Bone Broth Trending ➡️ Classic Gelatin

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GELATIN ~ BONE BROTH Reduction ~

My bone broth is different every time since I use various leftover veggies. I make sure I add two onion, garlic and celery. Magic touch: add 1 tbsp. chicken powder (from flavour town). You will see the difference!

When collagen (from the bones) is cooked, it turns into gelatin. The sign that a bone broth has been made properly and is full of collagen is that as the liquid cools it solidifies into gelatin. NOTE: If you bone broth turns into a thick gel then you made it right, the secret is good bones [ chicken wings has the most collagen in the chicken ], DO NOT to over boil the stock. Small bubbles/boil is okay -MEDIUM LOW TEMPERATURE.. Keep an eye on your boil, that you don’t get a vigorous boil. (One big secret). Over-boiling breaks down vegetables for nutrition loss. The steam takes nutrition away along with H2O evaporation.

Mom’s chicken aspic was a favorite of mine as a child. I now know how healthy and nutritious bone broth/ jelly is for our body. Mom’s was the best…Here’s a salute to you mom..for bringing good, healthy food into our lives.

Gelatin /Collagen

Cooled BONE BROTH turns into a gelatin. TIP: Soak bones with Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) before cooking to encourage gelatin to be made. Chicken wings have the most gelatin. Also, chicken feet. But, chicken feet are hard to get. Never boil bones. Simmer or medium-boil to get good collagen; 8-10 hours. Over boiling will thin out collagen. Aides in Anti aging. Plugs up the holes from Leaky Gut.

JELLY ~ GELATIN ~ ASPIC: was first made way back in the Egyptian times (Kitab al-Tabikh). French boiled calves feet and bones and made bone soup. When done, the French put the soup into a cold cellar to chill.

Jelly from the 30’s and 50’s were at every picnic and summer desserts and main course. Today, BONE BROTH IS TRENDING. After you jar your bone broth and tuck it into the frig the liquid turns into a gel. It’s summer and I wanted to make something other than soup. My learned friends informed me there was a lot of natural collagen in bone broth; especially from the wings and feet. How about making collagen and gelatin laden aspic/jelly? Here we go! I believe the spices will do most of the talking. The additions to the jelly are endless.

RECIPE: Cover the bones and veggies with water. Simmer (LOW boil) for at least one hour. The more you simmer , the more gelatin and flavour seeps into the water. You may simmer the bone soup overnight. I have done it -by accident and its still good! (The longer the simmer..the more gelatin is extracted from the bones.)I also add cumin, caraway seeds, pepper flakes, pepper corn. Then, sea salt..towards the end

GELATIN : VIDEO The Classic Recipe!

Chicken Feet (if you can get it!) has a lot of Gelatin /Collagen. This is a Russian recipe from grandma!

Find something around the kitchen for a mold like silicon cupcake molds. Even the disposable aluminum containers for a potluck or a picnic.

from nutritionTactics.com —>

Get Your Gelatin/Collagen In Food 🐓Not Pills. 💊

SUGGESTED: Grass fed organic bones. Ask your butcher where you can get chicken feet or have him provide chicken feet for you. Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts notes, “Without presoaking, it takes 45 minutes in a pressure cooker to get rid of all lectins, but an hour to make kidney beans edible.

VEGETABLE BROTH

YOU CAN ADD CHILI PEPPER, FLAKES, GINGER AND LEMON GRASS.

FEED YOUR ‘GOOD ‘ MOOD

Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce

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ROASTING FRESH TOMATOES, carrots and onions until they’re soft brings out natural sweetness. All you need is simple seasonings, like aromatic oregano (or herbed de province ) and a good hit of garlic, to enhance this delicious, velvety tomato sauce. Make a big batch to freeze for the winter.

Recipe

  • Servings: MANY
  • Difficulty: easy
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INGREDIENTS
3 pounds Roma tomatoes, halved
1 yellow onion, halved and sliced into ¼-inch half moons
6 large garlic cloves
2 carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or herbs de province)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, (add more to your liking)
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
2. Prep the tomatoes and vegetables. To a large sheet pan (or two medium ones), add the tomatoes, onions, garlic, and carrots. Sprinkle on the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and a big dash of salt and pepper. Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil (about 3 tablespoons). ( I use a spray bottle ) all over the vegetables and toss to coat. Spread the vegetables well so that they are in one single layer and the tomatoes are cut side down.
3. Roast. Cook on the middle rack of the heated oven for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until the tomatoes have fully collapsed and the veggies have gained some color and charred in some parts.
4. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool briefly. If you like, use a pair of tongs to remove the tomato skins and discard (sometimes I just leave the skin on for texture when I want a chunkier sauce).
5. Blend. Transfer the tomatoes and their juices and the vegetables to the large bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. For a smooth and silky sauce, close the lid and blend until you reach the desired consistency. If you want a rustic, chunkier tomato sauce, pulse until the tomatoes and vegetables are broken up to your desired consistency.
6. Use or store. Use immediately, or let cool fully before storing.

Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. Technically a fruit, tomatoes are found with vegetables—and they belong to the infamous nightshade family, which also includes eggplants, peppers, and potatoes. The carb content of tomatoes consists mainly of simple sugars and insoluble fibers. These fruits are mostly made up of water (95 %).

What to Serve with Roasted Tomato Sauce

Poaching eggs: Use just like the base Eggs. Bring the sauce to a simmer in a large, wide saucepan, then make holes to add the eggs, and cover until they’re set.
Meatballs or sausage: You can simmer the meatballs right in the sauce, or serve spooned over……
Pizza: Use as a base for homemade pizza.

meatballs with sauce/gravy – roasted sauce & poached eggs on a bed of hummus

To store: Transfer the cooled tomato sauce to airtight mason jars or plastic containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months. If freezing, leave 2-inches of headspace. Once frozen the sauce will expand in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.

Are TOMATOES Good For Your GUT HEALTH?

Whether they’re adding a delicious pop of color to summer salads, or making your savory sauces sing, tomatoes are one of the most well-loved prebiotic foods around. Tomatoes support a healthy, balanced gut. Antioxidants in tomato sauce (cooked tomatoes) boost the helpful effects of L. reuteri, resulting in the overall positive effect on gut health.

FOOTNOTE: I added 🥕carrots after I learned they are a preventative measure against Alzheimer’s ( mom’s disease). Onions are good for your immune system and much more. Along with the roasted garlic, I would add one fresh minced* garlic to each jar. (A garlic farmer’s suggestion) at the very end! Feel free to enhance the recipe to your liking. Make it healthy!

Let me know what you think of this recipe. Do you have a favorite ❤️ way to ‘can’ or preserve tomatoes?

Summer Pudding ~ 15 minutes

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( A typical British dessert of 67 calories per slices and tastes richer then you can imagine)

SUMMER ‘SUNSET‘ PUDDING : RED SKY AT NIGHT SAILORS DELIGHT!
You will be delighted with my favorite SUMMER ‘SUNSET’ PUDDING!
As soon as I saw red and black currants at the market, I was immediately inspired to make my all time favourite dessert.  It is summer love!  You can use a combination of almost any berries that are available. There is so much fresh fruit  this time of year.  Our window of opportunity is here ~to make this ‘HEALTHY DESSERT’ for a healthy planet!
A dessert that is packed with super foods!

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Powerhouse ~ Combination Of Fruit

HEALTHY DESSERT: Friends and Family Will Give You A Standing Ovation For This Masterpiece :

Summer Pudding* Recipe

  • Servings: 6-8
  • Difficulty: easy
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INGREDIENTS

▢ 3/4 cup raspberries
▢ 3/4 cup red currents
▢ 3/4 cup blueberries
▢ 1 1/2 cups black currents (or red currents)
▢ 3/4 cups sweetener (i.e. zylitol, stevia)
▢ 1/4 cup of water
▢ 8 fairly thick slices of dense white bread, crusts removed
▢ whipping cream (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove stems and wash fruit, add with sugar into a pan +plus 1/4 cup of water
2. Cover and cook gently for 5-7 minutes or until currents are tender
3. Drain off the juice and reserve 1/3 cup [ 75 ml.]
4. Line a 1 quart (1 liter pudding basin or Charlotte mold ) container with plastic wrap so that the pudding will be easily removed from the mold.
5. Place some of the bread slices: DIPPED BREAD in fruit sauce (one side only- the side that is showing) cutting the slices to fit into (charlotte mold) basin exactly
6. Spoon in the fruit and packing it in well
7. Pour in the reserved juice
8. Place the remaining bread on top of the fruit
9. Place a plate small enough to rest on the pudding itself
10. Place your heaviest weight or water in a plastic container on the plate
Leave the pudding overnight in the refrigerator or a very cold place.
Serve with whipped cream, custard sauce, or cream if desired.

*You can not find this recipe anywhere. An original recipe from my grandmother.

didyouknow


FOOD TIP
Use sourdough bread for this summer pudding. The hypoglycemic index is much lower in sour dough bread than any other white bread. You will not have a hypoglycemic episode after eating sour dough bread. Dense white bread may require more liquid. Keep the extra liquid in the frig.
DID YOU KNOW?
RESEARCH tells us that the garden black currant is more nutritious than other fruits.
BLACK CURRENTS also contain the highest levels of health-boosting ANTIOXIDENTS – natural compounds credited with the ability to stave off a range of illnesses from heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. Since the middle ages, herbalists used BLACK CURRENTS to treat bladder stones, liver disorders and coughs. A black current cordial was given free to children during the Second World War in Europe.  BLACK CURRENTS are popular in European countries.
SUPER FRUIT
All berries have numerous health benefits but if you can find BLACK CURRENTS, you will have the number one super fruit.

Dried Black Currents No Additives
~ ~ ~ ❤️ HEART SMART ❤️ ~ ~ ~

DRIED BLACK CURRENTS
You can buy dried black currents and use them in the Summer “SUNSET” Pudding. I found this wonderful site that processed and packaged dried currents in Washington, on the Pacific Coast of U.S.A. Better they are shipped to your door not your store. The flavour is outstanding. You will be happy with the extra effort you made Here is the link–> nwwildfoods.com

Simply Splendid Summer Pudding (used Charlotte mold)!
Simply Splendid Summer Pudding (use Charlotte mold)!

VARIATIONS
Alternatively if you cannot find currants substitute strawberries and or raspberries and add lemon juice to get the tangy flavour of currants. Loganberry or blackberry can be substituted for blueberries.

For SINGLE SERVINGS, make individual portions by using large ramekins. Use the ramekin to cut out the piece(s) of bread.  Place  one circle of bread on the bottom. Fill with the fruit compote  and top the ramekin with another piece of bread (optional). SUPER SIZE IT : Line a soup tin with saran wrap and make a 3 -layer tall single serving!  When you begin, place the bottom of the saran lined tin on a small plate starting with the bread on the bottom.

Beet Smoothie ..🎶..BEET IT 🎶 !!

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Harvest Season For Beets ~ North America ~

Beetroots will be ready to harvest in July or August if you did a fall planting. Plant beets NOW and you will have beets ready to HARVEST in late September through early November. Eat the outer leaves for salad while the beets are still in the ground.

And The Beet Goes On!🎶

SMOOTHIES are such a great start to the day! This one was really yummy! In most beet drinks I’ve had, there is an overwhelming beet flavor. This one has a much more subtle beet taste. But, you can definitely still taste beet in the smoothie. The color was so beautiful!! Throw all of the ingredients together in the blender and enjoy!

BEET Smoothie Recipe

  • Servings: 1-2
  • Difficulty: easy
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INGREDIENTS

▢ 1 cup of ice
▢ 1/2 cup raspberries (can be frozen)
▢ 2-3 beets (depends on size)
▢ 1 banana -frozen
▢ 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt ( use goat milk yogurt if available)
▢ 1 tablespoon chia seeds
▢ 2 tablespoons bran buds 
▢ ½ teaspoon turmeric 
▢ add a smidgen of black pepper
▢ 1 1/2 cups goat milk (almond, oat or whole milk)
▢ 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)
▢ 1/2 cup blueberries (optional) (fresh or frozen)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the bran buds in the mixer first. Blend to a powder form. Add the raw beets (chopped roughly) and blend.

2. Add goat milk, frozen banana, fruit, then pulse and blend in the rest of the ingredients.

3. The order is not so important. However, it would be best to add the bran and beets first.

HEALTHY NEWS

Beets are super stars in the veggie world. Amazon toots that beets are good for the heart by lowering blood pressure. Beets mixed with blueberries gives you a double dose of antioxidants. Beet Smoothie ‘DETOX’ are filled with nutrients; folate, potassium, vitamin C manganese and magnesium. Weight loss –>eat beets (low calorie count)! “Fiber rich” ~ keeps you satisfied and felling full for a long time.

Add basal, cumin seeds, ginger to your smoothie or fermented, pickled beets. You can jar your beets raw or cooked. Sometimes I steam my beets for 10 minutes and then jar beet rounds or shred them using a gilotine. Sometimes I have scrambled eggs and pickled beets for breakfast.

Herbal 🥃 Ice Tea * NO CAFFEINE

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My orange-turmeric herbal iced tea is one of my favorite summer drinks since school days. Enjoy your summer COOL drinks – refreshing and full of ready-to-absorb nutrients. Did I say easy to make? So easy – your road to good health!

It could be herbal ice tea she’s holding? 🥃 Use your imagination!

Orange -Turmeric Ice Tea

One summer, I was working at Ontario Place’s ( Toronto, Ontario, CAN.) beer garden, wearing a traditional German dirndl. A friend, brought in Celestial Seasonings’ “Constant Comment” tea 😋 when we visit [Today they replaced it with “Mandarine Spice Tea‘]. This was the FIRST TIME I tasted herbal tea in my life! You felt great during and after drinking herbal tea ~ with no caffeine. I think it was the orange zest that raised you to flavour town.

FUN FACT: Beer is made from herbs too called Hops. Hops act as a preservative and stabilizer. Barley and yeast are also in beer. Hops is used for women during menopause; that mimics estrogen.

Herbal teas, also known as HERBAL INFUSIONS

…and less commonly called tisanes are beverages made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water”.….published by wikipedia.org. Tastes best on a hot day!

Herbal Ice Tea

  • Servings: 6-8
  • Difficulty: easy
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INGREDIENTS
▢ The rind curls of 2-3 mandarin oranges (approx 1/4 cup)
▢ 2 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh turmeric root or ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
▢ 2 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger root or ½ teaspoon ginger powder
▢ A few (4 or 5) whole black pepper corns or ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
▢ 2 cloves
▢ 1 star anise (add 2 if you desire)
▢ 1 cinnamon stick (3-4 inches long break in half) or ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
▢ 4-6 cups water (steep longer with more water) test taste throughout
▢ 2 tsp of tea leaves: green ‘gunpowder’ tea leaves or black tea leaves
▢ 1/2 cup mandarin orange juice (optional -use to taste.)
INSTRUCTIONS

  1. peel zest curls from clementines (about 1/4 cup).
  2. Boil 4 (6) cups of water
  3. Turn stove off and stir in sliced fresh turmeric, ginger plus the rest of the ingredients
  4. Place a lid on the mixture and leave for 3-5 hours to steep on your stove top. Taste and adjust
  5. OPTIONAL:Add or leave out the mandarin orange juice. It is a taste preference. start with 1/4 cup, then taste it
  6. Strain mixture into a pitcher and refrigerate. If your herb tea is too strong add water. Too weak? Boil your left over herbs and spices in 1 1/2 cup of water and add to your pitcher of tea.

It is clear that turmeric(anti-inflamatory) and ginger( heart health) have amazing power to boost your health by reducing inflammation and pain. Reduce joint inflammation. Reduce cholesterol. Curcumin in turmeric has also been successfully used in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Give your immune system a boost!

Turmeric Orange Tea

Buy online $38.99 U.S. In my recipe I used clementine or tangerine for an extra Yumm! I wanted to mimic my favorite Celestial Seasoning –>”Constant Comment”< tea. The closest now is their mandarin orange spice tea. There may have been conflict with Bigalow’s version inspired 75 years ago. But, I liked Celestial’s version the best. ..gone…today. It always brings a smile to my face. A memory from school days and still a favorite today.