Grinding: A Change For the 2020

Grinding is  a post of just changing things up.  A Metaphor for turning coffee beans into dust.

Changes are in store for the New Decade. The one thing this household is dealing with is High Blood  and High Glucose levels. Fat liver decease and thyroid issues. These health issues demand a change in our food intake.

Interesting thing, Fat in the diet is actually good. You would have thought that!  For Decades we have been told to eat Low Fat, did not eat certain foods and to use sweeteners to avoid Sugars. Now we have research that show the opposite. Some Fats are needed for control of Health issues. Sweeteners are not good for our bodies. Can contribute to IBS. It appears that the Drug industries have sold us into their drugs to control our health  problems. The problem with that is they are just band-aids and not solutions to the problem.

I am a Naturalist . Do not like taking Drugs just for the side effects or to control what can be controlled by a life change. The one thing I do know is that if a lifestyle change does not correct the health issue then One should look into another way. Be it a drug or surgery.

Now this year we are concentrating on a healthy food change. Have already manage to get the Blood glucose and High Blood pressure down. We have changed our lifestyle food choices. Have added some supplements to our daily routines. Sugar and Table salts are limited. The types of desserts we eat are new.

In this year on this blog you  will see a change in the recipes. There will be a little more knowledge shared. If you want to see how this is affecting our life you can visit "Auntie E's Fitness blog ". There we will share more on this subject.

Grinding with Auntie E: Let's talk Gadgets

 Grinding with Auntie E is a time to talk about kitchen stuff. Things that make life easier in the kitchen. With our Time consumed with  running the kids here and there, managing business and working outside or inside the home life is very full. Gadget help us create healthy meals in our home in less time.

Today Let's talk prep. Do you prep items for easier cooking? One thing  I have found that  makes better choice in my time is the prepping. There are  many tools  to use.  I have a few of my favorite.

One is a  peeler. I have several.  One that I reach for is these.  They are Swissmar. I got them from William Simona. There are three, they have different peeling types. A Julienne peel, regular peel, and a wide thicker peel. These make it faster to julienne cut and peel. No more knife action. Use it for Soups, spaghetti sauce, pizza toppings and just sometimes hiding the veggies in the sauces. I really  love these from William Simona because they have protective sleeves to keep the blades sharp. Most of the time they are hand wash in my house. Found Today's Dishwasher tend to dull the blades. Knife and cutter  do not last as long. Have had these for over 10 years. Still as sharp as when I got them!


Another prep is when I get the grocery store vegetables home. I  take them out of the bags and make sure they are dry. Wrap them in Paper towels and put them in the Vegetable Crisper. This keeps the  veggie fresh longer.

Tell me what is your favorite kitchen prep tool?

Grinding with Auntie E -If My Table could talk.

What a week! In my kitchen a lot went on.

On Monday I fell right outside the kitchen door! I broke my arm. This made it hard to work on the blogs. It takes longer to type them out. This is the time for that voice activated computer. Now I need to get that installed..... 4 to 6 week in a cast.

Tuesday, I worked some in the kitchen as well as an upstairs project. You can check it out on my Living Healthy with Auntie E blog.

Wednesday my kitchen table was filled with folks. A Muralist,Closet designers and floor companies. Boy, if My table could talk! I'm sure it would have plenty to say.

Thursday, coffee smelled the kitchen. I love that smell! I started a Thursday's PotLuck Club on this blog. I was very excited to with some blogger's join in. You should check it out. Now with my Arm in the Cast those Potluck dishes will came in great. I love meeting new cooks and sharing recipes.

Friday we went out to eat at an Italian place. My daughter said she will cook while I have the cast on. Maybe I can get her to try some of the Potluck entries. Still time to link yours up on the TPC (Thursday's the PotLuck Club). The thumbnail link is open for a week. Then a new TPC will be posting on for following Thursday. Why not join in, you do not have to have a kitchen blog. Just post a recipe and link it up. No photo.... that's okay just leave your profile photo or blog widget.The more the better.

Today is Saturday.Hubby and I are sitting at the Kitchen Table with our computers, I'm blogging and he's surfing. We are having coffee and soon will be off to the doctors again. For now I will enjoy the time with Hubby and the coffee.

Want to grind along? Check out Laane on the World. She will send you your own grinding Icon.

Grinding with Auntie E- Food and Painting

So Laane and I are grinding today. You can join in, I love this, it will be my Friday post. A look back on the week and forward to the next.

This week has been a back to normal week, I don't have to many grinding to do. However I can think of a view things the Grind about.
Being a kitchen blog I will speak from the kitchen table. As if you were here with me, feel free to chime in....
1.First off, I am getting tired of that new coffee maker we bought. It just isn't working for me. Unless I drink the coffee with in the hour it is not hot! by my second cup it is lukewarm in the carafe. Any suggestion for a new one?

2. This week I made Spaetzle with my Spaetzle maker, it was so easy. So Tomorrow I will post the Kitchen Gadget and the recipe.

3.Used the crock-pot for the Sauerbraten Pork Roast and all I did was; Mix an envelope of Sauerbraten mixture , using only 1/2 the water called for,and poured it over the roast. Cooked on auto setting for 5 hours. it was so tender.

4. Now the last thing is I really need to spring clean the kitchen. Drawers and Cabinets all need to done. Not to mention the Walls need a fresh coat of paint. It hasn't been painted in over 10 years. So, what color do you think? For those of you who are new to this blog.. the header is the border around my kitchen, the widget is my Hoosier cabinet and my appliances are all black. I have Granite counters and my table is granite as well. the wall leading into the kitchen from the hallway is the lemon color in the border. Now that you have had a look at my kitchen. What color did you say?

Grinding with Auntie E

It's Good Friday. We are looking forward to being with my Dad. Having Easter with him is so great, enjoying every minute I can is my desire. I miss my Mom greatly and the Holidays are a rough time for Dad and Me. Mom always had a big meal and my family made our way home to be together.
Last year I cooked, a ham and Turkey with all the fixing at Dads. Had family over but this year we are going out to eat.
Now I need that cup of coffee, for the beans are smelling great.
Have a great Easter day.
Here is a recipe for you.
Auntie E's Easter Ham
Now you can Grind with Laane, stop over and see what's up with her.

Grinding with Auntie E

Look what Laane sent me... You want to know how to get one? Laane thought about how she use to sit at Granny's table and talk about things. Wouldn't it be great to just talk about anything, like bringing back the old times at grandma table. The smell of Coffee or that Sweet Roll filling the air while siting at the table with Friends. Catching up on your weekly things, just to make the weekend free of the "I should have". Or maybe you just want to recap the weeks activities. Heading into the weekend with a clear mind. Sometimes just telling friends what's planed for the weekend can be fun. Don't we do that with Family. Friends will be looking forward to Monday's News. So, on Friday stop by and join me at my Table for some Grinding time With Auntie E.
So here is the link to Laane on the World. Go to her site and request the meme. Be sure to leave your e-mail address with your link. Laane will send you your personalized meme and on Friday Post your Grinding with... Link it back to Laane on the World.... it's that easy.