tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643698606143389542012-01-28T03:48:22.337-08:00Recipes and cooking anecdotes from the kitchen of Sarah Fauber.foodpixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444645814111464578noreply@blogger.comBlogger1171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764369860614338954.post-47221577307849223822012-01-27T06:40:00.000-08:002012-01-28T03:48:22.341-08:00

Month 7: For the most part this month is o.k. I can eat some fruit like Cranberries and Grapefruit. The only issues really have been heartburn/acid indigestion and not being able to pack as much away. Super craving chocolate this month.Month 8: Time to give up the gluten. My Dr. says I've gained more than she would have liked for my whole pregnancy and the baby is bigger than average. So

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3 Tbs. Organic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 large onion, diced5 large carrots, diced6 large ribs celery, diced2 small zucchini, diced1 tsp. dried, crushed Basil1/4 tsp. dried, crushed Oregano2 cups cooked white Beans in liquid3 cups of water1 quart jar of diced tomatoes with the juice1 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. ground black pepper1 cup dried D'Italini shape pasta, cooked according to directions and set aside

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I love wraps! But having been gluten free for 5 years I could not use flour tortillas and hadn't come up with a good alternative. Until last year. Rice paper wraps from the asian market are great with a cold wrap.I also love chicken salad, but since I can't eat it on bread, in a pita pocket, or in a wheat tortilla wrap, I decided to just use it like salad dressing and eat it on a bed of greens

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I love eggs! You may have heard my joke about the reason I started dating Tom was that he had chickens. There is nothing better to an egg lover than never having to pay for good eggs again. Quiche is a great way to make eggs. It's a good meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. My only regret is that for what you get it uses relatively few eggs. But like pizza in the summer, Quiche is a great

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I have never been good at making pie crust. I just don't have the patience to cut in butter to flour for a really flaky crust. And I just can't use hydrogenated oil, no Crisco for me. Nor do I wish to use lard, unless it were from my own pigs.But in one of the last issues of Cook's Country I came across a pie crust recipe that makes a delicious crust good for savory and sweet pies.1/2 cup sour

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1 8-oz. packages of cream cheese, softened1/4 cup crushed pineapple drained and squeezed of excess liquid2 Tbs. finely minced green pepper1 Tbs. super finely minced onion1/2 Tbs. Seasoning Salt, MSG and yeast free2 cups chopped WalnutsCombine first 5 ingredients and 1 cup of the Walnuts. Shape into a ball and roll the perimeter with the remaining cup of Walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for at

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I made this to take to a holiday brunch recently and it was a huge hit. I thought with all the other food we'd be bringing back a lot of leftovers, but with only 10 people we managed to nearly eat it all. It was that good. I wanted to add peppers to this but was unsure of the crowd.You could shred the potatoes yourself to avoid all the additives, but you will have to go through the trouble of

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I use quotations in the title because I disagree. They were pretty good. I found a large number of recipes on-line under this title, with the same ingredients sometimes with a twist. Take 2 lb bag of frozen meatballs, 1 can of jellied cranberry sauce, 1 jar of chili sauce mix and heat. Gross, gross, gross. So I looked further for do-it-yourself counterparts and then altered those recipes as

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We all associate certain foods with memories. Around winter time/the holidays, my favorite foods are white grapefruit, the family frosted sugar cookies, and raisin english muffins. My mom for at least one winter of my life, I think year 11, purchased what felt like an endless supply of raisin english muffins and I decided that was my food of choice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I remember

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I have been obsessed with these ever since childhood. Each potato with mixture will make 3 4-inch pancakes.1 medium potato1 egg1/2 Tablespoon of any kind of flour (even Gluten Free)1/2 teaspoon saltCanola Oil1. Start by peeling and grating the potatoes. If you are lucky like me you have a food processor that will shred for you.2. Spread out the shreds on a brown towel or a towel you don't

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An Ohio tradition, these little peanut butter and chocolate balls represent the state’s namesake.1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter1 scant cup of all-natural peanut butter2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar3 oz. of semi-sweet chocolate chips1/10 of one block in a package of ParaffinCream the butter, peanut butter, and sugar and roll into one inch balls. Set on a cookie sheet and freeze (about 4 hours). Melt

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Like most of my favorite recipes I stumbled upon these while trying to make something else. In necessity I substituted the two key ingredients in this shortbread cookie and created something my mom can’t get enough of.3-1/2 cups of white all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking powder or3-1/2 cups of Gluten-Free all-purpose baking mix½ tsp salt (optional)1-1/2 cups butter (3 sticks)1-1/2 cups of

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So after some consideration, I think I'm going to change the name of my blog. I need something to set it apart from the bajillion other food and cooking blogs out there. So if any body has any ideas please pass them my way.I was thinking it should incorporate the idea of seasonal, local, and farm fresh food plus easy and I like to think healthy (for the most part) recipes.And if any one has any

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It's hunting season, and it's cold outside. There's nothing like hot stew, served in a bread bowl even, to warm you up. This recipe is not only easy and quick, but delicious. I keep some cheap red wine in the fridge just for this, but you could substitute beer or even tomato juice.Fresh or Frozen deer meat, cleaned of tendons and membrane, cubed, approximately 2 cups1 large onion, diced16 oz.

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This has long been my sister's favorite breakfast and happens to also be my husband's favorite. It was never my thing, being gluten free for years (prior to my pregnancy) I never needed to make it. However, I plan to enjoy these next couple of months of eating gluten to the full extent. Both recipes are easy to double, triple, or more for large crowds.For the Biscuits: I used this recipe for

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I personally feel egg rolls or any other delicious fried thing you can order on a Chinese restaurant menu to be the highlight of the meal. So why not make a meal out of it? Tom and I also love, love, love Crab Rangoon, but I haven't found a filling recipe really worth posting. The version I made last night was o.k.This is best for a group of people because there is only so much fried food you

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No more Apples. My favorite fruit of all time, the one my mother couldn't do without while pregnant with me, is off limits during my pregnancy. Anything apple will make me feel gross. I still forget so I get excited at the prospect of things only to be disappointed or feel gross once I remember. The latest and most sad revelation is in regards to my favorite holiday candy, Aplets and Cotlets,

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Tom was so excited about this dinner he didn't hesitate to 'come and get it' when he heard the serving dishes clanking.The hard part about dressing and gravy is that you need chicken stock, which you cannot make until the chicken is roasted and the meat is off the bones. Unfortunately the chicken is never as good as it is hot out of the oven. Day One I roasted chicken rubbed with salt, pepper,

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This salad has been a mainstay at Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember. I've seen other recipes that include cream cheese and nuts but this is the recipe handed down to me from my grandmother.1 bag (12 oz.) fresh, raw cranberries rinsed and sorted2 cups white sugar16 oz. of mini-marshmallows1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple2 cups whipping cream (heavy whipping cream will do, but regular is

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Ever since my trip to New Orleans I have loved this sandwich. For those who have never had it, it is a most delectable concoction of what is know as Olive Salad on a special Italian bread with Capicola ham, salami, mortadella (I will explain later), provolone and mozzarella. Central Grocery in New Orleans (the best muffaletta) serves theirs cold, which I prefer. But you can eat it hot.Your

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A friend of mine recently went vegan in an effort to improve his health, just like President Clinton. Here are, in order as they appear most recently in my blog, vegan recipes. Often when I attend a pot latch I try to take something vegan and gluten free for all those out there with food allergies, sensitivities, special diets, etc.Moroccan Lentils and RiceQuinoa Tabbouleh or regular

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There are so many corn bread recipes out there and I finally tried one that was moist and delicious. I have altered the recipe so that it includes Buttermilk which of course means substituting some baking soda for baking powder, and I have reduced the amount of sugar so it wasn't like corn cake.1 cup corn meal1 cup all purpose flour (gluten free flour blend, if it is bean flour free will do)2

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So I can't decide if I love french toast or bread pudding more. But bread pudding is definitely easier to make. The key is to find the bread I mention here in my post. I first had this bread at the Taylorsville Farmers' Market in Taylorsville, KY. Anna Lee Stokley, better known as "The Bread Lady," has been making sourdough bread for over 20 years. Her Cinnamon Sourdough Bread is so good you

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I love this recipe because it is so simple, but not much easier than assembling lasagne the regular way. However, I found the rolls filled up the pan so much better, and was definitely easier to serve, but not necessarily eat. It's hard to cut a roll with your fork. Usually I put way too much effort into Lasagne using a lot of ingredients. This came out delicious. Even my meat lover husband

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10 Anaheim peppersMonterey Jack cheeseSausageFor the Sauce:1/2 large onion, diced2 Tbs. oil2 cups tomato sauce2 tsp. cumin2 tsp. paprikasalt to tasteCorn tortillas (optional)Sour Cream (optional)Broil the peppers till the skin turns black, keep turning peppers till all sides are blackened. Place peppers in a brown paper bag and wait a few minutes. Slip off skins and make a slice lengthwise in

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2 lbs of Green beans, cleaned1 lb of pork sausage1 whole head of garlic1 dried Cayenne PepperCanola, or another high heat oilSesame OilRice Wine VinegarSoy SaucePar boil the green beans for a few minutes till vibrant green, then drain. Brown the sausage in a skillet, remove. Add a Tablespoon of Canola oil if you need to and stir fry the green beans on high heat add the garlic and the cayenne

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1 medium sized head of green cabbage, sliced thinly into 2 inch strips3 medium carrots, grated2 medium leeks, halved and sliced finely, whites and greens1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar2 Tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon saltBlack Pepper to taste1/2 cup Mayonnaise2 Tablespoons Dijon MustardCombine ingredients and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. In South Carolina, coleslaw is used as a

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I like ranch dressing, especially to dip raw veggies in. But, so many salad dressings, even the so-called natural kind, have things in them I do not want to eat. And the better brands don't have ranch or it just tastes like Mayonnaise. And who wants to eat straight Mayo? So I tinkered around with a couple of recipes to create a good tasting, no MSG or preservatives, non-Mayo tasting, lower

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This recipe is from my Mom's Time Life Holiday Cookbook from 1969. I love this appetizer because it is served cold and requires no cooking and little preparation. But also because it's addictive. 1-2 lbs white button mushrooms, washed and stems removed 1 8oz package of Cream cheese 2 Tbs. of Anchovy paste (either from a tube or buy a tin of 'chovies and squash them yourself) 1 tsp. Freshly

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1 lb of pasta, any variety, cooked according to package4 (or more) Tbs. Butter2 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive OilGarlic, about 1 Tbs. chopped, more or less as you like it1-2 Tbs. dried BasilParmesan cheeseSaltAfter you dump the pasta in the colander, set the pot back on the heat, but turn the heat off if it's not a gas stove. Use the residual heat to melt the butter and heat the oil, saute the garlic

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So, this is a food blog. And food is the last thing I want to think about right now.I am almost through my first trimester of pregnancy, and I feel lied to. No movie, television show, or 1st hand experience from a family member ever prepared me for the tortuous horror that is being pregnant. Everyone says it'll get better, but the fear of "what if it doesn't" is enough to drive me crazy. And

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This was the best summer cookout appetizer I've seen in a long time. So easy to make and even easier to eat.1 package of wooden shish kabob skewersLots of cherry tomatoesfresh Mozerellafresh basil leavesExtra Virgin Olive OilBalsamic (or your choice) VinegarSalt and Pepper to tasteCut the Mozerella into tiny chunks. Wrap a basil leaf around a cherry tomato and skewer, follow with a mozerella

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Every year around May I start highly anticipating my favorite product of the summer...Tomatoes. One of natures most perfect foods I believe. Last year Tom and I grew 3 varieties: Cherokee Purple-his favorite, Cosmonaut Volkov-my favorite, and Heinz Paste. I think we just about hit the nail on the head as far as what I need out of a tomato.Cherokee Purple is an ugly, juicy, but very flavorful

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Lots of RiverSong Farm customers tell me our Challah makes excellent French toast. I've never had the opportunity to try it until yesterday. Here is the recipe we used:1 loaf of RiverSong Farm Challah, sliced on the bias (diagonally) into 10 slices4 eggs1 cup of milk1/2 tsp. Salt1/2 tsp. Vanilla extractCinnamonPlace the slices of bread on a cookie sheet in the oven and toast both sides till

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As a pre-teen/teen, one of my summertime rituals was to stay up later than anyone else and sneak into the garden after dark to pick ingredients for a late night salsa snack. Usually this snack was enjoyed while watching Dirty Dancing and/or Jack Horkheimer's "The Star Hustler" (later to be called "Star Gazer").1 huge, ripe, juicy, flavorful tomato1 fresh Jalapeno1 small onionsaltI don't think I

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Few things make me miss gluten but this sandwich is one of them. It just isn't the same without the bread. When I could eat gluten, I'd eat this on crackers, but mostly in whole wheat pita pockets while hanging over the kitchen sink. Anyone who loves Tomato sandwiches knows what I'm talking about.2 Whole Wheat Pita Pockets2 medium-big juicy, flavorful, vine ripened, from your own backyard,

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Being Gluten Free has it's disadvantages, but one of the advantages is getting to tinker with traditional recipes so that I can eat them. In lieu of cracked bulgar wheat, I have substituted Quinoa-an ancient grain that is high in protein and fiber.2 cups of cooked Quinoa, cooled (I prefer red)Juice of 1 lemon1/2 tsp. salt2-3 medium tomatoes diced1-2 medium cucumber peeled, diced3 green onions,

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Tom and I are always on the go and frequently need to pack enough food for the whole day. I thought I'd give these a whirl.1 cup dates1 cup nuts (your choice)Optional:HoneyCocoa powderOther dried fruitsSalt to tasteSpices to tasteCoconut (personally I dislike Coconut)Here's what I did:1 cup Dates1 cup Walnuts1 Tablespoon Honey (I found I needed it to get everything to bind)Combine everything

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What's a Garlic Scape you ask? It is what would be the flowering part of the garlic if we didn't clip it off to eat and keep the bulb edible too. I had heard about them before, but never had seen them used in a recipe. There's one good reason why, they are only available about 2 weeks out of the growing cycle.Debra planted a lot of garlic back in late October, early November. It's been

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For the filling:1 lb. ground chicken, turkey, beef, pork, venison, or no meat, or beans3 cups mashed potatoes, or 2 cups of cooked rice (if using rice you'll need 2 eggs to hold it together)1 1/2 cups diced carrots1 cup diced and sauteed onions, and garlic1 tsp. saltblack pepper to tasteany herbs you like such as oregano and thymeand anything else you think would be good.Cabbage Leaves:A word on

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Who knows why I lose weight other than my hormones. Last week I felt like I had stopped trying and then I got on the scale and had lost 3.5 lbs. But then this week I gained (per usual) a yucky 2.5 lbs. My average daily calorie intake was 2,013. I drank alcohol every day and ate tortilla chips (corn) every day. And often there was ice cream. My schedule is so varied it's hard to plan meals

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This is a variation of Taco Dip that my friend Jenna and I perfected many years ago. In fact, it's so good we call it Toxic Dyp not just because of the wretched gas that emanates from your body after eating, but because you may be about to burst and there is probably another loaded chip on its way to your mouth. It's best to share this with others. 1 can of vegetarian re-fried Beans (15 oz) 1

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Something that has been on my mind is whether or not I need to count my daily calories or just the ones that matter, i.e. sugar and refined carbohydrates. I'm keeping track this week of how many calories are from that category and comparing them to my best weight loss weeks. In addition this is the week that I typically lose around 3 lbs because of my shift in hormones due to where I am in my

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Average daily calorie consumption is 2,020. I went over my calories for the week by 1,890 and I gained 1 pound instead of losing 1 pound like usual. I had 1 slice of Ezekial bread which has gluten, I had alcohol and potato chips were an every day thing. There were french fries, GF muffins, and GF pasta. A lot of refined carbohydrates. Lots of beef this week, one of the reasons I went over my

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I think Pot Roast is my favorite meal. Especially with homemade french fries to soak up the gravy. Here is the recipe from Mastering The Art Of French Cooking by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, and Simone Beck, slightly altered by me:3-5 lb Rump Roast1 cup each of thinly sliced carrots, onion, and celery2 halved cloves of garlic (unpeeled)1 Tablespoon Thyme (I use a Tablespoon of dried Thyme

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Totally Taylorsville in every bite.3 RiverSong Farm Chicken Eggs, beaten w/1&1/2 Tablespoons water, salt2 RiverSong Farm Green Onions, chopped6 RiverSong Farm Asparagus Spears, choppedButter, alright, not ours1&1/2 ounces Stone Cross Farm Smoked Bellemoral CheeseGet your skillet medium hot, butter. Pour in the eggs with the scallions beaten right in. Toss in the asparagus evenly. Lid on tilted

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Average daily Calorie consumption was 1,755. Tried eating just a salad for the late dinner 2 nights this week. Tried to give up coffee, moderating alcohol consumption.4/15: 1,880(050) Coffee w/Half&Half, sugar(360) 2 Chicken Sausage patties, 1 Buckwheat-Duck egg cake w/maple syrup(230) Apple w/almond butter(120) Milk(200) Butternut Squash soup(300) Asparagus, 2 eggs over-easy w/green onions,

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So this is the week I typically gain weight. My idea was to trick my body and not eat any refined carbohydrates this week and see what happens. However, I did not. But my cycle ended early this month and on weigh in I had lost .5 lb. So perhaps the gain is largely due to bloat? My daily calorie average this week, 1,764.I just got to read "Why We Get Fat" by Gary Taubes and I finally

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Class Description: Learn about Gluten, symptoms of gluten allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance, Celiacs, how gluten affects the body in these cases, how to become gluten free, and how to cook and bake with gluten free alternatives.What is Gluten? Gluten is a combination of two types of protein found in all grains. But it’s the Gluten in Wheat, Barley, and Rye grains that cause a reaction in

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So, I have noticed a trend in my weight loss. It does correlate with my cycle and basically it is week 1 & 2 lose a little weight, week 3 lose more, week 4 gain. Which has me averaging around a 1 lb/week weight loss. With my restrictive calorie intake and high physical activity, I should be losing 2 lbs/week (if weight loss has anything to do with calorie restriction and exercise). This week I

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3 cups cooked and drained black beans1 onion, diced1 cup of GF yellow cornmeal1 large egg2 tsp. paprika2 tsp. cumin1 tsp. cayenne pepperSaltCanola OilI used my kitchen aid mixer to beat these ingredients to a paste. But you could mash the beans then incorporate the rest. Preheat a skillet to medium heat with 6-8 Tablespoons of Canola oil. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture into the pan and smash

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So I lost the weight I gained in week 9 per usual. I've noticed a pattern in my progress that may be related to my cycle. I am 1.5 lbs from goal 1 and I am down to my last week to reach that goal. But I feel that enough progress has been made that I don't have to go to the doctor. However, I also feel that I should be losing twice as much weight than I have. My average daily calorie intake for

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Tom and I love The Irish Rover restaurant in Louisville, KY. We don't get to eat out often but this would be in the top 10 places we might go. On their appetizers menu are Scotch Eggs, which is just a medium boiled egg wrapped in sausage and deep fried, and they are so delicious. Last night we decided to make our own. They turned out pretty good for a first attempt. I only wished we had more

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So, back in ought 9, I wrote about my favorite lunch, Bean Salad. I somewhat attribute my gluten free weight loss to this salad because it has lots of detoxifiers, bacteria destroyers, and it's full of beans. I intend to test this theory in the next few weeks. The one problem is that the peppers and tomatoes in this recipe are not always in season. And we have trouble growing peppers on the

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No Gluten this week, not even Ezekial bread. I'll have to try it again in a week where I'm not eating other gluten. And I'm taking a new approach to make things easier on myself. I don't have to count calories for non-starchy vegetables. But keeping to 1,750 is hard this week. I'm at the farm for 12 hour days some days and I eat every 4-6 hours and it adds up. Then, I end up eating dinner at 10pm

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Week 7 weight loss was great. So I'm continuing calorie restriction to around 1,750 but still try to eat low carb and limit refined carbohydrates. I've really been trying to eat a serving of beans, nuts, and 2 servings of dairy every day.Well, it turns out I have been averaging 1,988 for this week but I still should have lost weight. Instead I gained .5 of a pound by Thursday, and another 2

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I like yogurt, organic yogurt, without additives or thickeners. But it's expensive, so I make my own. Organic milk is a lot cheaper than yogurt, and yogurt is so easy to make.I used to make yogurt by submerging glass mason jars with my starter in hot water inside a small cooler and replacing the water every couple of hours for 12 hours, see older blog post titled-How I make Yogurt. But

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Tom and I have chickens and those chickens lay brown eggs. Not really suitable for coloring. But we also have Ducks who lay white eggs. But I've never dyed a duck egg. The shells are different, will it hold coloring? Yes. The other nice thing about Duck eggs is that the shell is hard to crack making them hold up better to repeated assault.Since I'm not the one to drop $4.00 on a Paas kit, and

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1 2-Liter Soda bottle with cap1 cup of sugar1 T. or 1 packet of yeastJuice of 1 Lemon2 T. peeled, grated ginger rootUsing a funnel, pour sugar, yeast, ginger root, and lemon juice into funnel. Fill bottle with water till about half way full. Shake to combine ingredients. Add water till bottle is full. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours. When bottle feels hard-it's ready. If you allow

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1 & 1/2 cups of cooked chick peas and the liquid in the cup with them.2 T. tahiniJuice of 1 lemon1 large clove of garlic1 t. saltCombine all ingredients in a food processor and blitz till smooth. Serve with Cucumber slices, celery sticks, carrot sticks, red pepper slices, tortilla chips, or toasted whole grain pita.Calories:400: beans200: tahini030: lemon juice004: garlic016: cucumber, 1 cup050:

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My sister looked like steam was going to come out of her ears when during another eating healthy, eating lifestyle/diet change conversation I came back from yet another negative comment of hers by saying "It's called treating, not cheating."I had just read about this psychological concept the day prior and for me it clicked. Step 1: Develop a lifetime plan/goal of how to eat healthfully for me.

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Not really any weight loss in the last two weeks. But, to be fair, I'm still eating some refined carbohydrates. And now that the month's up, I'll be eating more! Look for the items in [brackets]. So, this week I've decided to cut calories. I'm trying to limiting my intake to around 1,750/day or around (35) points. Just for this week. But I have to say it is really hard to not eat carbs and be

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So I had posted this on Facebook and forgot to post it here. It is the best homemade chili recipe I've ever tried. And it's simple. It's everything I put into my chili but the secret is the amount of spices plus one very important lesson, do not drain the bean liquid or the beef fat.1 lb package of dried black beans(tastes the best to me with black beans)1 lb of 80/20 ground beef, I used Big

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For every Pound of (grass fed) ground meat combine:1/2 to 1 cup of (Gluten-Free) quick cooking or whole oats, blitzed in a food processor1 egg1 T. (Gluten-Free) Mustard3-4 T. (Gluten-Free) Ketchup5 dashes (Gluten-Free) Worcestershire sauce1 tsp. sea salt1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1/3 cup organic milk1 T. dried parsley (optional)Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl,

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So this is a recipe I invented one evening that turned into a few months of dinners since it was high in protein but low in calories so I could eat as much as I wanted. For someone with hunger and portion control issues this was perfect. I lost 30+ lbs. by eating an unintentional vegan diet of oatmeal w/soy milk and either raisins or chopped apples and cinnamon for breakfast, an apple w/almonds

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Tom and I have all of these chickens and we don't always want to eat them straight up. So I did some searching and found a few recipes for sausage spice mixtures and improved on them. In my recipes all the herbs and spices are dry, but you could use fresh just adjust the amounts appropriately, four times the amount fresh. When making spice mixtures I find it easiest to throw everything in a spice

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I started making these as an attempt to have my Egg Cakes and eat them too. I wanted something that was more egg and less flour. Just recently I saw a recipe in an old 1950's cookbook, which I may have to go back and buy, for egg cakes. I couldn't believe it! Of course they were using white wheat flour. Basically:For every person eating use:2 Eggs2 T. MilkBeat the eggs then add in the milk and

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So starting the week out discouraged at no weight loss, but going forward with diet. I probably shouldn't have bought that discount holiday Whitman's sampler, but .... This week I'm trying to log serving size, but not really limiting portions. I just want to get an average carbohydrate and calorie daily total. This week it looks like my calories are averaging 2,250 a day. Next week I'm going

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This recipe is modified from The Betty Crocker Cookbook, 1969 Banana-Nut Cake, pg.100. This is similar to my pound cake recipe in amounts of ingredients, but varied by a few and certainly more flavorful with bananas, nuts, and dried fruit. I don't exactly remember but I'm hoping this is the recipe I used.3 cups of Gluten-Free baking mix (no bean flour) or white pastry flour2 cups of packed Brown

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Doing much better this week. Still taking my multi-vitamin, and fish oil. I've made peace with drinking milk and eating dark chocolate, so I will no longer put them in brackets. I've re-introduced fruit in the form of frozen organic berries, and organic Granny Smith apples (1/2 per serving). Still unsure about fruit. Finally able to let go of the sugary alcohol, and sparkling white wine on 2/

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I started making these the first time I followed an insulin resistance diet...The South Beach Diet. Originally created by Dr. Arthur Agatston for heart patients, it touts eating lean meats, legumes, nuts, low-fat dairy, non-starchy vegetables, and non-starchy fruits. This is basically the diet I'm following now except I eat any meat or dairy I want regardless of fat, and not really any fruit.

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Having a tough time. I'm getting sick of eating chicken and I just want some variety. I want something sweet. To be fair, even the things I put in brackets don't have a high carbohydrate count. When I eat the dark chocolate it has less than 5g of carbohydrates, and a glass of milk is 11g. To put it in perspective, a serving of beans has 22g, a serving of pistachios has 8g, a teaspoon of sugar has

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I altered the recipe somewhat (due to a lack of certain ingredients), but I got this from an online source and it claimed "it was from the cookbook, "The Sugar Reef Carribean Cookbook," by Devra Dedeaux." • 1 tablespoon Ground allspice (I did not have so I used 8 cloves, ground)• 1 tablespoon Dried thyme • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper • 1 1/2 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper (I used 1 t.)•

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Well, I must have made it past the sugar crazies because I now don't mind so much about not eating refined carbohydrates/sugar. Except I'm having a hard time quitting alcohol. Even though it's just a glass or two in the evenings, it's still more than I typically have. Otherwise, I have more energy, and I don't crash when I go for more than 4 hours without food. My muscles are still sore but

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You can find all of my recipes listed in the following meal plan throughout my blog. If you don't see one and would like it, just comment below and I'll post it. Anything in brackets means I am not supposed to be ingesting. I also drink green and herbal tea throughout the day which I do not list.Progress if you can call it that. My stomach is certainly flatter, but I may have actually gained

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So I skimmed this book by Gary Taubes. It is very hard to read not only because it's a lot of data, but because the data is hard to understand until you get to the page in the epilogue that outlines what he's theorized from centuries of research and data.1. Dietary fat, whether saturated or not, is not a cause of obesity, heart disease, or any other chronic disease of civilization.2. The problem

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Produce Oasis HomepageA very helpful website listing information including nutritional information about fruits and vegetables.

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1/2 lb of dry white beans, cooked according to directions on package and drained3 cups of tomato juice3 Tbs. chicken fat1 medium onion, diced1 large green bell pepper, diced1 1/2 cups of diced chicken1 Tablespoon ground cumin1 Tablespoon crushed dried oreganochopped fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper1 teaspoon saltIn an

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3 Ice Cubes2 oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin1 oz. Kroger Brand Queen Olive juiceDash of Tabasco hot sauce1 Olive, or several if you're hungryCombine all ingredients in a large Martini glass. Wait just 1 minute for it to get cold. Don't drink too fast. But if you don't drink it fast enough pull out the ice cubes when it tastes just right. Love, Sarah

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These are the few spreads I have made for Bagel Sunday 2011. Enjoy.Jalapeno Cream Cheese1 8 oz. package of cream cheese, soften20 pickled jalapeno slices, chopped3 Tbs. of milk1 scant tsp. of garlic powder dash of saltMix together and serveBeer Cheese1 8 oz. package of sharp cheddar, cut into blocks or shredded1/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce1 tsp. caraway seedsdash of saltdash of

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Years ago on a bleak Sunday in January, the one right before MLK jr. day observed, some friends and I inadvertently started a tradition. After a long night of revelry we woke up craving carbs and decided to get some bagels. While standing in line my superb math skills allowed me to figure out that a baker's dozen would be cheaper than if each of us only got two bagels. We then spent the rest of

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1-2 Tbs. Chicken fat or Olive Oil*You can use any vegetables you likeHere's what I had on hand today:1/2 cup of chopped Leek1 cup of diced carrot3 cups of chopped cabbage1 can of bean sprouts drained1/2 cup of chopped broccoliStir-fry vegetables in chicken fat, then add1 quart of chicken stock1/4 cup of white wine vinegar3 Tbs. Soy sauce1/2 Tbs. Chili-Garlic oil1/4 tsp. white pepper1/4 to 1/2 tsp

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5 leaves from a head of green cabbage, washed and chopped finely1/2 a medium sized cucumber, washed and diced1 small Granny Smith apple, washed, cored, and diced1/4 small onion, mincedJuice from 1/2 a lemon2 Tablespoons of olive oil1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 Tablespoon of fresh basil paste or 3 T. chopped fresh1/4 cup of peanuts, chopped1 cooked chicken breast, shredded1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon

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Very popular item in my household. Partly because it's quick and easy, partly because you can use almost any meat or veggie combination, and mostly because it's delicious. All you need to make anything taste like Asian cuisine is sesame oil, crushed red pepper or garlic and red pepper paste, and wheat-free tamari(soy sauce). The oil, and paste can be purchased at any Asian market for way cheaper

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2 lbs of your favorite sausage, sliced into 1/4" rounds (I like to use Schmidt's Sausage Haus Bahama Mamas when I have them.)4 ribs of celery, washed and diced1 green bell pepper, washed and diced1 large onion, diced2 Tablespoons butter (optional)4 large cloves of garlic, pressed1 1/2 cups of rice (I like Lundberg GF wild rice blend)3 cups of homemade chicken stock or GF and MSG free store

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Ah, Bagel Sunday...the Sunday prior to MLK Jr. Day Observed is a non-traditional holiday my friends and I celebrate. And an invention brought to our attention last year was the deliciousness of chocolate-hazelnut spread on cinnamon-raisin bagels. Nutella is a name we may all be familiar with but is not carried at Whole Foods where I was buying last minute bagel day provisions. Whole Foods does

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Years ago I discovered I have an allergy to wheat and gluten containing grains such as barley, rye, or relatives of wheat like spelt or kamut, or all grains processed in the same facility as wheat, barley or rye. When I eat them I cannot stop eating, my body creates a histamine reaction where I swell up everywhere which is very painful especially to my joints, and I experience many symptoms of

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2 Tablespoons cocoa powder (I like Green and Black's)2 Tablespoons of white granulated sugar3 Tablespoons of water2 cups of milk1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extractmini-marshmallowsCombine in a small saucepan combine the first three ingredients and heat on medium low till hot stirring constantly. In a 2 cup Pyrex measuring glass scald the milk in the microwave. Add the milk to the mixture gradually.

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5 large leaves of green leaf lettuce1/2 cucumber1/2 avocado1/8 of a red onion, sliced finely2 ounces of extra sharp cheddar, shredded*2 eggs, lightly beaten1/8 teaspoon salt1 Tablespoons of waterpepper to tasteAnnie's Papaya Poppy Seed DressingIn a bowl lightly beat the eggs with the salt and water till just together and pour into a buttered medium sized skillet over medium heat. At this point

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This recipe goes against my belief in the importance of nutrients in food. By peeling the potatoes prior to boiling you will lose most of their vitamins and minerals not to mention the fiber that is in the skin. But sometimes value in food must be sacrificed for efficiency and taste.4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed2 Tablespoons butter2 to 3 Tablespoons of heavy creamSalt and freshly

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Every New Years it is German tradition to serve Pork with Sauerkraut. This year I used two recipes from a cookbook titled: "Authentic German Home Style Recipes, fourth edition" by Gini Youngkrantz. I of course improvised slightly but both came out so well my mother declared "We should eat this every year." My family swooned over the food.2lb Pork Loin (unseasoned)Salt and ground Black PepperSpicy

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To make the sugar solution, boil water and add granulated sugar(no given amount), stirring constantly. Continue to add sugar until no more will dissolve.Pour the solution into a glass. Tie a clean nail to one end of a piece of string and support it over the glass with a pencil.Let the glass stand without moving and in a few days the crystals of rock candy will begin to form. Evidently it is fun

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For many years a few years back, I used to throw a New Years Eve breakfast for my friends. I felt a solid breakfast would start the day right for the revelry that was to ensue later. Here is a loose compilation of what I would serve.Pancakes and/or Waffles with lots of butter and maple syrupSausageBaconHash Browns with Peppers and OnionsScrambled Eggs with or without cheeseMimosas and

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I put this together one morning when due to my gluten free nature I could not eat bagels but realized I could dress a hash brown patty the same way. This would make a good appetizer if you used 'tator rounds.'1 box of generic brand Hash Brown Patties1 8 oz. package of cream cheese3 green onions, minced whites and greens1/4 cup of milkpinch of salt1 package of Smoked Salmon LoxLet the cream cheese

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Gluten Free baking is not as hard as it initially seems, although a bit more expensive. Investing in xanthan gum is a good idea. You will use it just about every time you bake and only about 1 teaspoon at at time so one bag will last awhile. Gluten free donuts should be eaten right away, the texture won't be great later and they don't re-heat well. But more than likely there won't be any

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I found this recipe in my mom's tin, again publication not known."Daredevils don't eat dangerously. Here's one of the famous motorcyclist's favorite recipes."3 lbs. cooked sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 cup chopped green pepper2 cups sliced celery1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperFew dashes Tabasco1. In large bowl, combine all

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Sometimes I vary the ingredients like what kind of cheese or herbs I use, or I'll throw in a minced Jalapeno if I want them spicy, but this is the basic recipe.1 lb (pound) of local, hormone and antibiotic free lean ground meat1/2 onion, diced5 cloves of garlic, minced2 teaspoons of dried Italian herb blend or Oregano1/2 teaspoon of saltFresh ground pepper1 egg2 to 4 Tablespoons of olive oil1 cup

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I found this newspaper clipping in my mom's old recipe tin. Who knows what publication it's from but it sounded good if not a little labor intensive.Makes two 9-inch cakes4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour2 packages active dry yeast1 cup of milk1/3 cup of butter3 Tablespoons sugar1 teaspoons salt3 eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup butter, meltedCinnamon sugar: 2 cups sugar, 2

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2 cups of sugar2 cups of water1/4 cup of butter1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon2 cups of flour2 teaspoons of baking powder3/4 cup of shortening1/2 cup of milk8-12 cooking apples, peeled and coredCombine first 4 ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil to make a syrup. Combine the next 4 ingredients to make a dough. Roll out the dough and cut into 8-12 squares. Wrap each apple in a square of

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While searching through my Mom's older-than-me recipes I came across a spice and tea blend (not titled) that uses Tang. Having never seen a recipe using Tang, and I'm not even sure it still exists, I thought you all might enjoy hearing about it if not trying it.2 cups Tang3/4 cup lemon-flavored instant tea1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2

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