Apple Kiwi Strawberry smoothie

This uses just a juice mix, of Apple-Kiwi-Strawberry.  It would be more tremendous and filling with the full versions of each fruit.  For this version, however I have added Eggnog, which adds a whole lot more calories and thickness to the mixture.

1 Banana
4 oz container of Vanilla Activia Yogurt (use your favorite yogurt)
        (Vanilla being a neutral type flavor doesn't add any flavor's to overpower the Juice flavour).

1/3 cup Eggnog
2/3 cup Juice (Apple-Kiwi-Strawberry)
1/4 cup Milk


Combine all ingredients in your blender and then cover (unless you like clean up a mess ).
Start on low and work your way up to high.  Blend for about 2 minutes, and serve.
It should yield 2-3 servings.

Using Regular Popcorn in the Microwave.

The idea is microwaving the regular popcorn that comes in the bulk bags, not your premade Mircowave Popcorn packages.

     A 2lb bag has about 20 servings in, and the way I did it was smaller portions, but each to their own on their size of servings.  Now I have not investigated if others have done this, so this was my own experiment, and working it to perfection.  The inspiration all started with a 2 lb bag from my parents, and to do something different.  Not the regular approach.

   So here it is.

     2 Mircowave proof bowls
     1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil or your favorite oil/butter/shortening
     2 Tablespoons of Popcorn kernels

    As shown in this photo. Place all the ingredients in the same bowl.

 

Now with the second bowl cover the first and set the microwave for 2:20 on high (note you will have to experiment with yours).  I actually do it in two stages, the first 2:20, and remove the finished product.  The second for about 1:15 to get most of the remaining kernels.  Note: in removing at the 2:20 mark, I don't scorch my  popcorn.

  

Now presto here you have the finished goods.  This is the first round, as mentioned above.  Second round is about half and gets the remaining kernels. Also by removing the finished 2:20 product you don't get burned/scorched popcorn.

 

Salt to taste or sugar.          Enjoy!!

Buffalo Wing Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Yes this is a departure from my daily smoothie, and yes I still make smoothies nearly every day. But just haven't posted them. Some are repeats and some are new. So this is an update to my blog, and we will be changing directions somewhat, with Smoothies being still posted, but other things of interest.

They can range from the latest wild experiment in the kitchen to an adventure I have gone through.

So we start this new direction with Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

To begin turn on the griddle to high, lightly oil if need be (for me the griddle has been cured so no oil/butter used)

2 slices of Sweet Grain bread
Miracle Whip (or your favorite spread) -- spread across one slice.
Chicken Wing Sauce (Beano's) sprinkle a few drops to yours taste on Miracle Whip slice spread to combine.
Several slices of Colby Jack Cheese --- on the other slice.

Now grill for a few minutes till bottom side is toasted, and then flip and finish other till toasted to your color preference.
Remove from Griddle and let cool a bit.

Now enjoy a bit of spicy Grilled Cheese sandwich with a bit of creamy flavor too it.