Posted by tntmck on Mar 7, 2012 in
Batch,
Dairy,
Freezer Cooking,
Snacks Ok, warmer weather is on the horizon. We love making our own cool Smoothies and Summertime Yogurt Pops, but here’s another quick idea for Frozen Yogurt Bites. Mix up whatever flavors you like best and freeze away. I could see freezing these in individual batches so you can just pull out a batch for the kids (and probably yourself) and enjoy a nice, cool treat!
Source: Uploaded by user on Pinterest
NOTE: After seriously going back down the line to at least 50 different pinners, I have yet to find the original pin. If anyone knows the source, please let me know and I will give credit.
Tags: batch, dairy, Freeze, summer, yogurt
Posted by tntmck on Nov 22, 2011 in
Uncategorized I’m giving away custom Christmas cards to one lucky person. Choose from my 2011 Design Collection or let me create something custom just for you!
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Tags: christmas, Giveaway
Posted by tntmck on Nov 10, 2011 in
Information It’s been a while…a long while. I do have lots of content ready to write and post, but honestly just haven’t made the time.
I wanted to make a quick post today just to share something from my design site. I’m excited to announce my NEW Personal Stationery page where I have currently uploaded custom Christmas card pricing with an easy order form. If you have a family photo or just want a unique custom card this year, contact me at Design by Tracy.
Take advantage by becoming a fan on Facebook and receive 10% OFF! I’m also expanding my Personal Stationery and will be sharing some freebies soon, so you will want to stay in touch to hear out the details.
Tags: christmas, design, designbytracy
I made these yummy High Protein Energy Balls from Maryea at Happy Healthy Mama this week. I put them in the freezer while I got the boys dressed and put a few in our cooler on the way to meet the cousins at the park. The boys and I each enjoyed them for a quick playground snack.
What could be better for a fun-filled, energy-packed morning of activity than peanut butter and protein? Yum!
Posted by tntmck on Jun 23, 2011 in
Overall Diet,
Tips When preparing whole foods for the family, I avoid processed packaged items as much as possible. At first, I simply cut out lots of recipes. Slowly, I’m learning how to make or substitute for many of the ingredients myself. Here’s a quick white sauce for condensed soup substitution.
White Sauce
2 TBS olive oil
2 TBS whole wheat flour
1 cup stock (vegetable, beef, chicken, etc.)
Multiply this out for the number of cups you need for the recipe.
Posted by tntmck on Jun 23, 2011 in
Uncategorized I’m working up a storm in the kitchen. Here’s a peak at what’s to come…
Posted by tntmck on Jun 17, 2011 in
Dairy,
Snacks Well, it’s not officially summer, but it sure has been hot around here. The boys are enjoying lots of fruit, playing in the water, and drinking lots of water, too. We decided to change up snack time a little this afternoon and instead of a smoothie, we made some yummy frozen strawberry yogurt pops. If you have a mold, then the rest of the ingredients are probably already in the fridge. Even without a mold, you could use ice cube trays or any other small containers and even add some wooden popsicle sticks or plastic stir sticks.
INGREDIENTS
Strawberries (or fruit of your choice)
Yogurt
Honey
Ice cubes
A splash of milk
DIRECTIONS
I simply eyeballed the ingredients and threw everything in the blender and added more of any ingredient as it blended. I only made a small amount, so it really was just a few frozen strawberries, a couple spoonfulls of plain, whole yogurt, a good dollop of honey, a few ice cubes, and literally a splash of whole milk. How’s that for exacting?
Pour the mixture into your molds. Insert sticks and freeze. Remember to let them sit out a bit before trying to remove the pops so you don’t end up breaking them upon removal.
Toddler Timing Tip: Make and freeze these with your toddler as a morning activity. Then, they will be perfectly frozen and ready to go for an after nap afternoon snack!
REACTION
The boys took a little while figuring out they preferred licking and eating the pops and not playing, dripping, and dropping them everywhere. By the time we made it to the end of the tray (yes, they finished them all off), they were loving them and wanting more!
Tags: dairy, recipe, summer, toddler
Posted by tntmck on Jun 3, 2011 in
Tips Do you eat soaked bread, make your own bread, or just don’t want the added expense of buying bread crumbs? Make your own. I save my bread ends and any crusts I may have in a bag in the fridge and once I have enough or need them, I just grind in the food processor (a blender works just fine too).
Recipes you may enjoy with bread crumbs:
Freezer Chicken Nuggets
Spinach Bites
Turkey and Spinach Meatloaf
A 10oz. bag of frozen veggies is perfect for cooking and puréeing using your favorite method, then freezing.
You might enjoy these more detailed posts:
BATCH PREP METHODS: Part I – Cooking
BATCH PREP METHODS: Part II – Storing
METHOD
Tags: baby, batch, Freeze, tips
Posted by tntmck on Dec 16, 2010 in
Dairy,
Information Yes, Dannon is being charged with exaggerating comments about it’s “Activia” yogurt and is having to drop those health claims about it’s products. A good step towards bringing us all back to healthy, whole foods.
Consumer Reports – Dannon drops deceptive health claims from yogurt products
I still advocate whole, plain yogurt. Even better if you can find organic and even better still, from raw milk. Well, the best would be to make your own (which I haven’t made the time to do yet). Then, just add some natural vanilla and honey or cinnamon and maple syrup….yum! Of course, you can always add in various fruits or make yummy smoothies by blending yogurt with fruits and healthy extras for. Look for my smoothie recipe here.
