Quick Tip: Stretching Hash Browns

Don't have enough Hash Browns for the entire crew or just looking to add some extra veggies into your day?

Add an equal amount of Sauerkraut to the Potatoes and cook and season as usual.  For me that entails a cast iron skillet and Garlic Powder, Cumin, and a touch of Mustard.

I had this for breakfast with a side of blueberry pancakes, but this could easily be worked into a side dish for dinner.

Tip: To reduce the sourness of the Kraut, rinse and drain before using.

Enjoy!
The Hoff

Peach Sorbet

This is a modified version of a Vitamix Recipe.

Creamy, smooth, refreshing...natural

Peach Sorbet
Yields: 3 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
1 cup Rice Milk
1 pound Frozen Peaches
1/4 cup Sugar in the Raw (less if using Stevia)
1 tbsp Crystallized Ginger
1 tsp Sea Salt
Splash of Lime Juice


Directions:

1. Load everything into the blender
2. Blend about 60 seconds until fruit is completely smooth and looks like sorbet
3. You will need to push the fruit into the blades; Vitamixers: use the tamper
4. Serve immediately
5. Freeze leftovers

Caution:
It's been awhile since I put my Vitamix to the test and the motor was moaning on this one. I had to remind myself that this is what the Vitamix is built for and a little abnormal noise is fine.  But I panicked for a second and for this reason, I'm not sure how a regular blender would handle this much frozen fruit with so little liquid.

Event: PBS to Air Food, Inc

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Food, Inc. a documentary that has received a favorable Healthy Hoff review, is set to air on PBS on August 9, 2011 at 10pm.

Here's your chance to check out this worthy doc for free and from the comfort of your own home.

To top that off - Food, Inc. was just nominated for two News and Documentary Emmy Awards!

This screening is part of a new season of PBS' award-winning documentary series, POV (Point of View).

Check your local listings for this doc and other POV offerings!

Pass the Popcorn!
The Hoff

THE HEALTHY HOFF HITS 5000!!!!

Happy Birthday to me!!!!!

 When I started this little blog back in late March, I never dreamed that within four months, it would hit over 5000 Page Views, but here we are!!!

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Big thanks to everyone who helped accomplish this amazing achievement!  I appreciate and enjoy all the positive feedback from the Healthy Hoff followers. Knowing of your interest drives my motivation to keep the posts flowing and many of you have inspired a few.  So never be shy of giving the Healthy Hoff a high five!

Special Shout Out to the International Hoff Followers (the list keeps growing)!

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The Hoff

Witch Hazel for Sunburn?

I always thought aloe vera was the only way to go for sunburn, but apparently pure Witch Hazel (no alcohol - check the label) is just as effective.

Keep Witch Hazel in the frig and soak a wash cloth to apply as a cold compress.

Finish by applying aloe to lock in the moisture.

You should be able to find Witch Hazel at any local Health Food Store.  I gravitate towards the Thayers brand.

Witch Hazel also works well as a Toner, Acne relief, on Bug Bites, for Minor Cuts, on Poison Ivy/Oak and to speed up the healing of Bruises.

Get a little Witchy!
The Hoff

Event: Nutritionalist, George Eisman Speaks on Nutrition & Cancer

The West Shore Vegetarian Group is sponsoring a presentation by noted nutrition expert, George Eisman.  His will be speaking on "The basics of nutrition for vegetarians, vegans, and everyone else" and "How diet affects your risk of cancer."

"George Eisman has been a Registered Dietitian since 1978, having worked at Miami Children's Hospital and at Wesley Woods Nursing Home in Atlanta, before serving as a Public Health Nutritionist for the State Health Departments of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.  He has taught nutrition at the college and university level for over 20 years, having served as a faculty member at Florida State University, Broward Community College and Miami-Dade Community College. He has lectured about the ethics of food selection, and about prevention of disease through diet at national and international nutrition conferences, and has appeared on numerous radio and television talk shows."

When: Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Where: West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church: 20401 Hilliard Blvd. Rocky River, Ohio 44116

Time: 7:00pm

Cost: Free

Refreshments will be served afterward.

Call: 440.333.2255 for more Info

Gotta headache? Chug this!

Have a headache and prefer not to take an aspirin (good choice)?

Down a cup of joe and within 20 minutes your headache should be a distant memory.

Just make sure your coffee is caffeinated.

The caffeine will shrink the blood vessels in your brain, which in turn will ease the throbbing.

The same trick can be accomplished through visualization.  Just imagine the blood vessels in your head shrinking and the throbbing ceasing.

Bottoms Up!
The Hoff