Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Kiwi

I felt like eating kiwi tonight.


Custom Creations: Morning Cappucino

Good Morning.  Here's my version of the morning cappucino.


 This is a new creation of mine.  In fact, I thought of it last night. lol

1. Take your favorite combination of nuts.  Today it is: pumpkin seeds, toasted soy nuts, sunflower seeds, cranberries, dates, and raisins.


2. Add in more dried chopped dates for sweetness.


3. So mixed together, it should look like this.


4. Mill into powder with 600-watt motor. Takes less than 30 seconds.


5. Pour powder mix into mug.  Add in 1 gram of Rou Gui (cinnamon bark) powder, if you need a warm me up.
 
6. Pour in hot or boiling water and stir with spoon.

Enjoy.  So delicious!

This takes me a few minutes to make, if it weren't for the picture taking. lol.  It's a nutritious and delicious breakfast.  The best part is that you feel so good after drinking this and the nuts have a filling effect on the stomach.  No need for a high calorie breakfast.

(c) by Pete's Custom Creations 2013. lol.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Pita Pizza - Round Two

Round Two

This time with tomato sauce and cheese first.


Add in green bell pepper, mushroom, red onion, muffaletta salad olives, sea salt, and spices.





Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.

Yummy.  So, So Good.  Mouth watering!


Today's Chef Inspired Lunch Creations

Today I felt inspired to make home made pizza ... for the first time.  Being a highly spontaneous person in my personal life, I decided to do it by jumping in the water and learning to swim that way. lol.  Experience beats all book knowledge.  hahahaha

1. First we start off with a pita bread.  Add thyme, oregano, sesame seeds, and some sesame oil.



2. Then I add in sliced tomatoes, jalapenos, red bell pepper, and mushroom.


3. Sprinkle in shredded cheese: mozzarella, provolone, white cheddar, romano, and asiago.


4. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
5. Fold in half and eat like pita pizza.


Results
I noticed the pizza was a little bland, so I added in a dash of sea salt and some favorite dried seasoning.  The healthiest pizza I've eaten in my whole life.  I know because I never felt this good after eating pizza.

Lesson Learned
1. Add in a tomato sauce base to the pita bread next time
2. Add in cheese after the tomato sauce
3. Add in sea salt and seasoning before baking

I still haven't done any research, just gave some thought as to how I could have done it better. :)

I probably could have done some research and preparation, but it wouldn't have been as much fun as I am having today.  That's me.  I like creating things.  I like having a lot of fun.

Brought to you by Aspiring Chef Pete (tm) hahahahaha

I aspire to be as good as my mom! ;)

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Farmers Market

Here I am at the Farmers Market getting freshly sprouted red clover. They cut the sprouts right in front of me.




Finally got home from a fun morning at the market. I love eating fresh wholesome fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers. I like to arrange them nicely to see what veggies I'll be eating for the week. Here it is in my kitchen.


Cilantro, arugula, carrots, Persian cucumbers, radish, lemon, vine grown tomatoes, broccoli.







Oranges, celery, lime, arugula.




Arugula close-up.




Green Cauliflower.



Red Clover close-up.  Yummy!





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Sprouted Sunflower.



Pear, avocados, lemon, limes, Red Russian Kale, jalapeno, and oranges.



I took all these pictures with my Android camera phone.  Can you believe it? :)