Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Persimmon Banana Smoothie

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I love the change of seasons, because we get a change in produce.  We've been eating Persimmons the last few weeks, and have been quite enjoying them.  I usually just peel them and pop them in my mouth, but they work really great in smoothies, too, and that's usually how I can get my kids to eat them.



Persimmon Banana Smoothie
2 ripened fuyu persimmons
1 banana
1 cup almond milk or other nondairy milk
6-8 ice cubes (or you could add in 1 cup of frozen pineapple, instead of the ice cubes)

Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

This post was shared on Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays, Gluten Free Tuesdays, Waste Not Want Not Wednesdays, Gluten Free Wednesdays, Allergy Free Wednesdays, Whole Food Fridays, and Gluten Free Fridays.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Weekly Menu (11/10/13-11/16/13)

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This week in our Bountiful Basket we got:
  • lettuce
  • zucchini
  • cabbage
  • spinach
  • asparagus
  • tomatoes
  • mushrooms
  • clementines
  • watermelon
  • coconut
  • bananas
We also got the add on pack of root vegetables:
  • russet potatoes
  • red potatoes
  • sweet potatoes
  • beets
  • onion
  • green onions
  • garlic
  • carrots
We also has persimmons, apples, and celery

The kids are in school now so breakfasts will consist of their choice of:
 lunches will consist of:
  • Sandwiches (Peanut Butter and Jelly or Ham)
  • or Pizza Flatbreads (Schar crispbread topped with cheese and pepperoni)
  • or Crackers, veggies, and hummus
  • chips or crackers
  • fruit (usually apples or bananas)
  • milk
Sunday: 
  • breakfast:  fasting (as part of my religion)
  • lunch: fasting
  • snack: fasting
  • dinner:
    • grilled steak
    • baked potatoes
    • roasted asparagus
    • green salad
Monday:
  • breakfast: scrambled eggs with veggies
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: carrots and celery with hummus
  • dinner:
Tuesday:
  • breakfast:  green smoothie
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: apple slices and peanut butter
  • dinner:
Wednesday:
  • breakfast: scrambled eggs with veggies
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: veggies and hummus
  • dinner:
    • grilled ham and cheese (Daiya) sandwiches
    • tomato soup
    • roasted zucchini, beets and red potatoes
Thursday:
  • breakfast:  green smoothie
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: apple slices and peanut butter
  • dinner:
    • one-eyed sandwiches
    • ham steaks
    • hashbrowns
Friday:
  • breakfast: scrambled eggs with veggies
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: veggies and hummus
  • dinner:
Saturday: 
  • breakfast:  green smoothie
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: apples and cashews
  • dinner: 

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Happy Birthday to my Little Man!

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My youngest is turning 6 today, so I may or may not get my essential oils post in.  Here's what I've been doing instead:

It's definitely not professional quality work, but he loves it...he told me exactly how he wanted it painted and everything. :)

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Indian Spiced Chicken Soup

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So, I have this chicken that I absolutely love.  The marinade is divine.  The last time I made it, I had the thought that those spices would make for a great soup base...so, I finally have made it, and it does, in fact, make an absolutely amazing soup!


Indian Spiced Chicken Soup
2-3 tablespoons coconut oil
3/4 cup onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon  ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
3 medium potatoes, cubed (about 2-3 cups)*
4 cups chicken stock or broth
2  cups chopped kale*
1 can coconut milk (I used Trader Joe's Lite Coconut Milk)
juice of one lime (~2 tablespoon)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions
In a large sauce pan heat coconut oil over medium high heat, add onion and cook until transparent.  Add in garlic and cook for another minute.

Stir in seasoning and cook for a minute, then add in the chicken, potatoes, and chicken stock.  Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.

Remove the chicken from the pot, and allow it to cool for a few minutes, before shredding or cubing it. Return the meat to the pot and add the kale, coconut milk, lime juice and salt and pepper and heat through.

*You could substitute any vegetable you want for the potatoes and kale...cauliflower, chickpeas, broccoli, etc., would all be delicious in this soup.


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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Weekly Menu (11/3/13-11/9/13)

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This week in our Bountiful Basket we got:
  • lettuce
  • zucchini
  • cucumbers
  • red onions
  • fennel
  • tomatoes
  • bananas
  • apples
  • green chilies
  • apples
  • winter squash
  • pineapple
  • white grapefruit
We also got the add on pack of persimmons and the Italian add-on:
  • eggplant
  • yellow squash
  • mushrooms
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • herbs
We also has potatoes, carrots, and celery.

The kids are in school now so breakfasts will consist of their choice of:
 lunches will consist of:
  • Sandwiches (Peanut Butter and Jelly or Ham)
  • or Pizza Flatbreads (Schar crispbread topped with cheese and pepperoni)
  • or Crackers, veggies, and hummus
  • chips or crackers
  • fruit (usually apples or bananas)
  • milk
Sunday: 
  • breakfast:  smoothie
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: cucumbers and hummus
  • dinner:
    • leftover chicken soup
    • grilled cheese sandwiches
    • green salad
Monday:
  • breakfast: scrambled eggs with green chilis and tomatoes
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: cucumbers and hummus
  • dinner:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
  • breakfast: scrambled eggs with green chilies and tomatoes
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: cucumber and hummus
  • dinner:
Thursday: My little one's birthday!
  • breakfast:  smoothie
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: persimmon and cashews
  • dinner:
Friday:
  • breakfast:  leftover pizza :)
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: persimmon and cashews
  • dinner:
    • Chili
    • Baked Potatoes
    • Pineapple slices
Saturday: 
  • breakfast:  scrambled eggs and veggies
  • lunch: leftovers
  • snack: cucumbers and hummus
  • dinner: