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That ain’t so bad…

Dianne — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:08:24 +0000

I have always known that it was more economical to buy dried beans and cook them yourself compared to purchasing can after can of cooked beans for chili’s etc. It seemed like a daunting task though. Soaking, cooking, pressure cookers, draining, rinsing.. and the timing of it all. Perhaps it comes from my white collar background but I just told myself ‘ your time is worth more than the pittance you will save.’ Bah. I decided to give it another go.

I bought a standard back of white beans and one of kidney. The kidney beans seemed more familiar to me and so they got tossed into a big tub just before supper last night and I topped it with water. Just before bed I checked them and Croiky! I didn’t have enough water in them. They had already absorbed all of the water and a few dried wrinkly beans protruded from the surface. I tossed in a hefty amount more of water and left it to hope.

This morning I drained and rinsed them and measured them out. What was 5 generous cups of dried had become 12 generous cups of hydrated. I tossed them all in a pot with an equal amount of water, 3 tablespoons of oil and a generous sprinkling of salt. Let them boil away for 40 minutes.

That was it. I couldn’t believe that was all there was too it! Out came the slow cooker and in went:

3 large cans of diced tomatoes,
a can of tomato paste,
can of mushrooms,
6 generous cups of kidney beans,
small can of green chili peppers
1 pound of browned hamburger
Spices(Cumin, dried chili peppers, coriander, onion, garlic, basil, pepper & Salt)
several dashes of hot sause

and turned the dial to High. Into the freezer went two bags each holding 3 cups of precooked, drained beans for future meals.

Tonight is chili night and the total cost so far for the whole meal? WELL under $10. Round it out with a loaf of Udi whole grain bread and I think it’s a perfect supper for a -30′c day!

Tuesday’s Lunch

Dianne — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:24:10 +0000

What’s for lunch?

Spring Pea Soup with Real Cream from Knorr (Located at the $Store up on the hill.)

Toast! EnerG Brown Rice Bread (Safeway) Not as good as the Soft White Rice Loaf but good toasted and dipped!

Oh, and of course the evil Diet Coke. JUST 1!

Maggies Breads and the Cariboo!

Admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:55:24 +0000

I was back in to Cariboo Bakery this week picking up the muffins from Maggie's Breads. Warmed up they were nutty and sweet and wonderful!!! * purrs!

Quesnel Safeway adds MORE!

Admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:52:45 +0000

A Kinnikinnick Freezer in the Bakery department! Breads, muffins and PIZZA Shells!!! Add that to the Smoreables, animal crackers, EnerG line and other great stuff and Gluten Free is getting BETTER!

Pancake Mix by El Peto Products

TheMatriarch — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:53:51 +0000

El Peto Pancake Mix - $6.30

Just tried a fab pancake mix from El Peto. It is advertised as Gluten Free, Wheat Free and Milk Free! The 500g box of mix makes two batches of 12 to 14 medium sized pancakes.

To mix you use one cup of mix with two large eggs, 1 1/2 c to 1 2/3 c milk substitute (or milk) and 1/4 c oil. You only add 3/4 of the liquid mix to the 1 cup of mix and blend well. Then you add the last 1/2 of the liquid mix until it is well absorbed. The key next is to let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before using.

Well, it works! While out visiting I am the only wheat free eater at the table, and with both the regular wheat pancakes to choose from, my wheat free ones were gone first. My husband, who bravely tolerates my wheat free recipes, was the first to say that they were “great”. They cooked beautifully, the texture was awesome and the taste . . . hmmmmm. “Just like the old days!”

Definitely a 5 star recipe.