And then some of them (and some of the best!) are all three.  It is especially for these customers that we developed our Purity Buckwheat Granola base.  Not only does it have a fresh, delicious taste that appeals to our foodies, it’s made with raw, sprouted sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and buckwheat.  The act of sprouting intensifies the nutritional value of seeds and grains, and not just vitamins and minerals—it can even increase fiber content!

Add your favourite fruits, nuts, and other treats to the Purity base to make the perfect cereal for you.  It can be as healthy as you want (Brazil nuts, goji berries, and flax seeds!) or as decadent as you like (Chocolate chips, strawberries, and chocolate covered espresso beans!)  We won’t judge you, promise.  We just want you to be happy.   And eat Mojamix.

The Totonaco people of the Vera Cruz region in Mexico were the first to cultivate vanilla, which they believed to be a gift from the gods. Their mythology told of a pair of fallen lovers, whose sacred blood marked the spot where a vigorous vine and beautiful flowers grew to fill the air with the aroma of true love and beauty. 

The Aztecs, who learned about vanilla from the Totonaco, called it tlixochitl, “black flower”.  Tlixochitl was served with cacao, ground corn, and honey in the drink of the Gods, aka the original hot chocolate! When Cortes came to the New World, he drank this brew and was suitably impressed. Had the Aztec not mistaken him for a god, who knows when Europe would have learned about vanilla? 

They did, however, and Cortes took vanilla back to Spain. The word “vanilla” comes from the Spanish word for “vagina” (see—they knew it was sexy!) It quickly caught on all over Europe. The sexy French loved it, although it took them three hundred years to figure out how to cultivate it successfully!

Today we build on their success with our French Vanilla Almond Granola base.  It’s lots of things, (especially delicious!) but definitely NOT boring. Try it for yourself and revel in the magnificent and mysterious taste of vanilla!

Here at Mojamix, we pride ourselves on the high quality and purity of our ingredients and cereal-making processes.  Unfortunately, not everyone who manufactures cereal can say the same.  The industrial processes used to make most supermarket shelf cereals destroy the nutritional content of the grains, which are then replaced with artificially manufactured nutrients.  We’d like to say that works… but the proof is in the pudding.  Or in this case, the rats.

Let’s look at a couple studies about run-of-the-mill breakfast cereals that will send your running.  The first study worth noting contained four sets of rats:

Let’s look at another example.  This fascinating (and terrifying!) study split rats into 3 groups:

• The first group ate rat chow.  They were all healthy at the end of the experiment.
• The second group ate corn flakes.  They all… died.
• The third group ate the cardboard box the cornflakes came in.  They all died too… after the rats that ate the corn flakes.

So there you have it.  Eating absolutely nothing is healthier than eating run-of-the-mill processed cereal.  Eating the box that cereal comes in—also healthier than eating the cereal inside. 

Long story short?  If you don’t have Mojamix, you’re better off going without.

Despite having a name that sounds, well, an awful lot like wheat, buckwheat doesn’t have much in common with it.  The name ‘buckwheat’ or ‘beech wheat’ comes from its triangular seeds, which look like the much larger seeds of the beech tree, and the fact that it is used like wheat. It’s neither a grass nor a grain. Instead, the part we eat is  the fruit of a shrub related to rhubarb and sorrel.  It has made its way into the diets of some of the major cultures on earth, from Romania to Brittany to Japan, since at least 4000 BCE. 

Buckwheat is a terrifically healthy food. It’s an excellent plant source of easily digestive protein and contains all eight essential amino acids. Buckwheat is also high in fiber (a big bonus for celiacs), B vitamins and, according to a USDA study, keeps glucose levels in check better than other carbohydrates — which is great news for celiacs who also have diabetes.

In traditional farming, buckwheat has held the important role of a rotational crop—planting buckwheat in the spring enriched the nutrients in the soil, preparing it to grow summer corn or fall wheat. The shrub grows quickly, creating a ground canopy that chokes out weeds. Today buckwheat is making a comeback on the land and on the public’s palate, as more farmers switch from chemical fertilizers back to natural methods of enriching the land.   We at Mojamix say, “Three cheers for buckwheat!”   Because we’re big fans of doing it Mother Earth-style.

Frozen Peach Whip

• 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
• 6 dates, pitted

 Place the peach slices on a non-stick cookie sheet and freeze. When the fruit is thoroughly frozen, place 2 cups of frozen peach slices and 6 pitted dates in a blender. Blend at high speed, tamping down as necessary, until smooth and creamy. Spoon the peach cream into dishes and top with Mojamix for a crunchy, creamy treat!

Summer Fruit Compote 

• 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup hulled fresh strawberries, sliced

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until fruit just becomes soft.  Use liberally as a Mojamix topper.

Even kitties love Mojamix!

Perhaps he showed you everything you ever needed to know about wood glue.  Or he took you to the links to hit a few around—which has turned into an indispensable business skill in your adult life.  Or maybe he simply modeled hard work, as he earned the money you needed to get to college so you could enjoy the life you have today.

Dads like to save money on cereal.  So even if he loves a good bowl of Happy Camper or Runner’s Fuel, he might be hesitant to shell out for his own package of Mojamix.  But good news:  Father’s Day is just around the corner!  So pony up with the gift certificate and let him get exactly what he wants.  Happy Father’s Day, y’all.

If you’re curious to try Mojamix raw, we suggest starting with a base of Purity Buckwheat Granola. All organic and all raw, it’s a mix of sprouted buckwheat, sprouted sunflower seeds, sprouted pumpkin seeds, and ground flax seed is gently kissed with agave nectar, a low-glycemic sweetener. This blend is dehydrated at low temperatures instead of baked. Try it with cherries, figs, and peaches for a scrumptious rainbow of nutrition in your bowl.

Want to learn more about raw food? Kick back with a bowl of Mojamix and watch Supercharge Me, a film which documents a thirty day raw diet–and enjoy!

To make matters worse, if your mom is like most moms she already has enough stuff. Perhaps she even says things like, “Oh, don’t give me anything. I already have plenty.” Well, you don’t have to give her a “thing” in order to give her a gift… instead, you can give Mom a little bit of that loving care back.

A bag of Mojamix serves two purposes: it expresses love and gratitude in a delightful way, without adding to the “stuff” load, while nourishing the person who fed you for so long. It’s a safe bet that your mother will enjoy her gift Mojamix and appreciate your thoughtfulness. She’ll take it as evidence that she’s raised you right. The real question is this: which Mojamix is right for your Mom?

If you have a health-focused mother, you can say “thanks for giving me life” by giving a little life back. She’ll be impressed when you tell her that apples reduce the risk of several kinds of cancer and heart disease, and that pears are the least allergenic of all fruits. If you’re shopping for the expectant mother, you may particularly wish to consider an apple-heavy option: scientists now suspect that some chemical substances in apples deter cancer even before birth.

Last but not least: when selecting the ingredients for your mom, don’t forget that chocolate is a mother’s birthright. (As in, your birth gave her the right to eat chocolate!) When you give her the best, she’ll know that you think she’s the best. Happy Mother’s Day to you both!

The Persians brought the peach West from its native China, where it had been favored by kings and emperors as far back as the tenth century. They traveled the Silk Road to the Mediterranean before Christian times and passed it on to the Romans.  Romans disseminated peaches throughout Europe, and Spanish explorers then brought them to America in the sixteenth century. 

Although Thomas Jefferson had peach trees in his gardens at Monticello, Americans didn’t begin growing peaches commercially until the nineteenth century.  Today, our home state of California grows 65% of the peaches in the United States.  We’re proud to offer some of the best, most succulent of those in our Mojamix.  Velvety, delicately scented, luscious, and high in fiber and vitamin C, peaches nourish the body and the imagination.  Tempt yours!

• Mojamix can be eaten wet or dry.  So even if the native stickyhorn goats don’t take kindly to your efforts to milk them, you’ll still have a delicious, complete meal.
• Our convenient packaging keeps your food dry and safe from bugs and rodents.  (Try not to think about whether you will eventually have to eat the bugs and rodents—we’re sure you’ll get rescued before then!)
• Even after your Mojamix is all gone (a sad day, we know!) the container will have a million and one uses.  Read the witty text you selected to remind yourself of your humanity!  Use it to gather rainwater!  Make a reflective mirror from the inside packaging to signal passing planes! 

Yes indeed, Mojamix may indeed be your key to survival in dire conditions. Moral of the story?  Keep a package of Mojamix on you at. All. Times.   Because you just never know when you’ll need it.

No milk on your Mojamix today, buddy!