Organic vs. Conventionally Farmed: Let the kids be the taste test

www.oldoakfarms.com

With all the propaganda/infomericals about America's ‪#‎GMO‬ fake food supply - it's time to thank  ‪#‎organic‬ potato farmers at Old Oak Farms.

Fast, easy and then just let it grill: Washed and wrapped potatoes in tin foil with a little olive oil and put them first on the grill - off the heat to the side. Grilled for maybe an hour and a half but it's not directly over the fire and not always the only items on the grill. No need to move or flip - just be certain they're not directly over the coals. (Still grill using old fashioned 100% charcoal and no lighter fluid necessary with the chimney. Coals are ready in less than 10 minutes - the time it takes to rinse and wrap the potatoes.)

My niece said it was the best potato she ever had and think she actually enjoyed four.

Best health always,

Supermom-in-training

Best health always,
Supermom-in-training

The Organic Effect - Wow! And only after two weeks

Wow!  What a difference and only after two weeks.  Wonder when America will do the same test?

Best health always,

Supermom-in-training

5 Ingredients That Should Have Never Been Approved By The FDA – Are You Eating Them?

5 Ingredients That Should Have Never Been Approved By The FDA – Are You Eating Them?

Food Babe

My husband always says, if it stains your skin and clothes like that - imagine what it's doing to your insides?

Best health always,

Supermom-in-training

Here's our new (old) way to hang out laundry

Here's our new (old) way to hang out laundry

Finding Fay: A Free Family Festival

Finding Fay: A Free Family Festival

FINDING FAY: A Free Family Festival 
Sept. 10 – 15 (Various Boston area venues)

Inspired by the Creative Spirit of Artist Fay Chandler

More than 60 Greater Boston arts, cultural and advocacy organizations will gather to present a free family festival inspired by the creative spirit of artist and philanthropist Fay Chandler.

“After my mother’s death last winter, our family decided we wanted to honor her life, her achievements and her spirit in a way that all of Boston might enjoy. Mom loved her extended community -- one organization at a time. 'Finding Fay' is about discovering what happens when they all get together with one another and the neighbors for an afternoon. Please join us for the celebration!"

– Alfred D. “Appy” Chandler

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR): Avocado Zucchini Summer Soup

Recipe sounds delicious!  Just not sure the family will partake.  Maybe I won't share the ingredients while I experiment?

Photo by Heather Victoria Photography

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) - TK: Avocado Zucchini Summer Soup

Best health always,
Supermom-in-training

Smashed Lemonade (with vodka or can be served virgin of course)

Smashed Lemonade (After)

Hello friends . . .

After a brief hiatus enjoying the spring and summer with family and friends, I'm back online.  This recipe has been requested more than a few times this summer (also have one for Smashed Blueberries that I'll post under a separate post)

Smashed Lemonade 

(delicious served virgin as well)

By the glass*   

 (Before) 

Recipe when using 16 oz (or two cup) glass

Two (2) jiggers quality vodka (no headache if it's "top shelf") and no need for the "fake" flavored stuff here because that's what we're going to do and (hopefully) it will be awesome.  (Storing the vodka in the freezer will also ensure a refreshing cold beverage.)  I prefer the one that rhymes with "settle".

Two (2) cups quality lemonade (be sure to read the label because the quality will make a difference here as well.  That is: no high fructose corn syrup "fake" lemonade.)  Hope to post a homemade recipe soon.

1 pint of blue berries (washed and rinsed) - to smash 

1 lemon (washed and rinsed and cut in to 1/8 pieces to mash

1 bottle of chilled sparkling Italian Water - to splash

1 lemon squeezer - for the smashing and mashing

Take a glass or cup that can hold approx. 16 ounces or 2 cups.  Fill 2/3 full with ice.  Pour one or two jiggers of vodka over the ice.  Smash two scoops of blueberries and add to glass.   Mash two lemon wedges and let the juice spill in to the glass.  Fill glass with lemonade and leave room at the top to splash with sparkling water.  (If making virgin just skip the vodka and leave more room for the splash.)  Finish off with ice to fill glass.  (This last step makes it less messy when doing all the mashing, squeezing and splashing.)  When refilling leave the already mashed blueberries in the bottom of the glass and repeat above.

Enjoy (responsibly of course) with family and friends!

Sounds like a lot of work but once you have the hang of it's actually pretty easy.  Love to hear your results.

Best health always,
Supermom-in-training

* Multiply by four if serving a party pitcher.  I prefer a glass pitcher that has been placed in the fridge so the pitcher is cold when you add the vodka and lemonade.   Then smash, squeeze and splash right before you serve.