Moving into Blueberry Season ~

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Saturday we were gifted organic blueberries from the Harriets Bluff Farm booth which was at the Fernandina Market.  Beyond YUM!  We couldn't resist popping a few in our mouth right at market.  I am thrilled that blueberry season is back.  I don't think anything beats eating them fresh!

However, Sunday night I got a hankering for pancakes.  What comes next....blueberry sauce!  Here's our old family standby recipe, plus a great waffle recipe.

Blueberry Sauce

1/2 cup sugar

1 Tbsp cornstarch

1/3 cup water

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

In saucepan, combine sugar & cornstarch.  Gradually stir in water. 

Add blueberries; bring to boil over medium heat.  Stir until thickened.

Yield: 2 cups

Delicious Oatmeal Waffles

2 eggs

2 cups buttermilk

1 cup quick oats

1 Tbsp molasses

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

Combine eggs & buttermilk. Mix in oats. Stir in molasses & oil.  Mix flour, salt, baking soda & baking powder in a separate bowl.  Then, add to mixture.  Fry on waffle iron.

Yield: Approx. 16 squares

"Unprocessing" Foods -- Entry 3 (Taco Seasoning)



Here is my third food to "unprocess", taking me halfway through my New Year's Resolution! (http://greatlettuce.blogspot.com/2013/03/unprocessing-foods-entry-1.html)  I adapted some recipes to fit our personal taste.  We are not keen on too spicy of foods.  You may like to give it a kick with red pepper flakes.

Taco Seasoning

For 1 lb of beef or chicken.

2-1/2 tsp chili powder

3/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp onion powder

1/8 tsp dried oregano

(can substitute 1/2 tsp fresh cut oregano)

Combine spices & pour on meat.  Add 1/4 cup water & cook until thickened.