Okay, sorry for the wait, I was hoping for some time to do this with my boys and get some pics for you, but alas... Life interferes with fun once again. (:
Really, this is fun and EASY!
plain old vanilla Ice cream...
1c whole milk
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2tsp vanilla extract
Halite (The super coarse, ice melt, salt stuff, from this AWFUL winter we just survived)
crushed ice
an old coffee container, or any roundish container with a lid
quart sized zip bag
mix the first 3 ingredients in the zip bag, make triple sure it's locked well!
put the bag, ice and halite, in the bucket close the lid tight, and
Shake, shake, shake...
Shake, shake, shake...
Shake your ice cream,
Shake your ice cream!
(Yeah, a bit insane, but not dangerous or anything)
Give it about 3 minutes. Have the kids roll it back and forth on the floor to each other... or just to you if you were smart enough to stop at 1. If you like it set more, then just shake and roll it for a bit longer.
3 ingredients.
Low sugar content.
Lower fat content than bought ice cream or even frozen yogurt.
You can add any fruit you want, a tablespoon of cocoa powder... I think I'm gonna be making rum raisin next....
Eat well, Be well, and...
Have Fun!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Easy
I wanted to start with the easy stuff, things that you and the kiddos can do that are fun...
The first thing to remember in all of this, is that the further something is from it's natural state, the less healthy it is likely to be, right? Well what the hell was soda to begin with?! Soda, and juices are expensive and sugary, and just really not that healthy for you at all.
Doctors everywhere tell us water is the healthiest thing for us to drink, so your kids should be gulping it down, right? YEAH, RIGHT! Quick and fun solution... Ice cubes!
Keep a pitcher of water in the fridge, and remember, your tap water is more than likely just as healthy as bottled stuff. Take a frozen can of 100% juice and defrost it, (or you can buy Juicy Juice in concentrate form off the shelf) add only 1 can of water to it, and put it in ice cube trays. When it's frozen, the kids can put them in their glass of water, (Only 1 or 2 though!) as they melt, they'll add flavor, and kids can watch the color start to drift around from the cubes.
You've just saved yourself a TON of money too! If your family drinks a bottle of soda a day, at $2.00 a pop, that's $14. a week, and the can of juice probably cost you less than $3.! That's $11. you didn't have before, and your kids are having fun with their drink, AND they are getting healthier!
Do your kids have a favorite food you wish you could make healthier for them and still have them eat it? Let me know!
Next up... I scream you scream, we all scream, for "___"!
The first thing to remember in all of this, is that the further something is from it's natural state, the less healthy it is likely to be, right? Well what the hell was soda to begin with?! Soda, and juices are expensive and sugary, and just really not that healthy for you at all.
Doctors everywhere tell us water is the healthiest thing for us to drink, so your kids should be gulping it down, right? YEAH, RIGHT! Quick and fun solution... Ice cubes!
Keep a pitcher of water in the fridge, and remember, your tap water is more than likely just as healthy as bottled stuff. Take a frozen can of 100% juice and defrost it, (or you can buy Juicy Juice in concentrate form off the shelf) add only 1 can of water to it, and put it in ice cube trays. When it's frozen, the kids can put them in their glass of water, (Only 1 or 2 though!) as they melt, they'll add flavor, and kids can watch the color start to drift around from the cubes.
You've just saved yourself a TON of money too! If your family drinks a bottle of soda a day, at $2.00 a pop, that's $14. a week, and the can of juice probably cost you less than $3.! That's $11. you didn't have before, and your kids are having fun with their drink, AND they are getting healthier!
Do your kids have a favorite food you wish you could make healthier for them and still have them eat it? Let me know!
Next up... I scream you scream, we all scream, for "___"!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Revolution!
So. I was watching Jamey Olivers new show, about making the kids in this one town in America healthier.... I think he's going about it the wrong way.
He tried to bring about a radical change in the foods they were eating at school, and he started with salad, and his own dressing mix, and fresh chicken legs in a citrus marinade. These kids have been eating processed meats, and starches, and, to be honest, for the most part, it's pretty yummy.
I think what he should have done, was make healthier versions of what they were already eating. At least to start.
So here's my thing. I am going to post recipes here, as much "junk food" as I can think of, but the thing is... Although the kids think they're eating the fat- filled, processed junk they always have... It's going to be much healthier.
If you're reading this, and you think it's a good idea, please leave a comment! Let me know what your kid (or YOU) love to hate to eat.
The key is always moderation. And sometimes it's a pain to go the extra step, but if you enjoy learning new things, I can help with that step too!
He tried to bring about a radical change in the foods they were eating at school, and he started with salad, and his own dressing mix, and fresh chicken legs in a citrus marinade. These kids have been eating processed meats, and starches, and, to be honest, for the most part, it's pretty yummy.
I think what he should have done, was make healthier versions of what they were already eating. At least to start.
So here's my thing. I am going to post recipes here, as much "junk food" as I can think of, but the thing is... Although the kids think they're eating the fat- filled, processed junk they always have... It's going to be much healthier.
If you're reading this, and you think it's a good idea, please leave a comment! Let me know what your kid (or YOU) love to hate to eat.
The key is always moderation. And sometimes it's a pain to go the extra step, but if you enjoy learning new things, I can help with that step too!
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