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Hi Rod,

I have been looking for just this very thing in your recipe Pumpkin Popcorn Muffins. George and I always had a little celebratory Halloween dinner which was lots of fun. well not last year but most years. :)
This sounds like a must try... and I am extremely curious about the use of popcorn and its addition to the bread...so here goes... :bana:

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Re: UB Cookin'

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Sandy,

Just nickname this George's Mystery Muffins. :scratch:

:o Typical recipe where I wake up one day, start making a recipe,
adding ingredients with perfect measures. I could believe that
I "received' the recipe while sleeping, having retired with only
concept of name - not detailed ingredients/preparation. 8)

:farao: I had never considered adding popped popcorn to a recipe
... and would not have known that a GALLON would be required
(volume reduces as it absorbs moisture). A Halloween mystery! :roll

:scratch: Who knew that Lika Pumpkin Soufflé (next recipe)
would be a complement to George's Muffins :?:

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:lol: I love that..."George's Mystery Muffins." :bana: Yep, perfect for our first Halloween dinner apart!"
Rod you put a huge smile on my face this morning. :D
Thank you... :sunflower:
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Lika Pumpkin Soufflé

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Lika Pumpkin Soufflé (pronounced "like a")

Egg-intense (pronounced like "in tents") :roll:
pumpkin pudding with a touch of sweetness;
can be served as side dish for any meal.

:roll Ingredients:

15oz can pumpkin puree
3 tbsp brown sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 xlg eggs, whipped
1/4 cup egg whites
1/3 cup half & half
1 tbsp light olive oil

:arrow: Directions:

Lightly oil 2 quart baking dish;
preheat oven to 325F degrees.

Combine ingredients as listed
and whisk vigorously.

Pour into baking dish
and bake 1 hour 20 min.

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(lika off to buy lotsa pumpkin) :D
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Re: https://www.eatthis.com/canned-pumpkin-ideas/
"20 Things to Make with Canned Pumpkin"

:idea: ... like "Jazz Up Mac & Cheese"
(substitute healthier noodles or grains - even cauliflower!) :roll

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:study: Re: https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/on- ... in-breaks/

:idea: OMG! Look at the fiber in coconut flour :!:

Texas' Dr. McCullough occasionally mentions that a robust microbiome is important
for health sufficient to control flu symptoms - coconut contributes to such microbiome! 8)

Tip: Much research (and hype) glorifies coconut oil, but studies of islanders
typically fail to mention that the coconut meat is also consumed. ;)

:!: Quality of raw coconut, especially from kernel with husk missing,
is difficult to know! Simmer the meat for safe consumption! ;)
(or substitute packaged shredded coconut)

:bana: Plan C to open a coconut kernel: 8)

Drain juice from three holes at one end, then refrigerate overnight (or chill in freezer).
Place the chilled kernel in hot oven 10 min., then sharply tap around the globe's center
with spine of large knife until cracks appear. Start peeling shell as more cracks appear.

:idea: Theory: Chilled center contracts; heated shell expands,
making the shell removal easier. Might be true! :finger:
Use gloves! Shell will be hot! :roll:

:bana: Plan D to open a coconut kernel: 8)

Skip Plan C (cooling 'n heating did not help) ...
and there's lotsa advice online, but all involve
draining, breaking, and prying. :roll:

:idea: Next method (kernel at room temperature):
Place drained kernel in 400F degree oven 15 min.,
then tap with hammer or spine of large knife.

:bana: Plan E to open a coconut kernel: 8)

Drain room temperature kernel, then keep tapping
all around until cracks appear (sound changes
where cracks start to form). Break into pieces.

Pry off shell, cut meat into small pieces,
rinse in slightly salty water, then refrigerate
or freeze for later use.

:scratch: What happened to Plan B?
Buy shelled coconut meat if possible. :lol:

:idea: Meaty Tips:
Older coconut may have hard meat - simmer in water to soften,
then discard water and mix with virgin coconut oil (optional).
Raw coconut has lotsa fiber! Serve with chilled applesauce.
Peeling is unnecesary if you like fiber. :roll:

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Hi Rod,

I made the recipe you nicknamed, "George's Mystery Muffins". The flavour was very good, but I made the mistake of popping my own popcorn and for some reason it always comes out tough and not fully popped properly. I am going to make this recipe again and this time using properly popped corn and the texture should be good. I'm still eating the mystery muffins, though, and enjoying them, anyway. Pumpkin tastes so good this time of year even though we are heading for summer in Australia.

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Sandy,

Even with perfect pops, some hulls may remain in larger pieces.
Hull-less popcorn is an option* or just try quick-cook oatmeal flakes.
Stir in until batter is muffin-thick (warming batter may help ...
or quick-soak these flakes in hot water then drain 'n mix). :finger:

:roll: Maybe George will comment on his better batter.

* https://poppingtons.com/blogs/press/146 ... th-or-fact

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Crunchy Corny Coconut

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Crunchy Corny Coconut

Tasty with baked white fish, turtle, and/or alligator
... depending on spices and adult beverages.
Serve with fresh pineapple to upscale. 8)

:idea: For gay parties (not necessarily LGBT),
wear hula skirt and serve in community bowl
("males" can wear the coconut shells).

Tip: Hard coconut may need to simmer longer -
continue recipe when coconut is al dente.


:arrow: Place layer of coconut pieces on bottom of pan,
add enough water to cover, top with frozen corn
and simmer 10 min. in covered pan.

Then spread on chopped sweet onion,
then spread on sliced jalapeño peppers
and simmer 10 min. in covered pan.

Turn off heat and let rest 5 min., covered.
Drizzle on olive oil; add desired spices.

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Hi Rod,
I had never heard of hull less pop corn. :shock: Wow you can get just about anything these days.) It would be perfect in George's recipe. I suspect though even normally hulled popcorn would be fine in this..it was just my popcorn had hard bits from not popping properly. I did try to keep out all un popped kernels. It was still a perfect added treat for Halloween night's feast, though. I sprinkled them with cinnamon sugar mixture just before eating. yum! :D

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Manny's Mystery Manna

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Manny's Mystery Manna

:!: Quality of raw coconut, especially from kernel with husk missing,
is difficult to know! Simmer the meat for safe consumption! ;)
(or substitute 1 cup packaged shredded coconut)

Step 1: Whisk half of 15oz jar of virgin coconut oil
with 13oz can coconut cream, both melted - not hot.
Refrigerate until firm. 8)

Step 2:
Remove meat from fresh coconut kernel,
slice into mini pieces, simmer in slightly salty water,
then drain well. Put coconut in food processor,
add 1 cup cool water and process to shred
(drain "coconut milk" and save to drink).
Refrigerate until oil 'n cream are solid. 8)

Step 3:
Combine shredded coconut with
oil 'n cream mixture using quantity desired.
Refrigerate until used. 8)

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:study: About coconut manna (a review) ...
Re: http://www.theprimalist.com/coconut-manna/

"It’s very tasty, and only has the one ingredient. Since it doesn’t claim to be raw, I’d assume there was some sort of high heat processing involved, so I question how nutritious it is, or if it’s any good for you ... pretty minor concerns for something that falls in the treat category."

:idea: This comment about "high heat" (and "processing" in general) hints that coconut direct from the kernel is healthier;
"minor concern" associated with "treat" is typical perspective about MANY popular treats (nutrition is NOT a priority). :(

This typical perspective about treats will remain counterproductive to disease control (IMO). ;)

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:study: Re: https://www.foodprocessing.com/articles ... -benefits/
"Whey's Numerous Health Benefits"

"Biological Value of a protein (BV) is an expression of how well that protein is absorbed and utilized by the body. Nutritionists long have recognized that the quality of protein found in eggs is considered the gold standard by which all other proteins are measured. Ranking protein from the egg white at 100 implies the full measure of protein from egg is metabolized" :roll

:idea: An article about whey with this important comment about egg white protein
(a super value relative to typically expensive protein powders) ;)

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Chocolate Dollops

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Chocolate Dollops

These are the natural flavors of these health foods before sugar, etc. is added
to make them popular "sweet treats", oft making them not-so-healthy foods. :roll:
(probably too much saturated fat to convert to chocolate pudding -
try 1-2 tbsp for cacao's antioxidant and coconut's oil benefit.) ;)

:roll Ingredients:
13oz can coconut cream (unsweetened), melted but not warm
3 tbsp 100% cacao powder

:arrow: Directions:
Whisk coconut cream to smooth and refrigerate overnight,
then whisk in cacao powder and refrigerate until served. 8)

Tips: Sugar is sweet but encourages gobbles. :o
For fiber, add shredded coconut or chia seeds.

:bana: Proof of concept: CD@222
(serve with Kahlúa chaser)

:arrow: Into 2 cups Chocolate Dollops,
stir 2 tbsp half & half, 2 tsp sugar,
2 rounded tbsp black chia seeds.
Refrigerate for 2 hours,
then serve at 2:22 :lol:

Tip: It's 2:22 in every time zone
... eventually .... twice. ;)

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:sunflower: More about coconuts ...

Re: https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benef ... ut-cream#1

"Coconut cream is a thicker form of coconut milk that has an important place in Thai, Indian, Indonesian, and Polynesian cuisines. In general, coconut milk and cream are made by squeezing the meat of ripe brown coconuts and saving the liquid that emerges. This thick liquid is different from coconut water — the water comes from unripe, green coconuts and doesn’t involve any squeezing."

Re: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritions ... conut-oil/

"people who include coconut as part of their native diets ... have low rates of cardiovascular disease ... the type of coconut they eat is different than what is used in a typical Western diet. These groups do not eat processed coconut oil, but the whole coconut as coconut meat or pressed coconut cream, along with an indigenous diet of foods rich in fiber and low in processed and sugary foods."

:bana: Grammar tip just learned about "different from" vs "different than" ...

"Different from" is preferred unless followed by a clause like this:
"different than what is used in a typical Western diet."

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:study: Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/hea ... 383617001/
"Cold and flu season is here. Do vitamins actually work?"

"(Zinc) easily obtained from diet, zinc is abundant in meat, eggs and oysters."

"(Vitamin C) easily obtained from diet, and it is abundant in sweet potatoes, red peppers, broccoli and citrus fruits."

"(Vitamin D) found in fish, eggs and fortified dairy products, but most people would benefit
from Vitamin D supplement of 1,000-2,000IU daily."

"Bottom line: You can get most of your immune boosting vitamins from a diverse diet including fatty fish, meat, vegetables and fruit.
Those who can’t get enough natural sunlight and are deficient in Vitamin D should consider supplementing"

:idea: Note the subtle caveat: "supplement ... if you are deficient" (otherwise supplementation is wasted,
sometimes harmful ... especially to the wallet) ;)

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Spoonable Coconut Oil

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Spoonable Coconut Oil (not a liquid,
brands mentioned for reference) ;)

Good combo for easily spoonable oil.
(Cream's guar gum is beneficial fiber)
Mixes easily with 100% cacao powder. :roll

Re: https://www.tomthumb.com/shop/product-d ... 29615.html
Coconut Oil, 14oz jar, virgin, unrefined
Re: https://www.tomthumb.com/shop/product-d ... 12231.html
Coconut Cream, 13oz can, unsweetened

:arrow: Whisk complete can with half of jar
(both melted, not warm); keep refrigerated. 8)

Try 1 1/2 cups refrigerated spoonable
with 2 tbsp 100% cacao powder. ;)

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:idea: More about coconut cream ...

Re: https://minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make ... ped-cream/
"How to Make Coconut Whipped Cream"

:roll Tasty alternative to dairy but still with saturated fat. ;)

Tips: If your cholesterol level is already too high,
coconut oil is probably not a good dietary choice.
Also, with a well-balanced diet, oil is not required
as a supplement (it's in the foods). ;)

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Thanks Rod, :D

Your whipped coconut cream recipe comes just in time for the Thanksgiving Holidays. How do you think it will taste with Pumpkin Pie?

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Sandy,

The coconut cream recipe is not a good substitute
for traditional whipped cream, but try this sauce:

:roll Combine 1 1/2 cups prepared coconut cream
with 1 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice;
refrigerate until sugar crystals dissolve. 8)

:hithere And for a hot chocolate substitute,
combine 1 1/2 cups prepared coconut cream
with 3 tbsp 100% cacao powder, then stir
into very hot coffee (try 2 tbsp cream).
Add 1-2 tbsp half & half to lighten.

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:study: Re: https://www.thehealthy.com/weight-loss/ ... -fat-fast/

"Dr. Oz is a big fan of dark chocolate: In one study, he writes, participants who ate dark chocolate with 70 percent cacao
reduced their waist circumference in just one week. 'The darker stuff has anti-inflammatory properties and helps
with insulin sensitivity, both of which influence how your body stores fat' " 8)

OMG! I had concluded that 100% cacao (baking chocolate) was my only option.
Now, 85% cacao (maximum cacao and still enjoyable) seems good compromise.

LOL: "reduced their waist circumference" doesn't say how much!
... and dark chocolate still has saturated fat. ;)

:bana: Fat Buster tip (apparently) ...
Stir 1 1/2 tbsp 100% cacao powder into 1 cup natural applesauce.
There's NO saturated fat in this cacao :!:

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Breakfast Q&A

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Breakfast Q&A

Good for any meal, but a big scoop
over a steamed egg says "breakfast"!
Try topped with a mustard sauce. ;)

:roll Ingredients:

1 cup multi-color quinoa
1 2/3 cups water
1 tsp garlic granules
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp virgin olive oil
large sweet onion, diced
med. bunch asparagus, chopped
(or 2 cups chopped broccoli tops)

:arrow: Directions:

Simmer rinsed quinoa in water
until most of water is absorbed,
then stir in spices and olive oil,
then onion and asparagus.

While quinoa is cooking, microwave
onion and asparagus to al dente.

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:sunflower: Wisdom of Pan(demic) ...

Serve wedges of fresh orange to end every meal
(with skin permits biting into nutritious white flesh) ;)

See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_(god)

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I just ate the last of the asparagus last night or the recipe, "Breakfast Q&A" would be on tomorrow's breakfast menu.
Sounds like a good one, Rod. Thank you! :D

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OB Cao Plops

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OB Cao Plops

(fka "OB Cacao Muffin Tops", first known as)
With lotsa fiber, typical of Bossie's diet. :roll:

:roll Ingredients:

2 cups light oat bran
1/3 cup 100% cacao powder
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup half & half
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup egg whites
2 tbsp light olive oil

:arrow: Directions:

Preheat oven to 400F degrees;
place parchment paper on baking sheet.

Combine ingredients in order listed,
stirring well before adding olive oil,
then well again.

Plop batter onto baking sheet,
reduce oven to 375F, bake 40 min.

:idea: Serve with a drink (try Baileys or Kahlúa) 8)
Upscale by adding 1 cup each chopped walnuts
and sweetened dried cranberries. :roll

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