Favorite recipe

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We are trying to get away from the potatoes, sour cream, butter routine

and eating more rice. I found this recipe for absolutely heavenly rice.

 

Soak about a cup of rice in cold water for one hour before cooking.

 

Take a handful of the thinest spaghetti noodles you can get, break into

1 to 2 " pieces. Saute until nicely browned in about a 1/4 cube of

butter (OK, I know that olive oil or some other kind would be

healthier, but I like the flavor butter gives it).

 

Add the rice and stir until well coated with the butter or oil. I like

to slightly brown it too.

 

Add a couple of cups of broth (my wife makes her own because the canned

kind has too much sodium and other junk in it.) and simmer slowly until

the broth is absorbed.

 

I like to season with a little white pepper, lime juice, garlic,

whatever. If you like you can add a little stewed tomatoe or other

veggie just to make a little difference each time.

[Guest guest]

Butter is okay here, Ken! No need to apologize. Just to clarify what the group is all about so you understand better, here's the group description from the homepage:

 

 

REAL food and SIMPLE lifestyle.....This group is dedicated to the premise of healthy and happy living thru good nutrition, and less "stuff." We encourage discussion of any topic that leads us there-self-sufficiency, energy efficiency, aromatherapy, herbalism, organic natural chemical and preservative free whole foods and recipes, canning, raw milk, urban and rural homesteading, homeschooling, home-based businesses, yoga, meditation, creating a chemical free, eco friendly home, decluttering, sharing natural living ideas, natural illness remedies, gardening, overcoming "keeping up with the Joneses," and curing ourselves of "affluenza."

 

The philosophy of REAL food and SIMPLE living is to throw off the chemical shackles of our "convenience" society and embrace the farm fresh food that our ancestors ate; grass fed beef, free range chickens, fresh eggs, raw milk, cream, butter and other dairy products that are considered taboo today. That does not mean one should over-indulge as all things should be eaten in moderation, but they also should not be banned from your diet either. It is believed by many "simple" folks that our ancestors had a healthier diet and lifestyle with traditional foods--minus the chemicals, preservatives and all the garbage and refinement that has destroyed the food quality of today.

 

In other words, "meat and potatoes" are okay here...just KNOW your meat, where it came from, and how it was raised. (So is rice and spaghetti if that's what you prefer, but preferably organic and whole grain or whatever.) I was, once upon a time, an ovo-lacto vegetarian, and for a short while, a vegan. I still eat a diet that is largely vegetables, fruits and whole grains by choice, but I now include more fats, nuts, healthy meats, organic cheeses and yogurt, etc. I feel better when I eat this way and I believe it's a healthier, more varied diet. I still use olive oil but I also use butter on my bread. I try to make as much of my food from scratch as possible but occasionally use a canned soup or bottled spaghetti sauce if I'm pinched for time. (It's still a learning process for me to utilize my time more effectively so I don't have to resort to that, but Ellen has it down to a science and ALWAYS makes her sauces, gravies, etc. from scratch!)

 

Warm Regards,

 

Celia

 

 

 

 

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Ken Schutt

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Friday, December 29, 2006 12:11 PM

[RealSimple] Favorite recipe

 

 

We are trying to get away from the potatoes, sour cream, butter routine and eating more rice. I found this recipe for absolutely heavenly rice.Soak about a cup of rice in cold water for one hour before cooking.Take a handful of the thinest spaghetti noodles you can get, break into 1 to 2" pieces. Saute until nicely browned in about a 1/4 cube of butter (OK, I know that olive oil or some other kind would be healthier, but I like the flavor butter gives it).Add the rice and stir until well coated with the butter or oil. I like to slightly brown it too.Add a couple of cups of broth (my wife makes her own because the canned kind has too much sodium and other junk in it.) and simmer slowly until the broth is absorbed. I like to season with a little white pepper, lime juice, garlic, whatever. If you like you can add a little stewed tomatoe or other veggie just to make a little difference each time.

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Ken, what kind of rice do you use for this? Do you think brown rice would work? Sounds yummy. :-)

 

Since I've had some serious acid reflux with chemo, I've been using fat free sour cream, which is not as gross as one might think. And Ken, if you can find raw butter, some people say it's the healthiest food on the planet, believe it or not.

 

I love to make my own stock too. I'd love it if everyone could talk about how they make theirs! The hardest part for me is finding freezer space for it.

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 12/29/2006 9:16:01 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, kschutt6 writes:

 

 

 

 

We are trying to get away from the potatoes, sour cream, butter routine and eating more rice. I found this recipe for absolutely heavenly rice.Soak about a cup of rice in cold water for one hour before cooking.Take a handful of the thinest spaghetti noodles you can get, break into 1 to 2" pieces. Saute until nicely browned in about a 1/4 cube of butter (OK, I know that olive oil or some other kind would be healthier, but I like the flavor butter gives it).Add the rice and stir until well coated with the butter or oil. I like to slightly brown it too.Add a couple of cups of broth (my wife makes her own because the canned kind has too much sodium and other junk in it.) and simmer slowly until the broth is absorbed. I like to season with a little white pepper, lime juice, garlic, whatever. If you like you can add a little stewed tomatoe or other veggie just to make a little difference each time.

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So say we all.............!!!!!!!!!!! As my buddy Greg says, Cee, YOU ROCK! :-)

 

I use both butter and olive oil liberally, lol. They both have healthy properties. Costco sells a garlic infused Olive Oil that is awesome! I like to make my own too, garlic is another passion in my life, lol. But I refrigerate that, because I have concerns about botulism, so do some investigation before you try it. Cyndi

 

In a message dated 12/29/2006 10:45:34 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, cbrowne writes:

 

 

 

 

Butter is okay here, Ken! No need to apologize. Just to clarify what the group is all about so you understand better, here's the group description from the homepage:

 

 

REAL food and SIMPLE lifestyle.....This group is dedicated to the premise of healthy and happy living thru good nutrition, and less "stuff." We encourage discussion of any topic that leads us there-self-sufficiency, energy efficiency, aromatherapy, herbalism, organic natural chemical and preservative free whole foods and recipes, canning, raw milk, urban and rural homesteading, homeschooling, home-based businesses, yoga, meditation, creating a chemical free, eco friendly home, decluttering, sharing natural living ideas, natural illness remedies, gardening, overcoming "keeping up with the Joneses," and curing ourselves of "affluenza."

 

The philosophy of REAL food and SIMPLE living is to throw off the chemical shackles of our "convenience" society and embrace the farm fresh food that our ancestors ate; grass fed beef, free range chickens, fresh eggs, raw milk, cream, butter and other dairy products that are considered taboo today. That does not mean one should over-indulge as all things should be eaten in moderation, but they also should not be banned from your diet either. It is believed by many "simple" folks that our ancestors had a healthier diet and lifestyle with traditional foods--minus the chemicals, preservatives and all the garbage and refinement that has destroyed the food quality of today.

 

In other words, "meat and potatoes" are okay here...just KNOW your meat, where it came from, and how it was raised. (So is rice and spaghetti if that's what you prefer, but preferably organic and whole grain or whatever.) I was, once upon a time, an ovo-lacto vegetarian, and for a short while, a vegan. I still eat a diet that is largely vegetables, fruits and whole grains by choice, but I now include more fats, nuts, healthy meats, organic cheeses and yogurt, etc. I feel better when I eat this way and I believe it's a healthier, more varied diet. I still use olive oil but I also use butter on my bread. I try to make as much of my food from scratch as possible but occasionally use a canned soup or bottled spaghetti sauce if I'm pinched for time. (It's still a learning process for me to utilize my time more effectively so I don't have to resort to that, but Ellen has it down to a science and ALWAYS makes her sauces, gravies, etc. from scratch!)

 

Warm Regards,

 

Celia

 

 

 

 

-

Ken Schutt

RealSimple

Friday, December 29, 2006 12:11 PM

[RealSimple] Favorite recipe

 

 

We are trying to get away from the potatoes, sour cream, butter routine and eating more rice. I found this recipe for absolutely heavenly rice.Soak about a cup of rice in cold water for one hour before cooking.Take a handful of the thinest spaghetti noodles you can get, break into 1 to 2" pieces. Saute until nicely browned in about a 1/4 cube of butter (OK, I know that olive oil or some other kind would be healthier, but I like the flavor butter gives it).Add the rice and stir until well coated with the butter or oil. I like to slightly brown it too.Add a couple of cups of broth (my wife makes her own because the canned kind has too much sodium and other junk in it.) and simmer slowly until the broth is absorbed. I like to season with a little white pepper, lime juice, garlic, whatever. If you like you can add a little stewed tomatoe or other veggie just to make a little difference each time.

 

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[Guest guest]

Cyndi, I've used all different kinds of rice and they all work pretty

much the same. Some take a little more liquid than others, but you

sort of have to experiment with them.

When I had a friend with a cow, I bought a gallon of whole milk from

him once a week. The top quart was the thickest cream I've ever

seen. Left out on the counter for a day or so and it churned into

great butter. Now I'm looking for someone with a cow to buy milk

from.

Ken

 

RealSimple , cyndikrall wrote:

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>

> Ken, what kind of rice do you use for this? Do you think brown

rice would

> work? Sounds yummy. :-)

>

>

> Since I've had some serious acid reflux with chemo, I've been

using fat free

> sour cream, which is not as gross as one might think. And Ken, if

you can

> find raw butter, some people say it's the healthiest food on the

planet,

> believe it or not.

>

> I love to make my own stock too. I'd love it if everyone could

talk about

> how they make theirs! The hardest part for me is finding freezer

space for it.

>

>

> Cyndi

[Guest guest]

Garlic? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Roman and I are such passionate garlic fiends (which we both believe is healthy for you) that we go through a couple bulbs a week. In fact, I make a pan roasted garlic that is to die for and we eat it straight out of the pan with nothing else, hahahahaha! As for the garlic infused olive oil...YUM. I also like to put it in whipped butter for a little kick. Remind me to pass on my pan-roasted recipe when I'm feeling not-so-bad. (Had friends over to 3am yesterday...my head is KILLING me, LOL!)

 

--Celia--

 

 

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cyndikrall

RealSimple

Friday, December 29, 2006 11:30 PM

Re: [RealSimple] Favorite recipe

 

 

 

 

So say we all.............!!!!!!!!!!! As my buddy Greg says, Cee, YOU ROCK! :-)

 

I use both butter and olive oil liberally, lol. They both have healthy properties. Costco sells a garlic infused Olive Oil that is awesome! I like to make my own too, garlic is another passion in my life, lol. But I refrigerate that, because I have concerns about botulism, so do some investigation before you try it.

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/30/2006 8:37:22 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, cbrowne writes:

 

 

 

 

 

Garlic? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Roman and I are such passionate garlic fiends (which we both believe is healthy for you) that we go through a couple bulbs a week. In fact, I make a pan roasted garlic that is to die for and we eat it straight out of the pan with nothing else, hahahahaha! As for the garlic infused olive oil...YUM. I also like to put it in whipped butter for a little kick. Remind me to pass on my pan-roasted recipe when I'm feeling not-so-bad. (Had friends over to 3am yesterday...my head is KILLING me, LOL!)

 

--Celia--

 

 

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cyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com

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Friday, December 29, 2006 11:30 PM

Re: [RealSimple] Favorite recipe

 

 

 

 

So say we all.............!!!!!!!!!!! As my buddy Greg says, Cee, YOU ROCK! :-)

 

I use both butter and olive oil liberally, lol. They both have healthy properties. Costco sells a garlic infused Olive Oil that is awesome! I like to make my own too, garlic is another passion in my life, lol. But I refrigerate that, because I have concerns about botulism, so do some investigation before you try it.

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OMG, I love roasted garlic on baguette, with Brie cheese....oh, I'm hungry for garlic.

We add garlic to our food daily, it's my daughter's favorite smell, roasting garlic. And hey,

it keeps the fleas off the dog, if eaten in small quantities, I also use garlic spray for pest control in my garden...I love garlic ! Peace, Holly

 

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In a message dated 12/30/2006 8:37:22 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, cbrowne writes:

 

 

 

 

 

Garlic? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Roman and I are such passionate garlic fiends (which we both believe is healthy for you) that we go through a couple bulbs a week. In fact, I make a pan roasted garlic that is to die for and we eat it straight out of the pan with nothing else, hahahahaha! As for the garlic infused olive oil...YUM. I also like to put it in whipped butter for a little kick. Remind me to pass on my pan-roasted recipe when I'm feeling not-so-bad. (Had friends over to 3am yesterday...my head is KILLING me, LOL!)

 

--Celia--

 

 

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cyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com

RealSimple

Friday, December 29, 2006 11:30 PM

Re: [RealSimple] Favorite recipe

 

 

 

 

So say we all.............!!!!!!!!!!! As my buddy Greg says, Cee, YOU ROCK! :-)

 

I use both butter and olive oil liberally, lol. They both have healthy properties. Costco sells a garlic infused Olive Oil that is awesome! I like to make my own too, garlic is another passion in my life, lol. But I refrigerate that, because I have concerns about botulism, so do some investigation before you try it.

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My husband worked in the Produce industry for many years, he says Ginger Root, sliced

and placed under the tongue, is an awesome remedy for headaches. Love to you, Holly

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In a message dated 12/30/2006 2:24:42 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, phollap writes:

 

 

My husband worked in the Produce industry for many years, he says Ginger Root, sliced

and placed under the tongue, is an awesome remedy for headaches. Love to you, Holly

 

 

I drink 2-3 cups of ginger tea every day. It is marvelous for nausea and acid reflux! When my acid reflux is really bad, I run some ginger root thru my juicer, and store it in the fridge. Then I take one teaspoon full every morning on an empty stomach, and every night before bed. Yes, it's like drinking 100 proof rocket fuel, but it WORKS. I couldn't have made it thru chemo without it.

 

Having said that, I must recommend a good masticating juicer to everyone concerned with good nutrition. You can juice all kinds of veggies, herbs and fruits together for unbelievable health benefits.

 

Cyndi

[Guest guest]

SO am I! It's so bad, my family teases me about it endlessly, lol. I can't help it, fresh raw garlic is compulsive to me, and ROASTED garlic sends me into swoons, lol.

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 12/30/2006 2:24:42 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, phollap writes:

 

Garlic? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Roman and I are such passionate garlic fiends (which we both believe is healthy for you) that we go through a couple bulbs a week. In fact, I make a pan roasted garlic that is to die for and we eat it straight out of the pan with nothing else, hahahahaha! As for the garlic infused olive oil...YUM. I also like to put it in whipped butter for a little kick. Remind me to pass on my pan-roasted recipe when I'm feeling not-so-bad. (Had friends over to 3am yesterday...my head is KILLING me, LOL!)

 

--Celia--

 

 

[Guest guest]

Yep, I've heard garlic and cayenne pepper spray is a good pest control. My dumb dogs lick it, lol.

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 12/30/2006 2:25:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, phollap writes:

 

OMG, I love roasted garlic on baguette, with Brie cheese....oh, I'm hungry for garlic.

We add garlic to our food daily, it's my daughter's favorite smell, roasting garlic. And hey,

it keeps the fleas off the dog, if eaten in small quantities, I also use garlic spray for pest control in my garden...I love garlic ! Peace, Holly

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Did I mention Organic Pastures yet? On the Sacramento WAP list, they've talked about buying into "cow shares" (sharing the milk from someone's cow) but I don't think anyone really knows of anyone here locally who does that.

 

Organic Pastures has the best raw milk commercially available, IMHO. If you find a cow share, please let us know!

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 12/30/2006 7:24:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, kschutt6 writes:

 

 

 

 

Cyndi, I've used all different kinds of rice and they all work pretty much the same. Some take a little more liquid than others, but you sort of have to experiment with them.When I had a friend with a cow, I bought a gallon of whole milk from him once a week. The top quart was the thickest cream I've ever seen. Left out on the counter for a day or so and it churned into great butter. Now I'm looking for someone with a cow to buy milk from.KenRealSimple , cyndikrall wrote:>> > Ken, what kind of rice do you use for this? Do you think brown rice would > work? Sounds yummy. :-)> > > Since I've had some serious acid reflux with chemo, I've been using fat free > sour cream, which is not as gross as one might think. And Ken, if you can > find raw butter, some people say it's the healthiest food on the planet, > believe it or not. > > I love to make my own stock too. I'd love it if everyone could talk about > how they make theirs! The hardest part for me is finding freezer space for it. > > > Cyndi

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[Guest guest]

OK Cyndi, what is it about butter that's

good for you? I'd love to have a good reason to be able to eat it. As

far

as I know, it's full of fat and I have an elevated cholesterol issue. I can keep it around or below 200 with Welchol, a med that blocks it in the

stomach (not a statin), but I have to keep my fat intake to something

reasonable.

 

So what's the good stuff in butter? I'm using Promise right now, taste

is OK, low fat and no partially hydrogenated oil.

But butter certainly tastes a lot better. I'm actually eating an egg

once in awhile now, since new info says they're not that

bad for cholesterol levels.

 

Russ

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I don't know about garlic, but we sprinkle cayenne pepper on our car engine and especially the wires to keep the local rodents from chewing on them. Since we've been doing that, we haven't had any problems. (Prior to that we had it happen way too often!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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> OMG, I love roasted garlic on baguette, with Brie cheese....oh, I'm hungry

 

 

 

 

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> We add garlic to our food daily, it's my daughter's favorite smell, roasting

 

 

 

 

> garlic. And hey,

 

 

 

 

> it keeps the fleas off the dog, if eaten in small quantities, I also use

 

 

 

 

> garlic spray for pest control in my garden...I love garlic ! Peace, Holly

 

 

 

 

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I have one word for you...BRILLIANT! Hahahahaha...

 

--Cee--

 

 

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John McNally

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Sunday, December 31, 2006 12:31 AM

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I don't know about garlic, but we sprinkle cayenne pepper on our car engine and especially the wires to keep the local rodents from chewing on them. Since we've been doing that, we haven't had any problems. (Prior to that we had it happen way too often!)

 

John M

 

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[Guest guest]

We ate a pan load of roasted garlic this morning! --C--

 

 

 

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cyndikrall

RealSimple

Saturday, December 30, 2006 7:35 PM

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SO am I! It's so bad, my family teases me about it endlessly, lol. I can't help it, fresh raw garlic is compulsive to me, and ROASTED garlic sends me into swoons, lol.

 

Cyndi

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, Holly! I will try that. I adore fresh ginger and I always have a knob or two of it handy. I might also try Cyndi's "Rocket Fuel" next time I feel nauseated, LOL!

 

(((HUGS)))

 

--Cee--

 

Holly wrote:

>> My husband worked in the Produce industry for many years, he says Ginger Root, sliced

and placed under the tongue, is an awesome remedy for headaches. Love to you, Holly

[Guest guest]

Try it in some hot water, like a tea, first. It's very potent! I'd only advise drinking the straight stuff if you have acid reflux. Sorry if I didn't make that clear...

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 12/31/2006 1:06:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, cbrowne writes:

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Holly! I will try that. I adore fresh ginger and I always have a knob or two of it handy. I might also try Cyndi's "Rocket Fuel" next time I feel nauseated, LOL!

 

(((HUGS)))

 

--Cee--

 

Holly wrote:

>> My husband worked in the Produce industry for many years, he says Ginger Root, sliced and placed under the tongue, is an awesome remedy for headaches. Love to you, Holly

 

 

[Guest guest]

Oh, no problem...ginger tea sounds very soothing.

 

--C--

 

 

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cyndikrall

RealSimple

Sunday, December 31, 2006 10:16 PM

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Try it in some hot water, like a tea, first. It's very potent! I'd only advise drinking the straight stuff if you have acid reflux. Sorry if I didn't make that clear...

 

Cyndi

 

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