at any other time of the year too. We can't grow Avocados here, but we hope to in the future if we can get our hands on a hardy variety that we've heard of... so Avocado's are one of the only fresh foods that we actually buy in. Whether its home grown or Store bought we try hard not to let anything go to waste … so when I realised I had 6 Avocado's ripe in my fruit bowl, in need of using before they went over, I knew exactly how to use them up! This pie ticks all the boxes... its rich, decadent and filling – Its Raw, Paleo, Plant-Based/Vegan, Gluten free, Refined sugar free and Dairy free – and its taste DELICIOUS. As with all of my favourite recipes, its easy to make and doesn't require any really unusual ingredients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615911458744-Q7AKZ49SZ9RG56M522Y3/IMG_1117.JPG Raw Chocolate Avocado Pie - What you will need: A good food processor or blender Small/medium shallow pie dish Spatula Ingredients: Base 1 Generous cup of mix Nuts and Seeds (approx) 1 Generous cup of dried Dates (approx) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/19576c7a-f021-4315-87cb-06d1be0f1f4e/IMG_6377.jpg Raw Chocolate Avocado Pie - Topping 4 (or more) Ripe Avocados 4 tablespoons Raw Cacao Powder (approx) A Generous Drizzle of Sweetener (I use Agave or Yacon syrup, you could use Honey, treacle etc depending on your preference and pantry stock) A Splash of Apple Cider Vinegar ¼ – 1 tsp Vanilla extract/powder/pods (powder is my preference) – Optional Pinch of Salt - Optional * PB = Plant Based (Vegan) GF = Gluten Free DF = Dairy Free P = Paleo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/70b6111f-50af-4a6c-9576-d338d22887aa/IMG_6372.jpg Raw Chocolate Avocado Pie - Method: All of the measurements above are approximate, I look, taste and adjust as I go. Add your Nuts/Seed and Dates to the processor jug and blitz on high until everything is chopped up like bread crumbs (it might be a bit bumpy in the blender at first, but it soon settles down). Have a look at you mixture, if it looks a bit sticky and like it could almost start forming a dough – thats perfect. If its a bit dry looking and not at all sticky, add a few more dates or if it looks too wet and gooey, add a few more Nuts/Seeds - blitz and recheck until it looks good. Spread the mixture out evenly in your pie dish and then with clean, damp hands gently push the mixture down into the dish evenly, so that it sticks together forming a dough like base/crust. Peel and de-stone your Avocados and add them to your blender/processor jug and add all of the other ingredients for topping. Blend on high, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides with your spatula and to taste test... If it still taste strongly of Avocado, add more Sweetener or Raw Cacao Powder to taste … it should only taste very mildly of Avocado once flavoured up. Add the Chocolate topping to your Crust and smooth out evenly on top. Cover and put your Chocolate pie in the freezer for a few hours to set... then slice and ENJOY! It will keep in the freezer for a week or two … if it lasts that long! If its frozen solid, let it defrost a little first before you try to slice it up, when its just softened enough, I slice the whole pie up and then put any back that is left. I'd love to know what you think of this AND my other recipes … you can comment here on our web page, or on our Facebook Page. ENJOY ✌️ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1640032197220-VY9OE4PE2EFQQE67WA5T/IMG_6380.jpg Raw Chocolate Avocado Pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1640032344941-XZHGAHBTL88JX4I9U5EP/IMG_6384.jpg Raw Chocolate Avocado Pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1640032259083-TSOGFI8WISBKX7MI56PA/IMG_6387.jpg Raw Chocolate Avocado Pie https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/capegooseberryjam daily 0.75 2022-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/31889cc2-8d36-4ec2-898f-f4a04d994189/IMG_6367.jpg Cape Gooseberry Jam - What you will need: A medium/large heavy based sauce pan Potato masher Sterilised glass jars with good lids Small Plate Ingredients: 3 x generous Cups of Cape Gooseberries or about 900g (cases removed) 1 x Cup Sugar (I use organic raw cane sugar) 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Power or Essence (Optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/d2357ce6-06ce-4788-aae1-e50072b2989d/IMG_6369.jpg Cape Gooseberry Jam - Method: Place your small plate in the freezer – You'll use this later to check if your jam is set. Remove cases/husk from Cape Gooseberries and put them in your Sauce pan with the 2 tablespoons of Lemon Juice. Cook over a gentle heat for about 10 mins or so, until the fruits start to pop open and release their juices. Once the fruit has softened, use the potato masher to break up the fruit a bit more and pop any remaining berries. Add your sugar and vanilla powder/essence if using, stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the jam to a gentle boil over a medium heat, then reduce the heat slightly and keep it going on a good simmer for about 15-45 mins (depending on how juicy your fruits were). Stir occasionally. When your jam is cooking, pop you glass jars into a warm oven, on its lowest setting, for about 20 mins to sterilise, or you can boil the jars in a big pot of water along with the lids too, if thats easier. When you can see the liquid has thickened and reduced a bit, take your plate from the freezer and put a teaspoon of jam onto your cold plate. Leave it for a minute and then see if the jam has formed a bit of skin or set a little when you press it with your finger... If it has, your Jam is ready to go into the hot jars, if it is still a little runny, turn the heat up just a bit, stir and cook for a few more minutes, then repeat the test. When it seems ready, remove you hot jars from the oven or pot and fill almost to the top with your beautiful golden jam, put the lids on tight straight away and level it on the bench to set over night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/f4458867-4aa3-4005-b2b5-1493a4aa7696/IMG_6034.jpg Cape Gooseberry Jam - Cape Gooseberries or Ground Cherries are a fantastic end of season crop/fruit. As the Summer abundance and flavours come to an end, the Cape Gooseberries start to ripen and come into their own, offering a great source of vitamin C right when we need it, as the seasons change. Being a less well known fruit, you normally only see them seasonally (Autumn/early Winter) in the supermarket, which is great because seasonal eating means food is likely more local, often making it healthier, fresher and therefore more nutritious. Cape gooseberries are normally sold in quite small packets in the supermarket and this recipe calls for about 3 heaped cup fulls, so a Farmers Market would probably been the best place to source them, if you don't grow them yourself. Having gotten used to their flavour over the last few years, it dawned on me that their tartness would probably mean they are high in Pectin, which is what helps jams to set, and with their sweet fruitiness, they would make a great jam! ... I actually think they would make a great chutney too - have to work on that another day! This jam is surprisingly fruity and chunky – truly scrumptious. You could reduce the sugar I think, if you wanted and it would have more of a marmalade type flavour, maybe even add in some orange, if thats your preference. It is said that jam should set when it reaches a heat of about 220 oF/104 oC at sea level, but no matter how hard I've boiled jam in the past, I never seem to get a reading this high on any thermometer i've used... and every jam i've ever made has always set! I got the first batch of this Cape Gooseberry jam up to 202 oF and it set very well, I haven't bothered checking again since, I just watch for it all to start thickening and keep it at a good simmer for a few more minutes after that, that jar it! I'm LOVIN this jam spread thickly on chunky Sour Dough toast – a real treat! 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Not only is it completely DELICIOUS, its also packed with FRESH LEMON JUICE and ZEST, TURMERIC, healthy fats and fibre, giving you a real super food immune boosting healthy treat. Its super easy to make, no baking required, just a good food processor or blender to whip everything up together, and its very forgiving too! In my experience of making raw slices, I've always found that you don't need to be particular with measurements they always seem to come together well, even if slightly different each time. This slice ticks all the boxes - its Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Plant Based, Raw and darn TASTY. I'm yet to serve it up to anyone and not have them coming back for more! https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/recipes/mains monthly 0.5 2021-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1612985218989-5LVZQJ68IOWFIR9SLS21/IMG_0766.JPG Recipes - Mains - Lentil & Chickpeas Loaf (Vegan & Gluten Free) This healthy loaf is easy to make - it has only simple ingredients that you are very likely to have in your pantry and is a great non-meat alternative or addition to a roast dinner. Not only is it packed with protein from the lentils and chickpeas, it also contains lots of goodness from the fresh veggies included in the mix too. It is Vegan & Gluten Free, but don't let that put you off – you'd never realise if we didn't tell you!! Its a substantial winter favourite in our house. https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/recipes/soups monthly 0.5 2021-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615663250312-0KC6K8PYGPPPMYH4V4ZB/IMG_8527.jpeg Recipes - Soups - Pumpkin Soup (PB, Gluten Free, Fat Free) These's nothing more warming and nourishing than a brightly coloured Pumpkin Soup on a Wintery day. Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Betacarotene, Magnesium and Potassium, this nutrient dense soup is filling, thick and HIGH in FIBRE, which most of us need a LOT MORE of to stay healthy. A delicious thick, filling soup is a great way to pack in both fibre and beneficial nutrients. Pumpkin or Squash can be used in this recipe... in fact, I haven't come across any recipes yet where they are not interchangeable! This is a fat free soup – I used to make my soups a little differently, sautéing the vegetables in oil or butter before adding liquid, but I can honestly say I don't think it needs it - its natural sweetness is rich enough. https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/recipes/treats monthly 0.5 2021-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615487041092-FYBVP4ODF6CHQWG2GV31/IMG_6620.jpg Recipes - Treats - Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Vegan, Gluten Free) I used to just toss the Pumpkin or Squash seeds out along with the brains... until I discovered how DELICIOUS the SEEDS are ROASTED! This is one of our FAVOURITE treats to snack on. We can barely give them chance to cool off from the oven before tucking in.... but do try, as they get crunchier once cooled. They are great to munch on their own, added to salads or to top off thick soups, stews or nachos. YUMMY and NUTRITIOUS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615912201631-FWSL06X95ZNYG0DD1SPD/IMG_1127.jpg Recipes - Treats - Sweet & Sour RAW Lemon slice Super Food Slice (PB, GF) This zesty treat, is packed full of goodness. Not only is it completely DELICIOUS, its also packed with FRESH LEMON JUICE and ZEST, TURMERIC, healthy fats and fibre, giving you a real super food immune boosting healthy treat. Its super easy to make, no baking required, just a good food processor or blender to whip everything up together, and its very forgiving too! In my experience of making raw slices, I've always found that you don't need to be particular with measurements they always seem to come together well, even if slightly different each time. This slice ticks all the boxes - its Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Plant Based, Raw and darn TASTY. I'm yet to serve it up to anyone and not have them coming back for more! https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/recipes/sides monthly 0.5 2021-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1615649391653-5S28YPMDQ6AWAU8D73DD/IMG_0895.JPG Recipes - Vegetable Sides - Pumpkin/Squash Purée This delicious SWEET, HEALTHY mash is great as a side serving or as a lighter replacement to mash potato. It can be sweeten and used to make Pumpkin Pie… but my favourite way to use this mash is as the base ingredient for an epically yummy PB Mac n Cheese type dish - I'll get that recipe up on here under mains asap. I'm always so excited when the first beautiful Squash and Pumpkins start to ripen in Autumn (as I am when it comes to the first of any seasonal veg actually)! But I feel there is something particularly comforting about the nourishment I know we'll be getting from these bright cheery orange beauties. This mash is a great way to use up large amounts of Pumpkin or Winter Squash if you have an abundance at harvest time, if your stock is coming towards the end of their storage life (as is the case here and the inspiration for this recipes) or if you've just bought a whooper from your local Farmers Market or Store and LOVE pumpkin, like us! https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/recipes/potionslotions monthly 0.5 2021-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601984466c51296e654741be/1627666956150-6LX2XKBHOE07SQF9HALI/IMG_7265.jpeg Recipes - Potions & Lotions - All-Purpose - Homemade Cleaning Spray No Nasty Chemicals It's important to us to keep our Home as chemical free as possible, as well as the Vegetables that we grow at Freedom Forest, both for our health AND the health of our planet. Cleaning sprays can have all kinds of nasty chemicals ingredients in them, most of which we probably have no clue what they actually are and some of them can be extremely harmful to our health when breathed in or if they make contact with our skin.