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Opinion: Enzymes in food ahead on show

Information on making sure enzymes in our food work for our bodies instead of causing health issues, transferring images onto fabric, and the versatility of fresh and dried figs will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain).

Chef Rhonda Beyreis will demonstrate how to make sure the enzymes in our food work for our bodies instead of causing health issues. She’ll show how to make a Raw Chocolate Mousse which shares the value of these enzymes. Her company is Tranot, and she’s from Phoenix, Arizona.

Shannon Brinkley is an author, designer and teacher and will explain the difficulties of transferring an image onto fabric and then having to reverse it or change it. She’ll demonstrate using step outs and then show some finishing options. She’s from Austin, Texas.

Karla Stockli is the CEO for the California Fig Advisory Board, and she’s going to talk about the versatility of fresh and dried figs. Figs lend themselves to a diverse culinary experience since they can be used in desserts, main dishes and more. She’s from Fresno, California.

Information on leadership traits, indoor and outside décor and making party items on the computer will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Motivational speaker Sue Hansen will talk about “the need to lead” and explain exactly what leadership entails. Her business is Sue Hansen Speaks, and she lives in Montrose, Colorado.

artyLite consultant Christine Alt will show how to bring indoor décor outside and explain how using candles can help create a feng shui atmosphere. PartyLite is located in Plymouth, Massachusetss.

Kristine Widtfeldt is the former Vice President of Close To My Heart, and she’s going to show how to unleash the party planner in you – and make it easy and fun at the same time. She’ll show how to make invitations, envelopes, cupcake liners, favor tubes and much more. Widtfeldt is from Pleasant Grove, Utah.

Chocolate mousse

1 c cacao or carob powder

1 c pure maple syrup

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp vanilla

3 ripe avocados (medium)

In food processor, combine the avocados and maple syrup until smooth; add the sea salt and vanilla and process. Add the cacao or carob powder and process all ingredients until smooth. This mixture can be used for all sorts of recipes as fillings toppings or serve with Kale chips!

NOTE: Add Peppermint oil to taste to make chocolate mint

“Creative Living” is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations. Contact her at:

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