Ann, you really don't need juice, water is just fine. It's all I use.
Yes, when the blender continued to struggle I added a cup of water rather than more juice. And actually the flavor that didn't fit was the grapefruit. Previously, I would have put a 1L container of vanilla yogurt in too. Not this time, and again, no one noticed it missing.
We have a non branded smoothie maker that actually works really well, so until it quits functioning I can delay the vita mix purchase.
Next adventure for the day is to figure out tonight's dinner.
I tried to find steel cut oats yesterday, and couldn't. The produce section at our market is really bleak these days too. I have big plans for a big veggie garden this summer, let me tell you.
Yes, when the blender continued to struggle I added a cup of water rather than more juice. And actually the flavor that didn't fit was the grapefruit. Previously, I would have put a 1L container of vanilla yogurt in too. Not this time, and again, no one noticed it missing.
We have a non branded smoothie maker that actually works really well, so until it quits functioning I can delay the vita mix purchase.
Next adventure for the day is to figure out tonight's dinner.
I tried to find steel cut oats yesterday, and couldn't. The produce section at our market is really bleak these days too. I have big plans for a big veggie garden this summer, let me tell you.
The oats are also called Irish Oats or Scottish Oats. McCann's are probably the easiest to find, I think.
If steel cut oats are called Scottish oats, then I've been eating steel cut oats instead of rolled oats as I assumed they were.
Yeah, rolled oats are the flat Quaker style oats. I'm pretty sure the Scottish are like the Irish oats? Anyway, you can get quick cooking steel cut oats, as well, but the faster the oats cook, the more processed they've been.
So, I replaced my old juicer today. I had a Juiceman Jr., about $70 cheapy. It was all plastic, and the plastic broke. I had read up on the net about juicers, and decided I wanted a Breville. I stood there looking at the plastic, but well-constructed one for $149 and the stainless one for $299. I had a 20% off coupon at Bed, Bath and Beyond in my hand, and a desire to get a quality juicer, so I got this one, which, with the coupon was only (heh!) $240.
Well, I don't have much to compare it to, since my old one was so crappy, but I LOVE THIS JUICER. Granted, I've only used it once, but it's a great juicer, in my estimation. I also think the cheaper one is fine, too, if y'all are interested, I recommend the Brevilles.
So, I replaced my old juicer today. I had a Juiceman Jr., about $70 cheapy. It was all plastic, and the plastic broke. I had read up on the net about juicers, and decided I wanted a Breville. I stood there looking at the plastic, but well-constructed one for $149 and the stainless one for $299. I had a 20% off coupon at Bed, Bath and Beyond in my hand, and a desire to get a quality juicer, so I got this one, which, with the coupon was only (heh!) $240.
Well, I don't have much to compare it to, since my old one was so crappy, but I LOVE THIS JUICER. Granted, I've only used it once, but it's a great juicer, in my estimation. I also think the cheaper one is fine, too, if y'all are interested, I recommend the Brevilles.
:wow That juicer looks like a building, not a kitchen appliance!
Be careful with what you throw in there to experiment. I was so impressed when I got my VM I was willing to try it with nuts and bolts.
How often do you juice things just to drink... juice?
Vegan potato cakes
I'm not a chef either, but I did win the vegan category at the british open cookery champs a few years ago, so should be able to come up with something - noticed the Faringdon address, is that Faringdon near oxford in england, or some other faringdon?. For the vegan creme fresh, you could cheat completely and use vegan creme fresh (yep, available at leading health food stores, but not the one in Wantage). Next option is vegan sour creme or vegan creme cheese (avail in Wantage) - now two brands avail in the UK and even my mum - a hardened don't feed me that vegan muck northerner, is a convert. Getting some binding can be a bit more of a challenge, but not that much more - I just don't use the egg and accept the more delicate texture. You can try experimenting with some of the following: Add a little flour to the mashed potato, add a little corn flour to the mash, add a little arrow root to the mash.
In place of the butter I wouldn't use oil, it might make them a bit slimey, I'd go for soya margarine, which will also help rich it up a bit. If you really want to go cheating mad, then the cheese could be substituted for a slice of vegan mozzarella - melts perfectly! OK so that was the cheating way. If you want to health it up, then I'd just omit the creme and the cheese, add a little flour (self raising will lighten the cakes a little) and still use the soya marg. I'd also add a good grind or two of black pepper. Try serving them with a squeeze of lemon!
An alternative and very healthy recipe using similar ingredients is a kind of spanish fritta that I came up with last week, using polenta flour. I've also got an excellent recipe for using the squash, greens and mushrooms if you want it?
Enjoy! (I really shouldn't write about food just before bed, am now hungry again!).
How often do you juice things just to drink... juice?
Not as much lately, but I like them. And Beverly really wants to juice more. I don't think I'll ever be doing it daily, but sometimes...anyway, using it for soups is worth it to me, and this one is really better, but the one that was 1/2 the price would be fine, too, IMO. Weaker motor, plastic, but fine. Heck, my last one was fine, as crappy as it was. Harder to clean and more rickety. I was actually saying to Bev, "I can't wait till this thing breaks and I can replace it." A week later, my wish was answered. BTW, this new one extracts more juice per vegetable. The pulp is noticeably drier.
This is a recipe I've had for years, got it from an old chiropractor of mine, and I've modified it. I just made this for the first time in years, and I can't believe it took me so long. I love this stuff. Seriously good.
Kitcheree
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 cup mung beans
1 cup brown basmati rice
4 cups water
3 cups carrot juice
2 cups celery juice
(or you can just use 9 cups of water!)
6-7 cups assorted vegetables, chopped (carrots, celery, zucchini, etc.)
4-8 cups green swiss chard, chopped, stems removed
½ medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup minced ginger root (peeled)
2 cloves garlic
1 heaping tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. pepper
1 heaping tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. crushed red chiles
1 Tbsp. sweet basil
2 bay leaves
seeds of 5 cardamon pods
Bragg's liquid aminos to taste
Rinse beans and rice.
Bring water to a boil, add rice and beans and let boil over a
medium flame.
Meanwhile, chop the vegetables and add to the cooking rice and
beans.
Heat a couple of Tbs. of olive oil in a large
frying pan. To this, add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and saute over
a medium-high flame until they begin to brown. Add the turmeric,
pepper, garam masala, and red chiles. When nicely done, add this
mixture to the cooking mung beans, rice, and vegetables.
Stir the pot often to prevent scorching. Add the herbs and continue
to cook until completely well done over a medium-low flame. The
consistency should be rich, thick, and stew-like, with ingredients barely discernible. The mung beans should be split open and soft.
This dish is used in Ayurvedic diet as a fasting food. People will fast on this alone for up to 40 days. It's supposed to be very easy on the digestion (Yogi Bajhan calls it "pre-digested", but that sounds kind of gross, huh?)
Anyway, enjoy!
EDIT: I modified the recipe, increasing the amount of vegetables in it (which is what I've been doing lately, I just hadn't updated the recipe to reflect the change.)
I'm not a chef either, but I did win the vegan category at the british open cookery champs a few years ago, so should be able to come up with something -
An alternative and very healthy recipe using similar ingredients is a kind of spanish fritta that I came up with last week, using polenta flour. I've also got an excellent recipe for using the squash, greens and mushrooms if you want it?
John.
Yes, please, share the recipes if you don't mind!!!
The kitcheree is in the TB. I'm on an Indian kick lately but just haven't had time to play too much. It sounds yummy, and is going on the (very long) list of things to cook in the next couple of weeks. There aren't enough meals in a day!
At the risk of being dubbed "Mr. Appliance", I'll chime in and mention that my step-daughter has a special fondness for iced green tea. We got this and it works a charm. Just sayin'. Easy peasy.
At the risk of being dubbed "Mr. Appliance", I'll chime in and mention that my step-daughter has a special fondness for iced green tea. We got this and it works a charm. Just sayin'. Easy peasy.
You must have a much bigger kitchen than I do. Have her use part earl gray in her fancy pants tea maker, it's delicious.
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Here I thought cutting out the fast food would come first. I used to practically live at the Carl's Jr. at Janss and Moorpark. Today's the first time I've ever had Soy Milk.
Here I thought cutting out the fast food would come first. I used to practically live at the Carl's Jr. at Janss and Moorpark. Today's the first time I've ever had Soy Milk.
Hah! Yeah, those zucchini things were the healthy alternative, eh? All I'm saying re: soy milk is you can make a smoothie that's 90% fruits/vegetables and 10% liquid. It's healthier, more nutrition.
Hah! Yeah, those zucchini things were the healthy alternative, eh? All I'm saying re: soy milk is you can make a smoothie that's 90% fruits/vegetables and 10% liquid. It's healthier, more nutrition.
I only used it to make it less thick, so I didn't use much. I'll probably try it with water if needed in the future. I shoulda thrown a pineapple in there. I just the copy of the China Study Baldy sent me, so I got some reading to do
Kale does not reheat well - my leftovers of this
are bitter tasting.
The smoothie I made yesterday, with the hidden flax and spinach, was consumed by everyone but me!
Tonight is a run to soccer with no time for cooking night, last nights leftovers are angel hair pasta with leeks and scallops( a little treat, and the gang ate the alternate, meat sauce and whole wheat fettucini instead) that I know won't reheat well. Sigh - this is where things fall apart for me. Not to mention that last nights experiment with cooking broccolini was a failure, too.
Kale does not reheat well - my leftovers of this
are bitter tasting.
Tonight is a run to soccer with no time for cooking night, last nights leftovers are angel hair pasta with leeks and scallops( a little treat, and the gang ate the alternate, meat sauce and whole wheat fettucini instead) that I know won't reheat well. Sigh - this is where things fall apart for me. Not to mention that last nights experiment with cooking broccolini was a failure, too.
Sorry to hear that, Ann, for you being on the wrong side of that taste experiment. For really busy weeknights I turn to Anne's wonderful chili or her split pea soup. Both reheat well and gets better each day, so I make a week's worth when I do.
Sorry to hear that, Ann, for you being on the wrong side of that taste experiment. For really busy weeknights I turn to Anne's wonderful chili or her split pea soup. Both reheat well and gets better each day, so I make a week's worth when I do.
I ate chili all week two weeks ago, and my own curry veggie soup all week last week. It's time for something new or to resurrect something old. I bought groceries yesterday and didn't come home with much new - 'cept the broccolini that got burnt.
Oh well, hummous and pita or curry chick peas are quick and delicious.
Just looked at a recipe on Epicurious, and it linked to this site for detailed nutritional information for that recipe. I haven't looked around too much, but it looks like a really neat tool.
Yeah and it is really scary when you look at all the itmes that are recommended by both the American Dibetes Association and the Heart Association...Just Plain Scary.......I sat thru my diabetes class and the question was asked what to do if one needed a quick meal on the run.....and the answers were.........slim fast diet (still full of sugar)....all sorts of Protein Bars (also full of sugar).......NOT one thing that was given as an alternative meal is healthy.....now my insurance doesn't want me tsting more than 2 or 3 times a day.....I used to test every 1 1/2 hrours so some where around 10 times a day so I could get a good grasp on what each kind of food did to me.......
Well looks like when I buy groceries next it will be to make reciepes from ETL........about half way to the reciepes now........
Results from the study showed that waist circumference and body weight decreased significantly in both groups – between 8-11 pounds on average – but weight loss in the abdominal region was significantly greater in the whole grain group.
According to Katcher, the whole grain group experienced a 38 percent decrease in C-reactive protein levels in their blood. A high level of this inflammatory marker is thought to place patients at a higher risk for diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Comments
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
Yes, when the blender continued to struggle I added a cup of water rather than more juice. And actually the flavor that didn't fit was the grapefruit. Previously, I would have put a 1L container of vanilla yogurt in too. Not this time, and again, no one noticed it missing.
We have a non branded smoothie maker that actually works really well, so until it quits functioning I can delay the vita mix purchase.
Next adventure for the day is to figure out tonight's dinner.
I tried to find steel cut oats yesterday, and couldn't. The produce section at our market is really bleak these days too. I have big plans for a big veggie garden this summer, let me tell you.
My Galleries My Photography BLOG
Ramblings About Me
The oats are also called Irish Oats or Scottish Oats. McCann's are probably the easiest to find, I think.
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
I need to use up several granny smiths, and think turning them into an oat laden dessert would be good.
ann
My Galleries My Photography BLOG
Ramblings About Me
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
Yeah, rolled oats are the flat Quaker style oats. I'm pretty sure the Scottish are like the Irish oats? Anyway, you can get quick cooking steel cut oats, as well, but the faster the oats cook, the more processed they've been.
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
Well, I don't have much to compare it to, since my old one was so crappy, but I LOVE THIS JUICER. Granted, I've only used it once, but it's a great juicer, in my estimation. I also think the cheaper one is fine, too, if y'all are interested, I recommend the Brevilles.
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
:wow That juicer looks like a building, not a kitchen appliance!
Be careful with what you throw in there to experiment. I was so impressed when I got my VM I was willing to try it with nuts and bolts.
How often do you juice things just to drink... juice?
Photos that don't suck / 365 / Film & Lomography
I'm not a chef either, but I did win the vegan category at the british open cookery champs a few years ago, so should be able to come up with something - noticed the Faringdon address, is that Faringdon near oxford in england, or some other faringdon?. For the vegan creme fresh, you could cheat completely and use vegan creme fresh (yep, available at leading health food stores, but not the one in Wantage). Next option is vegan sour creme or vegan creme cheese (avail in Wantage) - now two brands avail in the UK and even my mum - a hardened don't feed me that vegan muck northerner, is a convert. Getting some binding can be a bit more of a challenge, but not that much more - I just don't use the egg and accept the more delicate texture. You can try experimenting with some of the following: Add a little flour to the mashed potato, add a little corn flour to the mash, add a little arrow root to the mash.
In place of the butter I wouldn't use oil, it might make them a bit slimey, I'd go for soya margarine, which will also help rich it up a bit.
An alternative and very healthy recipe using similar ingredients is a kind of spanish fritta that I came up with last week, using polenta flour. I've also got an excellent recipe for using the squash, greens and mushrooms if you want it?
Enjoy!
John.
Not as much lately, but I like them. And Beverly really wants to juice more. I don't think I'll ever be doing it daily, but sometimes...anyway, using it for soups is worth it to me, and this one is really better, but the one that was 1/2 the price would be fine, too, IMO. Weaker motor, plastic, but fine. Heck, my last one was fine, as crappy as it was. Harder to clean and more rickety. I was actually saying to Bev, "I can't wait till this thing breaks and I can replace it." A week later, my wish was answered. BTW, this new one extracts more juice per vegetable. The pulp is noticeably drier.
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
Kitcheree
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 cup mung beans
1 cup brown basmati rice
4 cups water
3 cups carrot juice
2 cups celery juice
(or you can just use 9 cups of water!)
6-7 cups assorted vegetables, chopped (carrots, celery, zucchini, etc.)
4-8 cups green swiss chard, chopped, stems removed
½ medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup minced ginger root (peeled)
2 cloves garlic
1 heaping tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. pepper
1 heaping tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. crushed red chiles
1 Tbsp. sweet basil
2 bay leaves
seeds of 5 cardamon pods
Bragg's liquid aminos to taste
Rinse beans and rice.
Bring water to a boil, add rice and beans and let boil over a
medium flame.
Meanwhile, chop the vegetables and add to the cooking rice and
beans.
Heat a couple of Tbs. of olive oil in a large
frying pan. To this, add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and saute over
a medium-high flame until they begin to brown. Add the turmeric,
pepper, garam masala, and red chiles. When nicely done, add this
mixture to the cooking mung beans, rice, and vegetables.
Stir the pot often to prevent scorching. Add the herbs and continue
to cook until completely well done over a medium-low flame. The
consistency should be rich, thick, and stew-like, with ingredients barely discernible. The mung beans should be split open and soft.
This dish is used in Ayurvedic diet as a fasting food. People will fast on this alone for up to 40 days. It's supposed to be very easy on the digestion (Yogi Bajhan calls it "pre-digested", but that sounds kind of gross, huh?)
Anyway, enjoy!
EDIT: I modified the recipe, increasing the amount of vegetables in it (which is what I've been doing lately, I just hadn't updated the recipe to reflect the change.)
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
Yes, please, share the recipes if you don't mind!!!
ann
My Galleries My Photography BLOG
Ramblings About Me
VEE1... Yes please!!!
Photos that don't suck / 365 / Film & Lomography
At the risk of being dubbed "Mr. Appliance", I'll chime in and mention that my step-daughter has a special fondness for iced green tea. We got this and it works a charm. Just sayin'. Easy peasy.
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
Photos that don't suck / 365 / Film & Lomography
I'll get there...
Sign up for a SmugMug account and save!
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-01-23-diabetes-cost_N.htm
Here I thought cutting out the fast food would come first. I used to practically live at the Carl's Jr. at Janss and Moorpark. Today's the first time I've ever had Soy Milk.
Sign up for a SmugMug account and save!
Hah! Yeah, those zucchini things were the healthy alternative, eh? All I'm saying re: soy milk is you can make a smoothie that's 90% fruits/vegetables and 10% liquid. It's healthier, more nutrition.
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
I only used it to make it less thick, so I didn't use much. I'll probably try it with water if needed in the future. I shoulda thrown a pineapple in there. I just the copy of the China Study Baldy sent me, so I got some reading to do
Sign up for a SmugMug account and save!
are bitter tasting.
The smoothie I made yesterday, with the hidden flax and spinach, was consumed by everyone but me!
Tonight is a run to soccer with no time for cooking night, last nights leftovers are angel hair pasta with leeks and scallops( a little treat, and the gang ate the alternate, meat sauce and whole wheat fettucini instead) that I know won't reheat well. Sigh - this is where things fall apart for me. Not to mention that last nights experiment with cooking broccolini was a failure, too.
My Galleries My Photography BLOG
Ramblings About Me
Sorry to hear that, Ann, for you being on the wrong side of that taste experiment. For really busy weeknights I turn to Anne's wonderful chili or her split pea soup. Both reheat well and gets better each day, so I make a week's worth when I do.
Photos that don't suck / 365 / Film & Lomography
I ate chili all week two weeks ago, and my own curry veggie soup all week last week. It's time for something new or to resurrect something old. I bought groceries yesterday and didn't come home with much new - 'cept the broccolini that got burnt.
Oh well, hummous and pita or curry chick peas are quick and delicious.
My Galleries My Photography BLOG
Ramblings About Me
My Galleries My Photography BLOG
Ramblings About Me
Yeah and it is really scary when you look at all the itmes that are recommended by both the American Dibetes Association and the Heart Association...Just Plain Scary.......I sat thru my diabetes class and the question was asked what to do if one needed a quick meal on the run.....and the answers were.........slim fast diet (still full of sugar)....all sorts of Protein Bars (also full of sugar).......NOT one thing that was given as an alternative meal is healthy.....now my insurance doesn't want me tsting more than 2 or 3 times a day.....I used to test every 1 1/2 hrours so some where around 10 times a day so I could get a good grasp on what each kind of food did to me.......
Well looks like when I buy groceries next it will be to make reciepes from ETL........about half way to the reciepes now........
My Galleries My Photography BLOG
Ramblings About Me
So that's one strike against this thread
Photos that don't suck / 365 / Film & Lomography