Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for modified food starch in yogurt.
"Sure I eat what I advertise. Sure I eat Wheaties for breakfast. A good bowl of Wheaties with bourbon can't be beat." -Dizzy Dean, Baseball player
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A smoothie can make a great breakfast if you're on the run and only have a few seconds. Use a base of non-fat yogurt for a good protein source and a lot of fruit for good carbs and fiber. I like using papaya or mango juice because they gives a good thick texture and are easy on the stomach.
Stick Blender
You can use a traditional blender for soups but a stick blender will
make life so much easier for you. Some manufacturers call this an
immersion blender because the head of the blender is immersed in
whatever you wish to blend. The one caution is to wait for hot recipes,
such as soup, to cool a bit before blending.
Place the bottom of the blender against the bottom of the pot or
bowl. This actually forms a slight suction and foods will tend to
splash less. If I know I am going to use my stick blender, I try to use
a pot or bowl with higher sides to reduce any spatter.
This is one of my favorite kitchen tools. The one I have has a lot
of attachments, and while the important one is the blender itself, I do
use the mini food processor attachment that came with mine almost as
much as the blender itself. It is perfect for dressings and spreads,
such as pesto, where clean up of a food processor or blender would be a
hassle.
