Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Message from administrator



Welcome to Living Better Cafe!
 I am glad you have made you're reservations here.
Here at Living Better Cafe I care alot about my fellow follower.
And what they are coming here to eat, you can feel safe within this cafe. Without the worries about food sensitivity, because you will always have the options of Omitting that sensitive food. While still being able to enjoy pleasurable food, without feeling left out. 
Just leave the work all up to me, and I will make you're job more easier. While keeping the cash in your wallet happier as you spend less. Because not just eating isn't the only thing Living Better Cafe cares about. I also care about your saving. So I hope you find everything you're looking for, and continue to come back more often.
And please don't' forget to leave a comment on you're out, and share amongst your family, friends, and coworkers. You will be glad you did, and feel great about to!

 If you have any questions or concerns feel free to leave me a comment, and I will contact you as soon as possible.


Happy journey to living better,

Katrina Smith, (Administrator)




Fruit slaw





Serves:4

1 c. Napa cabbage, shredded

1/4 c. Carrots, shredded
1/4 c. Apple, cut into matchstick strips
 1 c. Red cabbage, shredded
1/4 c. Dried cranberries
1/4 c. Peans, chopped
 1/4 c. Crushed pineapple (drain juices)
 1 c. Vanilla yogurt 

Directions:

In a medium bowl blend together all ingredients, except chopped pecans and vanilla yogurt.
 Once all ingredients are blended add the vanilla yogurt, and chopped pecans.







Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Creamy brown rice pudding








 Serves: 4

* Omit if allergic
 * * Omit if vegan
*** if both

1-1/3 c. Brown rice

1 c. Milk *** ( Rice milk, Almond milk)
1/3 & 1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
 3/4 egg, beaten **
1-1/4 tsp. Butter **
1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 tsp. Ground ginger
3/4 c. Lemon juice
3/4c. - 2 Tbsp. Milk
1/2 c. - 2 tsp. Rasins
 1 Tbsp. Lemon zest (garnish)

Directions:


 Stir in brown rice, 3/4 c. Milk, sugar, salt, together in a sauce pan over medium heat until thick and creamy for 15 to 20 min lower heat down to medium low.


Stir in 1 c. Milk, egg, ground ginger, raisins into rice.

Constantly stir until it reaches the thickness you want, 3 to 5 minutes.

 Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract, lemon juice into mixture. Then garnish with lemon zest, and enjoy!



Monday, December 15, 2014

Hot out of the oven..... Aspartame





* Please continue to read this blog article


Note: Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love.  That no other blog source will ever  take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. You're also making them more healthier for you, while saving money in the long run.


What's the hype about aspartame these days, and do you really know what it's doing to your insides? This may leave your mind boggled wanting to get the inside truth. And that's alright because we all need to know what we put into our mouths. Just because the name is cool fitting, and the picture on the package is enticing. We are so quick to drop it straight into our shopping cart, without really know the truth behind the ingredient in our food. Aspartame has its pro's and con's just like everything else. Before heading straight into the negative side of this artificial sweetener, let's look at its positive side. 


~ Positive effect of Aspartame


1. Doesn't encourage tooth decay
2. Sugar substitute for diabetic 
3. Can help promote weight loss

Okay now that you can see the brighter side of this artificial sweetener, its now time to see the darker side of Aspartame.


 ~ Negative effect of Aspartame


 1. Headache

 2. Dizziness
 3. Memory loss
 4. Abdominal pain
 5. Change in vision
 6. Even seizure 
 7. Migraine headaches
 8. Heart palpitation
 9.  Blindness
 10. Alzheimer's disease
 11. Lyme disease
 12. Menieres disease
13. Lupus 
14. ADD
15. MS
16. Unsteadiness
 17. Confusion
 18.  Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing sound in ear)
19. sleepiness
20. parestheisa or numbness of the limbs
21. severe slurring of speech
 22. severe hyperactivity 
23.  restless legs
24.  atypical facial pain 
25. severe tremors



Saturday, December 13, 2014

zucchini chips



 Serves: 12

1/4 c. - 2Tbsp. Vegetable oil

 6 Zucchini, thinly sliced
 1 tsp. Himalayan salt - to taste
6 pinches of Italian seasoning

Directions:


Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper; spray paper with vegetable oil.

Place zucchini slices on cookie sheet in single layer. In a Spray  bottle, spray tops with  vegetable spray; sprinkle evenly with salt and Italian seasoning.
Bake 2 hours, rotating cookie sheet after 1 hour. After 1 hour 30 minutes, check zucchini every 10 minutes to avoid burning. Removed from oven to cooling rack. Serve cool. Store leftover in airtight container.





Friday, December 12, 2014

cream of Split peas soup





*omit if allergic
 * * omit if vegan/ vegetarian

Serves: 12


1 lg onion, chopped *

2 celery, chopped & sliced
1 lb. Split peas
2 qt. Water
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 c. Diced turkey bacon**
2 tsp. Salt
1 bay leaf
 1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/4 tsp. Red pepper flakes
 1 c. Heavy whipping cream**
Sour cream ( garnish)**

Directions:

 In a soup pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until tender. Add onion and celery. Sauté vegetables until tender; drain. Add the peas, water, potatoes, turkey, salt, bay leaf and peppers.  Bring to a boil reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30- 45 minutes or until peas are close to puréed. Wait until slightly cool, add in cream heat through on low temperature. Garnish with sour cream.



Holiday Tips



Message from Living Better Cafe
The holiday season is ahead of us all and with that. I want to share with all a great tip for this holiday season. These tips will keep your kitchen Happy, while keeping extra cash in your wallet.

~Tips

1. Recycling is a plus here don't toss away glass spice jar- (  Refill them back up)
2. Cabinet/ Drawer  matted covers-( Works great underneath you're cutting board, with clear rubber protecter)
3. Onion bag with baking soda-(The bag with the baking soda, works as a scour pad)

Happy Holidays,

 K. Smith, (Admin)