tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083929556713619822024-03-21T12:31:22.679-04:00Chiro KitchenDelicious food, that is also nutritious. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-200911309686028352017-02-08T22:40:00.005-05:002017-02-08T22:40:44.047-05:00Samoa Truffles <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've been told it's that time of the year. When those little darling girls come out in droves to sell <i>those</i> boxes of cookies. Rumor has it those things are as addictive as say...CHIROPRACTIC. I myself have never tried any of the wide variety GIRL SCOUT cookies. I am sure when I was less informed, before I knew if you can't pronounce an ingredient you probably shouldn't eat it, I may have tried a Girl Scout cookie. However, being from Canada, we had GIRL GUIDES- a less flashy version of the US Girl Scout. Our cookies were equally simple. Girl Guide cookies came in 3 flavors: chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter. Yep that was it. You could imagine how hard it was to sell those things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So when I came up with this no processed anything truffle made with a caramel, coconut filling, dipped in chocolate my husband tried one bite and said "these taste like a Samoa ONLY BETTER!" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After a quick lesson in Girl Scout cookies, I decided my Truffle creation arrived just in time. I mean have you looked at the ingredients in some of those cookies?! The <a href="https://www.abcsmartcookies.com/caramel-delites" target="_blank">"lighter" version of the Samoa</a> has 6 different types of sugars! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Samoa Truffle so good, I may have a bunch of pint<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-</span>sized Girl Scouts with picket signs, protesting outside my house. It's worth the risk. I hope you enjoy...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Samoa Truffle</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> Ingredients<br />1 cup Medjools dates<br />1/2 cup water<br />1/2 cup coconut milk<br />1/4 teaspoon sea salt<br />2 tablespoons coconut oil<br />2 1/4 cup finely shredded coconut<br /> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Chocolate<br />1/4 cup cocoa powder<br />1/4 coconut oil<br />2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Place dates, water, sea salt and coconut milk in a blender. Blend at medium speed until ingredients form a paste. Add coconut oil and turn the blender to high and mix until the paste is smooth and resembles caramel. Place all but a 1/4 cup of caramel sauce in a bowl with 2 1/4 cup of finely shredded coconut. Stir until well mixed. Roll coconut mixture into 1-1.5 inch balls and set them on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Place balls into the freezer for 30 minutes or longer. Mix coconut oil, cocoa and honey with an emulsion blender. Remove coconut balls from freezer and coat well with chocolate. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and drizzle with remaining caramel. Place in the fridge to harden. These will keep for weeks but won't last but a few days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Makes about 24 Truffles depending on the size.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Let me tell you, if you stopped right here and just ate the <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">caramel s<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">uce<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, I would not hold that against you. I<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">t is THAT good. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-7412323688770770622017-01-12T22:00:00.002-05:002017-01-13T14:09:13.980-05:00Cabbage Roll Soup<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Making cabbage rolls can be tedious but the results are well worth the effort. How about enjoying the rich flavors of cabbage rolls with half the work? Well if that sounds good to you, then pull up a chair and let's enjoy some Cabbage Roll Soup!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-21729885100748242782016-11-28T00:06:00.002-05:002016-11-28T00:08:54.726-05:00Mini Pumpkin Pies with a Date Nut Crust<br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There is nothing better than that combination of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and pumpkin this time of year. OR anytime of year really. These little pumpkin pies are so good you may question how good they are for you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The crust is a unique combination of dates, nuts, cocoa and coconut. NO ADDED SWEETENER OR FLOUR. The crust is the perfect compliment to the custard-like pumpkin that lies on top. The entire thing is so easy to make and is the perfect ending to any meal. </span><br />
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "corbel"; font-weight: bold;">1/2 cup chopped walnuts</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "corbel"; font-weight: bold;">1/2 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "corbel"; font-weight: bold;">1/2 cup pitted medjool dates ( about 12) </span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "corbel"; font-weight: bold;">1 tsp cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp ground ginger & cloves<br />
pinch of sea salt<br />
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg<br />
2 organic eggs<br />
1/4 cup grade maple syrup</span><br />
<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "corbel"; font-weight: bold;">1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1 cup coconut milk (full fat)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "candara"; font-weight: bold;"></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "corbel"; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: bold;">Directions: Line 16 muffin tins with paper liners and grease with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>coconut oil or butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a food processor, blend together the cocoa powder, nuts, dried coconut and dates to make the crust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drop a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>tablespoon of the crust into the paper muffin liners and press down to the bottom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the pumpkin pie filling with a blender until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour pie filling into paper cups about 2/3rds full.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>filling is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>drizzle of melted chocolate and/or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "corbel"; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have also made these in mini muffin tins as well, which I feel are perfect for big gatherings where there are multiple desserts. This gives everyone a chance to try a "bite" without overindulging. The mini muffin size is also just the right portion for little kids. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are looking for something a little different to make for dinner because your routine is getting a little ordinary, I have just the recipe for you. Spaghetti Squash replaces a typical noodle that is found in this Thai dish. The lightness of the spaghetti squash, is the perfect combo for this creamy sauce.</span><br />
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1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk<br />
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar<br />
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "candara"; font-weight: bold;">Preheat oven to 350 F. Half the squash and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle inside with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place spaghetti squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes. When spaghetti squash is done roasting, remove it from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Then, using a fork, scrape out the spaghetti squash strands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is important when choosing a spaghetti squash to get one that is bright yellow with no brown spots. The area around the stem should be firm and free of any black color. The peel should be shiny and firm and not be easily marked with your fingernail. An old spaghetti squash will be flavorless and mushy and will not yield strong spaghetti-like strands. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you desired kale in stead of spinach cook this first in the oil and salt until softened. If you are using spinach add the fresh spinach in the final steps as to avoid it becoming mushy. I used yellow cooking onions instead of green onions as my kids prefer yellow onions. I cooked them with the kale. </span><br />
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I<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">'m a bit of a peanut butter connoisseur so I always have several varieties on hand. My favorite is the Mara Natha's no stir organic PB. It is slightly sweetened so I did not add any honey. If your are using PB without any sweetener, a little honey really makes this dish. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A pinch of cayenne pepper brings a little heat to the dish. My kids love it. </span></td></tr>
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means a change in schedule, sleeping and eating habits and more exposure to
illness. <b>Coconut oil Immuno-Melts</b> are the perfect solution to keeping
your immune system strong during a time of increased demand. Coconut oil
Immuno-Melts are easy to make, taste like lemon icing and are good for
the entire family!</span></span></div>
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in a small blender until well emulsified. Under mixing may result in
inconsistent taste. Pour mixed oil into silicon molds or mini muffin tins lined
with parchment. Place the filled molds in the fridge or freezer.
Once solidified, remove immuno-melts from their molds and store in an air
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trouble getting the honey to mix evenly with the other ingredients, check out
my troubleshooting tips from my<span style="background: white;"> <a href="http://chirokitchen.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-complete-guide-to-homemade-coconut.html"><span style="color: blue;">Complete Guide to Coconut Oil Chocolates.</span></a></span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%;"></span></span></div>
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boosts our immune response. Vitamin C is also a strong antioxidant, which
means it helps protect against damage at the cellular level. Lemons are
also antiseptic in nature providing additional support against bacterial
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digestion, which encourages better absorption of other vitamins and minerals
essential to a strong immune response. This fresh smelling citrus fruit
also helps eliminate the occurrence of kidney and gallstones. The citrate
in lemons prevents calcium from binding to other constituents that lead to the
formation of crystals. When all digestive organs are functioning well,
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antibiotic and a strong antioxidant. Ginger also provides anti-inflammatory
benefits and shows much promise to those battling various arthritides.
Ginger improves circulation and promotes better respiration which is beneficial
to those battling a sinus or upper respiratory infection. Ginger is best known
for preventing or lessening the symptoms of nausea but it has also displayed
many anti-cancer properties especially for leukemic, skin, kidney, lung, and
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these Immuno-melts taste delicious but they too have many anti-fungal,
antibacterial and antiviral properties. And if you are worried about all
the fat calories, worry no more. Coconut oil is metabolized in the liver
which prevents fat storage and increases metabolism. So you may even loose
a few pounds while boosting your immune system. </span></span></div>
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own it will give these Immuno-melts super-powers. Yes, garlic is by far
one of nature's best disease preventers. I have added up to 1 finely
minced, large clove of garlic per recipe without any noses turning up. If
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<![endif]-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-61235572923354006902016-08-03T22:12:00.002-04:002016-08-03T22:24:48.745-04:00Quinoa & Tea Breakfast Bowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For most people breakfast is pretty routine. While there is an ease to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">routine</span>, changing things up can give you more variety with flavor and diversity of nutrients. Since breakfast can be pretty <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">predictable</span> at times at our home, I thought I would branch out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This Quinoa & Tea Breakfast Bowl came to me while I was steeping my nightly tea. For those who have not cooked with Quinoa,(pronounced KEEN-WHA) it is much like couscous or rice. You use a 2:1 ratio of water to grain for cooking. Unlike rice, quinoa cooks much quicker (about 15minutes). Quinoa can have a hint of soapy, bitter, saponin remains from the outer shell when it is removed in processing. Saponins do not affect the nutrient value of the grain, but will affect the taste. To be sure your quinoa will have nothing but a pure, mild, nutty flavor, give the quinoa a rinse before cooking. The grains are too small for a colander, so rinse the quinoa with water in a small cooking pot. Use the lid to carefully drain off as much water as you can. Only rinse the amount you are cooking. Store the rest in a cool, dry location like a pantry or freezer. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What makes this breakfast bowl so great is it allows for lots of versatility, so you can get playful with different teas, spices and fruit. This works especially well with kids. Giving them choices, allows them to take part in their healthy eating habits. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Quinoa is an excellent breakfast grain. It contains 6grams of protein per 1/4c serving, which will help you stay satisfied through lunch and will prevent an insulin spike from the naturally occurring complex carbohydrates.<span style="font-size: small;"> Quinoa also<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US"> contains a variety of bone building minerals like magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc, however it’s phytic acid content can inhibit the <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">absorption</span> of these important minerals. Soaking and then cooking the quinoa, reduces it’s phytic acid content which improves mineral absorption. This grain from the Andes, is also rich in protective antioxidants. Pair this with<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> the abundant antio<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">xidants in the tea and you have yourself one lean<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, mean disease fighting breakfast<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US">The recipe can be made in larger batches and kept in the fridge to be used throughout the week. Talk about a stress-free start the school year! </span></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added dried cranberries, dates and pepitas ( pumpkin seed). </td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-1012767911133139792016-07-11T22:55:00.001-04:002016-07-11T23:03:30.507-04:00Honey Sesame Seed Candy <span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ligatures: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcdZj4tAcHnhywzakcx5fCXcAelLmsxf-vQDdzYKewagateAtX7FPEd4kYDWObLqXu0ne5vyuCD8Z5hGUVrmKjeA4jqd0vOzNywVE3WUiA3N-SSEHtodl2MmRlLtEJQ7m6htAd30Tdvw/s1600/sesame+seed+candy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcdZj4tAcHnhywzakcx5fCXcAelLmsxf-vQDdzYKewagateAtX7FPEd4kYDWObLqXu0ne5vyuCD8Z5hGUVrmKjeA4jqd0vOzNywVE3WUiA3N-SSEHtodl2MmRlLtEJQ7m6htAd30Tdvw/s640/sesame+seed+candy.jpg" width="640" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As a kid, I loved these Sesame Seed candies that were sold in most Canadian corner stores. They were 35 cents a pack. Although I am pretty sure I am too young to be telling a back in the day tale, these little treats were so delightful. They were both sweet and nutty and they had a little crunch to them. Today you may be able to find them in the occasional health food store. Health food? Yes, these little treats are loaded with an abundant source of nourishing minerals and antioxidants. </span><br />
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sesame seeds contain two unique substances: </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: italic;">sesamin</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> and </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: italic;">sesamolin</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">. Both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: italic;">lignans</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">, that have been shown to have cholesterol lowering effects in humans and can prevent high blood pressure. Sesamin has also been found to protect the liver from oxidative damage. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of copper, which is known for reducing the pain and swelling in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>rheumatoid arthritis. Copper also provides<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>structure, strength and elasticity in blood vessels, bones and joints. These tiny seeds are also a good source of magnesium which has been found to prevent the spasm in both airways and blood<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>vessels which make magnesium an important<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mineral for helping ease the symptoms of asthma, migraines and may be helpful at preventing heart attack. </span><span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had some sesame seeds in my pantry which made me think about these honey sweetened treats. So I thought I would whip up a batch. I must admit, the first batch of boiling honey ended up down the sink. I walked away for <span style="font-size: x-small;">just a minute</span> and it burned! What a waste of perfectly sweet honey. I hope the bees will forgive me. Round 2 yielded a much better batch. Here is what you will need: </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I doubled my recipe to make a large batch.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-38807755544362249152016-05-16T22:13:00.003-04:002016-07-11T23:05:59.251-04:00Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The most wonderful thing about this Moroccan Chicken is not the fact that it is easy to make; nor is it the wonderful smells that will drift from your kitchen; nor is it the tender, flavorful chicken that will surprise you with hints of complimentary flavors that will make your mouth water; instead it is the plentiful health benefits you will get from eating this Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Moroccan food is known for it's abundant use of spices.<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-armenian-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-cyrillic-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-default-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-greek-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latin-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latinext-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-ligatures: none;"> Many of these flavorful<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>additions are also health promoting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cumin adds a earthy, peppery flavor to your food and is an excellent source of iron. Iron plays an important role in the transport of oxygen in our blood but is also needed for energy production and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>metabolism. Cumin has been shown to be<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>protective against stomach and liver cancer and will stimulate pancreatic enzymes needed for digestion. Cinnamon has a warm sweet taste with a pleasant fragrance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has many antimicrobial properties and will inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi which is why it is helpful to eat during times of infection. Cinnamon is probably best known for it’s ability to help control blood sugar levels but can also fight inflammation and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>prevents unwanted clumping of blood platelets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ginger is aromatic and warm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has the ability to relieve gastrointestinal distress and will reduce nausea, motion sickness and dizziness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ginger has also been found to be very effective at relieving the pain associated with arthritis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turmeric is an orange spice with a mild<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It contains the antioxidant curcumin, which fights<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>inflammation. It’s anti-inflammatory benefits help many conditions including irritable bowel, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, cystic fibrosis and rheumatoid arthritis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-14424779706314051152016-03-28T22:46:00.001-04:002016-04-07T15:06:33.358-04:00Roasted Carrot Bisque <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-xRQWL0EGa_cOT1Kk3kbcCiTYF9Ot2TQ5C16V5d8yGtpbC4_5U-S_fVsl4egylJ_bNV072rRKY1O-iIljfvg2gptx-v6KxIff7inI-qR92QSUITqIMMQ7Jeyk-6Wd47gs5Hg5rp99xU/s1600/roasted+carrot+bisque.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-xRQWL0EGa_cOT1Kk3kbcCiTYF9Ot2TQ5C16V5d8yGtpbC4_5U-S_fVsl4egylJ_bNV072rRKY1O-iIljfvg2gptx-v6KxIff7inI-qR92QSUITqIMMQ7Jeyk-6Wd47gs5Hg5rp99xU/s640/roasted+carrot+bisque.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This soup offers a blend of aromatic flavors, with a subtle sweetness of spring. Loaded with carrots and ginger, this soup is packed with a powerhouse of Vitamin A and anti-inflammatory benefits. It is also so tasty, you might find yourself licking the bowl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1.5- 2 lbs of carrots, washed and sliced into large chunks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2-3 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 large onion, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 large garlic clove, finely diced </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 Tablespoon of fresh grated ginger (or more to taste)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon of coriander</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5-8 cups of vegetable stock</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2-3 Tablespoons of honey </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2-3/4 c of heavy cream * optional</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Place carrots and onions in a large baking dish (9x13) and drizzle them with olive oil. You can also use coconut oil which adds another depth of flavor. Sprinkle with sea salt and toss to coat. Cover and place in the oven, at 375 F for 35 minutes or until soft and slightly browned. Allow to cool with cover on. This will help soften the veggies even more. In the meantime, warm some stock on the stove in a medium size pot. Once carrots and onions are cooled, place them in batches in a blender with some stock and blend until smooth. Add back to the pot and simmer. Add coriander, diced garlic, grated ginger, honey and heavy cream. Adjust the thickness by adding more or less stock as you desire. Add sea salt and fresh pepper to taste and enjoy!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Only a little heavy cream. This is optional.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stir in honey and spices. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yes, the kids will love it.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Can't talk. I am eating my soup.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-10824992815519187802016-03-09T23:09:00.001-05:002016-03-28T21:12:53.822-04:00Non-Toxic Sparkling Clean Dishwasher Detergent<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Did you know that the #1 cause of household poisoning is dish detergent. Most dishwasher detergents contain chlorine, as well as a variety of other toxic chemicals that are labeled "HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED". Now, it is very likely that some of the dishes in your dishwasher are not getting a complete and full rinse. Residue from these detergents are likely being left behind on some of your dishes. Have you ever noticed the water that gets pooled in the lips of lids or the shallow pools in the bottom of your mugs? This rinse water isn't exactly clear and colorless, is it?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Our friends at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) have been working tirelessly to protect human health and the health of the environment. Since the ingredients in household cleaners are not regulated, many known carcinogenic compounds and substances known to harm fetal development are in household cleaning products. If you are not reading the labels of the items you bring into your home or don't know the effects some of those chemicals can have, you may be putting you and your family's health at risk.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Thankfully the <a href="http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners" target="_blank">EWG has created a Guide to Healthy Cleaning</a>, which provides you with easy-to-navigate safety ratings for a wide range of cleaners and ingredients. EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning contains information and safety assessments for
<b>2,109</b> products, <b>197</b> brands and more than <b>1,000</b> ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Of the <a href="http://www.ewg.org/guides/categories/5-Dishwashing" target="_blank"><b>103</b> dishwasher detergents evaluated</a> <b>only 11% were given an A rating</b>. 24% were given an F rating. (May contain ingredients with potential for
developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; cancer; skin allergies/irritation; acute aquatic toxicity or
respiratory effects.) <b>Among the worst offenders is 7th Generations Automatic Dish washing Gel.</b> (RATING AT AN F) Although many of their other products consistently rank in the A category for being safe. This one by 7th Generation took me by surprise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have used a variety of A rated, dish washing detergents in my machine. Some did not clean so well, while others became difficult to find. So we decided to make our own. With the help of my hubby, we came up with a NON-TOXIC Dishwasher detergent that is easy to make and leaves your dishes sparkling clean! We have not calculated the cost of making it, but I am sure it is pennies a load.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>NON TOXIC SPARKLING CLEAN DISH DETERGENT</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>1 Part BORAX</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>1 Part WASHING SODA</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>1/2 Part CITRIC ACID POWDER</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>1/2 Part SALT (cheap table salt is best)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> * all ingredients are readily available at your local grocery store. If you have a hard time finding citric acid powder you can easily find it on Amazon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Combine all ingredient in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Place in a airtight container for storage.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>USE: 1 TABLESPOON/LOAD </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">* Citric acid attracts water, so you will notice the detergent will begin to clump and harden somewhat. This does not change it's effectiveness. Because it can be a little difficult to scoop out the detergent when it is hardened, you don't want to make too big of a batch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I usually make mine using the following measurements. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 cups Borax</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 cups Washing Soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 cup Citric acid powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 cup salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We run our dishwasher nightly, so if you don't, you may want to consider making smaller batches. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>**UPDATE</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>** </b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>If you are fin</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>ding </b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>this recipe <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">is not fully cutting all the greas<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e on some of your dishes, you can add 2<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">DROPS of your favorite liqui<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">d dish soap<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. Just a few drops is all you will need. </span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-78144821135545749492016-02-14T23:04:00.001-05:002016-02-14T23:07:16.242-05:00Fudgy Beet Brownies<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">INGREDIENTS: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 1/2 c of pureed beets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 to 1 cup of sugar </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 cup coconut oil (liquid state)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 1/4 cup cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 cup all purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 tsp sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 cup mini chocolate chips (60% cocoa)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First, cook your beets. You can do this in two ways:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. Wash, peel and cut them. Then place them in a baking dish and coat them with coconut oil. Cover with foil and bake at 375 until they are soft when poked with a fork.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. Wash unpeeled beets. Cut off stems. Wrap whole beet in aluminum foil and bake at 375 until soft when poked. Allow beets to cool in foil. Then peel away skins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Both ways work well. Baking them with foil takes a little longer, depending on the size of your beets but has less fuss. USE gloves when handling beets or they will temporarily stain your hands. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>You "can" also use canned beets, I suppose. But I have never tried. If you do use canned, I would omit the salt from the recipe.</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Once beets are cooked and cooled. Place them in blender. You may need a little liquid to get them to a smooth puree. I like to use a little organic apple juice to help the blending.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Meanwhile, place cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl and whisk together. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract and sugar. Finally add 1 1/2 cup of beet puree. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and blend until mixed. Stir in chocolate chips. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pour brownie batter into a 13x9 inch buttered baking dish, lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. You will know they are done when a toothpick inserted comes out free of batter. It is best not to over bake. Let brownies cool completely before cutting. Will store for about 1 week in the fridge or brownies can also be stored longer in the freezer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Valentine's day is around the corner<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">b</span>ut who needs an </span>excuse to make chocolate<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">...or eat it?</span> Especially if that chocolate is not only <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">delicious, but good for you. Yep<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, it<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">'s t<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">rue. This is a<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> chocolate th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">is is really good for you. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is so filled with many health bene<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">fits, you can eat a piece everyday!</span></span></span></span></span></span> AND you can easily make it in your own <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">kitchen using only </span></span></span></span></span>5 ingredients! Yes<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">,</span>it is that easy. Let's get started with what you will need.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">HOMEMADE <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">CO<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">CONUT OIL </span></span>CHOCOLATE</span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup cocoa powder (not dutch processed)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup coconut oil (liquid state<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">)</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup maple syrup or honey<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">pinch of sea salt</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>1/2 teaspoon of vanilla<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> or other <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">flavor</span> extract</span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Combine cocoa powder and salt. Mix coconut oil, vanilla & maple syrup in a glass measur<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ing cup with a <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">pourin<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">g spout</span></span></span>. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">W</span>hisk the ingredients </span>until well combined. Add the cocoa powder to the oil mixture and stir until<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> a <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">consistent</span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">texture</span> is achieved.</span></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Next, </span>pour your liquid ch<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ocolate </span>into flexible silicon molds. NO MOLDS? NO PROBLEM. You <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">have several options<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. </span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Substitutes for silicon molds. </span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">* <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Muf<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">fin tins. (If using regular<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> siz<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ed mu<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ffin<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> pans,</span> fill to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1/<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4</span></span>. Mi<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ni mu<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ffins fill to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2/3)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">* I<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ce cube trays</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>* </b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Parchment </b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>lined glass 8x</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>8 </b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>baking dish (you will cut the cho<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">colate<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> with a knife) </span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Once your molds are poured, place <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">them in the</span> fridge to harden. About 20 minutes<b>. </b>Remove chocolate from the mold and enjoy. If you are not using flexible silicon mo<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">lds, you <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">may need to dip the bottom of your muffin tins or <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ice-cube</span> trays in warm wa<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ter to loosen the cho<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">colate<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. This will make it</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> easier<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> for removal.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Poured chocolate into silicon molds</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The cho<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">col<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ates <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">should be stored <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">in an air<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">-</span>tight container<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, in temperatures bel<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ow 70 degrees or they will melt. </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Once you have made the basic recipe you can branch out. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here are other <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">variations to the recipe<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">:</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">* </span>peppermint or orange oi<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">l (<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3-5 dr<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ops)</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">* 1/8-1/4 teaspoon of <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">cayenne</span> pepper </span> </span></span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">* 1/4 cup <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">finely</span> ch<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">opped nuts<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> or</span> dried fruit</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>* <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">USING <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">RAW HONEY I<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">NSTEAD</span> OF MAPLE SYRUP</span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Coconut oil liquefies at temperatures above 76 degrees. When the coconut oil is liquid, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">it is <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">difficult to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">get the honey t<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">o <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">combine</span>. ( <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I</span> won't bore <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">you with the chemistry behind<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> this) <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As a result</span>,<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>the honey s<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ett<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">les</span></span> to the bottom and when you pour<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> your mix<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ture </span>into your chocolate molds, the firs</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>t few c<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">hocolates </span>will be<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span>bitter <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and the last few will be <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">very sweet. </span></span></span> BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN IT CAN'T BE DONE. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">TROUBLE<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">SHOOTING <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">TIPS:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Add the honey and the liquid coconut oil into a <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">suitable container and <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">blend with an </span></span>immersion blender. Blend until <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">completely combine<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">d. Continue with th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e next step of the recipe.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Pour your coconut oil into a glass measuring cup. Place the cup into the fridge or freezer to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">partially s</span>olidify. You want it to thicken not completely harden. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Add the honey to the thickened oil. Mix <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">until well combined. (It should <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">be t<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">he consist<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ency of cake frosting or peanut butter.) <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Once it is mixed<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, add t<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">he co<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">coa powder <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and salt. The texture will be too thick to pour<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, but the honey will be well combined. Now you can place the mixture in the o<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ven, under <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">very low hea<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">t until it begins to melt enough <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">so it is <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">pour-able</span>. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Stir<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> in your flavor of choice and pour into your molds.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cool coconut oil in fridge to thicken</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This may sound <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">a bit complicated, but it is really quite simple. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Many <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">have tried making <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">coconut oil chocolate<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, with various outco<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">mes. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">These extra steps allow you to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">trouble<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">-shoot any problems. This chocolate <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ta<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">stes so good and <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">has so many health benefits I want it to be e<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">asy for you to make a batch under any conditions. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What mak<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">es this chocolate <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">SO good for you?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">C<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">OCOA POWDER</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Especially organic, and not dutch processed contains a high amount of antioxidants. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Antioxidants are compounds plants make to prevent their cells from premature destruction from heat, light, air, moisture and time. Consuming antioxidants also has the same protective effect on our own cells. Thus cocoa can prevent premature aging and protect against disease. Cocoa contains 40x more antioxidants than the super-fruit blueberries.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The polyphenols in cocoa are cardio-protective. They help reduce our blood cells from clumping and help reduce arteriosclerosis. (hardening of the arteries.)No heart drug has the benefits cocoa does.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cocoa is one of the highest plant based sources of magnesium, which is a mineral that many are lacking. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">M</span>agnesium plays an important role in muscle relaxation, which is why it helps with constipation and leg cramps. Magnesium also helps convert glucose into energy enabling your brain to work with laser-sharp clarity and focus.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Dutch processed cocoa has been treated to be less bitter but this process also decreases many of the antioxidants in the cocoa. So be sure to avoid dutch processed. Also organic cocoa has many more health benefits as it too contains more of the above mentioned antioxidants and minerals but also does not contain any pesticides or harmful chemicals. Also many non-organic cocoa contains GMOs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Happy New Year!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The holiday season has kept me very busy in the kitchen. Many, many cookies were baked for our Organic Cookie and Cider week. I also baked many loaves of sweet bread for gifts and hosted Christmas dinners, so there was not much time for blogging. I did however, take many pictures and jotted down plenty of notes about the food I made, that I think will interest you. I will share that, as the year progresses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I would like to start the year with a focus on getting back to our roots. So much emphasis is made about diets and things we shouldn't eat. I want to get back to making real food, using real ingredients. The foods we should eat. For years, families gathered around kitchen tables, enjoying food made from scratch, by family members, from recipes that had been passed down for generations. Sure, today you can look up a recipe online, but there is something different about the food made with a pinch of this and a pinch of that; and mixed until it looks like "this". One would only know what "this" was, until someone showed you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just before Christmas, I had the pleasure of learning how to make pierogies from our receptionist Zofia's mother-in-law. Teresa is here visiting from Poland.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Many nationalities have traditional holiday foods that they prepare. For the Polish, pierogies are made in abundance, at Christmas time. So, I was honored to be able to learn from someone who is an expert. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Pierogie expert: Teresa </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Traditionally, these pillowy dumplings are stuffed with a mixture of potato and farmers cheese. This variety is also called a Ruskie (Russian). Other varieties include mushroom/ sauerkraut (my personal favorite) and sweet varieties like fresh strawberry or wild blueberry. The sweet pierogies, are usually made in the summer, when the fruit is in season. Teresa taught both Zofia and I, how to make both the mushroom/sauerkraut and the cheese and potato. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To begin we made the filling. We used a specific type of Polish farmers cheese for the cheese/potato variety.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This was mixed with mashed potatoes that were previously, peeled and boiled in salted water. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> A half of onion is minced and added to the cheese and potatoes. Then all the ingredients are mashed together with some melted butter. Enough butter is added to make all the ingredients blend well. My guess is about 1 stick. The filing was then ready for use.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Zofia's husband Ralf helped with the mashing. Pierogie making is a family affair. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For the mushroom/sauerkraut filling, the mushrooms we used were a specific, dried mushroom from Poland. They are called Borowik and they looked like portabellos. The mushrooms were re-hydrated overnight in a pot of water. The water was then drained and then the pot was re-filled with water and half of a sliced onion for flavor. The mushrooms were then boiled until softened.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> The water again was drained and the mushrooms and boiled onion were then minced finely. I brought my emulsion blender, which our Polish pierogie maker had never used. She did approve of the texture of the mushrooms that the blender achieved for the filling. It was a bit of an old world, meets new world experience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Meanwhile the sauerkraut was drained, not rinsed and placed in a skillet with some butter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The finely minced mushrooms were added to the sauerkraut and the mixture was reduced down until it was no longer wet. Once the filing cooled, it was ready to be used.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <b>Now for the dough. The secret is in the ratio. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For the liquid we used 1/2 cup of boiling water and 1/2 cup of milk mixed together with a tablespoon of butter. ( yes, butter is used a lot in the making of pierogies!) Stir until the butter melts. Make a well in the center of the flour and add one egg. Then, gently pour the liquid over your mound of flour and egg. Our Polish pierogie expert used a butter knife to cut in the liquid. Mix
it in, as you pour. Stop the addition of the liquid once you have a
run-off. Mix and continue. Once the flour mixture resembles a loose
dough ball, begin to kneed with your hands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Knead until dough has a spring back texture to it and all ingredients are combined. Cut off a section of the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> The dough should be thick enough to hold the filing but not too thick or the pierogie will be too heavy. No recipe can teach you this, you have to learn from experience. If I was to guess, the dough should be rolled out to about 1/8" in thickness. - Get out your rulers. :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Once the dough was rolled out, we used the "correct sized glass" as our cookie cutter to press out circles for the pierogies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As you work through all your dough. Leave the finished pierogies on a covered tray to prevent then from drying out. You can place a clean tea towel over the pierogies until they are ready to boil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When ready to cook them, place the pierogies in a pot of boiling water and cook until the pierogies float to the top. Do not add too many at once or they will stick to each other. Once floating, remove with a slotted spoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> From here you can eat as is. Top with onions sauteed in butter and/or a dollop of sour-cream. Some people also like to fry them, to crisp the pierogies on the outside. The choice is yours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Being taught to make pierogies, a traditional polish dish, by a polish grandmother, whom had learned to make pierogies from her mother, whom had learned from her mother before her, made me revisit a few things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. <b>You don't need fancy gadgets and cook wear to make good food.</b> We used a drinking glass for our measuring device and that same glass was our cookie cutter. Sure there are certain kitchen tools that make things faster and easier but at times they also complicate things. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. <b>Making food is an experience.</b> Yes making real food takes some time and effort and it will mess up your kitchen. But it is not hard. Aside from the health differences between homemade food compared to take-out, preparing a meal, especially one for a holiday, is an act of love. You do it because you want to share that love with others. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3.<b> Food is the glue that bonds.</b> Whether it be Christmas, a birthday or some other holiday, food allows you to share an experience with friends and family. Food is at the core of every celebration. You can choose to break bread by opening a package, however the experience is much more profound when that bread is made with love, from those you love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This year, I encourage you to get back to your roots. What special dishes did your grandmother make? What foods became a part of your family traditions? In this fast paced world, why not slow it down a little. Let's get back to enjoying Sunday dinner together again.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-55991321558690035822015-10-21T23:04:00.001-04:002015-10-21T23:04:16.626-04:00Coconut Chia Pudding<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Ch-Ch-Ch-CHIA!. If you were a child in the 80's, you probably remember the Chia Pet. It was a terracotta, animal shaped, figurine that came boxed with a packet of chia seeds. You spread the seeds onto the figurine and kept the seeds wet. In a few weeks, they sprouted and gave your chia pet a nice coat of chia "fur." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Chia seeds; once a sprouted ornament-now a new "health food". After some reluctance, I decided to give the little seeds a try. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Alone, they have a similar bite or crunch, as poppy seeds. They do differ from other small seeds in that they hold up to 12x their weight in water. Once wet, the Chia seeds form a gel like substance around them; much like tapioca. Because of this, they are great to use as thickeners in puddings, shakes or smoothies. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Coconut Chia Pudding</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 14oz can of coconut milk</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 cup water</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5 Tablespoons of chia seeds</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2-4 Tablespoons of honey or maple syrup</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon of vanilla</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 teaspoon cinnamon </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I used 3 Tablespoons of maple syrup and found this to be too sweet for breakfast but this may be a personal preference. My children loved the sweet pudding as a topping for their usual breakfast of berries, bananas, cinnamon, fish oil and yogurt. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Chia seeds do have some health benefits. They are high in fiber. In fact, most of the carbohydrates in the seeds are in the form of fiber. Chia seeds are also 14% protein by weight and have no sugar. They have many antioxidants and because of their ability to retain water, Chia seeds can contribute to a feeling of fullness, despite their minimal calories. That said, I don't think Chia seeds are any more or less healthy than other nuts or seeds. Remember variety is the spice of life. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-34959333041591753462015-09-09T22:45:00.002-04:002015-09-09T22:54:04.420-04:00Zucchini Muffins<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We had plenty of zucchini this summer. Unfortunately, it is not really <i>loved </i>at our house. We all will eat it, but it isn't exactly requested. It is pretty much flavorless and can easily get mushy when cooked. And, because there are very few things that irritate me more than throwing good food away, I had to find someway to put it to use. MUFFINS!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Typically zucchini muffins/bread have so much sugar and oil, the addition of zucchini does not suddenly make them good for you. I have played with my recipe and find this one to be tasty and still pretty acceptable for the health conscious.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 1/2 cup all purpose flour</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon sea salt</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 teaspoon cinnamon</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-weight: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-cyrillic-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-default-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-greek-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latin-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latinext-font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">1/2 cup coconut oil</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-weight: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-cyrillic-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-default-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-greek-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latin-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latinext-font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">1/2 cup whole plain yogurt</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-weight: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-cyrillic-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-default-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-greek-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latin-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latinext-font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">1 cup sugar</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-weight: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-cyrillic-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-default-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-greek-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latin-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latinext-font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">2 teaspoon vanilla</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-weight: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-cyrillic-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-default-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-greek-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latin-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latinext-font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">2 1/2 cup grated zucchini</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-weight: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-cyrillic-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-default-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-greek-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latin-font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-latinext-font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">1 cup chopped walnuts</span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but I love one pot meals. You can prepare many of them ahead of time and pop in them in the oven to cook and be ready in time for dinner. For me, this is such a time saver. While dinner is cooking I can enjoy a game of checkers with my son or chase my daughter on her bike. No need stand close by to stir a pot, or have to clean up the mess of my neglect. With all the busyness of back to school, this is a great one pot wonder. The entire meal takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and will surely satisfy the appetite, when you have that craving for Greek food at the Tarpon Sponge docks. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2-3 lbs of chicken thighs, skins removed</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 1/2 cup vegetable stock</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon sea salt</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">generous amount of fresh cracked peppercorns </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 teaspoons oregano </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6-8 drops lemon oil ( I used NOW organic lemon oil)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 tablespoons lemon juice</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 Tablespoon Garlic, minced</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 large sweet bell peppers, sliced </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 large Vidalia onion. thinly sliced </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 cup of plain whole fat yogurt or plain Greek yogurt </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon sea salt</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon lemon juice</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon of minced garlic, or more if you please</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 Tablespoon fresh</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Remove the skins from your chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper. Place brown rice in a deep baking dish. Mix together vegetable stock, oregano, lemon oil, lemon juice and minced garlic. Place chicken on top of the bed of uncooked brown rice. Pour stock mix over the entire dish. Layer mixed layer of peppers and onions over chicken. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This can be place in refrigerator for up to 12-18 hours before baking. Place in 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes or until chicken reads 180 degrees on thermometer. Uncover and cook for 10 more minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes. More liquid will absorb into rice during this time. Serve with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Still lots of liquid. Uncover and cook 10 minutes longer.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Top with a dollop of <b>T</b><b>zatziki sauce </b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Don't get me wrong, with the right combination of ingredients, at the right time, I love to tenderly watch and skillfully develop a wonderful meal for my loved ones. I am just glad, I can prepare them a delightful meal, without having to be so attentive all the time. I hope you enjoy! </span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-23559884106186715382015-05-04T23:35:00.000-04:002015-05-04T23:35:11.261-04:00Shepherd's Pie<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Shepherd's pie. Well it's not really a pie in the traditional sense. Historically it began as a dish of leftover meat which was baked in a crust of potatoes. As a kid, I always remembered my parents making it with canned cream of corn (it was the 80's) along with the traditional potato and ground beef duo. This is the one I prepare for our family. It's an updated, healthier version of the Irish classic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One of the biggest differences in this Shepherd's pie is I use either sweet potatoes or butternut squash. No white potatoes in mine. I guess if you really loved your white potatoes you could use them but I will promise you; you will not miss them once you try this version. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Ingredients </span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3 Large sweet potatoes or 1 medium butter nut squash</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt or butter </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 package of ground beef</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 medium yellow onions, diced</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4-5 large carrots, diced</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 bag of frozen peas</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2-3 cloves garlic, minced</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, minced or about 1 teaspoon dried</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><b>coconut oil </b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What is so great about this meal, is the make it and done factor. You can make this ahead and put it in the oven when you are ready to eat. No watching over a boiling pot, no stirring, no tending to. This is great for those nights you want to come home and have a great, healthy meal without having to make it fresh. Truly a one dish dinner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Typically I cook the squash or sweet potatoes ahead of time. For the sweet potatoes I wrap them in foil and place them in the oven on a baking sheet heated to 400 degrees. Bake until they are done. (about 25 minutes or so) Don't worry if they are in the oven a little longer. The smooshier the better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are using butternut squash. Cut it in half and de-seed. Rub with a little coconut oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Place face down on a parchment lined baking sheet in the oven heated to 400 degrees. Again, no need to fuss too much if overcooked. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />Once your tubers or squash are done, allow them to cool. Sometimes I do this step at night and allow the squash or potatoes to cool in fridge until morning. This makes the potatoes or squash easily slip right off the skin. Literally, they will fall right off and into a bowl for you. Once the potatoes or squash are in a bowl, add a generous scoop of whole milk yogurt or butter. This adds a little creaminess to the sweet "crust".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In the same pan, brown your meat. I usually use grass-fed beef or buffalo. Buffalo is naturally very lean, so when I use the beef I do drain off some of the fat once fully browned. We eat fat. Fat is good. But as with all things-moderation is best. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Browned Grass fed beef</span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Once the meat is browned, season to taste and layer it in the bottom of a casserole-type dish. This is the first of 4 layers in my Shepherd's pie. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Next, add your cooked and spiced carrots and onions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Then open your bag of frozen peas and sprinkle them over your carrots and onions in an even layer. No need to cook the peas, they will cook in the final bake.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My little helper wanted a pea or two</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>My little helper wanted more than a pea or two.Oh no you don't!</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I usually bake mine at 350 for about 25-30 minutes. There is no need to fuss too much with the perfect bake time. It has so much moisture in it, you could bake it for 1 hour and it will not dry out. ( Not that I have tried. At least not on purpose.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We are blessed with two children that really eat well. Without a doubt they get at least 8 servings of fruits and veggies/day and on some days much more than that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Despite their good eating habits we still give them supplements. Typically vitamins are taken to bridge the gap between what people ate and what they should be eating. Unfortunately, due to today's farming practices, I lack confidence in the amount of nutrients in our food (organic or otherwise). So, Archer and Lana start each day with Juice Plus gummies and a quality fish oil with high amounts of DHA/EPA. We sometimes supplement with other things based on their growth or health needs at given times. And at night, they don't want to miss their dose of spicy honey. (fresh chopped garlic on a teaspoon with raw honey) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> I know. kind of .... different. But they LOVE IT! Raw honey and fresh chopped garlic have many health benefits and we love to make goodnight kisses memorable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For us Juice Plus is a great supplement for kids and adults alike. 17 nutritiously dense fruits and veggies all packed together in convenient, naturally sweetened gummies and/or capsules. For the price, you really can't go wrong. Wholesale customers can get Juice Plus capsules for around $45/month (adults) and $25/month (kids). For us, supplements are a no-brainer. This is our health insurance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For others, the value of supplements, like buying organic food over conventional is not yet understood. Sometimes it takes a health scare to see that <b>an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.</b> This is okay. Your health and your health choices are personal and when you gain enough knowledge you usually make the best choice for yourself. So, this got me to thinking, if someone won't invest in the supplements maybe they might consider making their own? This brought me to my homemade "vitamin" gummy recipes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I decided to first start with a standard gummie loaded with antioxidants from fruits and a unique tea made from a flower. Awhile back a practice member gave me a terrific gift. It was a hardy collection of sorrel buds. I had used sorrel before but only the greens in salad. Never had I thought or even heard of using the flowers? I had been told they are used in the islands for the purpose of making a tea type beverage. Typically the buds are added to boiling water with ginger and left to steep. Then sugar or honey and/or cinnamon is added. Sometimes for a special treat rum. For this purpose, I left out the rum. ( Adult gummies to follow. ha!) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The sorrel buds are a beautiful deep red color and make a tea that is equally as vibrant. Unflavored the tea tastes a little bitter similar to cranberry but with less pucker power. Slightly sweetened and flavored it is deliciously refreshing! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Nutritionally, sorrel contains vitamin C, a variety of B vitamins and is loaded with antioxidants. Research has shown sorrel to be beneficial for lowering elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels which help prevent heart disease. It is also believed that the flavonoids found in sorrel may be a useful
deterrent against certain types of cancer and can help to enhance the
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Making Sorrel Tea</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A hardy handful of sorrel buds (about 1 cup)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4-5 cups filtered water</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Add buds to water and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and allow to steep at least 1 hour. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Immuno-boosting Sorrel and Berry Gummies</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 cup sorrel tea ( can substitute for organic fruit juice or another variety of tea)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 cup boiling water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 c gelatin powder ( I use Bernard Jensen)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 Tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup (optional and to taste)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 to 1 cup pureed berries ( I used blueberry and strawberry) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Prepare your silicon or candy molds by greasing them with coconut oil. If you do not have mold you can simply use a greased glass baking dish. 8x8" square works best for this amount. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. Puree fruit. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. Boil water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3. Mix honey and tea. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4. Add gelatin to 1/2 of the tea and stir until it forms a thick paste.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5. Quickly add boiling water. Stir until well dissolved.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6. Add remaining tea and pureed fruit. Continue stirring.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">7. Pour into molds.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">8. Place in fridge until set.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">9. Remove from molds and store in refrigerator for upto 2 weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 cup boiling water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 cup gelatin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 tablespoons honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3/4 cup of orange & banana puree</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Basically you can do any combination. Just remember 1 cup of liquid to 1/4 cup of gelatin. ( a minimum of 1/4 cup of that liquid needs to be boiling) Add 1/2-1 cup of fruit or veggie puree. Sweetener and spices as desired. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-54624989091121297842015-02-01T09:29:00.001-05:002015-02-01T09:30:59.422-05:00Detoxifying Mouthwatering Cabbage Soup<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cabbage has some pretty awesome health benefits. For one, it is loaded with<b> Vitamin C </b>(an immuno-booster that is great this time of year) and <b>Vitamin K</b> ( a bone building nutrient that is also essential for healthy teeth).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In addition, Cabbage has also been found to have 3 major properties:</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. Anti-Inflammatory</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. Cancer Protection</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3. Digestive Support</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yep, cabbage is great; whether it be green or red, it has so many health benefits you would be silly to not eat it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This soup hits the mark as far as nutrient dense and flavor abundant. I can tell you my kids LOVE this soup. The other great thing about this soup is- it is a ONE POT WONDER. Yep, everything goes in to one pot and you are done.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hearty Cabbage Soup</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 head of cabbage (green or red), chopped</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 medium yellow onions, diced</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5-6 large carrots, diced</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4 garlic cloves</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 cube of vegetable bouillion. ( I use <a href="http://www.rapunzel.de/uk/p_wuerzmittel.html" target="_blank">Rapunzels Organic with sea Salt</a>)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 can of tomato paste</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1-1/2 cups of green lentils</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1-1.5 lbs of organic stewing beef, grilled to medium rare and diced (optional)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Olive oil</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sea salt</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Fresh ground pepper</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cook onions, carrots and chopped cabbage in large soup pot with olive oil and sea salt. Cook with lid on pot until carrots are softened. Add garlic, vegetable bouillon and enough water to cover the vegetables. Add tomato paste and allow this to simmer on low/medium heat while grilling steak or meat of choice. Once steak is cooked to medium rare, remove from heat and allow it to rest before cutting into bite sized pieces. Add steak and lentils. Adjust seasoning if needed and simmer on stove until ready to eat!</span></span></b>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>I can add the lentils mom.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Oops I missed a few, but I will get them</b>. </span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-64504375615176700382015-01-26T22:39:00.001-05:002015-01-26T22:39:51.219-05:00Easy Homemade Granola <br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Granola is one of those foods that is assumed to be healthy. However the granola of the past has transformed into today's high sugar, high calorie junk food that disguises itself as healthy by it's name . Depending on the brand, </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">granola falls into the same category as Vitamin W</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">ater,</span>
fat-free foods and baked chips. Their names imply healthy, but they
are anything but. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cascadian Farms granola is one of the better cereal options. Their cereals do not contain high fructose corn syrup or trans fats. They are organic which means no GMOs, no use of toxic pesticides and
artificial ingredients. However, some Cascadian Farms granola is higher in sugar than I like. For the little effort that goes into making
your own Granola, why not give it a try? The cost and effort is minimal, you can
control the amount and type of sugar and the flavor options are
endless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here is my recipe for <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Maple </span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cinnamon </span></span>Pecan Granola</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Other flavors you can try: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">* Cranberry Chocolate</span><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">* Cinnamon Raisin</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">* Harvest Pumpkin Seed ( fall spices like cinnamon, clove, ginger and pumpkin seeds) </span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"></span> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">* use honey in place of maple syrup</span><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>16.5 cups of Old Fashioned Oats</b> ( I used <a href="http://www.publix.com/p/RIO-PCI-167995" target="_blank">Publix Greenwise Organic Oats which equalled about 2 1/2 containers</a>)</span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon sea salt</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 teaspoons organic cinnamon</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 cup coconut oil, melted</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 cup maple syrup</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 cup organic cane sugar </span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 cup chopped pecans</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. In a glass measuring cup mix coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and sugar. Stir until well combined. Pour mixture over the oats. With gloved hands, toss until oil mixture is well coated over all the oats. Place in the oven at 300 degrees for 15 minutes. Stir, then bake for another 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. It will harden as it cools. Evenly toss the pecans in the granola. Once completely cooled. Place in an airtight container for storage. Will keep for months. But it won't last that long. </span></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-2070180654731241122015-01-22T21:54:00.001-05:002015-01-22T21:54:26.232-05:00Cookie Revolution Crumbled<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It has been awhile. My apologies. I thought I would up-date you on the results of the Baking Committee. My first week baking didn't go off with a bang. My cookies came out delicious but unfortunately they were competing against GIANT sized store bought cookies with lots of bright colored candies in them. The bake sale happens during lunch and the kids are allowed to go to the bake sale cart and choose their item. I had Archer scout out how many kids chose Mommy's cookie. His reply: <i>" No one at my table had your cookie, Mom." (he sighed) "They chose the one's with the yucky M & N's". "Does that mean we get to keep the rest?" </i> Oh how he knows how to mend a broken heart. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Week 2, I pulled out a recipe for a double chocolate muffins, made with organic cocoa, coconut oil and mini chocolate chips. They are moist, the right amount of sweet and very chocolate-y!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I thought this might attract a few more kids but that week a fellow committee member provided her baked goods courtesy of Publix bakery. They were purple and orange colored cupcakes. My expensive organic goods were dead in the water. I was starting to feel like this was a waste of time, money and effort. The worst part was, imagining all those organic goods being tossed in the trash! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well by week 3 something happened. I am not sure if someone who was not in grade school tried my treats or perhaps other parents were voicing concerns over their child having a healthier option at the bake sale but a survey went out. They asked committee members how the bake sale could be changed to provide healthy options, that were more reasonably sized for kids. (!!!) My hope was restored! I spent some time carefully drafting my reply. I including my thoughts about providing actually home-baked goods. As this would reduce the amount of chemicals and sugars our kids would be getting. Baking from home also naturally provides a more modest sized treat vs. one's provided by the store. I also added that since homemade goods cost more in time and money, that perhaps they could reward home-bakers with more volunteer hours. (Perhaps this may entice some to dust off their aprons?) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A few changes were made. The following week we were asked to provide <i>only homemade goods!</i> Well I guess this blew some flour in the wrong direction because all those Publix BOGO buyers were in up-roar. I guess members of the baking committee didn't like being asked to bake. I get it. Baking takes time and if you are a working parent then time is precious. Sometimes you have to pick and choose where your time will go. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So a compromise was made. The non-bakers were allowed to provide their packaged goods but portion control was asked to be kept in mind. Also more hours were allotted for those who provided home baked goods. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After spending a decent amount of money, time and effort into providing baked goods for my son's lunch bake sales, I learned a valuable lesson. <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b> Y</b><b>ou can't just provide kids (or adults) a healthy food (healthcare, supplement...) choices and expect them to choose it when they have not been educated about their choices. </b></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I take for granted that my children would choose an apple any-day over a donut. I take for granted that when we eat other places outside the home my son whispers in my ear, "is that organic?". To some, this may sound like I am raising a brood of food snobs. To us, it is about educating our children about the foods they put into their body and what affects it will have; not only for that day but in their future. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />After 2 months of baking for the baking committee I earned enough hours to commit to some other volunteer projects. I did bake two homemade breads for the Pastor appreciation breakfast, in hopes that the adults may at least <i>try </i>that whole wheat cinnamon raisin bread before filling their plate with donut holes. </span><br />
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<br />1 teaspoon baking soda
<br />1 teaspoon ground cinnamon </span></span></div>
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<br />3/4 organic sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 cup whole milk plain yogurt or sour cream<br />2 eggs <br />1/2 cup coconut oil, softened or melted
<br />3 bananas, very ripe*, mashed<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract
<br />2/3 cup walnuts/pecans, chopped </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350. Grease loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper. (sorry coconut oil won't work) Place flour, spices, salt and baking soda together in a large mixing bowl and toss with a whisk until well mixed. In another mixing bowl, beat the coconut oil, bananas, yogurt, sugar, eggs and vanilla on medium speed, until soft; about 3 minutes. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until all is combined. Toss in chopped nuts and fold in with spatula until well dispersed. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 min-1 hour. Begin checking at around 35 min as some batches will bake quicker than others based on the sugar content of the bananas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">* The perfect bananas for this loaf are ones that have reached maximum ripeness and then placed in the freezer. Defrost before using, by placing them on a plate on the kitchen counter overnight. Once soggy, store in fridge for up to 1 day until ready to use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If your coconut oil is in a solid state that means it is being stored at a temperature below 76 degrees. No worries. Measure out what you need and place in a glass measuring cup. If your oven has a "KEEP WARM" setting, turn that on. If not turn the oven on for a few minutes at the lowest temperature, then shut off the oven. Place glass measuring cup with solid coconut oil in the heated oven for around 5-10min to soften. This will allow the oil to incorporate better into the other ingredients. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Our 5 year old son started Kindergarten this August! I can't believe it really. Not only are we trying to establish some new routines around our house but we are also getting to know his new school. As parents we are required to do 50 volunteer hours during the school year. They have lots of ways in which you can fulfill these hours. One of the committees I volunteered for was the Baking Committee. Go figure. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was contacted by a very nice lady who was heading up the committee who is in charge of organizing the bakers. We primarily bake for the school bake sale that happens at lunch on Mondays and Wednesday. Kids are allowed to purchased baked goods. (1 per child for the smaller kids and 2 for the bigger kids). The price for each item is 25 cents. I am assuming this is more about responsibility and the use of money than a big profit maker. We also bake for other events like Grandparents Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, the Thanksgiving feast- that sort of thing. I was told we had to provide 3 dozen of any baked good (cookies, brownies, cup cakes) or 6 dozen if they were minis-like cupcakes. I was also told that Sister Regina (the principal) wanted to make sure we had some healthy options each week at the bake sale. She then told me raisins and fruit slices tend not to go over so well and they usually get tossed. Then she continued with some helpful advice. <i>"Your best option is to stock up on Publix cookies when they have their buy one get one free sale.</i>" HUN?! I thought to myself this IS the <u>baking </u>committee right?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So before I fully commit to the non-baking, baking committee I thought I would ask some questions. I asked if it was okay that I did indeed bake. I did get a yes but a surprised yes none-the-less. I will assume it was a pleasantly surprised yes. Then I asked if we had to leave out nuts or follow any allergy restrictions. She responded with a "no". Okay I thought, we are getting somewhere. I let her know we only used organic ingredients at our house so I would be providing organic baked goods. There was a very long pause over the phone. <i>"Does your child have Crohn's Disease? Because we have another family with a child with Crohn's disease and their family avoids all gluten. They even make their own condiments."</i> It was everything I could do to contain my laughter. Not to make light of this serious immune disease but since when did eating healthy become synonymous with having a food allergy? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had her attention, so I proceeded to let her know about our families choice to limit the amount of chemicals we eat as it is important to not only to our health but the health of the environment as well. She was curious and inquired about the cost and where we get our organic food from. She shared with me that she use to bake her own bread and got away from that as her kids got older but wished she still did. She also stated that she too had purchased some organic produce from Publix and found it to be much better tasting. We finished our pleasant conversation talking about our kids and the highlights of the school. After our phone call I came to the realization that there are likely more children than I previously thought that don't get much homemade of anything. So my goal this year is to Challenge the Status Quo. I will start with the baking committee. Perhaps my organic cookies will be a big hit and parents and teachers will realize you can provide a child a special treat that does not include a bunch of words you can't pronounce. And maybe, just maybe the healthy option won't be tossed in the trash. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So today's recipe is for a very tasty, good for you, organic (if you choose), HOMEMADE cookie. These are the first cookies I have made for week 1 of the bake sale. They are one of our families favorites and I hope they will also be yours. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Oatmeal Gorp* Cookies</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">* Gorp is an outdoors term for high energy snack</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 cup of coconut oil (you can use 1 1/4 cup of butter instead)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>3/4 cup of cane sugar</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>2 medium very ripe bananas ( previously frozen ones work best)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 egg</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 teaspoon vanilla </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>3 cups oatmeal </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 cup of whole wheat flour</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1/2 cup of all purpose flour (as you get more brave you can use all whole wheat)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 teaspoon baking soda</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1/4 teaspoon sea salt</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 teaspoon cinnamon</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Your choice of 2 of the following:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 cup of chocolate chips</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 cup of raisins</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1 cup of chopped nuts ( pecans or walnuts work best)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350. Combine oil, sugar, banana, egg and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until blended. In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients. ( flour, salt, baking soda, spices) Toss until mixed. Add the dry ingredients to the wet while blending with a mixer. Add in your choice of chocolate, raisins or nuts. Mix well. Drop 1-1/2 inch rounds onto parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until slightly golden on top. These are best removed from the oven when slightly soft in the middle. Cool complete and store in an air tight container. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This recipe makes around 2-3 dozen depending on your size but I always double the batch. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I store mine in the freezer. This helps control the cookie monsters in my house. :)</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-7472681299407663672014-07-14T14:04:00.002-04:002014-07-14T14:04:57.698-04:00Beet Chips and Kale Chips<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So I have been hearing all about kale chips lately. And to be honest with you, I really didn't see the appeal. I mean kale by itself it pretty good. When it's in my fridge I will add it to other salad greens or chiffonade it into soups. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Kale and collard greens are a lot alike, except kale recently had a rise in popularity. It's like coolness can be measured in the amount of kale smoothies you drink. Personally I think collards have more more going for them. They may be considered low country but collards are more flavorful than kale, they are less tough and cook up better. But to be fair I had to give the kale chip a try before passing judgement. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I started with a bag of organic kale. Organic is a must. Even though greens don't top the list of the <a href="http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/" target="_blank">Environmental Working Groups Dirty Dozen.</a> They have been categorized with a <a href="http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirtydozenplus.php" target="_blank">special consideration</a> because of their unusually high amounts of pesticides. Be sure to check this out before purchasing your next bag of greens. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Instead of olive oil I used coconut oil for the kale chips. I emptied half the bag of kale into a large bowl and tossed with coconut oil and Himalayan sea salt until the leafs were well coated but not soggy. I repeated with the second half of the bag. I then spread the kale out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and placed them in an oven preheated to 350. I baked them for about 20 min. I poked my head in the oven every so often to move the kale around to make sure it was baking evenly. Halfway through the baking I rotated the pans around. I was surprised to see how well they crisped up. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Then there was the taste test. Not bad. But I am not sure they are worth the effort. I will tell you the crumbs from the broken leaves made an awesome topping for soup. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now don't be discouraged because the next "chip" I tried was BEET CHIPS. Trust me. They were worth all the time and effort you will put into them. Which really is no longer than 10min of prep time and about 25min of baking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I peeled the beets with a potato peeler. Wear gloves because these red bad boys will stain your hands. Then with a mandolin or food processor, slice the root thinly. The thinner they are, the quicker they will cook. I like mine at about 2 mm thin.( my roots are very metric~pun intended) Toss in a bowl with an oil of your choice. I used coconut oil. Season as you desire. I like sea salt but have also tried a mix of sea salt, cumin, garlic powder and onion powder. I also think cinnamon may be good too. Again spread out evenly on a cookie sheet lined with parchment. Bake at 350 for about 25min. Remove any chips that appear to be getting done before the others to avoid burning. Let cool and enjoy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now my resident taste tester, (Dr. Brian) claimed to not be a big fan of beets. In the past, I have made them many ways. I have roasted them like potatoes, shredded them into salads but he always gave them a polite tasting and that was that. Now when he saw the chips, he gave me that same, "I'll try them but I don't like them face." Well that face quickly disappeared after one nibble. I had an addict on my hands. So if you have a self proclaimed beet hater, try the beet chips and convert them for life. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-4307403855465903452014-06-11T23:16:00.000-04:002014-06-12T10:26:45.840-04:00You CAN bake your Cake and eat it too!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Let's be clear, cake is not exactly a main staple health
food, but no one ever died from having cake once in awhile. Now even if you are
not a baker, good ingredients will always result in a pretty good cake, even if
it does turn out to be lopsided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My take is, if you are going to have cake it should be </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A: Deliciously Fantastic </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">B: Have quality "healthy" ingredients. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For the latter I mean organic butter from grass fed cows or
coconut oil instead of margarine or lard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Eggs from free roaming chickens instead of sickly commercially caged
chickens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Organic unbleached flour with a mix of whole wheat. </span>Organic cane sugar, raw honey
or molasses instead of genetically modified and bleached white beet sugar or
artificial sugars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And please, no
bright artificially colored icings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dessert is not synonymous for junk food. </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> For a person that is not really a cake person, I’ve made a
lot of cakes in my day. In fact, with the help of my husband ( he is the best sioux chef) and my wonderful mother-in-law, we made our own organic three tier, three
flavor wedding cake for 200.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> It is our 9th anniversary today, so I am enjoying reminiscing about that special day. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I did not always make pretty cakes, but all of that
changed the day I mastered a good icing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I personally like an icing that is not overly rich and has just the
right amount of sweetness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The icing
should compliment the cake not smother it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I guess that’s why they say the “icing on the cake.”</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Strawberry Chocolate Banana Cake</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">These two cakes are actually the same cake but different
gift wrapping so to speak.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first is Strawberry Chocolate Banana Cake. The second is Chocolate Banana cake.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Let’s start with the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is a classic banana cake for both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Moist and rich in banana flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here is my recipe for the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It makes two round 8 or 9 inch cakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="amount">2 1/2</span> <span class="unit">teaspoons </span><span class="name">baking powder</span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: Symbol;">1</span><span class="amount">/2 </span><span class="unit">teaspoon sea </span><span class="name">salt</span></span>
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oil, liquid state</span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-hansi-font-family: Symbol;">3/4 to 1</span> <span class="unit">cup cane s</span><span class="name">ugar</span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="amount">2 </span><span class="unit">large </span><span class="name">eggs</span></span> </div>
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insert comes out clean without batter and just a few crumbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">Allow them to cool on wire racks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once cool enough to touch turn over on racks
do so and allow to cool a while longer until no longer steaming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Then w</span>rap in plastic wrap, sealing tightly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place in freezer overnight or for later
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">The freezer locks in the moisture, until
you are ready to ice the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also
makes it easier to cut the cake if dividing the layers into 4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do this for most cakes so you can get icing
thinly between the layers instead of having one thick layer in the middle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This makes every bite perfect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">This cake is so simple to make. If you have
a favorite banana cake recipe of you own, feel free to use it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just watch the sugar amount.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I usually use 1/2 the amount of sugar that is
typically called for in most cakes and I especially do that for this one, as
the very ripe bananas already add so much natural sweetness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">Now for your icings.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">The Chocolate Banana cake actually has two
icings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The filling is a banana cream
type icing and the other is a chocolate ganache for outside of the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you drooling yet?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">I know my kids are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As soon as they hear the sound of electric
beaters they come running to the kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>No joke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is like Pavlov’s dog
experiment. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">1-11/4 stick of butter, softened to room
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">1 large banana thinly sliced</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">Using an electrical mixer, whip the heavy
cream until it forms whipped cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>*careful not to over beat or you will make butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It should thicken to heavy cream in 3-4
minutes of beating at high speed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once
the whipped cream is achieved, slowly add banana puree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At some point the whip cream will separate
and look like a soupy curdled mess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Don’t panic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add softened butter,
a tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat at high speed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add consecutive tablespoons once the butter
is well incorporated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At some point the
whipped cream will start to come back to being thick and spreadable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep adding butter until this is
achieved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may need a little more or
less depending on the size of the banana you made your puree with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">You will notice this icing has no
sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just lightly sweetened by the
natural sugars of the ripe banana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
a perfect pairing for the chocolate outer icing. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Archer using an emulsion blender to puree banana</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Always use good quality chocolate for the best
results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used Ghirardelli, which is a
fairly decent chocolate for it’s price. I have used Green and Black chocolate
bars before with very good results as well</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">12 ounces chocolate, chopped into small pieces </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">Add chocolate and whipping cream to a small
pot and place over medium heat until chocolate is melted. Stir until cream is
well incorporated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from heat and
allow it to cool. ( I put mine in the freezer) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the chocolate cools it will thicken. You
can use it while it is still pourable to make more like a glaze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did this for the top of this cake. Or you
can leave it to cool longer until it is firm but you are still able to stir
with some effort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this point, whipped
it with a hand mixer to get it nice and fluffy for icing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This allows the icing to be spreadable and
allows you to pipe with it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">I usually make the icings the day I will be
serving the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove the cakes from
the freezer to defrost some.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I let them
stay a little solid still, as this makes it easier to cut the cakes in
half.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will give you four equal
layers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shave of rounded tops for a more
level cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place your first layer,
bottom side down on your cake dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Spread the banana cream icing on top of your first layer. Then top with
thin slices of fresh banana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use the
second layer of cake to top the iced layer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Continue this process until the last layer is added.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure the cake is level. Now is your chance
to make any last minute adjustments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Spines
are not the only thing that look better straight.)</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cut cake in half</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2 cakes cut into 4 layers</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Leveling off the top of the rounded cake</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Banana cream filling</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Last layer</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">Now pour your ganache on top of the
cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ganache should be pourable but
not runny or it will fall off the sides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Use a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly across the top of the
cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A gift that is ready for wrapping.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Glazed ganache for the top.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">Stick the rest of the ganache back into the
fridge or freezer and allow it to cool until it is rigid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then beat it with an electric hand mixer
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whipping the cooled ganache</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Whipped ganache is ready for icing.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using an icing knife or a
spatula, ice the sides of the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Start off thin to get a base and make a second pass to add more and make
it look pretty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For an added touch, fill
any remaining icing in a pastry bag fitted with your favorite decorative tip
and decorate as desired. I used some simple stars to complete the edges of this
cake. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">This seems like a lot of steps, but none of
them are complicated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would say this
is really quite easy to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
break it up and make the cake one day and the icings another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made this cake for my favorite soiux chef’s
birthday back in March.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He loved
it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Father’s day is this weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why not give it a try?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">The second cake had the same base of banana
cake but the icing was made with some organic strawberries I picked and
froze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The inside layers were iced with
the same ganache as above.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used the
beaten, fluffed ganache, as I found this one to be the easiest to handle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">For the exterior strawberry icing I used my
favorite Swiss Meringue Buttercream (SMBC) Icing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">Light on the sweet but BIG on the creamy
flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No matter how I adapt it, it
always gets rave reviews.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">Strawberry SMBC: </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">¾ cup -1 cup of sugar </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/3 liquid like water or juice from defrosted fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4 egg whites</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">¼ teaspoon of cream of tartar* </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3-4 sticks of butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">¾-1.5 cup of strawberry puree</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">* optional. ( adds more holding power to icing)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For the strawberry flavor I use approximately 1 ½ cups of
frozen strawberries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place them in a pot
and defrost them on medium heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
cooked strawberries will give you the liquid you need to make the sugar portion
of this icing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The remaining
strawberries will give you the flavor needed for the puree portion of the
icing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Once the strawberries are mildly cooked, add 1 c of sugar,
cream of tartar and 1/3 cup of strawberry juice <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to another small pot. Cook until crystals
dissolve and sugar begins to boil for a few minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from heat and allow to cool for 1-2
minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It should be cool enough to not
cook the egg whites but not cool enough where it starts to form a hard candy.
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fluffy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(it should come close to
doubling in size). Slowly pour hot sugar mixture into whipped egg whites, while
beating with an electric mixer on high.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The egg whites will liquefy some but continue to beat until they start
to stiffen back up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then add butter, 1
tablespoon at a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DO NOT add too
much at once or it will separate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Icing
will start to form a thick fluffy creamed mixture that is uniform.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once it is at the consistency you like, you
can stop adding butter. </span></div>
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here, slowly add ¾-1.5 cups of pureed strawberry. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stop adding strawberries if icing appears to
loosen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This icing is perfect for icing cakes and cupcakes because it
holds up to warmer (not hot) temperatures and will hold it’s forms from
decorating tips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also allows for a
natural coloring and flavoring through the use of fruit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The icing can get a little intimidating at first,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but once you master it, it will be your go-to
icing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2011/04/swiss-meringue-buttercream-demystified/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name">Sweetapolita<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="name"><a href="http://cakecentral.com/b/tutorial/fix-broken-buttercream" target="_blank">Cake Central </a></span></span></div>
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may notice I do not specify organic ingredients in my recipes, however for most
of my baking as in my cooking, I use as many organic ingredients as I can
find.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For these cakes everything is
organic except the chocolate (which can get $$$), baking powder (aluminum free) and soda.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></span></span></b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13868923955284142092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408392955671361982.post-25249832332260795342014-05-07T22:46:00.002-04:002014-05-07T23:30:43.409-04:00Buffalo Burgers, sweet potato fries and cucumber salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Tonight is the last night of <u>A Month of Meals with the Kehoe's.</u> It also so happens to be my birthday. I didn't plan it to turn out like this but I am glad we are ending with one of my favorite meals. Who doesn't like burgers and fries? Technically there is no frying of these sweet potato slices but they are indeed gooooooood. Sweet potato fries are so easy to make. Wash and slice some sweet potatoes into wedges. Place the wedges in a large bowl and coat them with coconut oil, sea salt and any desired spices. You can try cinnamon or cumin, garlic and onion powder. I used the latter. Bake at 400 degrees, turning occasionally until cooked and evenly browned.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Toss in a bowl with coconut oil and spices</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lay coated sweet potatoes on a pan lined with parchment.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Perfect sweet potato fries</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For the burgers, I use buffalo instead of beef because it tastes so darn good and it is naturally very lean. This means less flare ups on the grill from the dripping fat and shorter cooking times. Depending on the thickness of your burger patty a buffalo burger will cook in 2-3 minutes sooner than beef. If you overcook buffalo it will dry out very quickly because it lacks the excess fat. You want to cook them medium, with a little pink in the middle. This can usually be achieved in less than 10 minutes total. </span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Buffalo Burgers:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 lb of ground buffalo meat</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1 egg</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(as a binder)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon onion powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon garlic powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">splash of sea salt </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mix the above until well combined. Form into patties and grill. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is a double batch.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Careful not to over cook.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Buffalo burger with sun dried tomatoes, avocado, white cheddar cheese and spinach</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lastly, I made a cucumber salad. Quick and easy to prepare. It is just the right cool, refreshing compliment to this burger and fries. The key is to thinly slice the cucumber. I use a mandoline or if I am making a really big batch my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/King-Kutter-Manual-Food-Processor/dp/B002WPBW4O" target="_blank">King Cutter.</a> I like human power kitchen "appliances" but if you have one you can use a food processor. Peel the cucumber, then slice it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Add some thinly slice red onion, salt and pepper to taste. Finally, fold in a dollop of plain, whole milk yogurt. You need enough to coat the cucumbers, not too much where you can't see them. </span><br />
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