How to select, cut and serve papaya

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papaya milk fruit juice hot cereal main course including protein (egg or meat) And that, my friends, is a daily breakfast at Rethy Academy in Rethy, Zaire, West Africa.   And happens to be what I ate 5 days a week for 2 years.  I just so happened to stumble across some nice looking papaya at the market last week. I would tell you … [Read more...]

Starbucks Replacement Ideas – Orange Cocoa

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Orange Cocoa Makes 3 servings: 2 Tbsp cocoa 2 Tbsp sugar 3/4 c boiling water grated rind of 1/2 orange 2 c milk whipped cream extra lemon or orange rind for garnish Directions: In saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar, and hot water.  Sir to combine. Add grated orange rind. Add milk, heat over medium low heat until piping … [Read more...]

New Product – Prana Bar

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We were sent a couple samples to try, and I ADORED them!  They were too coconut-ty for Mike, and I wouldn't let the kids try them because I have a job to do.  And these babies - tasted like Coconut macaroons - I love my job. Warning - these are NOT for weight loss!  They are for energy and possess raw, organic, vegan foods that have calories … [Read more...]

My Top Nine

It has been said that women who cook for a family generally have a repertoire of 9 main meals. Naturally this brought out my creative competitive side. I've been thinking for awhile that I need to see if I measure up. For my list, I've gone with the meals that I know the recipe in my head, if I have to get out a cookbook, that is fancy Here's … [Read more...]

Cookbook Review – great gift for the Celiac!

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So I was asked to review a cookbook - awhile ago. A long while ago.  The thing with writing a cookbook review is that I have to follow the recipes - who does that I ask you?   And the other thing that gets me all riled up - measuring! Have you any idea how long it took me to FIND my measuring cups & spoons?  Ridiculous! So, with a measure … [Read more...]

How to substitute Gravies and Seasonings in a Gluten Free Meal

Alternately titled, "My Love Affair with Onion Soup Mix". You've heard me profess undying devotion to that silvery papery kitchen god. Now, I have to confess - I can't live without Onion Soup Mix. Notice the capitols? Yeah. I revere. Give me a break, I talk about my reverence for Onion Soup Mix, or the potty training of my toddler. You … [Read more...]