tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564448882066573562024-03-20T06:23:19.099-05:00bourgeois galbourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-35941081264487259602021-01-17T18:10:00.003-06:002021-01-17T18:10:34.431-06:00Vegan Blueberry Scones<p>Once again, I tried a new recipe... This one is delish, but the texture wasn't scone-like for me; I imagine it was user-error. I hear scones are incredibly difficult to get texturally accurate, and so I will keep trying! </p><p>Following is a copy/paste of the recipe, which came from <a href="https://www.noracooks.com/wprm_print/5096" target="_blank">this website</a>. I made a couple of slight edits: 1) I did 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract in the scone; then 2) I added zest to the icing. The lemon flavor was nicely forward, which made me super happy!</p><h2 class="wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.8em; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;">Vegan Blueberry Scones</h2><div class="wprm-spacer" style="background-image: none !important; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0px; height: 5px; line-height: 0; width: 628px;"></div><div class="wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tender, moist Vegan Blueberry Scones with simple glaze are a wonderful addition to any breakfast or brunch! Better than Starbucks! </em></span></div><div class="wprm-spacer" style="background-image: none !important; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0px; height: 10px; line-height: 0; width: 628px;"></div><div class="wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside" style="border: 1px solid rgb(45, 45, 45); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 5px;"><div class="wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container" style="border: 1px solid rgb(45, 45, 45); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 0%; text-align: center;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Prep Time</span><span class="wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes" style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.8em;">mins</span></span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container" style="border: 1px solid rgb(45, 45, 45); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 0%; text-align: center;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cook Time</span><span class="wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes" style="box-sizing: border-box;">26</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.8em;">mins</span></span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container" style="border: 1px solid rgb(45, 45, 45); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 0%; text-align: center;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Total Time</span><span class="wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes" style="box-sizing: border-box;">36</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.8em;">mins</span></span></div></div><div class="wprm-spacer" style="background-image: none !important; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0px; height: 5px; line-height: 0; width: 628px;"></div><div class="wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;"><div class="wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; margin-right: 1.2em;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course: </span><span class="wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Breakfast</span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; margin-right: 1.2em;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cuisine: </span><span class="wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">American, French</span></div></div><p> </p><div class="wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; margin-right: 1.2em;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Servings: </span><span class="wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span aria-label="Adjust recipe servings" class="wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-5096 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal" data-original-servings="8" data-recipe="5096" data-servings="8" style="box-sizing: border-box;">8</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.8em;">scones</span></span></div><p> </p><div class="wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; margin-right: 1.2em;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Calories: </span><span class="wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">322</span><span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.8em;">kcal</span></span></div><p> </p><div class="wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; margin-right: 1.2em;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Author: </span><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.noracooks.com/about/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e519e;" target="_blank">Nora Taylor</a></span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-5096-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal" data-recipe="5096" data-servings="8" style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0;"><h3 class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 1.2em 0px 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;">Ingredients</h3><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-link" href="https://amzn.to/2GAAQBo" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e519e;" target="_blank">all purpose flour</a></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">baking powder</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ground flaxseeds</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">salt</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-link" href="https://amzn.to/2LfRABt" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e519e;" target="_blank">granulated sugar</a></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">8</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoons</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cold vegan butter</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">(or solid coconut oil)</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3/4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-link" href="https://amzn.to/2KtlUvt" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e519e;" target="_blank">almond milk</a></span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">(soy or coconut milk fine)</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">pure vanilla extract</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3/4-1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">fresh blueberries</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">(may use frozen as well)</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">OPTIONAL:</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">lemon zest from 1 lemon</span></li></ul></div><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0.8em 0px 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;">Simple Glaze, optional</h4><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-link" href="https://amzn.to/2yb75Z7" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e519e;" target="_blank">powdered sugar</a></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoons</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-link" href="https://amzn.to/2KtlUvt" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e519e;" target="_blank">almond milk</a></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">pure vanilla extract</span></li></ul></div><div class="wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal" data-recipe="5096" style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0;"><h3 class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 1.2em 0px 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;">Instructions</h3><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><ul class="wprm-recipe-instructions" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5096-step-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5096-step-0-1" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground flaxseeds, salt and sugar.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5096-step-0-2" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Add the cold vegan butter, and use a <a href="https://amzn.to/2OD1o9S" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e519e;">pastry cutter</a> or your hands to work the butter into the dry ingredients. It should resemble coarse crumbs.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5096-step-0-3" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Pour in the milk and vanilla, and stir until just combined. Fold in the blueberries. </span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5096-step-0-4" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough a few times until it comes together. Flatten the dough with your hands (lightly flour your hands if sticky). Flatten it into a circle, about 1 inch thick.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5096-step-0-5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Using a pizza cutter or large knife, cut it like you would a pizza, into 8 pieces.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5096-step-0-6" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 22-26 minutes, until lightly golden brown on top.</span></div></li></ul></div><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0.8em 0px 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;">Make the optional glaze:</h4><ul class="wprm-recipe-instructions" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5096-step-1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5096-step-1-1" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Let the scones cool for at least 15 minutes, then drizzle some of the glaze onto each scone. Let the glaze set before serving.</span></div></li></ul></div></div><div class="wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 1.2em 0px 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;">Notes</h3><div class="wprm-recipe-notes" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><ol style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important;">May also use whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour. A gluten free flour mix would probably work, but I haven't tried it.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px !important; padding: 0px !important;">You can sub the vegan butter with coconut oil that is hard. Cut it into the dry ingredients the same way.</li></ol></div></div><h3 class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 1.2em 0px 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;">Nutrition</h3><div class="wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Serving: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">1</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">serving</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Calories: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">322</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">kcal</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Carbohydrates: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">55</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">g</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Protein: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">4</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">g</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Fat: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">10</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">g</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Saturated Fat: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">2</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">g</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Sodium: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">274</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">mg</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Potassium: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">203</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">mg</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Fiber: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">2</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">g</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Sugar: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">29</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">g</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Vitamin A: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">542</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">IU</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Vitamin C: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">1</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">mg</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Calcium: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">105</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">mg</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;"> | </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label wprm-block-text-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d2d2d;">Iron: </span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">2</span><span class="wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 0.85em;">mg</span></span></div></div>bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-18911146402467793162020-01-02T08:00:00.002-06:002020-01-02T08:01:45.556-06:00Party Food: Sweet Potato Crescent Bites<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's been a long while, but it's a new year, so I figured I'd share here... We had a gathering recently, and I made <a href="https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/thanksgiving/a24449743/sweet-potato-crescent-bites-recipe/?fbclid=IwAR3vqnMukOQb-X4Cj9wLN3h2hs3XAaLU54h-Sn2KPXSrgbbiAfVWqvr1jho">these delicious treats</a> (from www.delish.com)--well, I modified them so that they're vegan deliciousness! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">They really turned out great (and they were a party hit!), but I do have additional modifications, which I state below... Enjoy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Sweet Potato Crescent Bites</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">INGREDIENTS<br />Cooking spray<br /><span class="ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 </span><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></span><br />
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/4 c. </span><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></span><br />
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;">packed brown sugar</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;">
</span><span class="ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 tbsp. </span><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;">
almond milk (or your preferred dairy free substitute)</div>
</span><span class="ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2 tsp. </span><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;">
ground cinnamon</div>
</span><span class="ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2 tsp. </span><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;">
pure vanilla extract</div>
</span><span class="ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2 tsp. </span><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;">
kosher salt</div>
</span><span class="ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 </span><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;">
(8-oz.) refrigerated Crescent sheet (or rolls, but the sheet doesn't have perforation)</div>
</span><span class="ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3/4 c. </span><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;">
mini marshmallows; I skipped them (small town woes), but some chopped up <a href="http://dandiesmarshmallows.com/">Dandies</a> would probably melt and add the same feel and sugar.</div>
</span><span class="ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">24 </span><span class="ingredient-description" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;">
whole pecans</div>
</span>Maple syrup, for serving</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />DIRECTIONS</span><br />
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: step-counter 1; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem 2.875rem; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Preheat oven to 375° and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray; I used liners because I wanted them to be handheld for my guests. Pierce sweet potatoes 3 to 4 times with a fork. </span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: step-counter 1; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem 2.875rem; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cook potatoes: Place potato on microwave-safe plate and microwave 15 minutes. If your potatoes aren't fork tender after 15 minutes, continue microwaving in 30 second increments. When potatoes are cooked through, scrape filling into a large bowl and discard skin. </span></li>
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<ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: step-counter 1; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem 2.875rem; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Note: We boiled the potatoes, because our microwave was out of commission the night we made them. Boiling worked just fine; just remove the skin before boiling.</span></li>
</ol>
<ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: step-counter 1; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem 2.875rem; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Using a potato masher or fork, mash sweet potatoes until smooth. Add brown sugar, milk substitute, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt and whisk to combine.</span></li>
</ol>
<ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: step-counter 1; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem 2.875rem; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">On a lightly floured surface, roll out crescent sheet. Note: pinch together seams if using the rolls, rather than a sheet. </span></li>
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<ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: step-counter 1; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem 2.875rem; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is the hardest part of this process in my opinion: Cut into 24 squares and place in muffin tin cups. <i>Do use the mini tin!</i> We made a test batch in regular tins, and the pastry dough didn't get quite as crispy in the bottom (my suspicion: too much sweet potato filling).</span></li>
</ol>
<ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: step-counter 1; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem 2.875rem; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Spoon a heaping tablespoon of sweet potato mixture into each crescent square, then top with mini marshmallows and bake until crescent pastry is golden, about 15 minutes. </span></li>
</ol>
<ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: step-counter 1; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem 2.875rem; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Add a pecan to the center of each bite and bake 5 minutes more. </span></li>
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<ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: step-counter 1; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem 2.875rem; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">If using, brush pecans with maple syrup before serving This is kinda key for making them sweeter...before the maple syrup, there's not much sweetness in these bites.</span></li>
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bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-608230678172453262016-02-24T15:18:00.000-06:002018-12-09T16:12:06.048-06:00Pina Colada CakeFrom <a href="http://getinmybelly.com/pina-colada-cake/">http://getinmybelly.com/pina-colada-cake/</a> and I can't wait to try it!!!!<br />
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #555555; font-family: "lato"; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">-2 Sticks Unsalted Butter, divided</span></span><br />
<span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #555555; font-family: "lato"; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">-1/3 Cup Pineapple Juice</span></span><br />
<span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #555555; font-family: "lato"; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">-3 (20 oz) Cans Pineapple Chunks in Pineapple Juice, drained</span></span><br />
<span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #555555; font-family: "lato"; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">-1 Box Yellow Cake Mix</span></span><br />
<span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #555555; font-family: "lato"; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">-2 Cups Sweetened Coconut Flakes</span></span><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #555555; font-family: "lato"; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">2. Melt 1 stick of butter in a 13×9 inch baking pan in the oven for about 5 minutes.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">3. When butter has melted, remove pan from the oven.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">4. Stir pineapple juice then pineapple chunks into the pan.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">5. Spoon cake mix over all pineapple chunks covering completely.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">6. Sprinkle coconut on top of cake mix until completely covered.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">7. Cut remaining stick of butter into small cubes and top over coconut.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">8. Bake for 45-60 minutes rotating cake 90° every 15 minutes for even browning of coconut.</span></span><br />
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-It’s ok to substitute frozen pineapple or fresh pineapple for the canned pineapple.<br />
-It’s ok to substitute rum for the pineapple juice.<br />
-If coconut starts to look too dark then cover with aluminum foil and continue baking.<br />
-The dessert may look a little soft when removed from the oven but it will firm up as it cools.</div>
bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-65000222425806888862015-01-31T17:11:00.000-06:002015-01-31T17:11:00.158-06:00Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Orange Zest<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 15px;">
This was a nice alternative to cranberry sauce....good veggies, light and health, and wonderful flavor!</div>
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<em>Makes 4 to 6 servings</em></div>
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<li style="background-image: url(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEilNacpTr23fJsJisaBChWws3D_i7_7qgo70Q3e6cVJskr6jxxv6RrUMgPtcHfGOXyY4SToiznNURxo0EV3J5J7csj0oJSe_vXzRLYp-NiqUTct8xY-avzVgx1ElZC07nU5iONt0W8hm7SuwEgyLdT1eseazqNtFdBBhABUwRleVtDp7EeombfPSBekfacy_iY9cQ=s0-d-e1-ft); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 18px;">2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise if small or quartered if large</li>
<li style="background-image: url(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEilNacpTr23fJsJisaBChWws3D_i7_7qgo70Q3e6cVJskr6jxxv6RrUMgPtcHfGOXyY4SToiznNURxo0EV3J5J7csj0oJSe_vXzRLYp-NiqUTct8xY-avzVgx1ElZC07nU5iONt0W8hm7SuwEgyLdT1eseazqNtFdBBhABUwRleVtDp7EeombfPSBekfacy_iY9cQ=s0-d-e1-ft); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 18px;">2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil</li>
<li style="background-image: url(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEilNacpTr23fJsJisaBChWws3D_i7_7qgo70Q3e6cVJskr6jxxv6RrUMgPtcHfGOXyY4SToiznNURxo0EV3J5J7csj0oJSe_vXzRLYp-NiqUTct8xY-avzVgx1ElZC07nU5iONt0W8hm7SuwEgyLdT1eseazqNtFdBBhABUwRleVtDp7EeombfPSBekfacy_iY9cQ=s0-d-e1-ft); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 18px;">1/2 teaspoon kosher salt</li>
<li style="background-image: url(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEilNacpTr23fJsJisaBChWws3D_i7_7qgo70Q3e6cVJskr6jxxv6RrUMgPtcHfGOXyY4SToiznNURxo0EV3J5J7csj0oJSe_vXzRLYp-NiqUTct8xY-avzVgx1ElZC07nU5iONt0W8hm7SuwEgyLdT1eseazqNtFdBBhABUwRleVtDp7EeombfPSBekfacy_iY9cQ=s0-d-e1-ft); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 18px;">Freshly ground black pepper</li>
<li style="background-image: url(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEilNacpTr23fJsJisaBChWws3D_i7_7qgo70Q3e6cVJskr6jxxv6RrUMgPtcHfGOXyY4SToiznNURxo0EV3J5J7csj0oJSe_vXzRLYp-NiqUTct8xY-avzVgx1ElZC07nU5iONt0W8hm7SuwEgyLdT1eseazqNtFdBBhABUwRleVtDp7EeombfPSBekfacy_iY9cQ=s0-d-e1-ft); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 18px;">1/4 cup dried cranberries</li>
<li style="background-image: url(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEilNacpTr23fJsJisaBChWws3D_i7_7qgo70Q3e6cVJskr6jxxv6RrUMgPtcHfGOXyY4SToiznNURxo0EV3J5J7csj0oJSe_vXzRLYp-NiqUTct8xY-avzVgx1ElZC07nU5iONt0W8hm7SuwEgyLdT1eseazqNtFdBBhABUwRleVtDp7EeombfPSBekfacy_iY9cQ=s0-d-e1-ft); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 18px;">1/3 cup lightly toasted, peeled, chopped hazelnuts</li>
<li style="background-image: url(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEilNacpTr23fJsJisaBChWws3D_i7_7qgo70Q3e6cVJskr6jxxv6RrUMgPtcHfGOXyY4SToiznNURxo0EV3J5J7csj0oJSe_vXzRLYp-NiqUTct8xY-avzVgx1ElZC07nU5iONt0W8hm7SuwEgyLdT1eseazqNtFdBBhABUwRleVtDp7EeombfPSBekfacy_iY9cQ=s0-d-e1-ft); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 18px;">Zest of 1 orange</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px;">Preheat your oven to 400°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the Brussels sprouts with the oil, sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss again. Roast, stirring once or twice, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until nearly tender and browned.</li>
<li style="list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px;">Add the dried cranberries, hazelnuts, and orange zest. Stir well and continue roasting for at least another 5 minutes, or until Brussels sprouts are deep golden brown, crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside.</li>
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bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-8654504378682652192015-01-13T17:09:00.000-06:002015-01-13T17:09:20.592-06:00Rudolphs Spritzer--A Holiday Drink!Also, for a recent holiday party, I put <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/rudolphs-tipsy-spritzer">this awesome punch</a> together--delicious and a hit with our friends!<br />
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<span itemprop="amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">5 cups</span> <span itemprop="name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">orange juice </span><span itemprop="preparation" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span><span class="dollar" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0000; font-family: 'Arial black', 'Arial black', Gadget, sans-serif; position: relative;">$</span></div>
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<span itemprop="amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 cups</span> <span itemprop="name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">chilled lemon-lime soft drink </span><span itemprop="preparation" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span><span class="dollar" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0000; font-family: 'Arial black', 'Arial black', Gadget, sans-serif; position: relative;">$</span></div>
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<span itemprop="amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 1/2 cups</span> <span itemprop="name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">vodka </span><span itemprop="preparation" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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<span itemprop="amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2 cup</span> <span itemprop="name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">maraschino cherry juice </span><span itemprop="preparation" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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<span itemprop="amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/4 cup</span> <span itemprop="name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">fresh lemon juice </span><span itemprop="preparation" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span><span class="dollar" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0000; font-family: 'Arial black', 'Arial black', Gadget, sans-serif; position: relative;">$</span></div>
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<span itemprop="amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span><span itemprop="name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Garnishes: lemon slices, fresh rosemary sprigs </span><span itemprop="preparation" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span><span class="dollar" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc0000; font-family: 'Arial black', 'Arial black', Gadget, sans-serif; position: relative;">$</span></div>
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1. Stir together all ingredients; serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.</div>
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bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-61005766005450102242015-01-13T17:05:00.004-06:002015-01-13T17:06:30.258-06:00Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup RecipeBecause I don't want to lose recipes, I sometimes post recipes from the <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-soup-with-maple-roasted-chickpeas/">internet</a>. This is one of those moments... I made this awesome butternut squash soup for a holiday party we have in December 2014, and it was amazing--sweet but still savory!<br />
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YUM!!!<br />
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Our favorite butternut squash soup <span class="il">recipe</span>...and the best part? It is made in the slow cooker! Garnish with maple roasted chickpeas for an extra special soup!</div>
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ingredients:</h3>
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For the Butternut Squash Soup:<br />
1 medium yellow onion, chopped<br />
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped<br />
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)<br />
1 large apple, peeled and chopped (I used Granny Smith)<br />
2 (14 oz) cans low sodium vegetable broth<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
2 tablespoons maple syrup<br />
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste</div>
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For the Maple Roasted Chickpeas:<br />
1 (15 oz) can Libby's Organic Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas)<br />
1 tablespoon canola oil<br />
1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup<br />
1 tablespoon brown sugar<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/8 teaspoon salt</div>
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1. Add the onion, carrots, butternut squash, and apple to the slow cooker. Pour the vegetable broth over all of the ingredients. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.</div>
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2. Once vegetables are cooked and soft, puree the soup using an immersion blender. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup to a blender (in batches) and puree until smooth. Pour the soup back into the slow cooker and season with spices and maple syrup. </div>
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3. While the soup is cooking in the slow cooker, make the maple roasted chickpeas. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and pat dry with a towel. Remove the skins by rolling them on the towel. In a small bowl, combine the canola oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Place the chickpeas on a large baking sheet. Pour the maple syrup mixture over the chickpeas and toss until chickpeas are well coated. Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so. Remove from the oven when chickpeas are crunchy. </div>
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4. Pour soup into bowls and garnish with maple roasted chickpeas. Serve immediately.</div>
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bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-39323454684469936522013-10-22T15:00:00.001-05:002013-10-22T15:00:27.701-05:00Banana Nut Bread Deliciousness
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have lost
and found <a href="http://vegweb.com/recipes/banana-nut-bread-0"><span style="color: #0000e9;">this</span></a> recipe too many times to mention, and so
finally, I'm pasting both the link to the recipe and the recipe itself to my
blog. It's so simple and easy that you really can't NOT make it, and it's VEGAN
to boot!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">What you need:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">3
ripe bananas, mashed</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">2
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">2
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/4
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">1
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">1
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">What
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Grease
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mix
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mix
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<span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Remove, let cool, slice, and serve. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-69305791693650831382013-02-03T08:13:00.000-06:002013-02-03T08:13:05.534-06:00Spicy Cauliflower DeliciousnessThis is not my recipe....seriously, it's not. One of my friends found it here: http://amazingpinterestworld.blogspot.com/2012/11/spicy-buffalo-cauliflower.html Then she shared it with me at a holiday gathering recently.<br />
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Holy Cauliflower, Batman! Bang! Zap! Pow! Amazingness!<br />
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Ingredients</div>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 head cauliflower</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">For the batter:</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Dash of Frank’s Original Hot Sauce, or whatever kind you like</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">½ c. white rice flour</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">½ c. water</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Pinch salt</li>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">For the Buffalo sauce:</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">¼ c. Frank’s Hot Sauce</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">¼ c. oil, canola oil works best</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Pinch salt</li>
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<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix together the batter ingredients in a small bowl. Dip the cauliflower in the batter until coated evenly then place on greased baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the batter hardens.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Mix together sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Once the cauliflower are done baking, brush them with the hot sauce mixture and bake again for a few more minutes, until cauliflower is crispy.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Remove from oven. You may want to add a bit more buffalo sauce to taste.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Enjoy!</li>
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bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-83464672308349418462012-06-25T12:33:00.002-05:002012-06-25T12:34:01.932-05:00Lush T'eo: A ReviewFind the product <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/T%27eo/00433,en_US,pd.html?start=3&cgid=deodorants">here</a>..<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Your Rating: 5 stars</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Headline: Love it!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Pros : Long-Lasting, Hypo-Allergenic, Doesn't get on clothes, Great Smell, Good Protection</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Cons : Messy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Best Uses : Daily Use</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Describe Yourself : Natural, Perspire Easily, Faculty</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">When you survey your stash, you label this product : Guilty Pleasure</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I use this product daily. I walk a great deal around a college campus during the daytime, so I need something that lasts all day, and T'eo does the trick!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A couple of things I really love about T'eo:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">*I love that the powder does NOT appear on my black tube top when I wear it!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">*I love that I can apply once daily without having to refresh!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">*I love that it feels much more natural than the other deodorant I was using before!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A tip or two:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">*Buy the tin to hold it--I didn't, and I'm regretting it, as there's a white, powdery residue on my dresser now (it wipes off, obviously, but it looks like a mess until I take a rag to the dresser). :(</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">*If you shave, wait about 10-15 minutes before applying T'eo, otherwise it might sting just a bit (I'm super sensitive to pain, and it only slightly bothers me if I apply immediately after shaving).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">As a spend thrift, buying T'eo felt like a guilty pleasure...I never imagined myself paying $8 for deodorant, but (a friend talked me into it and) it's totally worth it. I am guessing for as little as I use daily, this brick will last me at least 3 months, which in comparison to other deodorants, might even save me a bit of money!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Plus, I feel like I'm being a bit more green by not buying a plastic encased deodorant container!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">:)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">------------------------------</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><wbr></wbr></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-----------------------</span></div>
</div>bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-81624264014301618842012-04-30T14:12:00.000-05:002012-04-30T14:12:11.653-05:00On being an allyI have always considered myself to be a LGBT ally. I think my story starts with my mother. My mother is not always open about everything, but when I was a kid, she always had LGBT friends. I remember two of those friends most vividly: Pat (or Booboo) and Erica (or Steve).<br />
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Pat was a lesbian and was my mother's closest friend when I was a kid. She was always around, always bring over her girlfriends, always talking about women, and always fun! She was maybe my favorite person ever. I always knew that I could be myself around her, and I always felt loved by her. She might've gotten into a bit of trouble as the years went on--drugs and other things--but she was such a powerful force in my ally-ness.<br />
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Erica--well, Erica was a drag queen. I don't recall ever seeing Erica out of costume. I do recall seeing Erica perform several times during my youth. But, I don't remember much else.<br />
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And, of course, there's my mother. She's heterosexual, as far as I know. And, sometimes she's a little bit racists. And, frankly, sometimes she says things that I read as homophobic as well, but I don't think that <i>she thinks</i> those comments are homophobic. For instance, she'll refer to someone she sees as a "faggot." I don't particularly care for this word, but my mother is in her 50s, so it's a word that's embedded in her language. Even though she knows the negative connotation behind that word--oh, I've told her--she still says it. <br />
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I don't think that my mother ever officially said anything like, "love everybody" or "be an ally." Instead, I think she showed me that I should look for the good in people and that it's okay to be open to diversity. <br />
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So, what does being an ally mean to me? How can I be an ally?<br />
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Well, <a href="http://www.glaad.org/">GLAAD</a> (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation--<a href="http://www.glad.org/">GLAD</a> is different) says there are <a href="http://www.glaad.org/resources/ally/2">10 ways to be an ally & a friend</a>. Some of those are:<br />
*be a listener<br />
*be open-minded<br />
*be willing to talk<br />
*be inclusive and invite LGBT friends to hang out with your friends and family.<br />
*don't assume that all your friends and co-workers are straight.<br />
*homophobic comments and jokes are harmful. let your friends, family and co-workers know that you find them offensive.<br />
*confront your own prejudices and homophobia<br />
*defend your LGBT friends against discrimination<br />
*believe that all people, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation, should be treated with dignity and respect<br />
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Some of the other things that I think are important about being a straight ally are:<br />
*to stay informed--read, listen to radio shows and podcasts, ask a member of the LGBT community<br />
*support equality<br />
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This one is hard to iterate...but I want to make sure I'm always being the best ally I can be and that I'm always being reflexive about my heterosexual privilege.<br />
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xoxo<br />
<br />bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-31436144923725640842012-03-14T13:34:00.001-05:002012-03-14T13:34:48.714-05:00On life and deathLately, there's been a lot of loss...a lot. Too much, in fact.<br />
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But, with loss comes thought. Among my thoughts are memories recalled. Many are happy. No doubt some are less than happy. Many require that I fill in the gaps of memories. Also among my thoughts are preparations for my own life and death. Live happy. Live free. Live love. Live life. Die happy. Die free. And, preparations....after life and death. Cremation or burial: cremation. Resting spot: wherever. Some of my happy places are: the resting place near Bonham where John and Elton (my grandfathers) are buried, Starview winery, my grandparents' old house on Hwy 82 in Bonham (across from the railroad tracks and, now, a prison), the adobe house in Lake Worth where we met Gary and adopted him into our little family, Springtown (just Springtown generally...I was happy there)....so many happy places, but ya have to be careful disposing of remains in public places!<br />
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*sigh* too much loss. too much.bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-49704269001061242082011-12-27T09:45:00.001-06:002011-12-27T09:45:13.904-06:00December PicturesOk, these aren't for each day, but it's a glimpse into the month of December!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The deer hanging out in our backyard (a.k.a. the mountain), as I look out the kitchen window...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I cut off the top, but here's our lovely christmas tree this year. Most of the gifts are for the nieces and nephews!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seriously....no snow a few days before christmas--just this dreadful rain!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had to get out of the house after Dr.B's semester was complete to work off some excess (negative) energy. So, that cue ball really got it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little christmas eve gift to ourselves...We're goin' to see the Stillers play in Pittsburgh!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the walk over to the stadium. After parking downtown, we walked to "the point" and then across the Allegheny River. Yeah...it was a bit of a trek, but it was FABULOUS!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were seated in row LL, which (in case you aren't aware) is the tippy-top row in this stadium. Yikes! The picture doesn't provide good proof, but we really could see everything that was happening on the field!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr.Blueberry and me in the stands! Black and Yellow!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have no idea what happened. Some 70's song came on (I tried so hard to remember the tune, but I failed!), the crowd went wild, and yeah....terrible towels were flinging all around! It was awesome!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ice skating rink around the christmas tree in downtown Pittsburgh. Beautiful!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I promised my nephews that I'd leave cookies out for Santa (even though they were 2000 miles away)...so, vegan snicker doodles, a cup of soy milk, and a bottle of Chanti--hey, ya never know what Santa will want to drink!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like Santa had a darned fine time at our place!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, apple pie. I made this early in the month--the 2nd of December I think. I was supposed to make it for Thanksgiving, but I just couldn't get it together!</td></tr>
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<br />bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-879512855119918682011-12-03T09:45:00.000-06:002011-12-03T09:45:00.159-06:00November Pictures<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the Fall 2011, SIUC faculty went on strike...this was one of the cartoons hanging around campus that made me giggle and contemplate.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We've barely had the new Subaru 6 months, and already 9000 miles! yikes! Must be all those trips we took over the summer!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best vegan cheese spread I've tasted to date! I made nachos and nachos and more nachos, and then I couldn't find it at my local Whole Foods. This package I found at the St Louis Whole Foods. Yum!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We headed to a conference in New Orleans in November, and our hotel room (at the beautiful Chateau Bourbon) overlooked Bourbon Street....this is the daytime shot! Fun times for sure!</td></tr>
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<br />bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-5393260367463751942011-12-02T09:29:00.001-06:002011-12-02T09:44:15.435-06:00October PicturesI've been really behind on posts, but here're a few pictures with descriptions!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://speechcommunication.siuc.edu/undergrad/CurrentSeason.html">Orphan Annie Eyes</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://speechcommunication.siuc.edu/undergrad/CurrentSeason.html">To Lay Brick</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In St Louis, on the Delmar Loop, I found my thrills!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This reminds me of Wellington....Andy will understand!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When I was in Chicago in October, my cousin (pictures below) and I went on a boat tour of Chicago Architecture....this was one of the amazing views!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My handsome and super-sweet cousin.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My cousin's cat, Daisy, usually avoids me like I've got the plague, but on this trip, she was even sleeping on my lap! So sweet...makes me miss Sammie and want another kitty.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Hotel Orrington in Evanston, IL. Seriously awesome and easily accessible vegan food in Evanston, and the hotel was beautiful!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It doesn't look like much in this photo, but compare the width to that of the two car driveway at left...yeah...that's how many leaves Dr.Blueberry and I (mostly I) raked out of this huge yard! Wowza!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our dryer went kapooie, but this nice man came by and fixed it for the perfect price.....it was a bit scary watching him take it apart and to see the burnt wire that was the problem--can we say house fire fear!?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On a very short hike in WV, I hurt my foot pretty badly...this is me keeping my leg iced and propped up!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">O'Fallon Pumpkin Beer...need I say more?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Match Meat burger at The Royale in St Louis, with sweet potato chips. Yum!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lemon pepper tofu, cous cous, and spinach! Yum!</td></tr>
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<br />bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-13237095622483833982011-10-26T09:53:00.000-05:002012-08-13T14:51:25.115-05:00Vegan Halloween CandyAs the haunting holiday gets closer, I thought I'd share this special find...<br />
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<a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/10/very-joyful-chocolate-coconut-almond.html">Vegan Almond Joy Bars</a>!<br />
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Yum--I'm making these for a party I'm going to Saturday!bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-52380780793261973662011-10-08T23:03:00.002-05:002012-08-13T14:51:36.229-05:00All Things Pumpkin Warm My Heart...It's true....I love pumpkin.<br />
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If you do also, check out these treats...some of them seem easily convertible to vegan!<br />
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http://www.health.com/health/gallery/thumbnails/0,,20307007,00.html<br />
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Cheers!bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-16754899799250301702011-09-28T09:28:00.002-05:002011-09-28T09:28:39.856-05:00Pictures over the Recent Few Weeks<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Monday the 22nd (?) I took pictures in the Kleinau again (<a href="http://www.lightbulb92211.com/">Lightbulb</a>), and here are just a couple of my favorites!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Checking out a Prism</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Talking to Art, the 6ft imaginary frog.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the Davis & Elkins College campus, walking across the bridge to the library...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">B'day gifts for the nieces, bought from Etsy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A new bike rack by my office at SIUC, with a pretty cool bike!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cous cous and veggies. yum!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh my....at the coffee shop in Carbondale!</td></tr>
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<br />bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-36748404517249947202011-09-16T09:13:00.002-05:002011-09-16T09:13:50.746-05:00Peanut Butter PillowsI want <a href="http://www.theppk.com/2009/03/peanut-butter-pillows/">these cookies </a>now! Seriously...chocolate and peanut butter (really, chocolate and anything) sounds awesome for b'fast today!<br />
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Lazy Friday!<br />
BGbourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-36983314728882070782011-09-05T14:43:00.002-05:002011-09-05T14:43:15.305-05:00Silence of Women...Thank you Feminist bloggers for <a href="http://fuckyeahfeminists.com/post/8344310093/dont-ever-let-them-silence-you">this little gem</a>!<br />
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bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-88716544760276802772011-09-01T13:33:00.000-05:002011-09-01T13:33:26.723-05:00Pictures from August...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;">I'm obviously behind, but here're a few of the pictures I took during the month of August. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moving from Illinois to West Virginia--Dr.Blueberry drive the Budget truck, and I drove his car behind him the whole way...boring!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, yet, when we arrived in WV, this is what we found---beautiful! The bottom half of the house in the back is built into the mountain, and the front yard is short (picture below) with a mountain on the other side of the road.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A (non-vegan) chocolate eclair, not eaten by me, but by my friend Satoshi. Doesn't it look delish!?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I stayed at a friend's place for a couple of weeks, and the day I mowed the lawn, I looked out and saw this adorable little friend hanging out. He clearly liked the smell of fresh grass also!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next to the Recycling Center in town...I was only slightly freaked out, for just a brief moment!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As I cleaned my office in Carbondale, I came across this little gem. My colleague Chris had drawn it out during the Fall 2010 semester as part of a conversation about ethical eating. I love this picture so much!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A picture perfect tree on the Davis and Elkins College campus.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr.Blueberry's new office is on the third floor, maybe the 4th or 5th window from left...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isn't the Davis and Elkins College campus gorgeous?! Such character!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beverage in town was necessary on this day....this Yuengling was delightful!</td></tr>
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bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-39992963033698149752011-08-30T09:58:00.000-05:002011-08-30T09:58:21.812-05:00More Pictures from July...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I finished the baby blankie!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yum...homemade pizza, with daiya!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh, Southern Illinois Wine Trail...you never fail us! Hickory Ridge probably has the best of the wines...seriously!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gorgeous view of the wine trail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If it's not wine, it's "The Champagne of Beers" for me!</td></tr>
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bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-44684827040571523372011-08-18T07:28:00.000-05:002011-08-18T07:28:26.112-05:00I saw <a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/learn/blog/salad-days?source=email&utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Get+Tips+for+a+Great+Salad&utm_content=MZenitram%40yahoo.com&utm_campaign=7Gen+-+July+21%2C+2011#.Tiivp40PF_4.facebook">this blog post</a> recently, and I thought to myself, "I'll never think of Salad the Same Way..." So, I thought I'd share the link with whoever is reading this blog...bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-25544283834388614832011-08-11T08:52:00.002-05:002011-08-11T08:52:47.620-05:00FB Drama with Phone Contacts...I posted the following note to my FB account today, and I thought I'd share it <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/christi-saindon/fb-phone-book-drama/10150347728962345">here</a>...<br />
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and, here...<br />
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<div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Because I keep seeing the "warnings" about phone contacts on FB, I've done a bit of reading and looking around. I'd like to say, and pay attention here, that the only phone numbers that I can see on that "Account->Edit Friends->Contacts" list are those of you who have also posted your numbers (to be exact, neither my mother's nor my mother-in-law's numbers are available on this page). </div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Now, this isn't to say that some of you _might_ be able to see contact information for some of your friends/family members who are not on FB--who am I to disagree with what you've seen with your own eyes?! To the contrary...I totally believe you, but I think, generally, this is your own doing: perhaps you have a "smart phone" with which you check FB, and your settings need to be adjusted (this is a natural progression given how fast the technology is "improving"); perhaps it _is_ in the privacy settings on your FB account (to be honest, even I do not read every little clause on FB); perhaps it's some other issue that hasn't yet arisen. </div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">What I'm not convinced of is that this is some conspiracy by FB to access your contacts---I mean, what are they going to do, call my momma?! What I really think is happening is quite simple: I think there's a FB "scare" going around that has us (the general public) looking for a reason to switch to Goggle+. Ok, that might be a bit extreme, yes, but I don't think there's any reason at all to get all in an uproar about this phone book issue. Just fix it if it bothers you...</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*drama*</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Oh, and here's some reading for you (ya know, the good scholarly--read:internet--kind):</div><ul style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 25px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px;"><li>http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/10/in-the-book/</li>
<li>http://www.bloggerclick.com/2011/08/warning-phone-numbers-of-all-now-on.html</li>
<li>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/internet/Check-if-your-phonebook-is-on-Facebook/articleshow/9566071.cms</li>
<li>http://100gf.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/facebook-users-worry-about-phone-number-privacy-as-anonymous-vows-to-attack-social-network-opfacebook/</li>
</ul>bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-27346440056627149872011-07-22T15:26:00.000-05:002011-07-22T15:26:44.137-05:00Tasty Thursday: Nut Butter Cookies<div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Nut Butter Cookies</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">1 1/3 cup flour</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">3/4 cup dry sweetener--<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I use regular granulated sugar</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">1/2 t baking soda</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">1/2 t salt</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">1/2 cup margarine--<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I use Fleichmans Light</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">1 1/4 cup nut butter, your choice (e.g., peanut, almond)--<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I use Kroger creamy PB</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">1 t vanilla extract</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sweetener, baking soda, and salt. Add the margarine (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I waited until it had softened to room temperature so that it was easier to mix up</span>), nut butter, and vanilla, and stir together until well mixed. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I added a cup of vegan chocolate chips.</span> Spoon a heaping tablespoon (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I used a small cookie baller, packed in</span>) of dough onto a cookie sheet and press flat with your fingers. Use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern on top of each cookie. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are browned. Let cool before removing from cookie sheet (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">seriously! let these cool or they'll simply break apart when you slide the spatula under them...wait the full 5 minutes</span>). Makes 10-18 cookies, depending on size.</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">From <i>The Garden of Vegan</i>, p. 184, my notes/modifications in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">red</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><br />
</span></div>bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-756444888206657356.post-54273942919649555822011-07-15T16:46:00.003-05:002011-07-16T09:32:38.570-05:00Friend Friday: ZeppelynBecause I've had such a hard time keeping up with the "Friend Friday" posts, this will be my last <i>weekly</i> entry. That said, I may still occasionally drop in and talk about an awesome friend here or there...<br />
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Onward now, to the final post!<br />
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Zeppelyn. I know...a rockin' name! The thing is, for professional reasons, I am not linking Zeppelyn. I know, I know, but I want to honor her privacy, since this is my personal website and not hers!<br />
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Anyways....Zeppelyn and I met in the Spring 2011--I know, so very recently--in a Doctoral Research Seminar (essentially it was a Prospectus writing course). Now, I'll share with you the little known fact that <i>neither of us </i>finished our Prospectus, but we kicked some tail in figuring out how to write our dissertations----we got this!<br />
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So, how can I be such good friends with someone I just met? I don't know really...it just happened, and I'm guessing she didn't bargain for a classroom friendship either! But, I adore her, her mister, her choice of local establishments, and her conversation! And, hopefully, it'll continue for many years into the future!<br />
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PS ROCK the Prelims, Zeppelyn!bourgeois galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485015013323978298noreply@blogger.com2