If I shove that memory into the deep, dark crevices of my mind, along with all the other denials, I can still feel I kick some major arse. That is why, for the moment, I am obsessed with Dana Torres and Jennifer Lopez. They are both older than me. Ha! And they are amazing. I really am cheering for JLo and her man. If they make it a ten year run, I am calling it a victory! And Dana Torres was 41 when she broke the US record for 100 meter and 50 meter freestyle at the 2008 Olympics. Her secret weapon, interval training on a spin bike. Holler! For those of you who don't know, I teach Spin classes on the side for kicks and giggles. Which brings me to the point of this post. My Allstar peeps have been asking for my cashew "mayo" recipe. I usually just throw things in a blender, but I know most need a little thing called measurements, so I measured it for you. Here it is.
Cashew "Mayo"
Throw the following ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Store in fridge in air tight container. I would throw it away after two weeks, but there probably won't be any left.
1 cup cashew pieces
1/2 cup strong chai tea (I steeped 1/2 cup water with 2 bags of chai tea)
3/4 cup unsweetened milk substitute. I used plain almond milk, but have used hazelnut milk and coconut milk as well.
1/2 tablespoon Berbere seasoning (This is an Indian seasoning and will make it a little spicy. Cut back if you don't like spice. Subsitute cumin or garham masala if you would like.)
1/2 tsp salt
lime juice from 1/2 lime
3 leaves basil
1 clove garlic
This is great on my favorite sandwich. I spread it on Dave's Killer Bread and make a sandwich of avocados, tomatoes, slivered almonds, alfalfa sprouts, and cucumbers. Que rico!
Or.....you can add some oil and balsamic vinegar to make a yummy creamy dressing.
