I started out with 2 half sheet pans in the freezer, covered with grated zucchini, to control the moisture. Then, half way into vacuum sealing it with my fun new FoodSaver V3880I realized that I had to admit my freezer was jam-packed full. What to do, what to do? I went ahead and rather thinly […]
Longing for a Luscious Lunch Time Frozen Fruit Yogurt Smoothie
My KitchenAid Blender and I have a very close relationship because I survive on frozen fruit yogurt smoothies for lunch during the summer. And like any smoothie enthusiast, I have my special favorite recipe… um, guidelines. The 56 oz capacity of the blender makes enough for me to share with the onlookers, while still having enough […]
Home Made Fruit Leather the Perfect Organic Energy Food for the Triathlete
The trouble with eating is that it is best to do it regularly in balance with energy and nutrient needs. After spending the last year trying to get lean, I now find I must work at making sure I get enough to eat and drink in order sustain my training efforts. This frequently means I […]
The Broccoli Freezing Process Best With Bugs Gone
Sometimes one little change in methods can make a huge difference in outcome. On arriving home from vacation, I was faced with a generous bushel of broccoli from my garden. Doing the pre-freezing salt water soak by loads in the sink, or even a large mixing bowl, was going to take hours. I needed to […]
Roasted Chicken Legs to Rave About and Biblical Food Metaphors
If God was gifting the ancient Israeli’s a land flowing with milk and honey, then I’m going to guess that an abundance of dairy products in the diet is desirable and sugary sweet things were designed to delight the palate. If Jesus refers to himself as the bread of life, I am comfortable assuming that […]