Here is a quick tip to keep your homemade guacamole looking green.
Yes, guacamole quickly turns brown even if stored in an airtight container due to the oxidation that occurs with the avocados. Even though the lime juice and salt act as a preservative and it will still taste good, it’s tricky to keep it looking green.
As Kermit the Frog says, “It’s not easy being green!” And let’s face it nobody wants to eat brown guacamole, especially food snobs like me.
Here is my trick:
*Use plastic wrap or my favorite product Glad Press’n Seal and push it right down on top of the guacamole so it’s touching it.
*Put the lid on the container over the plastic wrap to store in the refrigerator.
*Unwrap right before you are ready to serve.
*If any of the “guac” looks brown, scrape it off before
putting it in your pretty serving bowl.
*Do not let guacamole sit out in the heat too long
Enjoy with your favorite chips and salsa or on a sandwich.
Here is a quick tip to keep your homemade guacamole looking green.
Yes, guacamole quickly turns brown even if stored in an airtight container due to the oxidative reaction that occurs with the avocados. Even though the lime juice and salt act as a preservative and it will still taste good, it’s tricky to keep looking green.
And as Kermit the Frog says, “It’s not easy being green!” And let’s face it nobody wants to eat brown guacamole, especially food snobs like me.
Here is my trick: *Use plastic wrap or my favorite product Glad Press’n Seal and push it right down on top of the guacamole so it’s touching it. *Then, put the lid on the container to store in the refrigerator. *Unwrap right before you are ready to serve. *If any of the “guac” looks brown, scrape it off before putting it in your pretty serving bowl. *Do not let guacamole sit out in the heat too long Enjoy with your favorite chips or on a sandwich!
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Ralic’s Steakhouse in Haddonfield, NJ., has introduced a menu spefically designed for weight loss surgery patients. Owner David Ralic, who underwent a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, developed the menu with the assistance of his surgeon and dietitian. The Weight Is Over menu contains 3-4 oz portions of protein combined with healthy vegetables and starches. There are sugar free desserts available as well as complimentary unsweetened iced tea.
I find that many weight loss surgery patients have difficulty eating out because portions are often too big and choices are limited. I am excited to hear about this new menu and look forward to sampling it soon. The portions and food choices offered on the Weight Is Over menu are also appropriate for any individual wanting to watch their intake regardless of whether they have had surgery or not. Visit Ralic’s website at http://www.ralicssteakhouse.com.
Yes, I am putting in another plug for the Market at Delaware Vally College. The Market has their own line of salad dressings, many of which are around 50 calories per serving (2 Tablespoons). They add great taste to your salads without hurting your calorie intake for the day. My favorite is the Vidalia Onion Creamy Cucumber. Today the Market is hosting Fun on the Farm. For further infromation check out their website http://themarketatdelval.com.
We have raspberries! Two of my three raspberry bushes have fruit. I picked a small bowl and ate them for breakfast with strawberries and a vanilla yogurt. Raspberry bushes are very harding and easy to grow in most climates. Rasberries not only are red in color, but also can be found in black, purple, and yellow colors.
One cup of raspberries contains 53.7% of the daily value for Vitamin C, 41% of the daily value for Manganese, 31.9% of the daily value for Fiber, and 11.9% of the daily value for Vitamin K. Raspberries are also a rich source of anioxidants. In addition to Vitamin C, raspberries contain flavonoids and ellagitannins.
Raspberries are highly perishable and can only be stored in a refrigerator for 1-2 days. As with blueberries, wash the fruit right before eating. They can become easily water logged or mushy.
Now, I’ve seen everything. The Dollar Tree is selling Steaks for (of course) $1. I don’t know about you, but I am not comfortable buying meat from the Dollar Store- creeps me out. These steaks will not be hitting my grill this summer.
I have no idea what quality of meat they are selling or why the dollar store has decided to sell 3.5 oz Steaks (or any food at all!) I”m guessing it is not Angus beef or beef from a local farm. Where on earth does it come from?
I know I am a bit of a food snob and it may be my personal opinion, but I think the Dollar Store should stick to water guns, sand buckets, holiday decor and paper plates!
What about you? Would you buy steaks from the dollar store? What is your opinion?
Do you need an easy way to include more vegetables in your meals? Try stir-fry. The word “fry” often scares folks off, but when using just a few teaspoons of canola or peanut oil combined with broth of your choice you can cook these beautiful vegetables quickly and easily. Last night I cooked broccoli, scallions, onion, red and yellow bell peppers, mushrooms, and bok choy.
Here are my thoughts on the proposed government regulations on soda size in NYC….
To be honest, I think it’s a bunch of bologna!
First of all, limiting the size of a soft drink to 16 ounces will not make much or any impact on the current obesity and diabetes epidemics. People who buy soda will continue to buy soda. And if they normally drink 32 ounces, they’ll just buy 2- 16 oz cups of soda. Or what about those families who share one large soda at the movies once or twice a year. Who is the government to tell them they must spend more money to purchase several 16 ounce cups for the occasion.
If the New York City government is worried about sugar, what are their plans about candy? Are they going to say you can only have 10 Milk Duds or 12 Raisinettes? Maybe people will only be allowed to buy Trick or Treat size packages. For goodness sake, maybe they should ban all eating and drinking in front of the movies. Isn’t that also sending the wrong message…to eat in front of TV, mindless eating and drinking while being entertained on the big screen.
The proposed regulations also do not apply to diet sodas, also unhealthy & have been linked to a decrease in bone density in several studies. Maybe New Yorkers will switch to diet sodas and an Osteoporosis epidemic will hit the Big Apple.
My take on diet soda…
Americans spend millions of their hard earned dollars to consume liters of non-caloric, non-nutritious, artificially flavored and colored beverages per day while in 3rd world countries folks are happy to get any calories and/or nutrition any way they can.
What if for just one week, Americans sent all of their soda money to Africa to buy nutritious food? Hmm…something to think about.
What do you think would happen if a smoker went to a convenience store to buy cigarettes and was told he/she can only buy 1/2 pack of cigarettes because the government wants to reduce cancer? Right, they will buy two 1/2 packs of cigarettes or just one 1/2 pack and run out to the store again later that day. Smokers will smoke and soda drinkers will drink until they are educated and motivated enough to stop.
In my opinion, if the NYC government wants to get involved in reducing the epidemic of obesity and diabetes, they should invest in Nutrition Education.
How about they run ads on TV during prime time about making good food and beverage choices or maybe run a few scare tactic ads! The ads could show Diabetics with missing limbs on Dialysis. Seriously, most people probably have no idea that kidney failure and amputation can be a side effect of Obesity and uncontrolled Diabetes.
I would also recommend that NYC fund schools to add Nutrition education to their curriculum and/or add programs and basic Nutrition courses taught by Registered Dietitians. RDs could also work with the nurses and guidance counselors to identify kids in need and do one on one Nutrition Counseling in school, after school or at home with their families. Obesity is one of the BIGGEST reasons kids are bullied or have a lack of self-esteem. Both of which can lead to poor grades.
What are your thoughts on smaller soda sizes? Will they decrease Obesity rates? Is it any of the government’s business to make such restrictions?
