Thanksgiving Dinner

My thanksgiving dinner garlic mashed potatoes were a big hit :). There is one more tip that I would like to share, again it's connected to making mashed potatoes. As I've said - less water, better mashed potatoes. This is why one of the tips is to cut potatoes in BIG chunks instead of small ones. This way the suck in less water. But a step further is not tu cut them at all. Don't even peel them. Wash them really good and then cook them with their skin on. When they are done drain them and cover them with cold water so that you dont burn yourslef and peel them... the skins will come of easy...just watch it, they're hot! :)

That's it. Tata...

Another Mashed Potatoes Tip

Actually, there is a bunch of tips how to improve your mashed potatoes on a website that I have found :). I suggest you check them out, there are also all sorts of recipes for mashed potatoes that will turn them in something more than just a side dish... like garlic, onion, bacon, cheddar cheese etc...

Still to sum it up, the main mashed potatoes recipe secrets:

1. Cut potatoes in BIG chunks!

2. Put them in COLD water.

3. When done drain the water and put them back on the stove for more water to EVAPORATE.

4. If you use an electric mashed/mixer don't overdo it!!

5. Add spices... garlic, cloves, onions, and things like bacon, cheddar cheese etc.. go crazy.

Mashed potatoes season is just around the corner :) happy mashing!

Healthy Anti Aging Foods

Lately I have been thinking about age, life... things like that. It's kind of not something I like to think about since I am don't have quite the average expectations from life. Not to get to depressing here :)... the point is that I decided that I will try to include more healthy foods into my diet. That doesn't mean that I'll stop with simple recipes, these things can go hand in hand. Actually I try to make most of my waffles, banana breads, pancakes, muffins etc... using healthy ingredients, whole wheat flour etc...

Then I have found a cool little website dedicated to anti ageing nutrition. It lists the main healthy foods that you should include in your diet and the reasons why each of them is good for you body. I specially like this superfood list, because there are things on it that I..we eat every day. I just didn't know they are superfoods :)... have to use them more often. Things like beans, avocados, green tea, yogurt, broccoli and my favourite - chocolate (I would prefer if it would be without black infront but still... :).

Anyway, check it out...and I will be soon back with another tip for mashed potatoes.