You lose them over and over, sometimes many times a day. When the loss, momentarily forgotten, creeps up, and attacks you from behind. Fresh waves of grief as the realisation hits home, they are gone. Again. You don’t just lose someone once, you lose them every time you open your eyes to a new dawn, and as you awaken, so does your memory, so does the jolting bolt of lightning that rips into your heart, they are gone. Again. Losing someone is a journey, not a one-off. There is no end to the loss, there is only a learned skill on how to stay afloat, when it washes over. Be kind to those who are sailing this stormy sea, they have a journey ahead of them, and a daily shock to the system each time they realise, they are gone, Again. You don’t just lose someone once, you lose them every day, for a lifetime. Donna Ashworth
Just a reminder: Dried herbs and spices are about one third of fresh. So if recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of fresh ZEST, plan to rehydrate 1 teaspoon of dried peel. If you only have dried PEEL, rehydrate 1/2 tablespoon (1.5 Teaspoons,)
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When you want to bring the citrus flavor forward AND add the texture of peels, you will find it time well spent if you rehydrate the peels1 in juice. Unsweetened2 Water enhancers are ideal for this and have decent shelf life. For “plain” water, we like to keep both Real Lemon and Real Lime3 on hand.
Another product I like are the True Lime, Lemon & Orange CRYSTALIZED Water Enhancers packets. They are unsweetened. No sugar, No Sugar Subs. The Lemon, Lime and several artificially sweetened drink varieties are often available in local stupid markets, the Orange is often not carried. So Amazon becomes the only source.
I don’t use the orange that often because theSt. Dalfour Orange Marmalade Fruit Spread works in most of my recipes as it replaces both zest and some of the sugar. If neither it that often so and if the week’s menus require it, and none is in the pantry; then I will just buy a small bottle of OJ – and freeze what does not get used into recipe size portions. You will also find the packets in all three in my “hospital/travel go bag” just remember to rotate them out on a regular basis.
I have found that “on its own” dried peel is not very flavor forward, but rather more like added texture. With that in mind, the Atlantic Spice Orange peel is a bit more citrusy than most, BUT if I rehydrate with Lemon or Lime – it works because the flavor is really coming from the concentrated juice and so the lemon or lime flavor comes thru in the food where it used as an ingredient.
To Rehydrate: Peel: Place dried orange or lemon or lime peel in a small microwave safe bowl, add 1 packet of Crystalized Water Enhancer or 1 Tablespoon Lemon or Lime concentrate. then add additional liquid to just barely cover. Microwave just long enough to warm the liquid and then leave it, covered, on the counter until the liquid is absorbed. I have tried to “hurry the process” by microwaving for short intervals until all liquid is absorbed but did not like the result –
Remember, our preferred taste may not be what you like, so ALWAYS try it with smaller initial investment in pantry items. If you like, then bulk by it later.
Summary: Recipe calls for 1 tablespoon FRESH Citrus Zest
If using Granules, Rehydrate 1 teaspoon|
If Using Peel, Rehydrate 1.5 Teaspoons
ADD 1 flavor Packet
OR 1 Tablespoon Concentrate
Add liquid to barely cover
Microwave just long enough to warm but not boil liquid
Cover and allow to absorb liquid while “sitting on the counter”
I am a bit sad today: I have been a huge supporter of KBS. And, as long as I can otherwise nurse this baby along I will. Meanwhile I will likely continue to post the more generic notes about my use of the KBS and other bread machines here.
One of its selling points is the two year warranty. We have been having an issue for the last few loaves so I began the (TEDIOUS) Process of contacting amazon after repeated no response from KBS.
In round 1: I was given an 800# and email for a local cleaning company located Oceanside California (KBS-Services.com_ Hard to say who was more confused – the guy who answered the phone or me – but he was very polite and I thanked him for that courtesy.
Round 2 was a referral to Seller Assistant: Amazon acting as go between. AMAZON’s process to assist you with reaching a seller.
Round 3: Sent Message to Seller… Here is the response we received: Pretty much SOL this is the 2nd time this month an AMAZON did not deliver as promised and AMAZON is not back it up other than a partial refund offer (we will see if that helps. ) Do as they say Caveat Emptor – Because as they also say If it looks too good to be true (2 yr warranty on a product from a manufacturer whose other OEM usually die at 6 months) It probably is (too good to be true.
Dear xxxxx xxxxxxx
We are sorry to let you know that your message(s) associated with Order ID 112-xxxxxxxxxx cannot be delivered. The seller associated with your order or inquiry has left the Amazon store or is no longer able to receive any further email communications.
For additional guidance, consider visiting the Amazon Customer Service Homepage for recommendations by topic: http://www.amazon.com/hz/contact-us/foresight/hubgateway
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DRAFT: When anything Soy is “not an option” Often enough for two, but can be doubled. Best Flavor when it has a few hours for ingredients to “meld” It is my preference to only make enough for one meal, but it does store in refrigerator for at least a week so you can increase volume and make ahead.
Mix all ingredients together with a wisk until completely incorporated
To Serve: TRADITIONAL: Place in a bowl and toss the crsipy protein, serve over rice (Thai Jasmine using Orange Juice instead of Water is our fav or if you must Riced Cauliflower – won’t happen in our house except for ONE particular red head is visiting)
OPTIONAL DIP Water or Orange Juice .5 tsp at a time until a consistency you like for a dipping sauce.
Most of the time I get mine from Food Lion or Safeway via their delivery services. still a better price than Wal-Mart or Amazon “most of the time.
Again with emphasis – Neither Amazon or Wal-Mart offer the best prices for ANY of these ingredients. Since, unopened the St Dalfour, Maggi’s and Spice World Squeezes have an excellent Pantry shelf life, I watch for sales and “stock up” as the budget allows. Of course, once opened into the refrigerator they go.
Possibly the 2nd most asked question in any bread making group is for a Gluten Free recipe. Not my issue, so have not tried… yet … never say never.
A member of the KBS group I had been helping build, reported (after trying several recipes) that this one worked for her. Using a KBS dual heater model (I think it was the MBF-011 but will check and edit if needed.
As the owner (as in bought it myself) and having had the opportunity to test a number of brands and models; It may need some tweaking for your machine, but seems like a good place to start:
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