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Vita-Mix Choco-Nana Sorbet
Sometimes you want to eat a fruit in “ice cream” or “sorbet” form, especially in sunny weather! This was an experiment to see if a Vita-Mix will make a thick sorbet with an unfrozen banana, and it did! [...]
Vita-Mix Cold Compost (Dinosaur Vomit)
Years ago I decided to make cold compost in my Vita-Mix! I put carrot tops and other produce waste in my extra Vita-Mix container…For some reason it looked like (gross) dinosaur vomit to me!…That Summer I grew the biggest most gorgeous vegetables and flowers [...]
Whack-A-Pomegranate!
I have been given a most worthwhile tip that will save you time and endless frustration: How To Easily Seed A Pomegranate!
When I was little I painstakingly pulled them out, one by one . As an adult I read the hint to peel them under water [...]
Vita-Mix: Emily’s Purple “Ice Cream”
I love using the Vita-Mix for healthy fruit sorbets, freezes, and “ice cream”! Such a treat. And good for you! No guilt.
Your final product will vary in consistency (from soft-serve to hard) based upon the amount of frozen fruits, frozen ingredients, and liquid that you use. [...]
Spicy-Smoky Black-Eyed Peas
Make this for New Year’s Day! The tradition of eating black-eyed peas for the New Year has evolved into a number of variations and embellishments on the luck and prosperity theme. Or, put it in your regular menu rotation because it’s plant-based and tastes great! [...]
Cucumber-Melon Smoothie
I lived on these “Cucumber-Melon” smoothies last Summer. For two reasons: 1) they are amazingly refreshing, healthful and delicious, and 2) I had a small garden with a bounty of cucumbers! [...]
Easy Roasted Garlic For The Year
I did this last year, and I did it again this year. I bought a 3-lb. bag of fresh peeled garlic cloves (brand: Christopher Ranch, “superior California garlic”) at Costco. You’ll need to keep your eyes peeled for these in the cooler in the produce department; they are only available for a short period of time–around September/October.
Healthy Holiday Nog
I just discovered this plant recipe for Holiday (Eggless) Nog and it’s a keeper! I’m putting it in my Holiday Recipes binder for next year’s holiday season.
There is no way I thought this recipe would taste exactly like eggnog (made with eggs and cream and sugar). But I just made it [...]