Jicama is reputed to be an excellent prebiotic and can be added to many types of salads or, if young and tender, peeled and eaten plain. I love to experiment with new salads and this one is perfect for the large, tough jicama sold where we live. We ate it for dinner with slow baked burger patties. I used a food processor to grate the jicama and carrot and to thin slice the fresh pepper. Continue reading Jicama Salad
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Slow Baked Burgers
Burger patties cooked on the stovetop tend to splatter and make a mess of the stove. Looking for a simpler and cleaner method of cooking burgers I switched to baking them. Even when cooked until well done the patties do not dry out. The small amount of cheese is essentially a condiment and can be omitted. Continue reading Slow Baked Burgers
Sesame Sauce For Mixed Vegetables
This easy sauce turns simple mixed vegetables into something special. Start by sauteing mixed vegetables in a small amount of olive oil. If you are really in a hurry, you can microwave the vegetables in a a covered dish. If you like hot and spicy food use the chipotle chile variation instead of the smoked paprika. Continue reading Sesame Sauce For Mixed Vegetables
Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad
Some years our two persimmon trees produce bushels of fruit and we search for creative ways to use it all. This salad uses the flat Fuyu type persimmons when they are still firm and was a beautiful addition to our Thanksgiving dinner. Try to find a large pomegranate that is firm but not dried out. We used one of the amazing pomegranates grown by Daniel Haren in Chico California. Continue reading Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad
Ground Lamb Sliders
With classic lamb seasoning of rosemary and mint, we enjoyed these lamb sliders with baked sweet potatoes and stir-fried swiss chard and carrots. They are also good with brussels sprouts sauteed in olive oil and mustard. Continue reading Ground Lamb Sliders
How to Make Sriracha Sauce
The peppers at our Farmers’ Market are bountiful and beautiful this time of year. It’s fun to make your own sriracha sauce using the peppers of your choice. I have used Tobago peppers, long red cayenne, red jalapeños, and a mixture of multiple kinds of peppers. Although fermented, the sriracha is cooked to stop the fermentation and preserve it so it does not contain active probiotics. It seems to keep indefinitely in the refrigerator.
Camper Potato Salad
Pocket Stew and Cheeseburgers In Paradise
4th of July Coconut Blancmange
We usually eat fruit or a square of dark chocolate as a treat, however, a “not too sweet” dessert is welcome on special occasions. This blancmange is super easy and could be made on the road if space is available in a cooler or refrigerator. If possible, use all organic ingredients. Serves 6.
About Us
Welcome to our Very Active Life. We are two boomers who have learned to maintain a level of fitness that enables us to continue our adventures such as trekking in the Himalayas and Andes and camping off-road in our truck.
Our goal with this website is to share our knowledge and encourage others to pursue their own healthy lifestyle and adventures. Continue reading About Us