Living Better Cafe is a food blog, for people who deal with food sensitivity. All the recipes are quick fix with a substitute ingredient. Its also about how to live inexpensively while staying on a budget... eating healthy can become expensive.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Money Saving Tip...Growing an avocado plant
*Note: The Picture that in this article comes, from the creator of this blog, her own backyard.
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Today Living Better Cafe is bringing you, an awesome delicious deal breaker, or recipe that will keep your wallet and taste buds happy. Therefore, why don’t you come see what has Living Better Cafe buzzing. I Katrina Smith at Living Better Cafe would be, so happy to see you here, which Living Better Cafe would be glad to see you to. Therefore, if you want to keep your wallet happy, consider reading what’s up ahead because Living Better Cafe will not leave you feeling disappointed. Smile because you chose to live Better.
Living Better Cafe is coming to you with a healthy tip, that will help you of course save money on buying more avocados. Now in order for you to have avocados, you need to have an avocado seed. So, here is where the tip comes in. But, before Living Better Cafe just jumps straight in, lets give you a little history on this healthy fruit.
Avocados are the native fruit to the Northern parts of Mexico, and South central America. All the way into the western south america. And into the south of Andean Peru. Avocados varies in size, and have darker completion skin, and contain a larger seed. Which you can later plant. Now here is where Living Better Cafe will give you some tip's on how to create your own plant. So, I Katrina Smith the creator of Living Better Cafe, hope you have your avocado seed in your hand, and ready to go because there's nothing more enjoyable, than growing your own avocados, You know the feel of know what you're putting in your body, came straight from your own garden, and you do not have to worry about the chemicals.
Why now it's time to give you the tips on how to start, your own avocado plant.
1. Remove and clean the seed: You'll need to start by removing the pit from the avocado carefully (making sure you do not cut into it), and then wash it with soap and water. ( while the seed is still wet remove the outer darker skin, by peeling it off.)
2. Figuring the top from the bottom: like when Living Better Cafe explained in the history that, some avocados varies in size. So, that will also sometime make figuring where the top and bottom is located. So, when it comes to finding the top from the bottom, The top is pointer, and the bottom is flat. Once you have gotten that all figured out, it's time to find tooth picks, or in the picture, Katrina had use paper clips, which will work fine to.
3. Push three or four tooth picks in the widest part of, the avocado so it can have some room to suspend the pit over a glass of water with the pointy side sticking up. The water should cover about an inch of the seed.
4. Temperature: Place the glass in a warm place, and make sure the water stays leveled.
5. Surprise: Within 2-6 weeks you will begin to see roots and stems, coming from the seeds. when the stem reaches six inches long, you will need to trim it in half.
6. It's a....? : When the stem starts to grow leaves, its time to transport the seed in to a pot with loose, and gritty soil. You will need to plant the seedling root down, leaving the top half of the seed sticking out of the soil.
7. Attention, Attention: You will need to give your plant, plenty of water and keep in a very sunny spot, to help it to grow.
8. Assist, Assist: Every time the stem grows another six inches, you will need to pinch back the newest leaves. So, you can encourage for more leaves to grow and your avocado to become a fuller plant.
Consider to continue reading because Living Better Cafe is not done yet, Why there more to learn about growing your avocado plant. Yes there is more to learn about this healthy fruit, and your going to want to know more. So, here we go.
Climate: When it comes to temperature, you are going to want to pay close attention to because In most regions, avocado plants adore summer like temperatures. So, it will need to stay in a warm climate that does not witness temperatures less than 45 degrees.
Transplanting: When it comes time to transplant your plant it, best to do that in the early spring, after it slowly becomes accustomed to its environment by taking it outside, for a week or two.
You are going to want to plant it in a large hole, about 3 feet wide by three feet deep) in a well drain soil, in a place that has direct sunlight.
You will need to water, your plant regularly. But, do not over water. How do you know your over watering your plant? The leaves on your plant will become discolored, a yellowish color to them.
Hey where my avocado? Yes your plant will grow its own fruit. But, that will take some years for that to happen. But, how many years will, I have to wait for it to happen? Why Living Better Cafe says: You will need to wait about five to thirteen years for your plant to grow its own avocados.
Work cited page:
http://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/vegetables/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-guac-n-roll
Monday, July 3, 2017
Granola
Note: Yesterday the creator of Living Better cafe, looked back at her planner, and realized she got her days mixed up. So, instead of "Hot Out Of The Oven", Living Better Cafe is bring you, your breakfast instead. "H.O.O.T.O, will return next week"
Adapted from: http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=2319
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Living Better Cafe says: "Why spend five dollars, or more on store brought cereal, when you can make it right at home."
Serves: 5
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1 1/3 c. rolled oats - old-fashioned or quick-cooking
1/4 c. wheat germ
1/3 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. and 2 tsp. sunflower seeds
2 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. and 1 tsp.brown sugar
2 Tbsp. and 2 tsp. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. and 2 tsp. finely chopped almonds
2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons Chia Seeds
Direction:
1. Preheat oven to 325. Lining a baking sheet with foil, or parchment paper.
2. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine together the Oats, Sunflower seeds and Chia seeds and Almonds. Stir together the brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan. Let mixture come to a boil over medium heat, then pour the dry mixture, and stir until coated completely. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheet.
3. Bake in the oven until crispy and toasted, for about 20 minutes. Stirring once half way through the process. Allow to cool and add in the raisins.
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Vegan Pizza
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Living Better Cafe wants to, welcome you to Go Vegan were every Saturday throughout this Summer season. And Living Better Cafe know's your taste bud's will be singing a Veggie tone. So, Katrina hope's you enjoy this recipe down below.
Living Better Cafe says: Tomato sauce move on over because there is another vegetable taking over this pizza.
Serves: 2
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2 Tortilla wraps
1 15 oz. hummus
1 c. button mushrooms, Chopped
1/3 c. red onions,Chopped
1/3 c. bell pepper, sliced
1/2 tsp. fresh basil
1/2 tsp. fresh oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. vegan cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes
Direction:
1. Heat oven to 400. Spread the hummus and place the cheese on the tortilla wraps, and add the rest of the ingredients.
2. Allow to bake for ten minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt.
* Please consider reading what Go Vegan has in store, for you.
Living Better Cafe wants to, welcome you to Go Vegan were every Saturday throughout this Summer season. And Living Better Cafe know's your taste bud's will be singing a Veggie tone. So, Katrina hope's you enjoy this recipe down below.
Living Better Cafe says: Tomato sauce move on over because there is another vegetable taking over this pizza.
Serves: 2
* Pictures will be coming soon near you.
2 Tortilla wraps
1 15 oz. hummus
1 c. button mushrooms, Chopped
1/3 c. red onions,Chopped
1/3 c. bell pepper, sliced
1/2 tsp. fresh basil
1/2 tsp. fresh oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. vegan cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes
Direction:
1. Heat oven to 400. Spread the hummus and place the cheese on the tortilla wraps, and add the rest of the ingredients.
2. Allow to bake for ten minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt.
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Administrator Announcement
Friday, June 30, 2017
Apricot Ice Cream
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Living Better Cafe wants to, welcome you to Dessert on a dime were every Friday throughout this Fall season. And Living Better Cafe know's your taste bud's will be singing a fair festival tone. So, Katrina hope's you enjoy this recipe down below.
Living Better Cafe know's how much you love your desserts. Especially, Ice Cream. Let's all scream for this delicious "ICE Cream" because it's Apricot ice cream.
Apricot Ice Cream
Move over Vanilla, Chocolate and Neapolitan ice cream, Living Better Cafe has a much great tasting Ice cream your going to enjoy.
Serves: 1 quart
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2 c. milk
2 c. heavy cream
2 lbs. (whole) apricots
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. Almond extract
Direction:
1. Place apricot in boiling water for 20 seconds to loosen up their skins, then remove them from the water, drain and peel them.
2. Separate the apricots into halves and then discard the pits.
3. Chop the apricots coarsely and place them in a large mixing bowl.
4. sprinkle with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of sugar, stir and let stand for 1 hour, before pureeing.
5. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks until they are a light yellowish color, For about 3 to 4 minutes and set aside.
6. Blend the whipping cream, milk and the remaining sugar in a heavy-bottom saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot.
7. spoon about 1 cup of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, whisking constantly until well-blended and becomes smooth.
8. Then begin pouring the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan and continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to form a film or coating on the back of a spoon, for about 5 minutes.
9. Remove from the heat and add in extract.
10. Allow the mixture to cool at room temp, and stir in the pureed apricot.
11. After mixture has cooled at room temp, place in the mixture inside your ice cream maker, and follow the instruction according to your manufacturer instructions.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Administrator Announcement
Monday, June 26, 2017
Hot Out Of The Oven... Diet, Diet, Diet
* Please continue to read, or watch this beneficial blog article.
Living Better Cafe is here to, bring you wholesome information that will serve your mind, and body good. Living Better Cafe mindset is, to help you with a better outlook on what you are placing into your body. Like, what is the benefits of what your eating, and how is it helping your system, in the long run. Coffee Talk is just not a blog, it's also an online food resource site, where if you have any food related questions, I Katrina Smith can help you find the answers. Therefore, you can leave your questions here on this page, or you can send them through Private message and, I Katrina Smith will be there to help you with an answer, as soon as I can.
Today Living Better Cafe is bring you an article, or a video that will serve your body good, as it will help fill up your mind with informative details, to support you and your body to a better health. I Katrina Smith will leave you by saying: "Know your food before taking the first bite." and "Happy journey to living Better!"
Before Living Better Cafe can get started, I Katrina Smith the creator of L.B.C and Coffee Talk would like to share a little story with you. This story of course has to revolve around my health and eating healthy. And your probability wondering why I am sharing my health with you. there's a reason and I will get to that in a minute. But, before I do there is a link that I will be sharing with you as well, that will tie together with my health. So, you will begin to see why I have chosen to share my story, plus this link with you. As you will see how important it is for your health also.
This story start's far back as I can remember. Like, when I was a little thing. You know a baby. I am not going to tell a full story, just enough so you can get where, I am coming from with this. And why I have to start from the very beginning because other wise you would be stuck and wondering where, am I going with this. So, with that being said here goes my story, and then you can read the link, Living Better Cafe has posted for you.
When I was nine months old, I was in an automobile accident. So, because of the accident, I suffered severe brain damage, to all parts of my brain, and it was cause by someone driving drunk. And because of that, I suffer from grand mal seizure's and other medical conditions. So, because of the auto accident, I started having seizures. So, along with everything else. I needed to change the way I eat. Well not to much.Now, what does that have to do with eating healthy? So, on occasions, I would eat food's that are in, the Ketogenic diet. Like, Avocado's, and so forth. That way it can help keep my brain healthy because I know how important it is for the body.
Now, Living Better Cafe would like to share this article with you all. Consider reading it because I Katrina Smith find this article very useful, as I have subscribe to this magazine, and have been for sometime now.
http://journals.lww.com/neurologynow/Fulltext/2017/13030/Brain_Food__Can_the_foods_you_eat_enhance_brain.16.aspx
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