Gluten- free Bread

Buckwheat Bread

“Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat, as it is not a grass. Instead, buckwheat is related to sorrel, knotweed, and rhubarb. Because its seeds are eaten, it is referred to as a pseudocereal.” – Wikipedia.com Therefore, Buckwheat contains NO GLUTEN, which is great alternative for people with celiac disease or gluten-intolerance.

Buckwheat Bread

My family has used Buckwheat for years for different recipes, for example for pancakes, waffles or breads.

My favorite gluten free bread recipe:

Ingredients:

• ·      1lbs Buckwheat Flour
• ·      2 yeast packages
• ·      1 teaspoon sugar
• ·      0.5 cups Oil (I used sunflower oil)
• ·      1 cup luke warm water
• ·      1.5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• ·      2 eggs
• ·      1 bundle herbs like parsley or chives or basil (cut in pieces)
• ·      3 tablespoons roasted onions
• ·      5 oz hard salami or peperoni (cut in small pieces)
• ·      2 garlic gloves (minced)
• ·      2 teaspoons salt
• ·      0.5 cup tomato pieces (can)

·      add on’s:

o   0.5 cup cheese

o   1 cup zucchini slices

o   1 cup carrot slices

o   1 cup of mashed potatoes (white or sweet)

o   Instead of salami or peperoni you can use ham

Directions:

This is very simple, combine all the dry ingredients and mix well, then add all the wet ingredients and mix all the ingredients together and add them in a oily bread pan. Bake at 356 for 50-60 minutes.

Enjoy.
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Can you freeze avocados?

Freeze Avocados for Future Consumption

Who hasn’t experience the following problem with avocados? 

Not ripe enough, ripe, over ripe, too late; you missed the window.  Literally, you just threw you cash in the trash!! 

Doesn’t that sound familiar?  You buy avocados and they don’t ripe fast enough when you need them or too fast when you don’t need them.  So last week, avocados were on sale at one of the supermarkets, 10 for $10, which is a great deal.  I used 5 of them right away. We were invited to a party and nowadays, honestly, I can’t show up without guacamole or I may be crucified. Yes I am the Guacamole Girl! The weekend was over and my other 5 avocados were ripe, and it wasn’t ready to use them.

So I thought I freeze my ripe bananas for my smoothies why can’t I freeze avocados?  So I tried it!  Surprisingly, it worked so well I have to share.  It is quick and easy.

First, make sure your avocados are ripe.  By ripe I mean when the skin turns from green to a dark-green color and “gives” slightly when you squeeze them gently. Or you can peel back the small stem or cap at the top of the avocado. If it comes away easily and you find green underneath, you've got a good avocado that's ripe and ready to eat.

Next, cut your avocados in half, and remove the pits, scoop the flesh out of its shells and into a freezer bag, seal and freeze.  I usually freeze 2.5 or 3 avocados per bag.  That is about what I use for my guacamole recipe. 

Time for use! Thaw them by letting them sit on my counter for 3-4 hours before use.  Do Not open the bag beforehand; otherwise, you will see some discoloration of your avocados. When they thawed simply place put in food processor along with:

• 2-3 garlic gloves (minced), 
• ¼ cup of red onion (minced),
• juice of one lime, ¾ teaspoon salt, 
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil, 
• ¾ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or you can use ¾ teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce. 

Blend until it reaches the consistency you like. I like some chunks of avocados in my guacamole, but some people prefer a smooth texture. Taste and add more salt, pepper flakes or lime juice if desired.


ENJOY maybe you will be the next Guacamole Girl.

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