Cupcake and frosting recipe to be posted soon!
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Blueberries!
Need I say more?
The husband and I went organic blueberry picking a few times this summer. There was this sweet older couple running the place who definitely gave us a good deal on what we picked. They also laughed at our efforts after having spent a couple hours out in the blueberry field with our bucket only almost filled. It was super fun.
On a related note: Does anyone else notice the extreme taste difference in growing your own produce vs. store-bought produce? I mean, I know there is a huge disparity between home-grown organic and store-bought conventional , but I can even tell major differences in some organic store-bought produce to the organic home-grown stuff. The organic blueberries that are for sale in the stores here have this really awful taste. I’m not sure if it’s because they use some kind of “organic” pesticide that changes the flavor, or what. The store-bought blueberries are also majorly overpriced. Especially for something that doesn’t even taste like food to me.
I seriously can’t wait to own my own home and have rows of organic blueberry plants.
Amazing Burger
I love burgers. What can I say. A good burger is so satisfying.
A major problem I was having with burgers was that I just didn’t feel they were tasty enough. All of the things I used to think made burgers great, I could no longer tolerate. Onions, garlic, homemade mayo, avocado, cheese….come on people! With a little ingenuity and experimentation, I found a way to make a burger that is Alane-friendly and has big taste. One secret: sauteed bell pepper. I’m telling you, sauteed and blackened bell pepper are just as flavorful as sauteed onions on a burger—but without the bad breath afterward.
Start out with my Stand Alone Bun recipe. Get those into the oven and start preparing the rest of the goodies.
To make 4 Amazing Burgers you will need:
- 3 Large Green Bell Peppers
- 3 Large Tomatoes
- Lettuce
- 1½ lbs Ground Beef
- High Heat Oil—I use Canola
- Ingredients for my Bun Recipe
Slice the peppers up thinly, and then saute them on low so that they turn from that bright green to a more subdued color. I use a couple tablespoons of high-heat oil, such as canola.
You have to have fresh, high quality beef for the hamburger patties. If it’s frozen first it just won’t have the same flavor. Don’t handle the meat too much before it’s cooked. You want it to be in basically the same form it was after it was ground. If you press it too much it won’t come out as juicy and tender. Sometimes I even leave mine as the square it comes in, cutting it into four patties so I don’t over manipulate it.
Once you have the hamburger going (on the grill, on the stove, however you like), be sure to stir the bell peppers.
Slice up your tomato and get the lettuce ready. Any other add-ons can be done now as well. Be sure to check the patties and flip them when they are half-way done.
Once the peppers have completely softened, turn the heat up and let them blacken for a few minutes. Keep a watchful eye on them and stir frequently so they don’t totally burn and get stuck to the pan. We want them blackened, not smoking up the house!
Assemble the burger to your liking! I like to add a drizzle of oil to my Stand Alone Bun after it’s been toasted.
Cindi Bartels: February 7th...
Alane...that was a wonderful post. It was so positive...
Daniel: Very nice, i suggest webmaster can set up a forum, so that we can talk...
