And this is what I made out of it....A zuchinni salad
Thursday, July 24, 2014
A zuchinni salad
Yesterday a made a zuchinni salad........ At first i thought it was a cucumber but then i kept looking at it, looks like a long zuchinni
And this is what I made out of it....A zuchinni salad
And this is what I made out of it....A zuchinni salad
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Equipment buying ideas to make Zucchini Pomodoro
Equipment buying ideas to make Zucchini Pomodoro on any other day besides July11:
Spiralizer Tri-Blade Vegetable Slicer, Strongest-and-Heaviest Duty Guarantee Over Paderno and Others, Lifetime... $29.97
Progressive International GT-3365 Magnetic Peeler Set $9.48
$35.00
Apple Slicer Corer Peeler Sale! - $17.95
International Raw Food Day
Celebrate International Raw Food Day ......July 11.....Already passed.............
This Friday, July 11, is International Raw Food Day! We're celebrating with one of our all-time favorite raw food recipes plus, this delicious raw chocolate number! Give some raw food recipes a go and feel the difference, see the difference and live the difference
Zucchini Pomodoro
This Friday, July 11, is International Raw Food Day! We're celebrating with one of our all-time favorite raw food recipes plus, this delicious raw chocolate number! Give some raw food recipes a go and feel the difference, see the difference and live the difference
Zucchini Pomodoro
Ingredients:
• 6 zucchinis
• 2 ½ cups of chopped fresh ripe tomatoes
• 12 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water to rehydrate, roughly chopped
• ½ cup cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 3 fresh dates, pitted
• 2 tbsps fresh basil or parsley
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp unrefined sea salt
Special equipment:
• A spiralizer or just a vegetable peeler
• A blender or food processor
Method:
• Spiralize the zucchini and place in a large serving bowl
• Blend or process the remaining ingredients until smooth
• Pour sauce over the zucchini ‘spaghetti’!
Special Note:
Sea Salt is our friend, containing more than 80 minerals, including calcium and iodine. The sodium in unrefined salt is necessary for brain function and for balancing our pH. However, getting sodium from table salt or sodium found in canned, preserved and highly processed foods is damaging as it lacks a complete array of minerals, having been stripped and chemically bleached.
Other Tip:
Use the sauce over wilted spinach and crumble feta and activated pine nuts over the top
• 6 zucchinis
• 2 ½ cups of chopped fresh ripe tomatoes
• 12 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water to rehydrate, roughly chopped
• ½ cup cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 3 fresh dates, pitted
• 2 tbsps fresh basil or parsley
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp unrefined sea salt
Special equipment:
• A spiralizer or just a vegetable peeler
• A blender or food processor
Method:
• Spiralize the zucchini and place in a large serving bowl
• Blend or process the remaining ingredients until smooth
• Pour sauce over the zucchini ‘spaghetti’!
Special Note:
Sea Salt is our friend, containing more than 80 minerals, including calcium and iodine. The sodium in unrefined salt is necessary for brain function and for balancing our pH. However, getting sodium from table salt or sodium found in canned, preserved and highly processed foods is damaging as it lacks a complete array of minerals, having been stripped and chemically bleached.
Other Tip:
Use the sauce over wilted spinach and crumble feta and activated pine nuts over the top
Monday, July 21, 2014
Preventing foodborne illness naturally: With cinnamon
Cinnamon food& food gift ideas:
4x Starbucks Natural Fusions Ground Coffee, Cinnamon Flavored 11 Oz (Pack of 4)
$20.99
Get it by Wednesday, Jul 23
Cinnamon Pecans (Economy Pack) - 2lbs
Vanns Cinnamon Extract-2 Liquid
$11.97
- Only 5 left in stock - order soon.
$20.99
- Get it by Wednesday, Jul 23
- FREE Shipping on orders over $35
Preventing foodborne illness naturally: With cinnamon
Preventing foodborne illness naturally: With cinnamon
Date:
July 17, 2014
Source:
Washington State University
Summary:
Cinnamomum cassia oil was shown to be effective as a natural antibacterial agent against several strains of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, known to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as 'non-O157 STEC'. The study results add to a body of knowledge that will help improve food safety and reduce or eliminate cases of food poisoning and related deaths.
Seeking ways to prevent some of the most serious foodborne illnesses caused by pathogenic bacteria, two Washington State University scientists have found promise in an ancient but common cooking spice: cinnamon
Recent findings published in Food Control journal online suggest Cinnamomum cassia oil can work effectively as a natural antibacterial agent in the food industry. The study results add to a body of knowledge that will help improve food safety and reduce or eliminate cases of food poisoning and related deaths.
In the study, the essential oil killed several strains of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli), known to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as "non-O157 STEC." The study looked at the top six strains of non-O157 STEC, said co-author Lina Sheng, a graduate student in the School of Food Science.
The cinnamon cassia oil is effective in low concentrations, she said -- about 10 drops diluted in a liter of water killed the bacteria within 24 hours.
Demand for natural food additives
Rising health concerns about chemical additives have strengthened demand for natural food additives, said co-author Meijun Zhu, an assistant professor in the School of Food Science.
"Our focus is on exploring plant-derived natural food bioactive compounds as antimicrobials to control foodborne pathogens, in order to ensure safety of fresh produce," she said.
Sheng said about 110,000 cases of illness are caused annually by non-O157 STEC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has a "zero tolerance" policy for the CDC top six non-O157 STECs in raw ground beef and trimmings, indicating any raw non-intact beef products containing these pathogens will be considered adulterated. This has led Zhu and Sheng to include the beef industry in the large-scale application of their findings on cinnamon.
"The oil can be incorporated into films and coatings for packaging both meat and fresh produce," Sheng said. "It can also be added into the washing step of meat, fruits or vegetables to eliminate microorganisms."
Cassia cinnamon is produced primarily in Indonesia and has a stronger smell than the other common cinnamon variety, Ceylon.
In addition to Cinnamomum cassia oil, Sheng plans to take a look at another natural source to kill bacteria. She and her coworkers will study the potential of dandelions to inhibit bacteria related to bovine mastitis, an infection in the mammary glands of dairy cows.
In the study, the essential oil killed several strains of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli), known to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as "non-O157 STEC." The study looked at the top six strains of non-O157 STEC, said co-author Lina Sheng, a graduate student in the School of Food Science.
The cinnamon cassia oil is effective in low concentrations, she said -- about 10 drops diluted in a liter of water killed the bacteria within 24 hours.
Demand for natural food additives
Rising health concerns about chemical additives have strengthened demand for natural food additives, said co-author Meijun Zhu, an assistant professor in the School of Food Science.
"Our focus is on exploring plant-derived natural food bioactive compounds as antimicrobials to control foodborne pathogens, in order to ensure safety of fresh produce," she said.
Sheng said about 110,000 cases of illness are caused annually by non-O157 STEC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has a "zero tolerance" policy for the CDC top six non-O157 STECs in raw ground beef and trimmings, indicating any raw non-intact beef products containing these pathogens will be considered adulterated. This has led Zhu and Sheng to include the beef industry in the large-scale application of their findings on cinnamon.
"The oil can be incorporated into films and coatings for packaging both meat and fresh produce," Sheng said. "It can also be added into the washing step of meat, fruits or vegetables to eliminate microorganisms."
Cassia cinnamon is produced primarily in Indonesia and has a stronger smell than the other common cinnamon variety, Ceylon.
In addition to Cinnamomum cassia oil, Sheng plans to take a look at another natural source to kill bacteria. She and her coworkers will study the potential of dandelions to inhibit bacteria related to bovine mastitis, an infection in the mammary glands of dairy cows.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Menu Tracker: 5 summer limited-time offers
1.Burger King
Item: BBQ Bacon Whopper, a Whopper patty topped with thick-cut smoked bacon, melted American cheese, iceberg lettuce, mayonnaise, tomato, ketchup, onions, pickles and sweet-and-smoky barbecue sauce, served on a toasted sesame seed bun. Price varies by location.Availability: Through summer
2.
Boston Market
Item: BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger, sliced chicken, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and garlic avocado aïoli on a sesame brioche bun, $6.99.Availability: Through Aug. 24
3.
Fazoli's
Items:Stuffed Pasta Selects, three new dishes of sacchetti pasta stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses, $6.99.
• Stuffed Pasta Fresco (pictured): Covered with sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce and drizzled with basil pesto, topped with chicken, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and a cheese-spice blend
• Stuffed Pasta Supremo: Covered with sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce, caramelized Italian sausage, mushrooms, shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses, and julienned salami
• Stuffed Pasta Robusto: Oven-baked sacchetti in creamy marinara sauce with diced chicken, bacon pieces, shredded mozzarella, provolone cheese and cheese-spice blend
Availability: Through Sept. 28
4.
Friendly's
Items:• Summer Berry Salad: Grilled chicken and summer berries on baby spinach tossed with three-cheese blend and toasted almonds, with light raspberry vinaigrette on the side, $9.49-$9.99
• Turkey Avocado Burger: A turkey patty and avocado on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and a side of French fries, $8.99-$9.49
• Baja Burger: A beef patty, melted pepper Jack cheese, ancho chipotle sauce, jalapeño peppers and bacon on brioche roll with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, served with fries, $8.99-$9.49
• New England Lobster Roll (pictured): Lobster salad and lettuce on a grilled roll with fries and coleslaw, available only at select locations, $14.99-$15.99
• Teriyaki Salmon: Topped with pineapple and mango salsa, served on rice pilaf with a side of steamed broccoli, $13.49-$13.99
• Cracker Jack Sundae: Coffee Salted Caramel Crunch ice cream topped with creamy caramel, Cracker Jack popcorn, whipped cream and a cherry, served with a Cracker Jack surprise, $4.99-$5.59
• Sour Patch Sundae: Choice of ice cream flavor topped with sour syrup and Sour Patch Kids candies served in a sandcastle vessel that can be used as a beach toy, included with kids meals
• Strawberry Lemonade: $2.79-$2.99
• Mango Iced Tea: $2.79-$2.99
• Raspberry Iced Tea: $2.79-$2.99
Availability: Through Sept. 28
5.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Items:• Summer Honey Ale: A light, golden-colored ale with a hint of honey, price varies by location
• Honey Chili Chicken Wings: Crispy chicken wings in sweet-and-spicy lime-chile glaze, served with mango salsa, $9.95
• Bison Prairie Burger: Seasoned smash-griddled bison burger topped with sautéed poblano peppers, mushrooms, pepper Jack cheese, pico de gallo and chipotle mayonnaise, $13.50
• Mexican Smoked Chicken Salad: Smoked chicken with spinach, romaine, toasted almonds, avocado, dried cranberries, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes and cornbread croutons, tossed in honey-mustard dressing, $12.95
• Mango Chicken (pictured): Smoked chicken breast with lime-chile glaze, topped with mango salsa and served with red ale cilantro rice and black beans, topped with crumbled farmer’s cheese, $13.95
Availability: Through Aug. 24
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