Foodie thread

[Esther Knapicius]

chili tonight. Many years ago ran across the recipe for best chili in Texas 1979 contest winner. So I use that recipe. But then ran across in a restaurant a chef that puts roasted cashews in, so I do that also. Then because I like color contrast I use black beans instead of red kidney beans. And serve it with cheddar cheese and sour cream

 

[tyronee]

Just had a super cozy lunch—grilled chicken with quinoa and roasted veggies! Trying to keep things balanced and tasty lately. I’ve also been looking into tools that support my health journey, like when I decided to buy ozempic online to help manage my appetite and blood sugar. Definitely makes a difference when paired with good food choices

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Just had a super cozy lunch—grilled chicken with quinoa and roasted veggies! Trying to keep things balanced and tasty lately. I’ve also been looking into tools that support my health journey, like when I decided to buy ozempic online to help manage my appetite and blood sugar. Definitely makes a difference when paired with good food choices

my sister in law just informed me she had been on Ozempic, lost 25 lbs. then she made an appointment to get a tummy tuck and refresh her boobs. I just keep on eating well, small portions and really cutting down on alcohol to almost nothing for 3 months. Besides all the gardening, walking 4th mile every evening.

 

[lucy willard]

Great thread idea! I love seeing what people make from their gardens.
Just a reminder — some homemade dishes can be rich in fats and carbs, which adds up fast in terms of weight and blood sugar.For those working on balance, meds like Mounjaro can help with appetite and metabolism support.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Garlic scapes time. Food processor chop, freeze, have for garlic flavor wedges for soups, stews ect.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

I got two containers out of the Garlic Scapes, 8 inches long and 4 inches wide, 2 inches deep. should be frozen hard now, will break out and wrap in plastic and put in freezer bag. good for a whole year now for garlic flavor if I don't feel like peeling real garlic, or don't have any.

 

[DiggersJo]

We do exactly the same with the scapes. Just pulled our first garlic to see if they are ready as our first scapes were over 2 weeks ago - they are looking ready to go! We ill pull them all and immediately get out the cloves and freeze them in a zip-lock bag(s), still have half a bag left from last years crop. We leave a few to cure, but not many as it's so much easier to use straight from the freezer.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

We do exactly the same with the scapes. Just pulled our first garlic to see if they are ready as our first scapes were over 2 weeks ago - they are looking ready to go! We ill pull them all and immediately get out the cloves and freeze them in a zip-lock bag(s), still have half a bag left from last years crop. We leave a few to cure, but not many as it's so much easier to use straight from the freezer.

I like it also for added little green bits in the food product I am making, all about visual .

 

[Ruderunner]

I got two containers out of the Garlic Scapes, 8 inches long and 4 inches wide, 2 inches deep. should be frozen hard now, will break out and wrap in plastic and put in freezer bag. good for a whole year now for garlic flavor if I don't feel like peeling real garlic, or don't have any.

We do similar with our fresh herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro and basil) give them a quick wash and let them dry thoroughly. Trim off excess stems and other nasty bits. Then roll them tightly, pack into a freezer bag, squeeze out the air and get them cold.

They'll keep over a year this way but there's a trick.

DO NOT LET THEM THAW

The freeze and thaw cycles are what makes them mushy and brown. So when needed, pull from freezer, slice off what's needed and right back to the freezer.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

I would not call it slicing off a piece, like wedge the knife in the frozen block and wiggle it , getting a hunk to break off. Then put back.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

I would not call it slicing off a piece, like wedge the knife in the frozen block and wiggle it , getting a hunk to break off. Then put back.

You need a Gustav Emil Ern

 

[Esther Knapicius]

You need a Gustav Emil Ern

can always use a hammer or a screwdriver to knock off a hunk.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Today, I am looking at one very ripe banana and a medium size sweet potato. So making a quick bread with them. Actually, looked it up to see if anyone else has, found several recipes.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

And we have the sweet potato and banana loaf.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Looks good, I reckon almost anything, sweet or savoury, would make a good sandwich with that.