We have a few "go to" recipes for pancakes in our house (we love breakfast!). This is the simplest one and I almost always have all the ingredients! I only recently started using agave nectar and almond milk; and, this recipe makes these healthier substitutions shine. I have often altered this recipe with banana puree and other liquids and solids (blueberries) and they always turn out great. I adopted this recipe from one I found at Cooks.com.
Ruvalcaba's pancakes
2 eggs, separated
2 c. sifted white wheat flour
1 T. agave nectar (when using banana puree or sweetened almond milk, I leave out the sugar)
1 t. sea salt
2 c. almond milk (or regular milk)
1/2 c. butter, melted (I prefer unsalted)
1 T. baking powder
Beat egg yolks. Add agave nectar. Sift flour & salt. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to egg yolks. Stir in butter. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter. Add baking powder last. This batter keeps well in the fridge. If it gets too thick, thin it with milk. Drop onto dry, heated skillet. We serve with 100% pure maple syrup, applesauce or fruit preserves. YUM!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Aluminum-Free Deodorant
Ok, I did not know (until very recently) about the harm that I could cause to my body by using an anti-perspirant. I also did not know that almost all (if not all) anti-perspirants (and some deodorants) contain aluminum. I have NEVER cooked in an aluminum pot because of the possibility of having it leech into my food. Why, oh why, did I not know I was putting it on my body?
I hope the difference between an anti-perspirant (keeps you from perspiring/sweating) and a deodorant (conceals the odor of our sweat) is clear.
We are really interrupting our body's natural functions when we use ANTI-perspirants. We are supposed to sweat...that is what our glands do. But, still, I feel like I sweat A LOT (too much information, sorry). I still use an anti-perspirant...but, I am constantly bothered by the possible harm I could be doing. So, I recently started trying Tom's of Maine Apricot Deodorant (aluminum-free, of course). I love the scent; but, it lasts a maximum of three hours before re-application is necessary. I have yet to use it for a whole day; but, I often use it after I bathe at night. I am working toward trying it for a whole day (this might be more likely when it is not 95 degrees in the shade).
I plan to work toward ensuring ALL of my family's personal care products are not harming us. It is important to ensure what we put ON are bodies is as safe as what we put IN our bodies.
I hope the difference between an anti-perspirant (keeps you from perspiring/sweating) and a deodorant (conceals the odor of our sweat) is clear.
We are really interrupting our body's natural functions when we use ANTI-perspirants. We are supposed to sweat...that is what our glands do. But, still, I feel like I sweat A LOT (too much information, sorry). I still use an anti-perspirant...but, I am constantly bothered by the possible harm I could be doing. So, I recently started trying Tom's of Maine Apricot Deodorant (aluminum-free, of course). I love the scent; but, it lasts a maximum of three hours before re-application is necessary. I have yet to use it for a whole day; but, I often use it after I bathe at night. I am working toward trying it for a whole day (this might be more likely when it is not 95 degrees in the shade).
I plan to work toward ensuring ALL of my family's personal care products are not harming us. It is important to ensure what we put ON are bodies is as safe as what we put IN our bodies.
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