July 2014 – Matthew's Manna

Pureed Whole Grain Pancakes

All of my pureed diet recipes must pass a taste test. I feel, if I won’t eat it, why would anyone else? I sampled this recipe and it a tasted like an amped up Cream of Wheat. I had one of my girls taste it and she cleaned the plate! 1/3 cup of water 4…

Whole Grain Pancakes

½ cup all purpose flour ½ cracked wheat or whole wheat flour ¼ cup oat flour ¼ cup quinoa flour 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tsp double-acting baking powder 1¼ cup of milk (any kind) 2 eggs 3 tablespoons melted butter Combine dry ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl and set aside. Combine eggs and…

Whole Grain Flour

Nothing matches the flavor and nutritional value of homemade baked goods made from fresh ground flours. No need to purchase a flour mill if you have a Vitamix. The time it takes to grind grain into very fine flour is unbelievably fast! ½ -2 cups of whole grain (wheat berries, steel cut oats, rice, quinoa,…

Melon Agua Fresca

Here in southern California the summer heat is just beginning to ramp up. With temperatures that hover near 100 degrees sometimes into October, staying cool and hydrated is high on our list of priorities. My husband came across this recipe on Foodwishes.com and asked me if I could make it. I just happened to have…

Mango Ice cream

So what do you serve for dessert when it’s 102 degrees outside? Ice cream, of course! This is a fresh and fruity twist on an old time favorite. My husband likes his with a sprinkle of shredded coconut while my girls prefer it without the banana. With the Vitamix I can make 2 servings at…

Vitamix Flash Sale

There is so much to be found on the Vitamix website but this link puts it all in a nutshell.

Ratatouille and Brown Rice Dinner

I made this for the family last night and offered it to Mathew for the first time. He was hesitant at first but, after I fed him the first spoon, it was all bright eyes and smiles! Brown rice: 1 cup of brown rice 1 tablespoon of butter 2 cups of water 2 tsp chicken…

Mellow Yellow Power Smoothie

I whipped this up after a trip to the gym with my husband. He tasted it and loved it. He suggested I add a bit of nutmeg to it and use it as a replacement for eggnog during the the holidays. That’s saying something because he REALLY loves eggnog. He might just have something there. …

Baby Food Purees

Baby food purees are a great place to start when you are dealing with those restricted to a pureed diet. Whether they are special needs adults or children or just an older adult who has lost their ability to chew food, starting simple is best. How a food looks, smell and feels is as much…

Vitamix Verses Jamba Juice

I was able to find this information on hackthemenu.com: Jamba Juice Smoothies Prices: Item Sixteen Original Power Classic Smoothies $4.29 $4.99 $5.69 All Fruit Smoothies $4.69 $5.39 $6.09 Fruit & Veggie Smoothies $5.69 $5.39 $6.09 Pre-Boosted Smoothies $6.69 $5.39 $6.09 Fit ‘n Fruitful Smoothies $4.99 $5.69 – Creamy Treats $4.69 $5.39 – Now let’s do…