stuff you used to buy but now make at home
VeganInTraining
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For me, it's Almond milk
Soak almonds overnight in water
rinse them off
throw them in a blender with 2x (or more) water as almonds and blend
add sugar, honey, vanilla, or anything else to taste
blend some more
drain through a cheese cloth a time or two
What do you now make at home and how?
Soak almonds overnight in water
rinse them off
throw them in a blender with 2x (or more) water as almonds and blend
add sugar, honey, vanilla, or anything else to taste
blend some more
drain through a cheese cloth a time or two
What do you now make at home and how?
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Deodorant, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, laundry soap soon, wash my fair with baking soda water and diluted Apple cider vinegar, going to make lotion, making yogurt right now and another batch of cheese (queso fresco) tomorrow.
From www.crunchybetty.com, the yogurt is from http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-can-make-yogurt-in-your-crockpot.html?m=10 -
I used to buy seltzer and diet soda, but now I have a Sodatream, and I've been experimenting with various homemade syrups to mix in.0
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I make salsa in my food processor. Family loves it and says it is WAY better than "store bought."0
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Pasta. Although I don't always have time.0
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Salad dressings. They taste so much better homemade!0
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Nutella. A healthier version! It's not exactly low in calories..
1 cup of hazlenuts and almonds
2 tbs of water
1 tbs of cocoa
agave nectar to taste.
It tastes delicious dipped in strawberries.0 -
Nutella. A healthier version! It's not exactly low in calories..
1 cup of hazlenuts and almonds
2 tbs of water
1 tbs of cocoa
agave nectar to taste.
It tastes delicious dipped in strawberries.
um.....yum!0 -
Nutella. A healthier version! It's not exactly low in calories..
1 cup of hazlenuts and almonds
2 tbs of water
1 tbs of cocoa
agave nectar to taste.
It tastes delicious dipped in strawberries.
um.....yum!
Oooh, I need to try that. I stopped buying Nutella years ago because it's so addictive and so terrible for you. Your version sounds a lot better because there are no added oils or sugar.0 -
I have a list of things since I've given up sugar...and it's in everything so I have to cook a lot from scratch but my favorites are chicken broth, wheat tortillas and sauerkraut. I never liked chicken broth or tortillas until I made them at home...they can't be beat!0
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I have a list of things since I've given up sugar...and it's in everything so I have to cook a lot from scratch but my favorites are chicken broth, wheat tortillas and sauerkraut. I never liked chicken broth or tortillas until I made them at home...they can't be beat!
how do you make the tortillas? I tried my own and it didn't work0 -
Yeah, my tortillas (corn) came out terrible. I've never tried flour.0
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Just about everything!0
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Pico de gallo, butter cream (I'm a baker), and cocktail sauce. I've heard you can make your own yogurt. I'd be interested in trying that.0
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Hummus! It really is so easy to make...10 minutes! And you can customize your ingredients and flavors. So simple, and so much better than storebought.0
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dried fruit! A lot of dried fruit we buy in the store has added sugar and sulphites, so my mom and I do our own. Its way healthier for you and I find it tastes way better too! Its a bit labour intensive but totally worth it.0
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Hummus! It really is so easy to make...10 minutes! And you can customize your ingredients and flavors. So simple, and so much better than storebought.
I just got a recipe for a 5 layer hummus dip. I can't wait to try it out! All fresh & super easy.0 -
Salsa. Lots and lots of salsa.
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Protein Shakes (meal replacement)
1/2 c Skim FF milk (or soy/almond)
1/2 c Water
1/2 c Berries (blue, cherries, strawberry, pineapple)
1/2 banana, apple, fresh baby spinach or any fresh fruit
2 teaspoons organic Chia seeds
1/2 c Ice
1 scoop Whey protein
1 scoop Shakeology (P90X -optional)
Blend until smooth0 -
Pico de gallo, butter cream (I'm a baker), and cocktail sauce. I've heard you can make your own yogurt. I'd be interested in trying that.
I've heard of a lot of different ways of making yogurt, but I went the traditional Indian way and I can never go back to store bought. This is what I do : Boil milk on the stove, let the milk cool down just slightly and add 2-3 tbsps of yogurt(homemade, preferably). I pop it in my oven at this point...my oven sits below my stove and the heat lets the yogurt set. Let it sit like that for about 24 hrs or do the taste test. Done! Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
It did take me a couple of batches to get tht perfect batch of yogurt. But it does happen...once it does it is pure magic.0 -
Balsamic Vinaigrette (P90X receipe)
1 1/2 c balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
6 Tbs Dijon mustard
4 tsp shallots, chopped
4 tsp fresh basil, chopped
2 tsp EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
black pepper to taste
Whisk together all ingredients in small bowl. Store in a jar in refrigerator
Serves: 2 cups
14 cal per serving
1g total fat
2g Carbs
71mg sodium0 -
I love my own salad dressings... I cant do the brought ones YUCK...
I dont make bread as much any more....0 -
Hummus! It really is so easy to make...10 minutes! And you can customize your ingredients and flavors. So simple, and so much better than storebought.
I love orange hummus...0 -
I love my own salad dressings... I cant do the brought ones YUCK...
I dont make bread as much any more....
I will be trying to conquer bread soon....that picture looks delicious!0 -
I love my own salad dressings... I cant do the brought ones YUCK...
I dont make bread as much any more....
I will be trying to conquer bread soon....that picture looks delicious!
they were made with beer they were delicious... i wierdly leant from a guy that never used a recipe....0 -
I'd love to have the hummus recipe, I was thinking just this morning that I'd like to take hummus to Thanksgiving.0
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I'd love to have the hummus recipe, I was thinking just this morning that I'd like to take hummus to Thanksgiving.
The one I have came from this website. Someone may have a better one though. I just found it a few days ago & haven't made it yet:
http://www.thelovelycupboard.com/2011/09/5-layer-greek-dip.html0 -
food wise, i try and make as much as i can but now that i have a blender i will try and make more things.
bread- wheat, whole wheat, beer batter bread, flat bread, cinnamon rolls
hummus- depending if i'm lazy or not
face masks
face scrubs
brush cleaner
i could do more, but ugh, lol laziness gets the best of me, and also limited amount of fridge and pantry space in the apt..ugggh.. IF I HAD TWO FRIDGES AND FREEZER ROOM. oh man, i'd make so much more stuff , but *sigh* i hate small spaces0 -
For me, it's Almond milk
Soak almonds overnight in water
rinse them off
throw them in a blender with 2x (or more) water as almonds and blend
add sugar, honey, vanilla, or anything else to taste
blend some more
drain through a cheese cloth a time or two
What do you now make at home and how?
i would LOVE to make almond milk at home, but holy balls, almonds are expensive!!!0 -
Hummus
yogurt
salad dressing
mayonnaise (but I still buy it because homemade has a short shelf life and I don't use that much anymore)
taco seasoning
fajita seasoning
salsa
whole wheat flour tortillas
granola
pasta0 -
I make my own salsa, tartar sauce (a lighter version than regular store bought), Asian foods like stir-frys0
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