Tuesday, December 12, 2006

No New Food Stories

Thanks for all who came to visit my blog. I have not been posting any new food stories lately. Besides not having any new stuff to share and not even been looking for any, I'm not really so interested in it anymore. If I come across any good ones, I will go ahead and post them. Sorry to thoughs readers that liked reading this sick stuff.
I have another blog about something which I have had a growing interest in for the past couple years, actually many years. Please visit http://youarethatyouare.blogspot.com/
I know it isn't what most who come here would be interested in but if you are, well then great! It is something I am doing for the self more than anything. I am willing to share.

Sunday, April 30, 2006

Bean Sprouts

I have learned to love bean sprouts.
They must be one of the most perfect foods and are full of natural vitamins. They make great add ons to salads and sandwiches. Sometimes, I just grab a big pinch for a quick energy boost.
This is alive food, the produce you find at the supermarket is dead food even if it looks fresh.
Alive foods give you their energy and you will feel it if you are aware.
If you have your own garden you may know about the difference live food makes. But, if you live in an apartment like me, it is hard to have live food at hand. Sprouts can be easily made anywhere.
I even read an article in Mother Earth News or maybe it was Backwoods Home. This is just from memory so I may not have all the details correct.
It was about a family snowed in there wilderness cabin. They were going to have to be there over a month but didn't have enough food for that long.
They found some beans stored away and decided to start sprouting them and supplement them with the other food.
By the time the snow was cleared away enough for them to go home they had survived almost entirely on these bean sprouts.
When they got home, they got a check up.
Not only were they more energetic, they all lost weight of course, but they were also healthier than before.
I would not buy the ones in the store. I have tried the bean sprouts in the store maybe 3 times and even though I rinsed them, I got sick 3 times. The last time was really bad food poisoning or what ever, believe me it was bad.
They are so easy and cheap to grow there is really no reason to buy them.
You will need to buy seeds. I recommend a food coop or natural food store. I like alfalfa or a mix. Don't buy seeds from a feed store, they may have some kind of chemical or kangaroo pee on them.
You will also need a small jar. I use a quart size mason jar. I secure a plastic mesh screen on top with a thick rubber band. You can also by mesh lid for this that fit mason jars. The mesh needs to be small enough so the seed will not go through.
As far as the seeds, a small amount goes a long way. 1/2 to 1 tsp is plenty for 1 to 2 people.
Put the seeds in the jar and secure the mesh on top.
Fill half way with water, shake around a little, and let set out about one hour.
After about one hour, pour out the water.
Set the jar in a cool dark cupboard upside down on a towel.
Once or twice a day, rinse off the seeds in cool water and put jar back in cupboard upside down.
In about 3 days, when the seeds have sprouted to about 1/2" to 3/4" remove from cupboard, rinse and set in indirect sunlight. As soon as they turn light green, they are ready to use.
The seed shells can mostly be rinsed away but if you don't get them all, it is okay, they are mostly soft by now.
They should stay fresh for a couple days or so. Do not eat them when they start getting parts turning mucus brown or dark green.
The first time you make them you may wonder if you are doing it right. After you have made your first batch, the hard part is remembering to keep them rinsed.
One time I totally forgot them for about two weeks, It looked kind of like a web coated the inside of the jar.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Good-Bye Google Ads

You will notice there are no more google ads. After more than 5000 visitors I have yet to receive anything for having these ads on the blog. Oh, well, I have been entertained about the ads that end up here. For example, when I mentioned how it was difficult to tell the difference between cinnamon and shit splatters on cinnamon rolls. Google ads placed ads for cinnamon rolls. Or the article I posted about the bird head found in bean cans, Google placed ads for beans. However, I don't like them placing ads for things I don't want to promote.
I do think google is a good thing but I just don't think Google ads is for me or my blog. I also think the appearance of the blog is more appealing without all the ads. I get tired of seeing ads as does everyone. Therefore, they are gone. If I have an ad it will be for something relative to my blog.

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Boetje's, It's A Good Thing!

(pronounced "boat-chee")
I know this is a first but I actually found a positive comment to make about a manufactured food. I grew up on this stuff but never gave it much thought because it was just always in the fridge. It's been years since I've had this stuff. I looked in the local markets for a mustard like it but could never find anything.
Recently, out of the blue, my dad sent me two bottles for Easter. I know, I laughed because I received mustard for Easter while my kids got candy. What is my dad trying to say to me. Anyway, this was the mustard I've been looking for. I remember it now. The reason I could never find it was because for one, I didn't know the name. The other is that for the most part they were only marketing it in the Quad Cities, Illinois.
I don't know if Boetje's Mustard wants to be mentioned on this blog but I couldn't resist. This is the best mustard, period. I can no longer eat another sandwich without this on it. Well, maybe not on a peanut butter and jam sandwich.
Besides the the beautiful flavor of this mustard, it creates this wonderful, warm, tingly sensation that rushes from the roof of the mouth to the crown of the head and sometimes even makes the hair stand on end. If you're one who likes spicy mustard, you will absolutely love this Boetje's Dutch Mustard. You may have some trouble finding it depending where you live. Some stores will special order, such as Albertson's Foods. You can also order it directly from there website.
Take a look at there website, they have some interesting information and recipes. http://www.boetjesmustard.com/