https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-03-26 https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/a-year-from-now monthly 0.5 2021-01-17 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5ff0c12118d44937a9e0d8d0/1609888383543/Pie-Chart.jpg Blog - A YEAR FROM NOW - A Middle Aged Life Out of Ballance https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/hello monthly 0.5 2021-02-14 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5ff0b6336ed34a7367545623/1609610813659/Me-1-Small.jpg Blog - HELLO - Middle Aged Woman https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/my-gray-hair monthly 0.5 2021-02-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600c268f59f43d099e241fb6/1612095330389/Me+3.jpg Blog - MY GRAY HAIR - A Middle-Aged Woman With Gray Hair & Readers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6016c9e52ca0471841f103b9/1612106318375/family-1.jpg Blog - MY GRAY HAIR - This hair comes from that bad a#$ in the front row with the striking, white hair. That gorgeous woman is my Grandma Rosie. The best thing about my Grandma Rosie was that she was warm and welcoming. She had this great laugh and a huge smile that put everyone at ease. And if you were in her home, you were family. Grab a drink, play euchre, and laugh and chat until the police show up to quiet you down. Another true story. And when the police asked her how old she was, she lied because you don’t ask a lady her age! And she was a lady! https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/the-one-word-new-years-resolution monthly 0.5 2021-02-14 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6000e2c20f47b33666492c65/1610670801497/AdobeStock_214069874.jpg Blog - ONE WORD https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/seismic-shifts monthly 0.5 2021-02-14 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600c706530cc43613eda56c0/1611490409222/P1000888.jpg Blog - SEISMIC SHIFTS - Meeting For The First Time https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/humble monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6023b8121cd3e56003b13acc/1612953679676/AdobeStock_234838181.jpeg Blog - HUMBLE https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/bifocals monthly 0.5 2021-02-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6032746e5c07095e99f0ef4a/1613919386686/Over-40-eye-glasses-bifocalsjpg.jpg Blog - BIFOCALS - Bifocals & Coffee https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6034ef23dca12a470dc070c3/1614081836889/Green-Pasta-Final.jpg Blog - BIFOCALS - I did find a kale recipe that our youngest likes. My Kale Pasta recipe is a take on Jamie Oliver’s Super Green Spaghetti recipe. Click here to learn more https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/sunday-traditions monthly 0.5 2021-02-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/60281ff34919e2711a93f7ee/1613243823788/hall-and-oats.jpg Blog - SUNDAY TRADITION - Blueberry Pancakes………… & Hall & Oates https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/work-life-ballance monthly 0.5 2021-03-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6028273a2463527146b6efd2/1614519584875/AdobeStock_301304456.jpeg Blog - WORK/LIFE BALANCE - How do you balance work and life when you work from home? https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/hair-loss monthly 0.5 2021-03-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6046c2140d5f4011cda7b6fa/1615249950627/File_006.jpg Blog - MY GRAY HAIR LOSS - Let’s Talk Hair Loss https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/60474f6244931a7a80c07cea/60474f6478a7b14d24be1231/1615286524295/File_006.jpg Blog - MY GRAY HAIR LOSS https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/60474f6244931a7a80c07cea/60474f621effce4c2a2dc684/1615286497276/File_001%2B%25281%2529.jpg Blog - MY GRAY HAIR LOSS https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/60474f6244931a7a80c07cea/60474f620d5f4011cdb08c77/1615286482767/File_004.jpg Blog - MY GRAY HAIR LOSS https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/midlife-crisis monthly 0.5 2021-04-01 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/60634028e66a2b7e57ab3295/1617117227329/AdobeStock_316020126.jpg Blog - IS THIS A MIDLIFE CRISIS? - My sister called it a “Midlife Smolder”. I love that. We are always burning and progressing forward and we should celebrate how far we’ve come. We should find joy in our accomplishments and we should take pride in who we are. After all, we know who we are. We know what we want. We know how to get it. It’s not “complicated”. It’s bada$%! https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/having-it-all monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/tag/Parenting monthly 0.5 https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/tag/Middle+Age monthly 0.5 https://www.grayhairblog.com/blog/tag/Family monthly 0.5 https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes daily 0.75 2021-01-11 https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/spinach-yogurt monthly 0.5 2021-02-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5ff9aaec79f0411fdd58cf0b/1610385624136/Container.jpg Recipes - SPINACH GREEK YOGURT - STEP 3: To store your spinach yogurt, put it back into the yogurt container, and refrigerate for up to a week. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5ff9a8ae4807cb16b92f50de/1610385624132/Spinach+Yogurt+Blender+2.jpg Recipes - SPINACH GREEK YOGURT - STEP 2: Add the entire container of yogurt to the blender. Turn blender on to a medium speed and blend completely. This will take a minute because the yogurt is so thick. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5ff9ab925f45420a1ef4a838/1610385624139/yogurt.jpg Recipes - SPINACH GREEK YOGURT - STEP 4: Add 3/4 Cup of your Spinach Yogurt in a bowl and top with your favorite fruit (this is Dole Tripple Berry Medly with a few fresh raspberries). You could also add granola for a little crunch (I will be posting a recipe for that soon). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5ff9a6bd4decc12906f66443/1610385624124/FAge+Yogurt.jpg Recipes - SPINACH GREEK YOGURT - First, a little something about the yogurt I chose. I use Fage 2% Total Greek Yogurt. I was originally using a different brand, but when I ran it through the blender with the spinach, it came out runny. I like a thick yogurt and Fage 2% Total Greek Yogurt stands up to the blender and it tastes great. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5ff9a86387b5d06563b38a30/1610385624129/spinach+blender+2.jpg Recipes - SPINACH GREEK YOGURT - STEP 1: Put 6 Cups of Fresh Spinach in a blender jar and turn on low until the spinach is ground down. The only reason I do this first is to make room for adding the yogurt. 6 Cups of spinach takes up a lot of space. https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/simple-granola monthly 0.5 2021-02-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5fff8d201c2ed95228a2f510/1611424561557/honey-and-egg-whites.jpg Recipes - SIMPLE GRANOLA - STEP 2: In a measuring cup, pour 1/4 Cup of Honey. Add 2 Egg Whites into the same measuring cup. Whisk thoroughly. Keep the egg yolks for the next time you make scrambled eggs. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5fff8bba9d313c12bbfbe713/1611424561553/Dry-Ingredients.jpg Recipes - SIMPLE GRANOLA - STEP 1: Combine Old Fashioned Oats, Slivered Almonds, and Flax Seed into a large bowl. You can be creative here. Add dry fruit, different nuts, and/or seeds. This is a really good base to build on. Make it your own! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5fff86cacf8cfe434b1a90f8/1611424561546/yogurt+1.jpg Recipes - SIMPLE GRANOLA - I’ve tried a few recipes over the last year. So many of them are loaded with sugar and fat. Don’t get me wrong. They were all delicious! But I wanted something easy, quick, low in sugar, and low in fat. Something with a good crunch - even after sitting in yogurt for a few minutes. I did not find anything online that really got me excited, so I made up my own. While the baking time takes a bit longer than I’d like, the crunch factor is through the roof! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5fff8a9908d8395d22aabd03/1611424561550/Ingredients.jpg Recipes - SIMPLE GRANOLA - INGREDIENTS: 4 Cups of Old Fashioned Oats 1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds 1/4 Cup Flaxseed 1/4 Cup Honey 2 Egg Whites Preheat Oven: 225 Degrees https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5fff8fd9431d6965cc63c46d/1611424561563/cooking-tray.jpg Recipes - SIMPLE GRANOLA - STEP 4: Pour mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the granola out evenly over the baking sheet. Bake granola at 225 degrees for 90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes. When the granola is golden brown, remove it from the oven and cool completely. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/5fff8eadf7f65a5c2a6dafc6/1611424561559/Container.jpg Recipes - SIMPLE GRANOLA - STEP 3: Pour Honey and Egg White mixture into Oats, Almonds, and Flaxseed and mix thoroughly. https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/best-banana-bread monthly 0.5 2021-02-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6011fb378cd7b412faec39fc/1612124189558/GHB%2BBanana%2BBread%2B3.jpg Recipes - THE BEST BANANA BREAD - JACKPOT! After some testing and learning our way into this method, what we finally got was the best banana bread I’ve ever put in my face! A favorite with my oldest, in particular, you can eat this straight up, with butter, or let it dry out a bit and make french toast with it - it is fragile to work with but worth it. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600c9f6ab92191007ea94059/1611522109915/GHB+Banana+Bread.jpg Recipes - THE BEST BANANA BREAD - STEP 3: In your mixer, use the flat beater cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. You may need to scrape the bowl to make sure the butter and sugar are fully combined. Mix one egg into butter and sugar. When it is completely mixed in, add egg #2 and vanilla. Mix until combined. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600ca2041e543e232c2e0eb9/1611522109926/File_019.jpg Recipes - THE BEST BANANA BREAD - STEP 6: Grease a 9’’ x 5’’ loaf pan (or use Pam Cooking Spray) and pour batter into it. Top with brown sugar. We are using dark brown sugar here - the flavor is a little richer with dark brown sugar. You can use light brown sugar or no sugar at all. It is up to you! Bake at 325 degrees for 75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600caa49423cee026327e797/1611522109906/GHB+Banana+Bread+1.jpg Recipes - THE BEST BANANA BREAD - INGREDIENTS: 6 Frozen Bananas 1 teaspoon Cinamon 8 Tablespoons Butter, Softened 1 Cup Sugar 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla 2 Cups AP Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar Preheat Oven: 325 Degrees https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600c9cafd10b572a0fa6c1ae/1611522109909/File_013.jpg Recipes - THE BEST BANANA BREAD - STEP 1: Take bananas out of your freezer and let them thaw. It will take a couple of hours, but just put them on a plate on your counter and let them sit. TIP: To get the pulp out of the peel, snip off a small section at the bottom or top of the banana with kitchen shears and squeeze the insides out into a pan. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600c9fcd6953722c23577dea/1611522109918/File_008.jpg Recipes - THE BEST BANANA BREAD - STEP 4: Add banana mash to butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Again, you may need to scrape the bowl. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600c9cd7d10b572a0fa6c722/1611522109912/File_026.jpg Recipes - THE BEST BANANA BREAD - STEP 2: In a wide bottom pan, cook bananas and cinnamon over medium heat until excess liquid has cooked off. This will take 10-15 minutes, but your house will smell AMAZING! What you will be left with is a banana mash that is the consistency of lumpy lemon curd. Allow the banana mash to cool completely before going to the next step. This can be done in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a few days if you are running short on time. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6011fafb96ed191240a236ee/1612124189562/GHB%2BBanana%2BBread%2BCutting%2BBoard.jpg Recipes - THE BEST BANANA BREAD - This recipe is pretty versatile. You can: Add walnuts - if you’re into that kind of thing Replace 1 Cup of sugar with 1/2 Cup sugar and 1/2 Cup brown. Add 1/2 Cup crushed pineapple (thoroughly drained) and 1/4 Cup coconut flakes for a tropical flare. Make it your own and enjoy! It is worth mentioning that I would not put this under the category of “Healthy”. But boy howdy is it good! Enjoy! #grayhairblogging #grayhaircooking https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600ca0ed59f43d099e2e18e9/1611522109922/File_014.jpg Recipes - THE BEST BANANA BREAD - STEP 5: Add AP flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined. You may need to scrape the bowl one more time to make sure you got everything from the bottom. https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/blueberry-pancakes monthly 0.5 2021-02-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600de76f8fa1e830a212d493/1613319336560/GHB-Blueberry-Pancakes-blueberries.jpg Recipes - BLUEBERRY PANCAKES - STEP 4: Add blueberries to the batter and gently fold in with a silicone spatula. While we use blueberries here, you could use diced apples and cinnamon, chocolate chips, or even the banana mash we used in the Banana Bread recipe. All are delicious! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/602931ea39d8d07c5d014235/1613319336562/GHB-Blueberry-Pancakes-1.2.jpg Recipes - BLUEBERRY PANCAKES - STEP 5: Using a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop the batter onto a well-oiled cast-iron or non-stip pan over medium heat. Once you see bubbles come up through the center of your pancake, flip. When I use our cast iron pan, I start to preheat the pan before I start making the batter. That way, when I am done making the batter the pan is evenly pre-heated. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/602931d233cfec766760d249/1613319336545/GHB+Blueberry+Pancakes+1.jpg Recipes - BLUEBERRY PANCAKES - And Hall & Oates. That is our Sunday morning tradition. Blueberry Pancakes and Hall & Oates Radio. This is a go-to meal that our entire family LOVES! Not entirely sure why Hall & Oates became our music of choice but does it really matter? It’s Hall & Oates!! Maybe these should be called “Maneater Blueberry Pancakes”? See what I did there? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600de4e8a83d995f2c808f9e/1613319336552/GHB-Blueberry-Pancakes-Milk-Eggs.jpg Recipes - BLUEBERRY PANCAKES - STEP 1: In a small bowl, whisk almond milk, eggs, vanilla, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. In this recipe, I use Vanilla Almond Milk, but 2% milk or soy milk would work as well. I like the little extra kick of vanilla the Vanilla Almond Milk gives. For a fluffier pancake, buttermilk is a great option too. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600de71bb92191007ebd0a9a/1613319336557/GHB-Blueberry-Pancakes-butter.jpg Recipes - BLUEBERRY PANCAKES - STEP 3: Whisk in melted butter until combined. The batter will still be lumpy which is perfect! If you would prefer to use butter, vegetable oil would work just fine here. We just like the taste of butter in our pancakes. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600de64784a6bf279e64b174/1613319336554/File_026.jpg Recipes - BLUEBERRY PANCAKES - STEP 2: Add milk, egg, vanilla, and sugar mixture to AP flour (you can also use whole wheat flour), baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk until combined, but still a little lumpy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/600de3dd5b984430bf0c7044/1613319336549/GHB-Blueberry-Pancakes.jpg Recipes - BLUEBERRY PANCAKES - INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 Cups Vanilla Almond Milk 2 Eggs 1/4 Cup Sugar 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 Cups AP Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 4 teaspoon Baking Powder 4 Tablespoons Melted Butter 2 Cups Blueberries https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/homemade-ricotta monthly 0.5 2021-02-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6025be612445f77a78f26a61/1613086317365/File_020.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE RICOTTA - STEP 1: Pour entire 1/2 Gallon of Whole Milk into a pot. I’m using my stockpot but you could use something smaller. Over medium heat, slowly bring milk to 170 °. Keep an eye on it. I have burned the milk before going too quickly. Be patient and stir frequently to make sure it is not burning. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6025bf61177ed701baf8808f/1613086573490/File_023.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE RICOTTA - STEP 2: Once you have reached 170°, turn off the heat and add salt and vinegar, stirring thoroughly. You will immediately start to see curds form. Let this sit for about 20 minutes. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6025c0948d3977586cdd1d87/1613086876432/File_031.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE RICOTTA - STEP 4: Spoon curds into an air-tight container. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week OR you can freeze for up to three months - which is what I did here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6025c01dd6682b1d9a029afc/1613086761384/File_024.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE RICOTTA - STEP 3: Take three layers of cheesecloth and place in a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour in the milk, salt, and vinegar mixture. Let this sit for about 30 minutes. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/60171154cf4b097cfcb1bf1c/1613087592327/File_030.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE RICOTTA Ever buy Ricotta from the store and think “huh”? Unimpressive, tasteless, sometimes dry, and just an overall bummer? I have. So much so, I stopped buying it. But I did miss the creamy texture in my lasagna and it’s a great source of calcium, so I set out to make my own. And, you guys, it is EASY! With just 3 ingredients, you can have fresh, delicious Ricotta whenever you want it. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6025bdb3177ed701baf855f3/1613086141936/File_002.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE RICOTTA - INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Gallon Whole Milk 3T Vinegar 1 teaspoon Salt You will also need a stockpot, candy thermometer, fine mesh strainer, and cheese cloth. https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/homemade-vanilla-extract monthly 0.5 2021-03-11 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/603a5552dea190701a914f66/1614435678176/Pure-Vanilla-Extract-Recipe-4.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE VANILLA - I keep a jar full at all times, occasionally adding more beans and vodka so I never run out. You can see the jar on the right is loaded and the jar on the left is our new batch. In addition to being a staple in your pantry, this can also make a great holiday or housewarming gift. You can buy 4 oz. glass bottles (Amazon has 12 for $13.99) and fill them up! Tie a festive ribbon around the neck, slap on a custom label and the receiver will be impressed! I’ve done it a few times and it was a hit! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/602e9f5c34a2c2718260cb8c/1613668200486/Pure-Vanilla-Extract-Recipe-2.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE VANILLA - STEP 2: While you are waiting for the vodka to heat up, take 5 of the vanilla beans and slice them down the center and cut in half. Leave the other five whole. Drop them all into the mason jar. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/602e9fa34d0b5a785bc11bb6/1613668280512/Pure-Vanilla-Extract-Recipe.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE VANILLA - INGREDIENTS: 750 ml Vodka (Smirnoff is just fine) 10 Vanilla Beans You will also need a quart size canning jar with lid. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/602e9f72c7603b64d4c3aa29/1613668223116/Pure-Vanilla-Extract-Recipe-3.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE VANILLA - STEP 3: Add hot vodka to a 1 Quart Mason Jar and allow to cool before putting on the lid and collar. Shake the jar and place it in your pantry for 6-8 weeks before using it. It will get darker as the weeks go on. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/602e9f3319a3927a7a4ff3ae/1613668158113/Pure-Vanilla-Extract-Recipe-1.jpg Recipes - HOMEMADE VANILLA - STEP 1: Add the entire bottle of vodka to a stainless steel pot and heat over medium-high with the lid on until you start to see bubbles forming at the bottom. You can also heat the vodka by pouring it into your mason jar and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. Either way will work. NOTE: No need to use the best quality Vodka. Save the Tito’s for mixed drinks. https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/kale-pasta monthly 0.5 2021-02-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/603443fa6efa142f56a861de/1614038022117/Green-Pasta-Mix.jpg Recipes - KALE PASTA - STEP 4: Pour the kale mixture over the cooked pasta and mix thoroughly. If it looks a little dry, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it up. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/60344149ae87f954b6990f55/1614037341308/Green-Past-Cooking-Kale.jpg Recipes - KALE PASTA - STEP 2: Drop the rinsed and stemmed kale into the pasta cooking water. Let the kale cook for about four minutes, or until the leaves are bright green. Strain kale. Reserve 1/2 Cup of the pasta cooking water. You may need it in Step 4. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/603442711c9d265cca0d258a/1614037622849/Green-Pasta-in-a-blender.jpg Recipes - KALE PASTA - STEP 3: When the cooked kale has cooled slightly, drop the kale, olive oil, salt, lemon zest, Parmesan Cheese, and lemon juice into a blender. Put the lid on and hold a dish towel (folded three times) down over the blender lid. Begin blending on the lowest speed and work your way up to high speed. Blend until completely smooth. WARNING: Blending hot food in a blender can cause the lid to blow off possibly hurting you and definitely making a mess in your kitchen. Be safe. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/60343f0e43304a1cf1ac9d24/1614036803428/green-pasta-ingredients.jpg Recipes - KALE PASTA - INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. Rigatoni Pasta 1 Large Bunch of Kale, Stems Disgarded 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese 2 Tablespoons Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Ricotta Cheese https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6034403c773f4e1cc8facd20/1614037062476/Green-Pasta-Cooking.jpg Recipes - KALE PASTA - STEP 1: Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. We are using Rigatoni here, but you could use your favorite pasta shape here. Drain the pasta but keep the pasta water. You will need this for the next step. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/60344556e8346709c9679cc9/1614038392932/Green-Pasta-Final.jpg Recipes - KALE PASTA - STEP 5: Serve with Ricotta Cheese and more Parmesan Cheese over the top. We are using homemade, fresh Ricotta Cheese here (will be posting the recipe in the coming weeks). It’s super easy and much better than store-bought. https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/cornmeal-waffles monthly 0.5 2021-04-12 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/605d1f43a3f3a919986aa48f/1617142554989/IMG_638401878.jpg Recipes - CORNMEAL WAFFLES - I serve this with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro. In the plated image, I mixed 1/2 Cup Sour cream with 1/4 Cup hot Salsa and 1 Tablespoon Cilantro to top these beauties! This is another versatile recipe. Make it your own! Enjoy! #grayhairblogging #grayhaircooking https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/605d1a733cb3665b0f279d7f/1617142554968/Cornmeal-Waffle-Wet-Ingredients.jpg Recipes - CORNMEAL WAFFLES - STEP 1: Whisk two eggs, milk, and salsa chunks until thoroughly combined. In the original recipe, it called for two tablespoons of green chiles, but I used my favorite salsa chunks here - just drained off the excess liquid. Chipotles Chiles in Adobo Sauce would also be a good option for a little smokiness. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/605d1be6b487005be5bc0ac0/1617142554979/IMG_638398870.jpg Recipes - CORNMEAL WAFFLES - STEP 3: Add cheeses and oil to the mixture. The original recipe called for all cheddar cheese, but I like pepper jack for the extra kick it gives. You can add any cheese you prefer, or no cheese at all. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/605d1709a0cec211a821baaa/1617142554958/Cornmeal-Waffles-Recipe.jpg Recipes - CORNMEAL WAFFLES - HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WAFFLE DAY! To celebrate, we are making a boat ton of waffles. Two recipes, Chocolate Chip Waffles (my kids’ favorite - recipe to come in the following weeks) and Cornmeal Waffles with a spicey twist. Cornmeal Waffles are one of my favorites from way back. Taking a KitchenAid recipe from their Waffle Baker Use and Care guide as my base, I added/changed several ingredients to give it more of a Southwest vibe than it already had. With crispy edges from the cheese and a light texture, these are sure to be one of your favorites too. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/605d1e63aa071d0c978b5941/1617142554982/IMG_638398941.jpg Recipes - CORNMEAL WAFFLES - STEP 4: Whisk two egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the mixture until fully combined. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/605d1e7a1b937e3fcec998f7/1617142554986/IMG_638401165.jpg Recipes - CORNMEAL WAFFLES - STEP 5: To bake, I set my waffle baker to 300°. Add one heaping 1/2 cup of the mix and bake each waffle for 3 minutes. All waffle bakers are different, so follow the instructions in your user guide. Once baked, keep them warm in your oven (had my set at 170°) on a wire rack until you serve them. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/605d1b1ca7a1e247c5f363ce/1617142554971/IMG_638398760.jpg Recipes - CORNMEAL WAFFLES - STEP 2: In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, spices, salt, and baking powder until combined. Combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients and lightly mix. The mixture will be quite lumpy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/605d189429851a4dc9b8b8d3/1617142554963/Cornmeal-Waffle-Recip-Ingredients.jpg Recipes - CORNMEAL WAFFLES - INGREDIENTS: 1.5 Cups AP Flour 1/2 Cup Cornmeal 3/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar 3/4 Cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon each, Cayenne Pepper, Chile Powder, and Cumin 1 2/3 Cup Milk 2 Eggs 2 Egg Whites 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil 1/4 Cup Salsa Chunks - drain excess liquid https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/garlic-cauliflower monthly 0.5 2021-04-02 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6063aa350440dc3dd931f8be/1617144442846/Cauliflower-Garlic-Recips.jpg Recipes - GARLIC CAULIFLOWER - INGREDIENTS: 1 Head of Cauliflower 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 Cloves of Garlic Kosher Salt https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6063aafd67738c2a6229378d/1617144644892/Cauliflower-Garlic-Olive-Oil.jpg Recipes - GARLIC CAULIFLOWER - STEP 2: Roughly chop garlic and add to Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I used five medium-sized cloves of garlic for this. Use less garlic or more depending on your taste - it is 100% up to you. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6063a4fea3f9ed6644b310e1/1617143049979/Cabbage-garden-image.jpg Recipes - GARLIC CAULIFLOWER In my never-ending quest to find ways to combat the symptom of menopause, I look for, among other things, foods and recipes. While I have often overlooked Cauliflower in the produce section, it is a powerhouse in several ways: It is filling and low calorie It may help prevent cancer* Helps to protect cell damage* Cauliflower is full of nutrients like calcium and folic acid to help support bone health** It’s relatively inexpensive Oh, and it’s delicious! This recipe is as easy as they come - just the way I like it. Four ingredients and some time are all it takes. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6063ab51128a895c808497cc/1617144662385/Cauliflower-Garlic-Ready-to-Bake.jpg Recipes - GARLIC CAULIFLOWER - STEP 3: Pour olive oil and garlic mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Kosher Salt. Bake at 425° for 40 - 45 minutes, tossing once about 30 minutes into baking. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6063aabbeb34c530581d8ba5/1617144556552/Cauliflower-Garlic-Recipe-baking-sheet.jpg Recipes - GARLIC CAULIFLOWER - STEP 1: Chop up cauliflower into (somewhat) uniform chunks, rinse, and drain thoroughly. Spread out onto a large, rimmed baking sheet. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6063acf1af1cd84498b09168/1617145523760/Cauliflower-Garlic-Recipe-Plated.jpg Recipes - GARLIC CAULIFLOWER - The garlic and cauliflower get nice and brown and slightly crispy. I love the texture and the crispy garlic really makes this one of my favorites. I have also tried this with a little Parmesan and lemon zest over the top and it was great! This is another one of those recipes that you can dress up or down depending on your taste. Make it your own! Enjoy! #grayhairblogging #grayhaircooking https://www.grayhairblog.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-waffles-recipe monthly 0.5 2021-04-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/607399f811a7831cd3827da8/1619144059928/Chocolate-Chip-Waffles-Recipe-Baking.jpg Recipes - CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES - STEP 6: To bake, I set my waffle baker to 300°. Add one heaping 1/2 cup of the mix and bake each waffle for 3 minutes. All waffle bakers are different, so follow the instructions in your user guide. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/607300f861a8284a2352ca0a/1619144059907/Chocolate-Chip-Waffle-Recipe-Ingredients.jpg Recipes - CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES - INGREDIENTS: 2 Cups AP Flour 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 1/2 Cup Milk 2 Egg Yolks 1/4 Cup Sugar 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract 1 Stick of Butter, melted 4 Egg Whites 1 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/607399da4513e47bededc929/1619144059925/Chocolate-Chip-Waffles-Recipe-Chocolate-Chips.jpg Recipes - CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES - STEP 5: Add Mini Chocolate Chips to batter and gently fold in. We are using a Cup or so - but feel free to add a little more. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/60744a3e04f3ed70eb010a9c/1619144059934/Chocolate-Chip-Waffle-Recipe-Plated.jpg Recipes - CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES - Once baked, keep them warm in your oven (had mine set to 170°) on a wire rack until you serve them. These can be kept refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Enjoy! #grayhairblogging #grayhaircooking https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/607302ec6c0d160d0cb65445/1619144059915/Chocolate-Chip-Waffles-Recipe-Dry-Ingredients.jpg Recipes - CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES - STEP 2: In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder until combined. Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients together. The mixture will be quite lumpy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6072f3993aeb4c2a726f9a2d/1619144059900/Chocolate-Chip-Waffle-Recipe-Baked.jpg Recipes - CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES - A few weeks ago we celebrated International Waffle Day. We made Cornmeal Waffles (find the recipe HERE) and Chocolate Chip Waffles for a fabulous “brinner”. The Chocolate Chip Waffles are always a huge hit and have a very special place in my kids’ hearts. This is a dish my mother-in-law would make for our kids when they would have a sleepover with their Grandma. She would make Chocolate Chip Waffles, bacon, sausage, and fresh fruit, and our “kiddo-Q’s” would hang out with her and eat a large, delicious breakfast with one of the most important people in our lives. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6073033880b1b227e30726a2/1619144059918/Chocolate-Chip-Waffles-Recipe-Butter.jpg Recipes - CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES - STEP 3: Add melted butter Gently mix the butter into the mixture until combined. You don’t want to overwork it. The mixture should still be lumpy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/607303945173800a11d8e7bf/1619144059921/Chocolate-Chip-Waffle-Recipe-Egg-whites-2.jpg Recipes - CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES - STEP 4: Whisk 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form. 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Easy peasy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/6082315d7d5fb0696ccf5d70/1619145072558/Beet-Goat-Cheese-Salad-plated.jpg Recipes - BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD - STEP 3: Assemble the salad. I’m using mixed Spring greens as my base, adding the beets, pickled onion, and goat cheese. Because you have coated the beets in dressing, you don’t need to add more, unless you want to. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/60856a9524623d7765444fb6/1619356358964/Beet-Hand.jpg Recipes - BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD - You still need to wear rubber gloves if you don’t want your hands to be stained. I didn’t think about that until it was too late, but it was all worth it in the end. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/60822f6d41d8575c5eee04d8/1619144563144/Beet-Goat-Cheese-Salad-vinagrette.jpg Recipes - BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD - STEP 1: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey together. Take half of the dressing and put it in a storage container. Leave the other half in the bowl. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fef2756fbf14e2399f2850e/t/608d3a3e4505cd3b6cd66c62/1619868290470/Beet-Goat-Cheese-Salad-Sliced-Beets.jpg Recipes - BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD - STEP 2: Slice the beets evenly. Place them in the bowl with the dressing and gently toss to coat. If you are concerned about staining your hands, wear rubber gloves. 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