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What the heck is calcium water? 2008-07-14 12:30:00 Fair question.Calcium water
is a mixture that helps the Pomona's pectin gel without the tons of sugar required in conventional pectin brands. It comes in a little packet inside the Pomona's box. You simply mix the contents of the packet with the required amount of water. It stores in the refrigerator for a number of months. But with all the jam you could make this summer, it probably will get
Quin-what? 2008-07-29 21:51:00 Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is a grain originally from South America. In fact, it was the Inca's main food. When I serve quinoa, most people mistake it for couscous. Unlike couscous (which is actually a wheat pasta), quinoa is a whole grain. Nutrient-dense and full of protein (10.5 grams per cooked cup), it is a great food for nursing moms and growing kids.To cook quinoa:1 c quinoaPinch of sea salt1 3/4
What's a Jicama? 2008-07-29 18:55:00 "Jicama (HEE-kuh-muh), a rounded tuber indigenous to Central America, has a thin, light brown skin and mild, crisp, juicy white flesh. It's also known as a "yam bean" because it is the bulbous root of a leguminous plant."That's the Moosewood cookbook definition. But "yam bean"??? That doesn't sound tasty at all!It is light brown and looks like a big turnip or potato. It has very little flavor
Lemon Garlic Quinoa Salad 2008-07-29 18:45:00 Courtesy of "Feeding the Whole Family" by Cynthia LairWith lots of protein and other nutrients, this delicious salad is a sure energy booster!Salad
:1 c dry quinoa8 c waterPinch of sea salt1/2 c carrots, chopped1/3 c parsley, minced1/4 c sunflower seedsDressing:2-3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 c freshly squeezed lemon juice2 TB olive oil2 TB tamari (or soy sauce)Rinse quinoa with warm water and drain t Read more:Garlic
, Lemon
Jicama Orange Salad 2008-07-29 18:41:00 This sweet, crunchy, tangy salad finishes with a hint of spice. It keeps and travels well.1 small jicama (about 1/2 pound), cut into matchsticks4 oranges, peeled and sliced or sectionedDressing: 1 TB fresh lime juice1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp saltMix well, cover, and refrigerate. Read more:Orange
, Salad
Camp Food Revisted 2008-07-29 17:55:00 Ahh....the roasting of hot dogs over the fire, the crackle of the Cheetos bag, the long satisfying belch after a can of Coke, followed by the zing of tooth decay in that molar after biting into your ooey-gooey marshmallow (and the ubiquitous unmelted Hershey's bar!). Not to mention that tub of red vines and the bag of trail mix (you know...to increase your energy as you read your book in the lawn
Chocolate Macaroons 2008-07-21 17:15:00 Try this yummy chocolate macaroon recipe for a chewy treat!2 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/2 c flour2 TB unsweetened cocoa powder1/8 tsp salt2 1/2 c lightly packed flaked coconut, sweetened (if unsweetened, add about 1/4 c of sugar to recipe, to taste)1 tsp vanilla extract1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.2. Line a baking sheet with parchment or buttered f Read more:Chocolate
The Age-Old Question: What Should I Make For Dinner??? 2008-07-19 11:50:00 It's 4 p.m. Dinner
time is fast approaching. The kids are hungry promptly at 5:30. You are tired and have lost your creative edge for the day. In fact, your own blood sugar is starting to dip and you know what that means---the witching hour has begun. Mrs. Crankenstein is inhabiting your body sucking all ability to cope much less come up with something for dinner.You stare into the freezer wi Read more:Question
Recommended Reads 2008-07-18 11:26:00 Here's a list of some books I highly recommend. Amazon.com Widgets
Low and No Sugar Jams 2008-07-16 23:01:00 Any artificial sweetener may be substituted for sugar or honey in jam. Simply follow the substitution directions on the sweetener you choose (it may not be a 1:1 substitution ratio).Juice concentrates may also be used in place of sugar. The recipes I have call for about 3 cups of fruit to 1 cup of juice concentrate (plus about 1/4 c lemon juice).The strawberry jam recipe previously submitted cal Read more:Sugar
Do I need a canner to can??? 2008-07-15 18:32:00 Excellent question.My strawberry jam video features a WW2, Montgomery Ward, doubles-as-a-bomb-shelter canner. I recently inherited this from my Grandmother who literally canned her food for the winter (it took a lot to feed 10 kids!). She was given this canner by her sister in 1953 who had picked it up at a yard sale some years before.While this antique is fun to use and handy for all types of c
Lots of Spotted Bananas??? 2008-07-15 17:11:00 If you have more than 3 ripe bananas....1. Double your recipe and ~freeze one loaf or ~take a loaf to that neighbor you should have introduced yourself to months agoOR2. Peel remaining bananas, break into chunks and freeze. Put 2 or 3 in a zip lock bag, then you can easily thaw and bake for your next banana bread craving or use frozen in a smoothy for added c
Julie's Banana Bread 2008-07-15 15:52:00 Drum roll please....There is another video in the works, this time I'm making banana bread. Most banana bread tends to be on the dry side. But by adding a brown sugary crust and perhaps an extra ounce or two of bananas and replacing the white sugar with brown sugar, my banana bread disappears into eager mouths. Here is the recipe, with the video to follow shortly.2/3 c. BROWN SUGAR1/3 c. soften Read more:Julie
, Bread
Kirkland Wednesday Market 2008-08-13 14:28:00 It's a warm sunny Wednesday
in my town of Kirkland
, WA. And while having the sun out is enough of a reason to celebrate in this Seattle suburb, today is also Wednesday Market
. It is the day when they close down a street in downtown and roll out the kiosks filled with juicy peaches, blueberries, sweet Walla Walla onions, and a myriad of other locally grown produce.But, that's not all. I've been
Tuesdays with Dorie 2008-08-12 10:33:00 For more than seven years, I've been considered a college graduate. I have been under the impression that my diploma meant the end of homework. But then my hubby signed me up for this baking blog (see Title) and they require homework in exchange for friendship! He said it would be good for me, but dang! if I don't hate imposed authority, responsibility, and requirements!! (My immature side is Read more:Tuesdays
Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango 2008-08-09 11:21:00 I first had this Asian dessert at a 4th of July picnic. I thought I ate several portions covertly without anyone noticing my silent love affair at the end of the patio table...but apparently the hostess noticed because she sent me home with all the remaining portions! I blushed a little at being found out, but felt lucky that the largely white crowd couldn't imagine how indulgently delicious t Read more:Sweet
, Mango
Panzanella, The Salad You Want To Eat! 2008-08-07 18:25:00 Romaine. Iceberg. Bibb. Red leaf. Frisee. Micro greens.All healthy and obvious choices upon which to build a salad. Sure, we all know we need to eat our veggies and most of us have even grown up enough to like our veggies. But, lets be honest, sometimes we toss a little salad together just to appease our consciences while we throw our heart and adoration behind our real meal--the ste Read more:Salad
Great Cooks Blogroll 2008-08-06 18:04:00 Hi everyone. I have just been added to the Great
Cooks Blogroll
. It's a great place to read other foodie bloggers like myself. Come check it out at
Rumpledoodles 2008-08-05 16:26:00 What makes a great cookie? Is it chocolate and butter? Or maybe you are a molasses and raisins type of cookie eater. Perhaps you prefer a bit of the islands, so coconut tickles your fancy. Well, this cookie has it all. It is chewy, rich, sweet, and even has a little fiber! What could be better?For those of you with kids, rumpledoodles are Lumpy's favorite cookies in The Heffalump Movie that
Filipino Flavor--Chicken ADOBO 2008-08-04 14:55:00 My husband is Filipino
and if you've heard anything about Filipinos, it's that they are great home cooks and love to throw big parties with huge spreads of food. When my husband's parents retired a couple of years ago, they moved back to the P.I. to run their mango farm in the mountains. Before they left, I begged for a crash course in Filipino home cooking from my mother-in-law. And what could Read more:Chicken
, Flavor
Coconut Bliss 2008-08-03 20:21:00 For a non-dairy "ice cream" treat, try Coconut Bliss
brand dessert. I recommend Dark Chocolate. A rich chocolatey flavor with coconut in the background. You'll never miss the cream.
Quin-what? 2008-07-29 21:51:00 Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is a grain originally from South America. In fact, it was the Inca's main food. When I serve quinoa, most people mistake it for couscous. Unlike couscous (which is actually a wheat pasta), quinoa is a whole grain. Nutrient-dense and full of protein (10.5 grams per cooked cup), it is a great food for nursing moms and growing kids.To cook quinoa:1 c quinoaPinch of sea salt1 3/4
What's a Jicama? 2008-07-29 18:55:00 "Jicama (HEE-kuh-muh), a rounded tuber indigenous to Central America, has a thin, light brown skin and mild, crisp, juicy white flesh. It's also known as a "yam bean" because it is the bulbous root of a leguminous plant."That's the Moosewood cookbook definition. But "yam bean"??? That doesn't sound tasty at all!It is light brown and looks like a big turnip or potato. It has very little flavor
Lemon Garlic Quinoa Salad 2008-07-29 18:45:00 Courtesy of "Feeding the Whole Family" by Cynthia LairWith lots of protein and other nutrients, this delicious salad is a sure energy booster!Salad
:1 c dry quinoa8 c waterPinch of sea salt1/2 c carrots, chopped1/3 c parsley, minced1/4 c sunflower seedsDressing:2-3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 c freshly squeezed lemon juice2 TB olive oil2 TB tamari (or soy sauce)Rinse quinoa with warm water and drain t Read more:Lemon
, Garlic
Jicama Orange Salad 2008-07-29 18:41:00 This sweet, crunchy, tangy salad finishes with a hint of spice. It keeps and travels well.1 small jicama (about 1/2 pound), cut into matchsticks4 oranges, peeled and sliced or sectionedDressing: 1 TB fresh lime juice1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp saltMix well, cover, and refrigerate.
Read more:Salad
, Orange
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