Alphabet Game using Food!

Hi all,

How about a game?  I type the alphabet but the food I have in mind doesn't start with A so anyone can pick a letter and put in a healthy food (if one wants, they can also include the recipe!).

A

B

C - Chia Seeds

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

I pick C.  I have been buying organic Chia Seeds, putting about a cup in a bowl with a lid (I don't measure), then I add Almond Milk to cover the Chia Seeds, leave it on the counter for at least 1 hour for the seeds to expand.  I then add 1 teas. of vanilla extract, Stevia, a sprinkle of cinnamon and it's great!  Some people put some natural cocoa powder in it to make it taste like chocolate.

Okay, who's next?  Remember, you don't have to include the recipe (that's optional).

Denise

B - Blueberries

1 c. Frozen in a bowl, sprinkle with Stevia - microwave to thaw and put good quality vanilla-flavored whey on top. Mix and yummy!

Not a dunce's cap though, Tickled. You must wear the Lymie hat!! LOL!! It's Lyme green (giggle!) and looks just like a dunce's cap!

LOL!! We could make you write it on a chalkboard 10 or so times....not that writing it that many times would help you remember, but it might serve to remind the rest of us!!! Giggle!!

LOL, Denutsy!!!
You're too funny!!! If it's in the store, you can make it at home!!!! Some things take special equipment (meat grinder & sausage stuffer for sausage), or are too much hassle to make at home (same example, sausage!). Basically though, if you see it in the store, chances are you can not only make it at home, but make a mush better tasting version at home!! With the internet, all it takes is to do a search!

Okay, so we aren't getting many players, sooooooo it's time to get funky!! LOL!! Beware!!

L is for lima beans!! Yum!! We are growing our own - a real taste treat!! Right off the plant they have this really rich, creamy texture and the flavor is mild, yet rich and they are so tender they just almost melt!!


B is for Brussel Sprouts! YUM!! One of my other favs!! I do cheat since I make our own butter, it really tops off the veggies, making them oh-so-delicious!!!

I've put my dunce's cap on again,I've just realised that yoghurt is a no go for many people.

And it was all going so swimmingly!

Hi Trav and Denise.

See what I mean ? I just knew things were going to get really silly with you two.

Okay, so we have used B, C, K, Q, W, Y so far!! Do they have to be healthy foods?? I can't wait to see if someone comes up with a food for the letter 'z'!!

Hey Dejavu, so what do Chia seeds actually taste like? Obviously before you add any seasonings - yeppers!! I just knew I would have to add that in or who knew what kind of a response I would get from you!!! Giggle!!

Awesome!! Thanks Lanie!! And thanks for stepping over here to check on us!! Always love having an extra set of eyes!!

OK; since my poached pears turned into a Y for yoghurt, what about pumpkins?

I'm really getting into Ps, actually come to think of it ,what about peas,peas are letters and food-do I get double rating for that piece of intellectual genius?

Pumpkin soup is very nutricious,oops I've done it again,you need cream,well drat and bother,I'll stick to peas !
Remember the Beatles' song "Peas please me"; well I couldn't agree more

It has gone very quiet here!
I hope we have't put the others off by being very silly!

By the way ,I've been singing that wonderful song from the "Wizard of Oz" all morning,you know the one?
"If I only had a brain" LOL

Hi all,

LOLOL!  Yep, I'm laughing so hard!  Getting a visual:  Donkey with a megaphone, LOL! 

So I need special equipment to make eggs?  Oh darn!  I thought I only needed _____  (oh never mind, people's minds will go in the gutter)... 

Chia Seeds actually have no taste, they are like a thickener (like tapioca).  But they are really healthy!  They expand in liquid so it comes out like a pudding.  One can really add anything to chia seeds..   Chia is high in Omega 3's, fiber, etc. 

Below is a link explaining the Top Ten Benefits of Chia:

http://mychiaseeds.com/Articles/Top10ChiaBenefits.html

Below are some recipes using Chia Seeds that I have not tried yet:

http://www.rawfoodrecipes.com/recipes/category/chia.html

WW, I love spinach!  Now I have a stupid question????  What is the difference between steaming veggies and boiling them?  I googled or binged it and I read that there really is not any difference unless you drink the water that you steam the veggies in, is that true?  Duhhhhhhh!!

Denise

 

Hi there
I will now try and post some sensible information-but don't hold your breath!

Steaming is usually considered the more healthier option to boiling because less vitamins and minerals are lost in the process.

The more water used in the cooking,the more the food dissolves into the liquid,this is fine in soups because we consume the broth when eating the soup.However, when we pour the water away we are infact throwing valuable vitamins and minerals down the proverbial sink.The optimal thing to do is to use the water to make a sauce,which is what I do when I cook asparagus, for example.

So,I hope that answers your question Denise,I am now off for a lie down,I'm exhausted! LÖL

By the way be glad that your brain is in the gutter, mine has been orbiting Jupiter for as long as I can remember.

and there's the next problem,I can't.