Monday, August 19, 2013

Blissful Learning ~ Apple Cider Vinegar, Potato Flakes, Rice Crumbs

 If you have visited my site before you probably have already noticed I use a LOT of Apple Cider Vinegar.  YES...I used it in many recipes and foods and dressings, etc...but I also use it as a cleaner for many different issues - among other things.  More recently - I have been using it in my kitchen to get 'rid of' gnats and fruit flies.  I really haven't had a problem with this until this year.  And it's NOT because of the produce in my house!  I think it's because of  the moisture near my kitchen sink!  Between the Apple Cider Vinegar AND boiling hot water 'treatments' I think it's really helping.  I've been talking to family, friends, and co-workers and they are having problems with them this year, too!  I use Bragg's Brand for Apple Cider Vinegar.
Another 'problem solver' I have been fond of lately is using Potato Flakes and/or Rice Crumbs as a thickener for soups, sauces, and dips.  Sometimes they might be a bit too thin for my liking and these two items seem to really help thicken it up without changing the flavor of the food I am making (too much if at all).  For Potato Flakes I have been using Bob's Red Mills in most cases.  For Rice Crumbs I really like the Orgran Brand and have blogged about them before.  I have also been known to use Edward & Sons Vegan Organic Bread Crumbs for Casseroles and such.  BUT...I have to admit...I'm currently out of my Rice Crumbs almost thru my stash of Potato Flakes!  I must really get to some shopping VERY soon!  But...I did want to blog a bit about these items today as they are VERY handy and with all of the at-home food prep I have been doing it's been fresh in my mind and I thought I would share my tips with you.

4 comments:

  1. You know, Bob's Red Mill is local (for me!) ... they're in Oregon. I love their products and I'm glad to see that you've found them where you are too. You've got to try their 10 grain hot cereal. It's one of my favorite winter breakfast treats.

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    1. Hi Anne! Have you been to their facilities!? I've watched a few programs on them and how long the employees stay there - sounds like a great company. Years ago I was in contact with one of them - super nice lady! I do love their product line! LOTS to choose from!

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  2. I go through a lot of ACV too and very interesting on the potato flakes, may need to stock some on our pantry.

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    1. My pantry is starting to look pretty thin. I must stock up on LOTS of stuff soon! It does make for some pretty interesting meals tho - to only use what you have on hand! LOL :) I'll be posting about that today, actually!

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