~ Turmeric Golden Paste

Dear Ones and Lovers of Pups,

Our Girl has concocted a glorious Golden Paste for herself (Turmeric Chai Lattes) and for we pups. (I cannot speak in the singular, though my now-beloved brother is heavenward. Still we are Hounds Who Cook. He from his Heavenly Advantage, me here in earthly form with Our Girl.)

Here is the way to make cancer-fighting superfood Golden Paste with links to its favorite uses:

Golden Paste
1/2 c. organic Turmeric powder (we usually buy Frontier)
1-3 c. purified water
2 tsp. freshly ground organic peppercorns
1/3 c. extra virgin organic coconut oil

Mix 1 cup water and 1/2 cup turmeric in saucepan. Heat on medium-low, whisking as it heats up. Add water gradually as it thickens. Cook 7-10 minutes, in all, to a yogurt/gravy consistency. Stir in coconut oil and pepper.  Cool in pan. Store airtight in fridge. Or, freeze in cubes and store airtight in freezer up to 3 months.

Note: Turmeric is also a glorious natural dye, so it will stain anything - countertop, kitchen towel, your clothes, whatever it spills on. Take care. Wipe up spills immediately and remove color on countertops with baking soda.

Use Golden Paste in Turmeric Chai Lattes and any delicious savor recipes (chicken comes to mind) that would benefit from turmeric. The pepper and coconut oil make turmeric's healthful properties more accessible in your body. Note: Turmeric and ginger are both blood thinners, so those taking the likes of warfarin or other blood thinners might not want to risk this delicious paste.

Notes from Elias: This helps my arthritic joints immensely! She adds it to my homemade dog food here: Eli's Happy (Dog Food) Meals