Author: Northerly Nosh

I’m a married mother of 3. Who loves living in Minnesota, prep ahead cooking, and couldn’t live without them now. No more worries about the age old question “What’s for Dinner?”. I am also transitioning my family into the slow food and clean eating movement. I believe it’s best if we can eat food in it’s most natural state. I love to share the information I have been gaining through this whole experience. I’m also a trained personal chef. Cooking is a passion and hobby of mine. Hope your are enjoying the content of my blog.
Posted in Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks Tuesdays: Saving Your Dollars – Eggs

Posted on by Northerly Nosh

Freeze and Save

Get the most out of your grocery dollars by freezing extras strategically. You’ll be amazed by how much you can save! Be sure to label freezer bags carefully with the item, amount and date frozen.

Eggs

20121027-114608.jpg

Whisk together whites and yolks until just combined. Measure into an ice-cube tray, using 3 Tbsp. of the mixture per segment (3 Tbsp. is equivalent to 1 large egg). Freeze until solid, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

This really helpful to those of us with backyard chicken like me.

Posted in Meal Planning

Meal Planning Mondays: Week of November 19 – 25th, 2012

Posted on by Northerly Nosh

20121026-234315.jpg

Monday 11/19 – Breakfast for Dinner

Egg McMuffins, Hash Brown Patties, Baked Apples

Tuesday 11/20 – Main Dish Provided By Meal Swap Friends

Spaghetti Bolognese, Garlic Bread, Garlic Green Beans

Wednesday 11/21- Pizza Wednesdays

Pizza Dunkers, Carrots, Grapes

Thursday 11/22 – Main Dish Provided By Meal Swap Friends

Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce and Jasmine Rice, Blueberry Peach Fruit Salad with Thyme

Friday 11/23- Dinner Out with In-Laws

My in laws and their children take turn hosting each other families for dinner.

Saturday 11/24 – Main Dish Provided By Meal Swap Friends

Company Sandwiches, Veggie Soup, Carmel Orange Fruit Salad

Sunday 11/25 – Family Night

We have a large lunch with friends or family after church, so we have a snack for dinner

Popcorn, Fruit and Dip

Posted in Breakfast

Sunday Brunch: Crepes

Posted on by Northerly Nosh

Crepes

20121026-233750.jpg

Servings: 6

2 cups Milk
8 medium Eggs
1 cup All purpose flour, unenriched, unbleached
1/4 teaspoon salt

Prep Day: Combine the ingredients into a bowl and blend with a whisk or immersion blender until uniformly combined. Let batter rest for at least 1/2 hour or best covered in refrigerator overnight.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with butter and wipe with towel. 3) Pour just enough batter to coat the bottom as you tip and tilt the pan to coat with batter. Allow it to cook until it’s set, about one minute.

Gently turn the crepe with a large spatula and cook the other side.

Once cooked place onto a plate and put jelly, sugar or berries inside, roll and serve.

Freezing Directions: Once cooled stack with parchment paper and place into gallon freezer bag until ready to cook.

Serve Day: Thaw in refrigerator, heat in microwave for about 1-2 minutes. Put cream, jelly, sugar or berries inside, roll and serve.