Future Frozen Food: Mini Burger Patties - 5/17/2014

Hello, everyone.  As the price of beef is getting higher and higher, here is an idea for the next frozen food product.  How about frozen mini burger patties?  Just like the frozen 1/4 lb burger patties that you see in a pack of 10, it'll be in a pack of 20 or 30.  "Hey Honey, they shrunk my food"!  It's fiction to fact, folks.

Don't be surprised if you see more slider buns being produced by your local bakeries.  Or, how about breadstick burgers?  It'll happen sooner than later.  Don't be surprised either that more and more people will go vegetarian on either a part time or full time basis.

I heard on Divine Forces Radio in the mid-2000s on 90.7FM KPFK Los Angeles, CA. from Fidel Rodriguez this quote. "When you're living in poverty, you eat what you eat and what you can. But then a few years later...boom, you have cancer. Boom, you have this".  For teenagers in poor families, breakfast is Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Cup O' Soup.  That's not breakfast, that's junk.

Why is it that Wal-Mart gets the, 'new to market' foods before the Union stores get those items?  I believe it is the WalMartinization of the U.S.

That's it for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Roasted Acorn Squash Soup - 5/16/2014

Hello, everyone.  Today, I went to Seeds Community Cafe in Colorado Springs, CO. for lunch.  I had a roasted acorn squash soup with my meal today.  This was made with local acorn squash, ginger, curry and coconut milk.  It was vegetarian, vegan & gluten free.  I had to enjoy the soup slowly as it was hot. A good cup of soup should be enjoyed in about 15 to 20 minutes.  I would add maple sugar or syrup to the soup.  Here's a picture of what was left of my soup before I ate the rest of it.

Don't worry, I cleaned my cup.  This is available from time to time.  I would suggest that you order it by the gallon.  It is that good.

That's it for today's blog post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Got Summer Foods For Your Kids, Colorado Springs? - 5/14/2014

Hello, everyone. In Colorado Springs, CO., the end of the school year is drawing near.  Parents, do have you enough food to feed your children this summer?  There are summer meal programs at select locations in the Colorado Springs area.  There are food pantries in Colorado Springs that are being under utilized.  There is the Westside First Wesleyan Church on Walnut & St. Vrain. Their food pantry is open on Wednesdays from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. It's good to be there about 8:30 A.M. so you can get a good selection of items.

Also, think about volunteering at Seeds Community Cafe in Colorado Springs, CO.  They almost always need help.  Please consider it.  How about going to the local Farmer's Markets around town?  It's good to get local foods at a fair price.

That's it for this post. Until next post, have a great day!

Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar Grilled Nutella Sandwich - 5/13/2014

Hello again. Tonight, I didn't have any dessert laying around. However, I did have Nutella hazelnut spread, a hamburger bun, margarine and Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar from Savory Spice Shop in Colorado Springs, CO.

I decided to make a Spiced Vanilla Bean Grilled Nutella Sandwich. I buttered the hamburger bun and sprinkled 1/4 teaspoon of the Spiced Vanilla Bean sugar onto the buttered hamburger bun.  I then pan grilled the sugared bun until it was caramelized.  It took about 2 to 3 minutes for that to happen.

When the hamburger bun was done grilling, I took it out of the pan and cooled it for one minute.  I then put some Nutella on the bottom bun.  You don't need much because the heat from the bun melts it quickly.  It was quite tasty.  I'm glad I had my shirt off when eating it as it would have messed up my shirt.  Try it sometime.  You may need a fork and knife for this one. Or, if you prefer, wear protective clothing or a poncho while eating it.

That's it for this post.  I hope you that you have enjoyed it.  Until next post, have a great day.

My Trip To Ivywild School - 5/9/2014

Hello again. After my work shift today, I decided to go to Ivywild School in Colorado Springs, CO.  It's an old school turned into stores and restaurants. I got there by a special Mountain Metro public bus shuttle. This was my first time there.  It's a nice use of an old school.

There, I went to Hunt Or Gather market.  I purchased two watermelon honey sticks and two blackberry honey sticks.  I'll find a use for them.  Here is a link about the store. http://www.ppcf.org/impact/hunt-or-gather   I gathered some information on the foods that they have there. I like some of the combinations of jellies and preserves they have there.  I have to find the right combo of peanut butter, jelly and chocolate for the Hot Mess Hidalgo doughnut that I am in the process of putting together.

There will be more to come as I start purchasing and making treats using items from the Ivywild School.  Until next time, have a great day.

Updates on COS Suspended Coffee And Business Closures - 5/8/2014

Hello, everyone.  I would like to update you on Suspended Coffee at Gold Hill Java Downtown in Colorado Springs and recent business closures.  The total on the Suspended Coffee gift certificate is now at $17.16.  Please tell your friends and family about Suspended Coffee at Gold Hill Java Downtown in Colorado Springs.

I still have not heard back from Orchard Ovens Bakery and why their location on East Bijou closed.  Also, the 7-Eleven store on West Bijou & Walnut has recently closed.  I had remembered that I went there last month and all seemed fine.  If you know of a local business closing its doors or relocating, let me know.  I wish that these businesses would contact the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce so we won't be surprised by their closings.

I received a pastry bag of lemon curd today.  I'll let you know what I do with it in a future post.  Until next time, have a great day.

Being In A Grocery Store Makes Me Cry - 5/7/2014

When I entered into a King Soopers store yesterday, I started to cry. I cried that I didn't have enough money to purchase most items in the store.  With the price of beef near or over US$6 a lb. and most other items has skyrocketed in price, I couldn't afford the healthy, good for me, stuff. All I could get was two 12 oz. cans of soda, a $0.40 cup of store brand yogurt and a Hershey's Special Dark chocolate bar to help in preparing my ChocoChurro Bites.

I went to a food pantry today to get some foods to last me a week. If I run out of food, I'll just have to go hungry or do volunteer work for my food since I don't have enough work this week.

The days of permanent, full time employment are almost gone due to the Affordable Care Act.  Post secondary education is almost impossible to pay for. University administrators are nothing more than, "Education Terrorists" by holding education hostage from the low to no income people.

That's all for now.  Until next post, have a great day.