Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Food News Flash...... Food Recall



http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm501248.htm


Living Better Cafe want to keep you in the know of, food that just recently appeared into the news, as this just came to my ear's today. So, I want to share it among you all. this is coming straight to you from " FDA ", without any adaption added to this news. I am about helping you stay safe. So, please click on this link and continue to read, and don't forget to pass this on to your family/ friends as well. It's all about caring for the one's you love.

Know your food before taking the first bite!

Katrina Smith, (Creator/ Administrator)

Money Saving tip Tuesday




Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.

In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Second edition of money-saving tips for this April edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.

Soft boiled egg salad Sandwich w/ Raspberry dressing

Serves: 1

2 eggs
1 c. water
1 tsp. course Himalayan salt
Raspberry dressing
Arugula- (garnish)

Directions:

1. Fill sauce pan with 2 c. water and salt. placing it over high heat.
allowing the water come to a boil.

2. Lowering the heat and let water reduce down to a rapid simmer.

3. Slowly lower the egg's into the water one at a time.

4. Allow to cook for 7 -8 minutes

5. Run under cold water for 30- 60 seconds.

6. Using a fork mash egg's, adding pepper and raspberry dressing. Mix until completely incorporated.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Hot out of the oven.... Benefits of Kombucha





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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. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.


Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have become wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday. In this Third May edition.


I Katrina Smith,the creator of Living Better Cafe, and Living Better Cafe Presents..... Coffee Talk. Will be bring you a Video on Kombucha from Youtube by "Healthy You TV Show".




Sunday, May 15, 2016

Cheesecake Pancakes




Adapted from: http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/cheesecake-pancakes/672ed800-d7c4-4a3b-b151-656ff21c87f8

When it comes to having Breakfast I am no shy cat. Stack my plate with four pancake's and pour the syrup over them. Yes! I love waking up to having Breakfast. Especially, Pancakes.

Serves: 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, leave out at room temperature
2 c. Pancake mix
1/2 c. Vanilla wafer, crushed
1/4 c. Organic Pure Sugar
1 c. Milk
2 lg. Eggs


Directions:

1. Slice cream cheese into four lengthwise pieces, laying each piece of cream cheese on a cookie sheet: cover and place into freezer for eight hours.

2. using non-stick cooking spray, spray the griddle pan; and place over medium heat.

3. Cut cream cheese into bite- sized pieces; set along the side. In a large sized mixing bowl, blend pancake mix, vanilla wafers, sugar, milk and eggs with a wire whisk until Incorporated. Stir in the cream cheese.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Asian Alfredo




Adapted from: https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Main+Dishes/Asian/Asian+Vegetable+Alfredo/48087


Serves: 4

8 oz. uncooked gluten free noodles
2 c. shredded Carrots
2 c. Bok Choy, Chopped
1 medium bell pepper
2 c. snow peas, trimmed
8 oz. fresh shittake mushrooms- optional* if you do not like them.
4 scallions with tops, divided
4 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
2 cans coconut milk
2 Tbsp.lemon grass paste
1/3 c. cashew halves
1/2 c. fresh loosely packed cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. following the directions on the back of the package; drain and set a long the side. simultaneously, thinly cut snow peas and bell pepper and set a long the side. Thinly cut shiitake mushrooms and scallions, removing both colors away from each other.

2. Spray a medium sized skillet pan with non- stick cooking spray.
Add in the mushrooms, onion bottoms, minced garlic and ginger; allow to cook and stir over medium heat for 2- 3 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender.Add in coconut milk and lemon grass paste, cook uncover for about 3-4 minutes or until the mixture come to a complete simmer, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in the Pasta, peas, carrots, Bok choy and bell pepper. cook Uncovered for 2- 3 minutes or until mixture comes to a simmer, stirring occasionally.Remove from heat and add scallions, cashews, cilantro.


Friday, May 13, 2016

Coffee Talk......Special Episode 6






I Katrina Smith the creator/ Administrator of Living Better Cafe, and the host of Living Better Cafe present.... Coffee Talk. Want's to apologize for having camera difficulty here at the Living Better Cafe Kitchen."Coffee Talk" is still having a bit of a problem with, the camera. But, that is not going to stop "Coffee Talk" from bring you a positive insight on food. Coffee Talk is bring you another video straight from You Tube. from Dr. Josh Axe .
Admin Corner:
Coffee Talk is in the process of getting a new camera. Therefore, Coffee Talk can get back on the road. So, until then Coffee Talk will be bring you Special episodes from other people sources.

Kombucha Float



If you love Root beer floats, you will for sure enjoy this new twist on floats.

Adapted from: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/211087/7eb6225e6c/379000935/0c82af0d19/

Serve: 1

1 c. unflavored Kombucha
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. -1/2 tsp. Organic pure sugar
1/3 c. clean fresh strawberries
1/3 c. vanilla Ice cream

Directions:

1.Using a measuring cup, combine together Kombucha, vanilla extract and sugar.

2. In a 16 oz drinking cup, Placing a spoonful of strawberries, Vanilla ice cream. gently pouring in the Kombucha mixture.