It is 1633 EDT (4:33pm) on October 23rd and I am opening my island to visitors :). We’ve got items and DIY recipes free for the taking on the beach to the left of the airport.
The native fruit is the peach and the native flower is the hyacinth. :) We have all fruits available for the picking.
The Dodo code is 82B83.
Below is the inventory of items on the left beach at the time of opening:
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These Bloody Cups are like Peanut Butter Cups - but filled with a raspberry sauce - making it the perfect treat for Halloween! They are vegan, gluten-free and only need 3 ingredients - the ideal last minute recipe.
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Happy Halloween! You get... a treat! A recipe for Pickled Asian Pears with Lemon and Ginger!
Makes about 2 pint jars
Ingredients
• 2 pounds Asian pears, or any other sweet, firm pear (3-4 pears)
• 4 (2-inch) pieces of lemon zest (use a paring knive, not a zester)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 4 slices fresh ginger (or several slices of pickled ginger for original recipe)
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 cup white wine vinegar (5%)
• 2 tablespoons mirin
Select pears that are firm and on the small side. Peel them, cut them into quarters, and core them.
Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, sugar, salt, vinegar, and mirin in a medium nonreactive saucepan off-heat; don’t worry that the sugar is not yet dissolved.
Add the cut pears to the pan to coat them in the acidic brine.
Meanwhile, fill a second medium saucepan with water and bring it to a simmer.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to the simmering water, leaving behind as much of the brine as possible.
Simmer the pears until they turn white and are just cooked through but still quite firm, about 6 minutes.
The pears should be pierced easily with a fork, but you don’t want them to overcook and get mushy.
Drain the pears and transfer them to 2 clean pint jars (I used a single quart jar), packing them tightly and tucking them under the curved “shoulders” of the jar.
Bring the brine pot to a boil, uncovered, stirring to dissolve the sugar, about 2 minutes.
Once it’s boiling, turn off the heat. Divide the ginger and lemon zest between the two jars.
Pour the brine over the pears in the jars to cover completely (reserve the leftover brine).
Tighten the lids on the jars immediately and let them rest on the countertop for 1 day before moving them to the refrigerator, OR
Process in a hot water bath for 10-12 minutes.
The pears are ready to eat in 3 days, but taste even better after 5.
They will keep their flavor for about a month in the refrigerator, but the color will begin to change after 2 weeks.
Annotated, from Karen Solomon's e-book, Asian Pickles: Japan, published by Ten Speed Press.
This one ticks a lot of boxes if you’re looking for nut-free, vegan, low-sugar and an easy no-bake snack or dessert. It took me four tries to get it right. I’d also recommend storing them in the refrigerator, especially in warm weather.
This is an original recipe from the second book of the new Yolanda’s Yummery Cozy Mystery series.
Ingredients:
6 Tablespoons virgin coconut oil
5 Tablespoons organic coconut sugar
2/3 cup agave nectar
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
3 cups rolled oats
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
In a large glass measuring cup or bowl, combine the first four ingredients and stir well over medium heat. Remember to sift the cocoa powder before adding it to the oils and sugar so the mixture is smooth.
In a very large bowl, combine the rice cereal, rolled oats, salt, and chia seeds with a whisk.
Pour in the warmed up wet ingredients and mix well. Wait about 10 minutes to add the chocolate chips as you don’t want them to melt completely.
In a parchment-lined 8” x 8” or 9” x 9” square pan, spoon in the mixture. Use a spatula to even out the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit on the counter for a few hours before slicing and eating.
If you’re in a hurry, put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Lastly, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the energy bars into squares or rectangles.
Store in the refrigerator. Wrap with waxed paper or plastic wrap.
Some Substitutes:
If you want a buttery flavored energy bar, use butter instead of coconut oil.
Don’t have any agave in your cupboard? No problem, use either honey or pure maple syrup.
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wake up yall new Weird MacGuyvered "Soda" Recipe just dropped
(aka "mixing water/seltzer with random stuff to convince my dumb ass to hydrate")
~1/3 of a bottle of Naked brand "pina colada" smoothie
ice cubes
most of a can of that bitter-asf spindrift lime seltzer
idk WHAT this combination made but it is delicious, light, somewhat bitter in a good way, and tastes like the syrup at the bottom of a can of pineapple. could use a little bit of sweetener (honey?) if I do this recipe again at a time that isnt 1am.
Weekly Friday Finds | 03-01-2024 | Books ~Author News ~ Recipes ~ Crafts ~ Trivia Contest Question
Welcome to the 03-01-2024 edition of the weekly Friday Finds.
Do you like the new colors on the post? Please let me know in the comments if it puts you in a spring frame of mind.
I’ll look for you in the comments.
Love & Peace,
Gina
Weekly Friday Finds | 03-01-2024 | Blog News
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You’ll love these beautiful vegan pumpkin brownies with their simple fall leaves swirl! They are moist, fudgy, completely grain-free and made with everyday ingredients. A crowd-pleasing and healthy seasonal treat!
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