Warm day, smoothie day!

Today was so warm outside! We worked hard scooping goat poop and hay into the garden growboxes. I came in for lunch and did not want to cook, too hot after all that work. So, we did a protein smoothie.

Fresh pineapple, homemade yogurt, stevia, 2 TBSP of golden flaxseeds, and plenty of unsulphered bulk coconut. Fills you up for quite a while and it tastes like you've visited a tropical island.

And, since I haven't posted pictures lately here's a pic of the kids playing with the new baby goats at our friend's home.

A list of ok recipes from another website

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Lemon Slushie, use fresh lemon or approved lemon

citrus refresher

southern cornbread is ok if you use butter instead of margarine

multi-grain cereal is ok with no TVP

basic vanilla frosting is ok with real butter, whole milk, real vanilla

chocolate frosting is ok with real butter, whole milk, real vanilla

tomato, green pepper, and cucumber salad is ok with olive oil

pantry pesto is ok with olive oil, real Parmesan, and approved or in shell walnuts

homemade chicken broth is ok with just the chicken, water, and veggies using a minimally processed chicken.

homemade sprite

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Thick egg nog

Here's another version of egg nog, thick like at the store...

1 gallon whole milk
9 egg yolks, (you can save the whites for making meringue cookies)
3 cups white sugar
1 tsp. grated nutmeg
2 TBS real vanilla (approved or only alcohol and vanilla listed, no vanillin)

Mix the milk, egg yolks and sugar in a large pot and bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. WATCH THE POT CLOSELY so it does not boil over. As soon as it reaches a rolling boil, remove from heat and add nutmeg and vanilla. Allow to cool to room temperature; then refrigerate in large jars or a crock.

I personally hate thick egg nog and like the other version I posted, or this kind watered down with 7-up. But, I know a lot of you love this slimy stuff so I'm posting it ;.)

Strawberry Syrup for milk, pancakes, or anything else

2 c. sugar
2 c. water
about 25 fresh or frozen strawberries

Combine all (if you want it smooth blend it first, if you want it extra smooth leave berries whole and strain when you're done) and bring to a boil. Simmer approximately 15 minutes.

This should stay good in the refrigerator for at least a month.

Use a couple of TBSP full in a glass of milk, on top of pancakes, or anything else you can think of.

Eggnog

"Have any ideas on how to make deviled eggs or eggnog Feingold-worthy? Thanks!"

Deviled eggs are very easy to make but you need to know brands of Mayo and Mustard and possibly pickles if you like pickle juice in your eggs so you'll need to see Feingold.org for those. There are popular brands of all of these items on the list.

For eggnog there is actually an approved brand on the list but here's a homemade recipe, it will taste thinner but it's sooooooo good! I personally only use homemade organic eggs that were unwashed till I was ready to use them. That way the protective coating stays on to protect from any germs.

12 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 qt whole milk
1 1/2 qts cream

beat egg yolks and sugar together till they're creamy. Add milk and cream, whisk together till completely integrated.
whip egg whites till stiff peaks form. Fold into the previous mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Remember to refrigerate this until you're ready to serve it. It's best if you can fold in the egg whites just before serving.