Uni-sighting

Okay, let me preface this post by reminding you that I live in the burbs, suburb central, my friend Miss CPO calls my neighborhood "Pleasantville"...if that conjures up any images for you.
So today on my lovely morning out...by myself...sans enfants!....I was driving my fancy '96 Caddy, in burb-land only to see this long, curly haired dude....think Slash ...with a white flag in each hand, riding a unicycle towards the overpass.
A unicycle.
Slash waving his truce flags riding a unicycle.
Hello Pleasantville!
Who says that urban, inner city living is the only neighborhood where cool stuff happens?

Uni-sighting

Okay, let me preface this post by reminding you that I live in the burbs, suburb central, my friend Miss CPO calls my neighborhood "Pleasantville"...if that conjures up any images for you.
So today on my lovely morning out...by myself...sans enfants!....I was driving my fancy '96 Caddy, in burb-land only to see this long, curly haired dude....think Slash ...with a white flag in each hand, riding a unicycle towards the overpass.
A unicycle.
Slash waving his truce flags riding a unicycle.
Hello Pleasantville!
Who says that urban, inner city living is the only neighborhood where cool stuff happens?

Cashew Cheese

The latest creation of our Free Eating kitchen. Sliceable Cashew Cheese. Mmmmmm! And it melts! So will be great for pizza and casseroles, etc. W likes it. B is not so sure as it's a texture issue for him. I love it. It's rich and zesty as I put a lot of pimentos in, but that's just my taste preferences.

Sliceable Cashew Cheese

2 cups water

3 TBS agar flakes - I used Knox Gelatin

1 cup raw cashews - cheapest at Superstore

2 TB pimentos or 1/2 red bell pepper

1 TB lemon juice

1 TB food yeast flakes - used Nutritional Yeast

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1. Boil together the agar/gelatin & water for 1-2 min. Place in blender with all the remaining ingredients & blend for 1-2 min until very smooth.

2. Pour into containers & chill. Slice when firm.

Hints....can be frozen. The pimento colors the cheese..want white? No pimento. It melts! Great for pizzas, toasted melts, etc.

Cashew Cheese

The latest creation of our Free Eating kitchen. Sliceable Cashew Cheese. Mmmmmm! And it melts! So will be great for pizza and casseroles, etc. W likes it. B is not so sure as it's a texture issue for him. I love it. It's rich and zesty as I put a lot of pimentos in, but that's just my taste preferences.

Sliceable Cashew Cheese

2 cups water

3 TBS agar flakes - I used Knox Gelatin

1 cup raw cashews - cheapest at Superstore

2 TB pimentos or 1/2 red bell pepper

1 TB lemon juice

1 TB food yeast flakes - used Nutritional Yeast

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1. Boil together the agar/gelatin & water for 1-2 min. Place in blender with all the remaining ingredients & blend for 1-2 min until very smooth.

2. Pour into containers & chill. Slice when firm.

Hints....can be frozen. The pimento colors the cheese..want white? No pimento. It melts! Great for pizzas, toasted melts, etc.

New Favorite Cookbooks

This whole new "Free Eating" regime has caused a little conflict of the soul in regards to my cookbooks. I have a tonne of them! Many were gifts or have sentimental value. Now what to do with those that don't fit our new style of eating? Yes, I should keep them and just substitute ingredients into the favorite recipes. Yes, yes. That takes some effort though...and there are days when my effort has fizzled.

Alas, I have discovered two wonderful new cookbooks! Wuhoo! Just what my favorite husband wants me to have...another cookbook to add to the collection. He's been known to tell people that I don't need anymore...can you imagine? Anyway....

7 Secrets Cookbook by Neva & Jim Brackett. This is a popular SDA vegetarian cookbook with some super recipes such as Cashew Cheese. Not all the recipes are gluten free, so I'll be substituting flours however there are some great raw recipes and all are vegetarian. Plus there are great tips on what can be pre-made and frozen for convenience. The SDA bookstore in Lacombe AB will ship this. That's how it made it's way to our kitchen.

Raw Kids Recipes. My friend recommended this book. It's an on-line purchase and downloads well. One of the best cookie recipes comes from here, Lemon Cookies. Lemon, coconut...they look like a peanut butter cookie and are divine!

One day soon, I'll post actual recipes. Until then, I'll be reading these new books and making grocery lists and meal plans.

New Favorite Cookbooks

This whole new "Free Eating" regime has caused a little conflict of the soul in regards to my cookbooks. I have a tonne of them! Many were gifts or have sentimental value. Now what to do with those that don't fit our new style of eating? Yes, I should keep them and just substitute ingredients into the favorite recipes. Yes, yes. That takes some effort though...and there are days when my effort has fizzled.

Alas, I have discovered two wonderful new cookbooks! Wuhoo! Just what my favorite husband wants me to have...another cookbook to add to the collection. He's been known to tell people that I don't need anymore...can you imagine? Anyway....

7 Secrets Cookbook by Neva & Jim Brackett. This is a popular SDA vegetarian cookbook with some super recipes such as Cashew Cheese. Not all the recipes are gluten free, so I'll be substituting flours however there are some great raw recipes and all are vegetarian. Plus there are great tips on what can be pre-made and frozen for convenience. The SDA bookstore in Lacombe AB will ship this. That's how it made it's way to our kitchen.

Raw Kids Recipes. My friend recommended this book. It's an on-line purchase and downloads well. One of the best cookie recipes comes from here, Lemon Cookies. Lemon, coconut...they look like a peanut butter cookie and are divine!

One day soon, I'll post actual recipes. Until then, I'll be reading these new books and making grocery lists and meal plans.

Baby Bup 28 months

This sunny little boy loves the great outdoors, whether it's just wandering, camping or playground activities.

He's determined to keep up with other kids, such as his brother. Lately the two of them are playing together more often and it is super cute to hear R's belly laugh as they chase each other. It's not always fun & games though. There are moments of Bup defending himself or just tormenting his older brother. Unfortunately, these moments end with a trip to sit on the steps for time to think. To which Bup sometimes responds with "NO! Tupids!! Stop! Enough!"

"I hate this. Yuk"

"I hate babies"

Huh? Yes, this was dinner conversation with Bup one evening. Why did he come up with that! Especially as he is the lover of babies...with a little high voice, "Aaaawwww. Baby!"

Bup loves.....to read, to run & play, attempt somersaults (he's stuck on his head with his bottom in the air), Little Einsteins (Elmo has become second best), singing, playing cars, balls, coloring on the walls & his body, turning on the bathtub & then leaving the room, flushing the toilet, snuggles, hugs & kisses, food, puppies & kitties, Daddy arriving home from work, etc...

Bup hates....personal hygiene like face washing, hair brushing/washing/cutting, sitting on the toilet, wearing socks, diaper changes, being left behind, leaving W at pre-school, etc...

As for the TSC...well, he's still doing awesome! What a relief. Still seizure free and no other side effects (other than speech) at this time. We're blessed with our Bup. Blessed, blessed, blessed!