Spring 2004

Our hands…

what a mysterious, wonderful gift they are, connecting our inmost being with all the world around us.

With these hands we pound a nail, stir a soup, or caress a newborn.

At South River, caring hands wash the soaking beans with a long wooden paddle. They stoke the fire to fuel the flames that boil the beans.

With a little spoon, hands smooth the top of each jar and firmly attach the safety seal. Hands wrap and pack each order and secure the boxes for shipping.

Your hands open the box. Spoonful-by-spoonful you stir and simmer, blend and taste, making your own miso magic.

From our hands to your hands… to paraphrase Robert Frost, we work together,
whether we work together or apart.*

– Gaella Elwell

Miso Toppings and Spreads

Miso is the secret ingredient for making your own delicious toppings and spreads. They are easy to prepare and wonderful “on top of” cooked vegetables, grain dishes, or tofu, or served with raw vegetables or slices of fresh fruit. For each of the recipes below, combine ingredients in a small bowl, and then simmer about 3-4 minutes in a small skillet over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken and takes on a nice luster. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving. Will keep refrigerated in glass jars 3–4 weeks.

Sesame Honey Spread

¼ cup fresh ground roasted sesame seeds or use
¼ cup Tohum sesame tahini (see order page)
3 Tbsp. South River Sweet White Miso
2-3 tsp. honey
1 tsp. sesame oil (omit if using tahini)
3 Tbsp. water, or substitute white wine
1-2 tsp grated organic lemon rind

Garlic Lovers’ Topping

1 Tbsp. Chick Pea Miso, or other favorite light
variety of South River Miso
2 tsp. Blue Heron maple syrup (see order page)
1 tsp white wine (optional)
1 tsp. oil
1 Tbsp. water
2–3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced or crushed

Walnut-Mulberry Topping

1 Tbsp. of Azuki Bean Miso, or other favorite
light variety of South River Miso
3 Tbsp. mulberries (see order page; soak overnight
in just enough water to cover the mulberries)
1 tsp. honey
½ cup chopped walnuts

Crush or puree together miso, mulberries,
and honey before adding walnuts. As with
other two recipes, continue with cooking
directions above.

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