tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post3783898243284056120..comments2024-03-27T06:41:26.551-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: so what do i eat?the gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-21981464997947163572017-07-26T12:23:53.878-07:002017-07-26T12:23:53.878-07:00I just wanted to add that I got the idea for cooki...I just wanted to add that I got the idea for cooking beans in the oven from an episode of America's Test Kitchen. I always add a bit of olive oil and a pinch of baking soda along with other seasonings to my black beans, they said it keeps them from looking too gray. Also sometimes I like to add a bottle of amber Mexican beer when cooking brown beans and top them with fresh pico de Gallo. Really good! I bought a knock off version of Instapot at Sam's and hated it. I don't like cooking with nonstick and it absorbed odors. I find that if I use really "fresh" dried beans, they cook quicker in the oven. You could do a whole post on beans, Janet!😊<br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117279224184283180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-24079755364689983622017-07-20T20:08:31.623-07:002017-07-20T20:08:31.623-07:00hi dear, your menu sounds about like mine, minus t...hi dear, your menu sounds about like mine, minus the veggie burgers and soy, cancer runs big in my family and a dear naturopath who gives me health advice told me research has proven that soy can cause cancers. I am a veggie wrap queen over here making my own dressings organic and fresh, one posted to my Instgram right now. I will even skip the tortilla and make a veggie burrito with everything in it fresh and diced and spicey wrapped in a big romain lettus leaf.<br />My daughter loves them. We call them veggie tacos lol <br /><br />I make my version of a smoothie yet more creamy iced, I will take frozen acai and throw it into a blender, with All frozen berries. Berries frozen with reasearch proven have more vitamins then off the berry stands in our markets unless they are picked local and in our hands writhing 24 hours. To then freeze up ourselves. The frozen organic berries leave the fields and off to a wash and freezing factory where they hold their vitamins.<br />So I then blend a package of <br />Acai<br />Lots of strawberries,<br />Raspberries,<br />Blue berries,<br />Black berries,<br />And drown them in cherry juice....<br />Blend well, and poor single servings in lidded containers and then freeze.<br />Ready for a great tart yet sweet dessert by thawing while eating dinner and then topping it with some granola and drizzled honey across the top and a couple of Fresh sliced strawberries, and banana if you wish, or eat plain.<br />So enjoying eating clean, raw, and vegan and plant base what ever my mood is.<br />I also buy walnuts, macadamia nuts lots of protein in a palm full of macadamia nuts, I keep them in my freezer I love them cold, crunchy and fresh. <br /><br />Thank you for your tasty share. Enjoy your summer salads<br />Xx<br />Dore <br />Burlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-1940167365369442522017-07-20T08:26:26.129-07:002017-07-20T08:26:26.129-07:00I just read The Plant Paradox and Dr. Gundry is al...I just read The Plant Paradox and Dr. Gundry is all for vegetarian & vegan diets. He says beans must be pressure cooked to destroy lectins. There are lots of YouTube videos with him. Here's a very interesting interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX2NFf4ccGI<br /><br />One of the most striking bits of info from the book is that there's a sugar molecule (Neu5Gc)that humans do not make, but is found in large amounts in human tumors. That means the source is the cows, pigs or sheep those humans ate. This was amazing to me.Caranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-85988905256267261852017-07-15T14:56:55.886-07:002017-07-15T14:56:55.886-07:00This whole bean discussion has been very revealing...This whole bean discussion has been very revealing and I've gone through the links other readers posted here. As a result, I bought an Instant Pot this week and a couple of books on how to use it (vegan cooking with an Instant Pot). I want to cook beans in a better, healthier way.<br /><br />I LEARN SO MUCH ON YOUR BLOG, JANET. Thank you for another great post; you bring out some really caring readers here so it's a win-win, both you AND them.Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-65959069633543865672017-07-15T07:28:48.085-07:002017-07-15T07:28:48.085-07:00Thank you, Janet. Should be easy to find here in A...Thank you, Janet. Should be easy to find here in Arizona. I love all of your posts and this has been really helpful for a new vegan.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982664353371517269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-47830793639673276032017-07-14T17:02:13.235-07:002017-07-14T17:02:13.235-07:00Thank you, but the prob is me; I've read you e...Thank you, but the prob is me; I've read you enough to know from before what you were taking; I just got off track and couldn't find where I wrote it down.Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-60855516067602751692017-07-14T14:45:13.212-07:002017-07-14T14:45:13.212-07:00you crack me up E. xyou crack me up E. xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56981499566800380262017-07-14T14:44:49.762-07:002017-07-14T14:44:49.762-07:00we use brown basmati rice. it cooks quite fast an...we use brown basmati rice. it cooks quite fast and it's got a lovely flavor.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-51509012609385385512017-07-14T14:43:59.111-07:002017-07-14T14:43:59.111-07:00my favorite is Cacique. it's a mexican brand ...my favorite is Cacique. it's a mexican brand sold in southern california so i don't know if it is widely available.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-57456056447502651262017-07-14T14:42:41.103-07:002017-07-14T14:42:41.103-07:00you can google gardeners cottage and then the reci...you can google gardeners cottage and then the recipe or scroll thru the food archives. i need to improve the layout of this blog i apologize for the hassle it is to find things. xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-34796122137640493512017-07-14T14:41:43.468-07:002017-07-14T14:41:43.468-07:00so sorry you are still having trouble with your fe...so sorry you are still having trouble with your feet linda. this week is actually turning quite nice weather-wise! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-52825671090506738822017-07-14T14:40:57.033-07:002017-07-14T14:40:57.033-07:00haha, it's so true.haha, it's so true.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-61341151155185812492017-07-14T14:40:35.397-07:002017-07-14T14:40:35.397-07:00they are Liquid Health Vit B12 drops. i really sh...they are Liquid Health Vit B12 drops. i really should invest some money in this blog and get a better layout. that way i'd have a sidebar with direct links to things like the b12 drops. the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-68578463458485529292017-07-14T14:39:06.867-07:002017-07-14T14:39:06.867-07:00i'm going to have to google this emily bc i di...i'm going to have to google this emily bc i didn't know anything about that. i only rinse the beans once so that doesn't sound like enough. larry loves that black bean burger too. i like almost all the meat subs so i really have to watch it. xothe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-9673324615606315842017-07-14T14:37:44.684-07:002017-07-14T14:37:44.684-07:00thank you cara. i know meat subs are not the heal...thank you cara. i know meat subs are not the healthiest so i try to keep them to a minimum. thanks for the heads up! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-17373046940387074442017-07-14T14:36:32.459-07:002017-07-14T14:36:32.459-07:00sounds delicious!sounds delicious!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-3326280238257212292017-07-14T14:36:04.502-07:002017-07-14T14:36:04.502-07:00that method sounds great for the winter when i can...that method sounds great for the winter when i can turn on the oven!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-55899026423390879392017-07-14T14:34:47.463-07:002017-07-14T14:34:47.463-07:00since so many have asked i will do a post on that....since so many have asked i will do a post on that. but it's simple. we put about 2-4 cups of beans (depending on how big of a batch we want to make) in a large pot and rinse them,pick out the bad ones and cover with water and bring to a boil and then shut off the heat. we leave them covered for the rest of the day or at least 3 to 4 hours and then add water if needed and bring them back to a v slow boil until done. this takes about an hour to an hour and a half. it's so easy!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-28283902464641752452017-07-14T12:18:22.000-07:002017-07-14T12:18:22.000-07:00I've been a vegetarian since circa 1980, but h...I've been a vegetarian since circa 1980, but haven't yet been able to go full vegan. I still like quite a variety in my menus, but have really been adding more beans, greens and onions this past year. Have you read the book "How Not to Die" by Dr. Greger? He has a website where he has research articles on science-based nutrition and advocates a vegan diet. <br /><br />Anyway, this last time I made a pot of beans, I rehydrated them overnight and then put them on "high" in a slow-cooker. Once cooked I drained, then cooled, then placed them in a 2-cup zip-loc freezer bags and froze them. I made sure to get all the air out of the bags, then placed them flat on a tray and patted down (so it's nicely flat and even in the bags) before I froze them. It's then really easy to store the bags of beans in the freezer in a plastic shoe box, where I can easily see what I've got and break-off chunks if I don't needs the entire 2 cups worth. I've been keeping bags of frozen fruit, frozen vegetables and frozen meat substitutes in those plastic shoe boxes and my freezer is so much better organized. Now nothing gets lost in the back! I hope this helps anyone wanting an easy way to make and store beans. Oh, and I always make sure to drain and rinse the beans thoroughly after rehydrating and then again after cooking and it seems to help with any flatulence issues... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-67402666338003995422017-07-14T11:58:59.041-07:002017-07-14T11:58:59.041-07:00I admire your attitude towards food and your effor...I admire your attitude towards food and your efforts to live simple. When growing up (and still today) my mom always made meals up from scratch and it taught me a lot. I'm Austrian and what I love most about its traditional recipes is the ability to create marvellous dishes with just the most humble ingredients and left overs. Real crowd pleasers for the single person or to feed big families. <br /><br />As an adult I've developed histamine intolerance symptoms and I've to be careful about what I eat. I rarely eat out but prefer to cook my own very basic meals just like you. Just bought one of these vegetable spiralizer thingys - best invested 20 Euros in long time! Since I don't tolerate pasta too well, spiralized zucchini are a splendid alternative. It's easy to make and tastes so good. Yummy! So yes, enjoying a meal in the comforts of one's own home is a luxury I appreciate a lot. <br /><br />Tanja Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-9358739910795332062017-07-13T13:22:33.239-07:002017-07-13T13:22:33.239-07:00Janet, do you have a favorite brand of soy chorizo...Janet, do you have a favorite brand of soy chorizo or tofurkey or any other items, for that matter? I have noticed a soy chorizo at Trader Joe's in the past. Thanks for this post.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982664353371517269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-72902914261103138482017-07-13T12:20:30.849-07:002017-07-13T12:20:30.849-07:00Where can I find your white bistro enchilada and l...Where can I find your white bistro enchilada and lasagna recipes?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578272859980632751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-8899116740207315712017-07-13T08:25:35.621-07:002017-07-13T08:25:35.621-07:00Hi Janet, I can't believe Larry gave up meat!...Hi Janet, I can't believe Larry gave up meat! Good for him. I have been having a hard time cooking lately...still have ongoing foot issues. I used to spend a lot more time in the kitchen than I do these days. :/<br /><br />Hope you manage to stay cool this next week...it's going to be a yucky one.<br /><br />Linda<br />xo<br /><br />LRS4AMANDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312878555775487787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-15318866365070102392017-07-13T05:45:37.548-07:002017-07-13T05:45:37.548-07:00I love this post Janet, so inspiring to hear that ...I love this post Janet, so inspiring to hear that you go for simplicity when it comes to cooking. I will take a similar approach to our weeknight dinners. I would love to get more recipes from you as my husband and I are planning to go vegan full time. <br /><br />/BeaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-64157044553763215482017-07-13T05:40:27.492-07:002017-07-13T05:40:27.492-07:00That is fantastic news about your husband. It has...That is fantastic news about your husband. It has been so many years since I ate a burger (Wendy's big bacon classic was my favorite) that the thought of biting into one now is sickening to me. I have been big on burritos this summer, but mine consist of just throwing together beans, rice, corn, avocado if I have it, salsa, and possibly some soy sour cream. Will definitely try your base recipe for the beans. Thanks!Melodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721175322595091905noreply@blogger.com