Hey everybody!!!! I'm tootie frutie!! i'm called tootie frutie because i absolutely love fruit!! I could eat fruit all day! My favorite fruits are strawberries, oranges, grapes,pineapples, cantaloupe, and watermelons. I also love fruit salad! It's delicious! Some reasons you should eat fruit are 1. They are naturally low in calories. 2. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, and 3. Fruit is the most natural food. Some of the best fruits for you are oranges, blueberries, strawberries, and pomegranates. Anyway, that's all for now!!
-Tootie Frutie
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Exotic Fruit Pics!!!
Hiya Foodies!
On my last post, I promised to post pictures of the Fruit I talked about so here they are!!!
1) Rambutan:
2) Jackfruit:
3. Passion Fruit:
4. Lychee:
5. Star fruit:
6. Mangosteen:
7. Kumquat:
8. Durian:
9. Dragon Fruit:
10. African cucumber:
There we go! These are a few of the many fruits I would like to try!!! If my ,ission to try 10 new fruits by next summer (see last post) interested you, just try it out and I hope you find some amazing fruit!!!
Stay Healthy,
The Awesome Avocado!!!
On my last post, I promised to post pictures of the Fruit I talked about so here they are!!!
1) Rambutan:
2) Jackfruit:
3. Passion Fruit:
4. Lychee:
5. Star fruit:
6. Mangosteen:
7. Kumquat:
8. Durian:
9. Dragon Fruit:
10. African cucumber:
There we go! These are a few of the many fruits I would like to try!!! If my ,ission to try 10 new fruits by next summer (see last post) interested you, just try it out and I hope you find some amazing fruit!!!Stay Healthy,
The Awesome Avocado!!!
Hiya Foodies!
Lately I have been eating the same kinds of fruits over and over and over and I have been getting burnt out on them. Some of you might have this same problem. Before you give up on eating fruit because it is the "same old boring flavors" try some that you've never tried before. I have given myself a mission. To try atleast 10 new/crazy sounding fruits by the end of next summer (summer of 2012). The reason I am picking the end of next summer is because we are starting to enter winter and while a lot of fruits grow great in the summer, a lot of fruits only grow well in the summer.
Here is a list of some crazy fruit that I have never heard of that I might want to try:
1) Rambutan
Native to Malay Archipelago, Southeast Asia
Coming from an evergreen tree, the Rambutan fruit resembles the Lychees, have a leathery red skin and are covered with spines. Rambutan is a popular garden fruit tree and one of the most famous in Southeast Asia. The fruit is sweet and juicy, being commonly found in jams or available canned.
2)Jackfruit
Native to southwestern India, Bangladesh, Philippines and Sri Lanka
Jackfruit is a common fruit for Asia and Australia. The juicy pulp around the seeds have a taste similar to pineapple, but milder.
3)Passion Fruit
Native to South America, grown in India, New Zealand, Brazil, etc
The passion fruit has a soft, juicy interior full of seeds, being commonly found in juices to boost their flavors. There are two types of passion fruit: the golden one (maracuyá), similar to a grapefruit and the dark purple passion fruit (gulupa), comparable in terms of size with a lemon. However, the latter ones have been reported as being mildly poisonous.
4)Lychee
Native to southern China, found in India, Taiwan
Coming from an evergreen tree, the lychee or litchi are small white flesh fruits, covered in a red rind, rich in vitamin C and with a grape-like texture.
5)Star fruit
Native to Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka
The star fruit comes from the carambola tree. The golden-yellow fruit is crunchy, sweet, with a taste of pineapples, apples and kiwis combined. There are two kinds of star fruits – acidulate and sweet, both rich in vitamin C.
6) Mangosteen
Native to the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas.
The fruits are purple, creamy, described as citrus with a hint of peach. It is rich in antioxidants, some scientists even suggesting it can lower risk against certain human diseases, such as cancer.
7)Kumquat
Native to China
The kumquats or cumquats are small edible fruits resembling oranges that grow in a tree related to the Citrus. As with most of the fruits in the Citrus family, the kumquats are eaten raw. They are often used in marmalade and jelly but also in alcoholic drinks such as liquor. The Taiwanese add it to their teas, while others boil it and use it as a remedy for sore throats.
8)Durian
Native to Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia
Also known as the “King of Fruits,” Durian has a very particular odor, a unique taste and is covered by a hard husk. Having a disagreeable smell, compared to skunk spray or sewage the fruit is forbidden in hotels and public transportations in Southeast Asia. Still, the whole experience is worth it, considering the absolutely divine taste of the Durian.
9)Dragon Fruit
Native to Mexico and Central and South America
Dragon fruit, strawberry pear or pitaya is a fruit of several cactus species with a sweet delicate taste and creamy pulp.
10)African cucumber
Native to Kalahari Desert, Africa
The African cucumber, horned melon or melano is a fruit that can be best described as melon with horns. The dark green pulp reminds one of bananas, limes, passion fruit and cucumber. It is often used for decorating food but also in smoothies and sundaes.
There's my list! I got it off the Hotel Traveling Blog so that just shows how some research can keep you interested on eating FRUIT!!!! Check out my next post for pictures of each one!
Stay Healthy,
The awesome Avocado!!!
Lately I have been eating the same kinds of fruits over and over and over and I have been getting burnt out on them. Some of you might have this same problem. Before you give up on eating fruit because it is the "same old boring flavors" try some that you've never tried before. I have given myself a mission. To try atleast 10 new/crazy sounding fruits by the end of next summer (summer of 2012). The reason I am picking the end of next summer is because we are starting to enter winter and while a lot of fruits grow great in the summer, a lot of fruits only grow well in the summer.
Here is a list of some crazy fruit that I have never heard of that I might want to try:
1) Rambutan
Native to Malay Archipelago, Southeast Asia
Coming from an evergreen tree, the Rambutan fruit resembles the Lychees, have a leathery red skin and are covered with spines. Rambutan is a popular garden fruit tree and one of the most famous in Southeast Asia. The fruit is sweet and juicy, being commonly found in jams or available canned.
2)Jackfruit
Native to southwestern India, Bangladesh, Philippines and Sri Lanka
Jackfruit is a common fruit for Asia and Australia. The juicy pulp around the seeds have a taste similar to pineapple, but milder.
3)Passion Fruit
Native to South America, grown in India, New Zealand, Brazil, etc
The passion fruit has a soft, juicy interior full of seeds, being commonly found in juices to boost their flavors. There are two types of passion fruit: the golden one (maracuyá), similar to a grapefruit and the dark purple passion fruit (gulupa), comparable in terms of size with a lemon. However, the latter ones have been reported as being mildly poisonous.
4)Lychee
Native to southern China, found in India, Taiwan
Coming from an evergreen tree, the lychee or litchi are small white flesh fruits, covered in a red rind, rich in vitamin C and with a grape-like texture.
5)Star fruit
Native to Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka
The star fruit comes from the carambola tree. The golden-yellow fruit is crunchy, sweet, with a taste of pineapples, apples and kiwis combined. There are two kinds of star fruits – acidulate and sweet, both rich in vitamin C.
6) Mangosteen
Native to the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas.
The fruits are purple, creamy, described as citrus with a hint of peach. It is rich in antioxidants, some scientists even suggesting it can lower risk against certain human diseases, such as cancer.
7)Kumquat
Native to China
The kumquats or cumquats are small edible fruits resembling oranges that grow in a tree related to the Citrus. As with most of the fruits in the Citrus family, the kumquats are eaten raw. They are often used in marmalade and jelly but also in alcoholic drinks such as liquor. The Taiwanese add it to their teas, while others boil it and use it as a remedy for sore throats.
8)Durian
Native to Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia
Also known as the “King of Fruits,” Durian has a very particular odor, a unique taste and is covered by a hard husk. Having a disagreeable smell, compared to skunk spray or sewage the fruit is forbidden in hotels and public transportations in Southeast Asia. Still, the whole experience is worth it, considering the absolutely divine taste of the Durian.
9)Dragon Fruit
Native to Mexico and Central and South America
Dragon fruit, strawberry pear or pitaya is a fruit of several cactus species with a sweet delicate taste and creamy pulp.
10)African cucumber
Native to Kalahari Desert, Africa
The African cucumber, horned melon or melano is a fruit that can be best described as melon with horns. The dark green pulp reminds one of bananas, limes, passion fruit and cucumber. It is often used for decorating food but also in smoothies and sundaes.
There's my list! I got it off the Hotel Traveling Blog so that just shows how some research can keep you interested on eating FRUIT!!!! Check out my next post for pictures of each one!
Stay Healthy,
The awesome Avocado!!!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
The Awesome Avocado makes Guacamole!!!
Hiya Foodies!
Because of my name, I have been inspired to post an awesome guacamole recipe! Guacamole is low fat and full of nutrients so it can be a good healthy snack in moderation.
Here's whatcha need:
2 Avocados
1 Small Onion (minced)
1 Clove Garlic* (Or minced garlic from a jar)
1 Tbsp. Lemon or Lime Juice (optional)
*Garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of acne and there is some evidence that it can assist in managing high cholesterol.*
How to do it:
Cut open avocados and scoop them out. Discard skin and pits. Use a fork or mixer to blend the avocados until smooth.
Next, add some minced onions and garlic to taste. Add a little lemon juice for an extra kick!
This recipe is from Sparks Recipe and I reeeaaallly like it. Hope you like it too.
Stay Healthy,
The Awesome Avocado!!!
Because of my name, I have been inspired to post an awesome guacamole recipe! Guacamole is low fat and full of nutrients so it can be a good healthy snack in moderation.
Here's whatcha need:
2 Avocados
1 Small Onion (minced)
1 Clove Garlic* (Or minced garlic from a jar)
1 Tbsp. Lemon or Lime Juice (optional)
*Garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of acne and there is some evidence that it can assist in managing high cholesterol.*
How to do it:
Cut open avocados and scoop them out. Discard skin and pits. Use a fork or mixer to blend the avocados until smooth.
Next, add some minced onions and garlic to taste. Add a little lemon juice for an extra kick!
This recipe is from Sparks Recipe and I reeeaaallly like it. Hope you like it too.
Stay Healthy,
The Awesome Avocado!!!
The Grab-It-and-Go Solution!!!
Hey everyone, I'm the AWESOME AVOCADO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love eating fresh foods and veggies because after I eat them I always FEEL better. I feel like I could run a triathlon, ok I won't go that far, but I do feel light and energized as opposed to sluggish and tired after a candy bar. I love being outdoors and playing with my pets but one of my favorite things to do is SWIM! I live to swim!!!
I always hear "eat right," but sometimes it isn't that easy. When you are on your way out the door you just grab something to eat and it is usually the first thing you see. That can sometimes lead to you eating things that aren't nutritious. I have this problem a lot so I have found some ways that I can avoid the grab-it-and-go problem.
1)When you are on your way out the door, grab the same things (try to be healthy with an apple, banana,yogurt, etc.) around the same time because the routine might help you fill up faster plus it reduces temptation
2) Watch your portion size!
3) Stock your car up with healthy snacks (bottled water is always good too!)
I hope these tips help you like they have helped me and I look forward to keep posting!
Stay Healthy,
The Awesome Avocado!
I love eating fresh foods and veggies because after I eat them I always FEEL better. I feel like I could run a triathlon, ok I won't go that far, but I do feel light and energized as opposed to sluggish and tired after a candy bar. I love being outdoors and playing with my pets but one of my favorite things to do is SWIM! I live to swim!!!
I always hear "eat right," but sometimes it isn't that easy. When you are on your way out the door you just grab something to eat and it is usually the first thing you see. That can sometimes lead to you eating things that aren't nutritious. I have this problem a lot so I have found some ways that I can avoid the grab-it-and-go problem.
1)When you are on your way out the door, grab the same things (try to be healthy with an apple, banana,yogurt, etc.) around the same time because the routine might help you fill up faster plus it reduces temptation
2) Watch your portion size!
3) Stock your car up with healthy snacks (bottled water is always good too!)
I hope these tips help you like they have helped me and I look forward to keep posting!
Stay Healthy,
The Awesome Avocado!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Update!
I thought I would put out a quick little update!
First, We have a survey going on right over here! ---->
Watermelons are in the lead!
If you haven't yet, vote for you favorite summertime fruit.
I personally like watermelons best, but that's just me!
Second, We have had over 200 views on the blog! This is SUPER exciting for all of us!
Thank you so much to the people who will be with us all the way through!
Lastly, we have a twitter and a facebook page!
Follow us on twitter @The_Foody_blog
We will be sending out updates on when there is a new post on there!
You can like us on facebook at The Foody!
This will be a place for your comments, suggestions, and we will put updates there too!
Please enjoy this blog as it develops!
Thanks again!
~Red Razzleberry~
First, We have a survey going on right over here! ---->
Watermelons are in the lead!
If you haven't yet, vote for you favorite summertime fruit.
I personally like watermelons best, but that's just me!
Second, We have had over 200 views on the blog! This is SUPER exciting for all of us!
Thank you so much to the people who will be with us all the way through!
Lastly, we have a twitter and a facebook page!
Follow us on twitter @The_Foody_blog
We will be sending out updates on when there is a new post on there!
You can like us on facebook at The Foody!
This will be a place for your comments, suggestions, and we will put updates there too!
Please enjoy this blog as it develops!
Thanks again!
~Red Razzleberry~
Fruit Salad, Yummy Yummy!
Hey guys! So one of my favorite summer salads is fruit salad. You can make it anyway you want it! All you need is some amazing fresh fruit from your Farmer's Market! Grab some strawberries, blackberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, and any other of your favorite local fruit. Take it home, wash it off, cut it up, and toss it in a bowl. You can chill it in the fridge or just eat it then!
Think about adding low- fat vanilla yogurt, walnuts, or just a little bit of sugar. Enjoy your summer fruit salad!!
Think about adding low- fat vanilla yogurt, walnuts, or just a little bit of sugar. Enjoy your summer fruit salad!!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
I'm Getting Thirsty...
Is anyone else getting thirsty?
I sure am!
How about a cold glass of Razzleberry lemonade?
Yeahhhh...
Ingredients
Steps
~Red Razzleberry~
I sure am!
How about a cold glass of Razzleberry lemonade?
Yeahhhh...
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of fresh lemon juice (About 8 or 9 lemons depending on size)
- 3/4 a cup of raspberry pureed and pushed through a fine mesh sieve
- 4-6 cups of cold water ( depending on how sweet you want it)
Steps
- Make a simple syrup by combining 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar into a saucepan over medium heat. Let the sugar completely dissolve. Swirl the pan around a bit. Let cool
- Puree the raspberries in you food processor or blender
- Push the puree through the the mesh sieve to separate the seeds from the pulp
- Squeeze lemons then take out seeds
- Combine lemon juice, raspberry puree, and the simple syrup we made earlier into a large pitcher.
- Add the 4-6 cups of water.
- Enjoy!
~Red Razzleberry~
Black Bean Tacos
Hey I know that no matter what im hungry for mexican allways tastes great!
So heres a great Healthy black bean taco recipie
Heres what you need
1/2 cup of LIGHT sour cream
4 oz. of green chillies (if you dont have ability to get them fresh its just one can)
15 oz. Black Beans (once again one can)
15 oz. of corn
1 tbsp. chilli powder
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups of shreaded lettuce
1 cup grated chedder cheese
HOW TO
1. Combine sour cream and green chiles in a small bowl and set aside. Drain beans, rince under cold water, and place in small saucepan.
1. Combine sour cream and green chiles in a small bowl and set aside. Drain beans, rince under cold water, and place in small saucepan.
2. Add corn(with liquid) to beans in saucepan and cook over Medium-low heat, stirring for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain liquid and stir in chilli powder.
3. Spoon bean mixture onto the center of a tortilla, then top with lettuce, cheese. and sour cream sauce. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
These are small tortillas and I know theyre delicious. Post your review and lemmie know how they taste. :)
Pioneer Woman Green Beans
Alright!
This blog is picking up speed!
Sooo....
I thought I would post a quick and easy recipe!
Pioneer Woman Green Beans~
Ingredients
Steps
I tried this recipe the other night and it feeds about 4 people if you are getting a good serving size! It is delicious, fun, and easy!
This blog is picking up speed!
Sooo....
I thought I would post a quick and easy recipe!
Pioneer Woman Green Beans~
Ingredients- 1 pound of FRESH green beans from your local farmer's market
- 1 cup of chopped onions (also fresh)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of chopped red bell pepper (Fresh! :) )
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of table salt)
- Ground black pepper
Steps
- Snap the stem ends off of the fresh green beans
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a skillet on medium heat
- Add garlic and onions into the skillet
- After a rough minute throw in your greenbeans and cook until they are bright green.
- Add chicken broth, the red pepper, salt, and black pepper
- Turn heat to low and cover with a lid (leave a crack in the side to allow it to steam)
- Cook for 20-30 minutes or until the liquid evaporates and the beans are kind of soft, but still a bit crisp!
- You can add more chicken broth during the cooking process, but don't be afraid to let it all cook away so the the peppers and onions can carmelize.
- Enjoy!
I tried this recipe the other night and it feeds about 4 people if you are getting a good serving size! It is delicious, fun, and easy!
Grapefruit Girl
Heyyyy Im Grapefruit Girl (get it cuz I write in pink HA!) Ummm my fave fruit is a lemon and my fave veg. is carrots!!!!!
I love low cal foods and am on a mission to find foods that will give me lots of energy but are extremely healthy
My dad is my food insperation He cooks all kinds of foreign foods but keeps our family healthy!
Ill keep you updated on my new food tries.
<3
Grapefruit Girl
The Foody is our way to show what amazing food opportunities are right around the corner. We'll be giving you tips, recipes, nutrition info, videos from our local farmer's market and so much more! Eating local not only tastes better, but its better for the earth. Think about where your lunch came from. Did you have oranges from Florida, potatoes from Idaho, or any processed food? Chances are its traveled hundreds or thousands of miles to make it to your plate. Our mission is to reduce our foodprint. Your foodprint is how far your food travels to make it to your plate. Think about how much gas it takes to bring those Florida oranges to your local grocery store, then for you to drive there to buy the oranges. Your food has traveled a long way!
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Hey There!
My name is Red Razzleberry!
This Blog is for Foodies!
(Foodies = People who love food, especially fresh food, and want to know more about it!!)
There is a group of us Foodies who will be posting frequently with recipes, tip, nutrition info, and much more!
I will serve as the avid vlogger of this site.
(Vlogger = person who blogs by way of video.)
Nonetheless, I will also be blogging here!
~Red Razzleberry~
My name is Red Razzleberry!
This Blog is for Foodies!
(Foodies = People who love food, especially fresh food, and want to know more about it!!)
There is a group of us Foodies who will be posting frequently with recipes, tip, nutrition info, and much more!
I will serve as the avid vlogger of this site.
(Vlogger = person who blogs by way of video.)
Nonetheless, I will also be blogging here!
Some stuff about me:
I love fresh veggies!
Raspberries are my favorite berry and fruit
My favorite books are from The House of Night Series
I hope this blog and vlog will become something big
And when I get older I want to be a Drama Teacher!
So thats me in a nutshell!
So please enjoy the blog as it develops!!I love fresh veggies!
Raspberries are my favorite berry and fruit
My favorite books are from The House of Night Series
I hope this blog and vlog will become something big
And when I get older I want to be a Drama Teacher!
So thats me in a nutshell!
~Red Razzleberry~
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