Yummy Chilli!

Ingredients are based on TASTE. Use what you love, use what you have.

This is a great way to do a pantry purge. You could add any beans you have, any spices you want, any vegetables you want. Have at it.

Chili

• 2-3 Bell Peppers [different colors if you got'em]
• 1-2 Small Onions
• 1-3 Cloves Garlic
• 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 cans Tomato Sauce (or more as needed)
• 1 can Small diced tomatoes
• 1 can Tomato paste
• 1 can White Beans (drained)
• 1 can Black Beans (drained)
• 1 can Kidney Beans (drained)
• 1 can Pinto Beans (drained)
• 1/2 Quart Vegetable Stock, Water, or Chicken Stock (w/o Chicken Stock it is Vegetarian)
• 1-3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
• 1-3 Teaspoons of Cajun Seasoning, or Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
• 1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (more for hot, less for mild).
• 1-3 Tablespoons Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Slurry If needed
• 3 Tablespoons Flour or Corn Starch
• 1/4 COLD Milk, Soy Milk, or Water (Use Soy of Water and it’s Vegan)

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Get a BIG pot. Heat the Oil.

Saute Onions and Peppers until soft. Add Garlic. Saute a minute or so. Don’t let it burn.

Add Spices and Seasonings. Go LIGHT on the spice and salt – you can always add more. Stir to coat veggies.

Add Beans, Stock, and Tomatoes. Bring to boil. [add stock first if you have brown bits on the bottom - this will deglaze the pan and add that flavor into the chili]

Taste. Add more spice if needed.

Simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Taste. Add more spice if needed.

If thick enough for your liking – Serve with garnish of your choice. I like Cheese and Sour Cream with a side of Corn Bread.

If it isn’t thick enough, get a small Tupperware container or bottle and add the flour to the cold liquid. Shake vigorously, add to the Chili and simmer for another 15 minutes. It’ll be nice and thick.

Enjoy!

“Organic rolled oats, Earth Balance soy and vegetable oils (100% expeller-pressed), organic brown rice syrup, organic Sucanat (cane juice).”

bobosoatbars.com
Boulder, Colorado.

These have been displayed at Full City Coffee for quite some time now. My New Years Resolution is to try and eat better, and drink less coffee. I’ve cut back on my Double Soy Lattes to about 1 or 2 times a week (from 5+). And, NO more Cheese Bagels with Cream Cheese. I’ve finally decided to take the plunge and purchase one of the Bobo’s Oat Bars that have been eyesing me. I got the Chocolate one [they also have Original, Apricot, Banana, Cinnamon-Raisin, Coconut, Cranberry, Peanut Butter, Strawberry].

Holy crap! I was definitely impressed. Oaty and soft with just a hint of sweetness. It doesn’t have any bizarre chemical or metallic taste. I still love my Fiber One Bars, but this is a really nice alternative. Plus it’s Wheat Free & Vegan. Remember – Vegan does NOT mean tasteless! I might have to buy a box of these for myself. You can purchase them on at Amazon.com.

CSA from Groundwork Organics Farm
www.groundworkorganics.com/
We got so much food this year!

Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a relatively new socio-economic model of farming and food distribution. A CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community’s farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. CSA’s focus is usually on a system of weekly delivery or pick-up of vegetables and fruit, sometimes dairy products and meat. The term CSA is mostly used in the USA, but a variety of similar production and economic sub-systems are in use worldwide. wiki

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Week 3, 20, 23, 25 were either picked up by a family member, or donated to food-for-lane-county. Week 28 was picked up as our final box, but unfortunately I didn’t get a photo before it was unpacked and divided up.

2008 CSA is over! Whatever shall we do! I can’t wait for Spring 2009!

Thank you so much Gabe & Sophie!

Click on the thumbnail for a fullsize photo and list of items received. Or see them all a bit larger here.