Healthy Choices Tag Game 2013

[mersaydees]

I'mPat wrote:

mersaydees wrote:

I'mPat wrote:
I have had potatoes sprout on me but there have been times I have bought them and they have been fine but a week later the skin has started to go green but they are not sprouting.

Pat

I have the thin skins of boiling potatoes go green, too, if not used within a week or two of purchase. I just peel it off and it's fine. Interesting to learn it's happening 'round the world and not just in Maine! I don't recall this when I lived in California. Back then, I had three kids at home and potatoes never lasted very long! Now it's just DH and I and the odd guest.

Yes I usually just peel those ones though I prefer to leave the skin on when I can but if the green has gone into the flesh and it sometimes has then I discard as I have been told it can be toxic and make you sick.

Pat

I've heard that, too, about eating the green potato flesh. I wouldn't do it. I almost mentioned that in my post. So glad you did. Thanks!

[pammyowl]

Yes, I have heard that,too. Although I must say I have never had one turn green on me. Mostly they just get wrinkled and sprout!

[mersaydees]

Hi PammyOwl!

"wrinkled" implies dry out -- the air sucks out the potatoes' moisture. This is very common in Maine during winter months.

[pammyowl]

Hi!

[UmmBinat]

Ditto heard that too. I also peel it off. Is there truth in it? Are they picked before they are "ripe" maybe?

[UmmBinat]

Made, enjoyed and reviewed,

Banana Coconut Breakfast Smoothie #410933 by carrie sheridan

Because coconut milk is good fats.

[I'mPat]

Was going to tag this in Bargain Basement but it fits in here and as this is a short lived game so to speak I am tagging Scrambled Eggs With Wild Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream Sauce 352881 by BecR - SQI wild smoked salmon - I will be using our home grown product Tasmanian wild smoked salmon.


Pat

[pammyowl]

Yum, that sounds good! Years ago I had an omelet with smoked salmon, leeks and potatoes. It was out of this world good. I have never even tried to replicate it, it was perfection already!

[I'mPat]

I love smoked salmon and eggs together one of my favourites is a wholemeal muffin toasted and buttered and then a layer of smoked salmon and topped with a poached egg and then topped with some holandaise sauce, a sprinkle of chives and pepper and breakfast is served.


Pat

[pammyowl]

[I'mPat]

Oh also try smoked salmon in a quiche instead of ham or bacon but you don't want to use a strong cheese or it will overpower the delicate taste of the salmon, I use a mild cheddar, makes a great breakfast or a lunch/dinner with a salad and quiche will reheat quite well too


Pat

[pammyowl]

I will try it, thanks,Pat! I love quiche

[UmmBinat]

I'mPat wrote:
Oh also try smoked salmon in a quiche instead of ham or bacon but you don't want to use a strong cheese or it will overpower the delicate taste of the salmon, I use a mild cheddar, makes a great breakfast or a lunch/dinner with a salad and quiche will reheat quite well too


Pat

Wow that sounds good if it were gluten free

[pammyowl]

I have made a very good GF pie crust;

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/gluten-free-pie-crust-recipe

You could make your own GF all-purpose flour, which you probably already do!

[I'mPat]

Tagged 3/3 due 3/17 Scrambled Eggs With Wild Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream Sauce 352881 by BecR has been MER'd and it has gone into my Best of 2013 book - that lemon sauce took it to a whole new level.


Pat