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How to Clean Blenders with Reusable Swabs

August 23, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

reusable cloth squab and blender lid

Blender lids are notoriously hard to clean. You can: Ignore the problem, and risk food poisoning (nooooo!) Scrub the crannies with cotton swabs Use homemade reusable swabs When I got tired of cutting Q-Tips in half to cut my costs and the waste, I looked for a little brush or sponge on a stick that […]

Filed Under: Save money Tagged With: blender, cleaning, Vitamix, zero waste

Rich Mushroom Sauce – Dairy Free!

April 14, 2019 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

Rich Mushroom Sauce in a cup with carrot sticks on the side

This rich, flavorful mushroom sauce takes just six ingredients and fifteen minutes to make. Use it as a spread for my Asparagus-Mushroom Crostini or other snacks, as a dip for veggies or chips, and as a sauce for pasta. Using organic ingredients, Rich Mushroom Sauce costs just $5.26 a recipe or 38 cents for a […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Sauce Tagged With: blender, cashews, dairy free, gluten-free, mushrooms, quick, vegan

Golden Thai Dressing or Sauce

February 22, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

bowl of Golden Thai Dressing with purple daikon slices

I created this creamy, fragrant salad dressing to bring the yum of Thai food to my winter salads. Turns out it’s marvelous as a sauce too, mixed with noodles and steamed veg. This healthy recipe will make you feel like a magician as you turn crunchy, lumpy cauliflower into a silken base for peanut and […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Sauce Tagged With: blender, cauliflower, low fat, quick, salad dressing, sauce, WFPB, winter

Heat-Wave Gazpacho or Chilled Tomato Vegetable Soup

August 11, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

gazpacho in glass with swim gear

When the sun pounds down on your roof and just walking outside makes you dizzy with heat, whirl up a batch of Heat-Wave Gazpacho. This chilled tomato vegetable soup is a meal in a bowl, with a refreshing vinegar zing. Serve it as a first course for dinner, pack it in a thermos for lunch, […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Snack Tagged With: blender, food processor, gluten-free, peppers, quick, soup, summer, tomatoes, vegan

How to Make Organic Horchata Fast with Cooked Brown Rice

June 23, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

fast organic horchata made with brown rice

Horchata is a cold, creamy, usually dairy-free drink often made with rice, cinnamon, sweetener, and water. Some recipes add almonds or other nuts and even cows’ milk for a richer, creamier beverage.  I can’t believe how easy it is to make at home using leftover rice! By using cooked rice instead of raw rice, you […]

Filed Under: Beverage Tagged With: blender, brown rice, cinnamon, gluten-free, horchata, plant milk, vegan, Vitamix

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