|  “Mom…we need a treat.”
“What kind of treat…?” “A real treat with chocolate and stuff,something that doesn’t resemble health food.” ….head spinning around the kitchen trying to concoct something yummy but won’t send us into straight insulin shock!!! “Ok I have a plan….let’s get crackin” “Oh gee Mommy..you’re the best ever!!!” (Ok so I totally made that part up…but in my heart she said it) Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……  Did I mention that I was not eating grains? Did I mention that I love toast? Did I mention that on Mothers Day I should be able to have toast? I am not celiac,but I am on an elimination diet to try and find the cause of my tummy troubles. That being said when I was told I needed to give up wheat,I certainly never thought about my beloved toast. This weekend I bought a loaf of bread (nothing we carry at the coop) especially made for the Paleo Diet. This loaf costs me 8 bucks!!! AND IT WAS HORRIBLE!!! For the price I paid for this brick of yuck,I will add it to my food processor and some herbs and make bread crumbs.
Ok so one problem solved…now about that toast. I have found a recipe that I am going to make tonight. Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……  “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy”…. what a glorious weekend we had. Family time was bountiful and full of frolicking. Traipsing through the woods,watching the dog chase butterfly shadows,dipping of feet into the still chilly lake. Sometimes I have to pinch myself to see if this is really the magical life I lead. Sunny days bring out smiles and waves from neighbors,nods of appreciation for sun kissed foreheads and tastes for lighter fare. It also brought to mind an orange cake that I had once tasted. It was not a dense cake,very moist with a honey orange lingering taste. Searching the internet I found many versions of orange cake,none looked just right. So,I adapted Nigella’s cake,using honey instead of sugar and Valencias instead of clementines. Can i just say….WOW!!! Gluten Free too….
Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……  I wish that I could say that this has been a difficult week in the eating world,mostly because it makes better copy,but in truth it has been fairly simple. I think that the reason is that I feel so much better already. On the food front,I have eliminated wheat and sugar,but was rewarded with an abundance of greens,fish and lean meats. I will admit to trying a spoonful of the Co-op’s new Rock’n Road Ice Cream…worth it!!!
I need to be SUPER careful with raw vegetables so I have been blanching them and eating them al dente. This is not raw,but also not mushy. Using coconut oil as a method of cooking up my fish has been delightful and light. I want to share a few of the questions I have received. “Am I taking enzymes to aid in my digestion?” Read more Week One of Elimination Diet …  I have a yard waste bin….
I don’t have a garbage disposal… So hence the bucket under my sink that food goes into,then gets deposited into the yard waste bin,which is then made into compost by the city. It’s my own circle of life. This has been leading me to notice just how much food has been wasted. Now,honestly it really is not that much,but I was in the mode of “we need to get a handle on this..RIGHT NOW” So I decided to look at how and what was being wasted. Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……  Often my Mother will call me and say things like “tonight I made French Roasted Chicken…”and I think to myself “Mon Dieu,I fail!! ”Granted,my Mother worked so incredible hard her whole life,and now that she is retired and has this amazing kitchen (and I do mean amazing) I actually wait for the calls to covet her culinary experiments. So,this weekend I had some free time watching it rain,so I thought…. might as well make French Chicken.
Oh Mon Poulet!!! So good!! So tender!! So easy!! Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……  I would like to start by saying there hasn’t been nearing enough of me posting about cheese lately,and for that I am deeply sorry. So let me start of by saying Burrata!! If you’re a lover of mozzarella,ricotta,or really anything that’s straight-up creamy,this cheese is so what you want. BUT it is NOT mozzarella,it is mozzarella’s more sexy cousin. Burrata is delicious paired with crusty bread and flavorful ingredients like prosciutto,tomatoes,olives,nuts,and herbs. This recipe is one of my favorites,bringing in lightness of spring with mint and the crisp taste of fennel..oh and of course the cheese!! Next time I think I might try this dish with mango instead of the fennel,for a tropical flare.
If you can’t find Burrata,you can Frankenburrata it with Mozzarella and Marscapone. Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……  Tonkatsu (panko bread crumb coated and fried filet of pork)
Tonkatsu is a popular family dish in Japan and butchers often carry it already fried and piping hot for you to take home.
Depending on taste,one can choose either pork shoulder (which contains a layer of fat and has a richer taste) or
filet of pork which of course is lean and tender. Either way,if properly fried this dish is not at all oily as one might
imagine a fried dish to be. It is a simple dish to prepare when you follow these simple steps.
Read more From Kazuko’s Kitchen…...  Our usual dinner table banter was halted last night by the eating frenzy that ensued. The nightly conversation usually consists of my daughter telling us how many more days until her birthday (mind you she is 21),along with my husband relaying some work story along with the newest way to combat zombies. At one point I had to look up from my own plate and ask “well…is it ok?”At which the full mouths of my family smiled,nodded their heads in unison with an excited YES!!! Read more Jill’s quiet dinner table……
 To say I wished I had thought of this recipe would an understatement. To say I will be waiting until next Sunday to dive my teeth into this savory,cheesy,bacon-y cake would be a BIG FAT LIE!! I will be making this bad boy TONIGHT!!! I would like to say more about it…but I have to go shop!!
Irish Cheese and Bacon Cheesecake with Walnut Crust Author:Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com) Serves:One 8-inch cheesecake Ingredients Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……  Onions….what can I say,they bring me to tears. Ok that was super lame,but I do adore these pungent bulbs of glory. I agree with the haters that onion are strong,and appear to give you bad breath but it’s a fallacy. Onions don’t actually “cause”bad-breath as such,but due to their high sulphur content the smell from them tends to linger after you’ve eaten them,until they’ve gone through your stomach. Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……
 Practicing Paleo…why am I practicing if I have already done it before? After my last journey into paleo,and then the slip and fall into the sugary holidays hole of goodies,I have made a a choice to eat what feels good to my body. Here are some of the reasons why:
1) Digestion ~ My body “moves”better when I eat paleo. Also there is no bloating and stomach pains 2) Energy ~ Wheats and Sugars make me lethargic. They make me want to sit on the couch instead of go for a walk. Read more Practicing Paleo …  Everyone around here is cough,cough,sneeze,sneeze…it’s quite a sad site to see. The weather has defiantly turned the dial to cold and my finger tips have not been warm in weeks. All I want to do is hold a warm cup of soup and sip it all the day. So today I will go home and make comforting soup for all my sicky friends and my to pamper my little fingers. Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……
 Homemade gifts are fun,frugal and very versatile for Holiday gifting. Through out the month,I will be posting fun ideas in a jar,all of which are under 10 dollars. This jar of Peppermint Stick Cocoa cost $8.70!!!
The possibilities are endless,and remember they are a great starter to build a gift basket. For example, start with a jar hot chocolate,and add a mug,a favorite book and a batch of homemade cookies along with the recipe. Or just add a pretty ribbon and tag and you have a simple,stylish gift! Read more Homemade Jar Gifts Under 10$……  Ok,let’s skip right to leftovers shall we!! I am not going to tackle Turkey,as to me there is nothing better then the ubiquitous sandwich. Mashed Potatoes make lovely fluffy potato pancakes and stuffing….well just hand me the fork. Now cranberry sauce is another things all together,in my family cranberry sauce is like the awkward neighbor you invite to dinner. You’re glad they came,but you’re not really sure where they fit. I happen to love it. I say that with a caveat;that being I need it to be homemade,not too sweet and it must have an Read more In the Kitchen with Jill……
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