Buttermilk Ranch

Did anyone else think that Hidden Valley was a real destination? I was so enamored by those silly commercials. The rolling green hills void of cow patties, the delicately hued cotton blowing on the line. . .rocking chairs. . .perfectly shaped trees. 

However, I’m not a fan of the dressing that inspired those commercials. I’m more of a balsamic and red wine vinegar sort of gal.  But Aaron loves ranch dressing and I love making homemade mayo and combining it with buttermilk, yogurt, lemon, dill, oregano, and garlic.  Put the mixture in a closed container and leave it in the fridge overnight so the flavors can bloom.

Bunny Bread Surprise Snack

ETA (live journal style): If you want a good recipe for homemade mayo go here, half the recipe to make a small pickle jar for your Hidden Valley Guilty Pleasure. I look to the Gluten Free Girl for all manner of innovative recipes and I used her Buttermilk Ranch formula for this jawn.

Raw Slaw

Pound of beets, pound of carrots, two apples, 1/4 cup walnut oil, walnuts, lemon juice, parsley on top. Food processor if you please.

 

I really don't know how to work a camera.

 

Courageous or Stupid?

cabbage soup for the, um, soul?

I’m on a silly diet.  It’s called the cabbage soup diet, perhaps you’ve heard of it?  Regardless, I refuse to link any of the information to this site.  If you find it yourself and browse through the recipes and restrictions do yourself a favor and stay out of the messageboard.  I wandered in accidentally and felt like I’d found a portal to the 8th grade girls locker room of my nightmares. Anyway, after a few months of weddings and goodbye parties I need to reset my dietary intake and reduce my cravings for sweets.  To be fair, I also like diets: the structure, the no-brain food decisions.  Today I can eat the soup, any fruit except banannas, take my multivitamins and drink water.  I also insist on taking my regular dose of fish oil.  Um, cabbage soup and fish oil, this could be a horrible idea!