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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 [...]
Carol’s Happy Bowl
We are so fortunate to have the wonderful restaurant, Cafe Yumm!, in our town. I love having the opportunity to call in an order and not have to cook! We do it often enough that the staff knows us by name. They are famous for their Yumm! sauce that goes with their Yumm! bowls (beans [...]