Shamrock1121
10-02-2008, 10:37 AM
I astounded a new mom the other day by telling her how I made baby food for my now-grown kids. ::) I'm sure there are new mom's out there who think the authorities will hand-cuff and take them away, or put their children in foster care, if they didn't BUY commercial baby food.
So that got me thinking of other things I make, rather than purchase. Add things you make instead of buy...
-Karen
- Applesauce:
8 lg. firm apples (approx. 2-pounds)
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. granulated or brown sugar
Wash apples. Cut in quarters then cut out the cores. Place apples and water in pan, cover with the lid, and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until apples feel tender when tested with a fork. Stir occasionally, and add water if necessary to keep it from scorching. You can run the pulp through a sieve, food mill, potato masher....
Add sugar to hot sauce and stir until dissolved. You can add a few drops of lemon juice.
*You can pare apples before cooking, if desired. Freeze leftovers.
Using dehydrated apples:
Soak 1-cup dried apple slices in 1 cup hot apple cider for 3-4 hours. Puree in blender.
OR, pour 1 c. boiling water over 1 c. dried apple slices. Cover and simmer over lot heat for about 30 minutes, or until apples are soft.
-Peanut Butter
Roasted peanuts and a little coconut oil. Blend in a Food Processor.
- Chocolate Syrup
1 c. cocoa powder
1-1/2 c. sugar
dash salt
1-1/2 c. water
1 t. vanilla
Bring all the ingredients (except vanilla) to a boil. Boil for 2-5 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk, until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Store in the refrigerator.
Low-Glycemic Version...
Agave Nectar Chocolate Syrup
1/2 c. Hershey’s Cocoa Powder
1 c. Light Agave Nectar
1 c. Cold water
1/2 t. Vanilla
1/8 t .Sea Salt
1. In a large saucepan, combine cocoa, Agave Nectar and salt. Stir in water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until smooth - about 5 minutes.
2. Place the pan in a sink of cold water and stir with the whisk until cool. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a covered container and refrigerate.
3. Shake before using.
- Tortillas
Native American Tortillas In-A-Bag
http://kansaswheat.org/general.asp?id=332
Just to name a few things....
So that got me thinking of other things I make, rather than purchase. Add things you make instead of buy...
-Karen
- Applesauce:
8 lg. firm apples (approx. 2-pounds)
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. granulated or brown sugar
Wash apples. Cut in quarters then cut out the cores. Place apples and water in pan, cover with the lid, and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until apples feel tender when tested with a fork. Stir occasionally, and add water if necessary to keep it from scorching. You can run the pulp through a sieve, food mill, potato masher....
Add sugar to hot sauce and stir until dissolved. You can add a few drops of lemon juice.
*You can pare apples before cooking, if desired. Freeze leftovers.
Using dehydrated apples:
Soak 1-cup dried apple slices in 1 cup hot apple cider for 3-4 hours. Puree in blender.
OR, pour 1 c. boiling water over 1 c. dried apple slices. Cover and simmer over lot heat for about 30 minutes, or until apples are soft.
-Peanut Butter
Roasted peanuts and a little coconut oil. Blend in a Food Processor.
- Chocolate Syrup
1 c. cocoa powder
1-1/2 c. sugar
dash salt
1-1/2 c. water
1 t. vanilla
Bring all the ingredients (except vanilla) to a boil. Boil for 2-5 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk, until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Store in the refrigerator.
Low-Glycemic Version...
Agave Nectar Chocolate Syrup
1/2 c. Hershey’s Cocoa Powder
1 c. Light Agave Nectar
1 c. Cold water
1/2 t. Vanilla
1/8 t .Sea Salt
1. In a large saucepan, combine cocoa, Agave Nectar and salt. Stir in water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until smooth - about 5 minutes.
2. Place the pan in a sink of cold water and stir with the whisk until cool. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a covered container and refrigerate.
3. Shake before using.
- Tortillas
Native American Tortillas In-A-Bag
http://kansaswheat.org/general.asp?id=332
Just to name a few things....