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How to Make Pumpkin Puree Video

By Jen, on November 14th, 2010%

Pumpkin recipes are a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving feast. Luckily the pumpkin shortage is over, so the store shelves are once again stocked with cans of pumpkin puree. But, if you want to make-it-yourself, fresh pumpkin puree is a great alternative to canned pumpkin.

Make pumpkin puree to use in your favorite pumpkin recipe. Cooking pumpkin puree is easy. Bake a sugar or pie pumpkin to make fresh pumpkin puree. Make fresh pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins and pumpkin smoothies with cooked pumpkin puree.

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Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Produce Guide

By Jen, on June 22nd, 2010%

One of the basics of clean eating is getting plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. All types of produce fit an eat clean diet, but some produce may be dirty with pesticides. Luckily, the Environmental Working Group has created a shopper’s guide for choosing fruits and vegetables with fewer pesticides. The group compiled two lists, “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean 15”, to help shoppers know when they should buy organic and when it’s OK to choose conventional produce. Watch Dr. Andrew Weil talk about pesticides and how to use the EWG food lists.

DIRTY DOZEN: Buy These Organic
Celery
Peaches
Strawberries
Apples
Blueberries
Nectarines
Bell Peppers
Spinach
Kale
Cherries
Potatoes
Grapes (Imported)

CLEAN 15: Lowest in Pesticides
Onions
Avocado
Sweet Corn
Pineapple
Mango
Sweet Peas
Asparagus
Kiwi
Cabbage
Eggplant
Cantaloupe
Watermelon
Grapefruit
Sweet Potato
Honeydew Melon

You can check out more information on the dirty dozen and clean 15 food lists and download the Environmental Working Group’s 2010 Shopper’s Guide at www.foodnews.org.

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Greek Yogurt: MIY (make-it-yourself)

By Jen, on April 12th, 2010%

Sure, you can buy Greek yogurt…but it’s more fun to make-it-yourself. All you need is a colander, a kitchen towel and some time. Learn how to make Greek yogurt from Mark Bittman of the The New York Times.

Tips for making your own Greek yogurt:

  • Keep fat in check. Start with low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt.
  • Check the label. Choose yogurt without added gelatin or other thickeners. Gelatin binds the liquid, preventing it from draining away.
  • Stay cool. Keep yogurt refrigerated during the straining process.

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Healthy Obsession: Chia Seeds

By Jen, on March 10th, 2010%

Have you tried chia seeds? They are my latest healthy obsession. I’ve been aware of chia seeds for years, but only in the curious form of a sprouting chia pet. Turns out chia seeds are edible and nutritious.
My first kitchen experiment was making chia seed gel. I stirred 1 tablespoon chia seeds into 1/2 cup water. After 10 minutes the mixture thickened and formed a gel. (The chia gel can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for several days.)

Chia Seed Gel

Next I added a spoonful of the chia gel to sparkling juice and gave it a taste. The chewy texture of the gelled seeds reminded me of bubble tea, but with teeny tiny bubbles. (The champagne of bubble tea!) Overall, I found my first experience with chia seeds to be odd, interesting and kinda addictive. I’d love to hear how you’re using chia seeds.

Sparkling Juice with Chia Seed Gel

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