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margaret22251
margaret22251

Good Morning

I have finally found some Silken Tofu at my Marks and Spencer's,  and i also have got some Manuka Honey, buy one get one half price, from Holland and Barretts, 

Hope you all have a good day,

 

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  • carol16456
    carol16456 margaret22251

    Posted

    What is the Silken Tofu for Margeret .Hope you a feeling a bit better and hopefully sleeping more Carol
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 carol16456

      Posted

      Hi Carole, i use for smoothies its rather nice mixed with fruit, and is low in fat. I have had 2 good nights, apart from Sunday i went out for a meal with friends and must have eaten something as my uricaria flared up, neck and throar looked like beetroot, but did sleep, also i had a glass of wine which is something i dont do normally drives my hubby mad.
    • carol16456
      carol16456 margaret22251

      Posted

      Your hubby sounds a hard task master , a little of what you fancy or not ,is good for everyone's moral.I will look out for silken tofu ,havnt had tofu before .I am afraid I do not like milk partly because it doesn't like me very much . Does the silken tofu taste milky only would like to try smoothys but don't know what to add to fruit to make it the right consistency .Carol.
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 carol16456

      Posted

      Hi Carole, just read what i posted and what i should have put at the end was i drive my hubby mad because i wont have a drink, as he says it would relax me, i am still trying to get him to understand  what we have to put up with though.

      I cant say its like milk, its a soft block and comes in a carton, i use it like i would cream, but find it can be bland if you dont mix it with something, i dont know if anybody else does this, i would like to hear from them to see how they use it.

      I have a friend who cant tolorate milk, and she uses soya yougurts for her smothies, could you try that., and also have you tried almond or rice milk i also put in a banana to thicken mine.

       

  • Susanne_M_UK
    Susanne_M_UK margaret22251

    Posted

    I might just have to try making a silken tofu smoothie!

    As I'm vegetarian anyway, tofu is part of my diet, but usually only in stir fries.

  • Susanne_M_UK
    Susanne_M_UK margaret22251

    Posted

    By the way, do you add any liquid?
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 Susanne_M_UK

      Posted

      Hi Susanne, no i dont add anything else, i put in soft fruit like, blueberries, blackberries, and a banana and then silken tofu, sometimes i use frozen fruit, how do you do yours?
    • Susanne_M_UK
      Susanne_M_UK margaret22251

      Posted

      I haven't actually made any silken tofu smoothies yet. I've only used tofu in meals such as stir fries, obviously not the silken variety.
  • charlie44644
    charlie44644 margaret22251

    Posted

    Glad you found a source for the silken tofu. My wife uses it in a delicious whole wheat /raisin muffin.

    CCCharlie 44644

    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 charlie44644

      Posted

      that sounds nice, would your wife share her receipe? i am always on the look out for different ways to use silken tofu, 

      Regards Margaret

  • carol16456
    carol16456 margaret22251

    Posted

    Thanks Margaret , will try the silken tofu when we get back from Suffolk . Like the sound of the rice milk . Take care Carol
  • charlie44644
    charlie44644 margaret22251

    Posted

    Hi Margaret,

    Hope you had a good nights sleep

    Below is the muffin recipe using silken tofu.

    Tofu Whole Wheat Raisin or Blueberry Muffins               12 muffins

    Grease muffin pan; preheat oven 425* degrees F (US);

     

    Blend Together:

                1 C Whole Wheat Flour

                1 C Rolled Oats

                2 tablespoons milled Flax Seed

                4 tablespoons All Bran (cereal)

                2 teaspoons baking powder

                ¼ teaspoon baking soda

                ½ teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon cinnamon or to taste

     

    Add 1 C raisins or blueberries to dry mix to coat fruit

     

    Blend in Cuisinart or equivalent (blend till tofu is mixed well)

                120 ml “All Whites” (or 3-4 egg whites)  (1/2 cup)

                50   ml canola oil  (1/4 cup)

                120 ml honey  (1/2  cup)

                240 ml silken tofu  (8 oz)

                Vanilla to taste  (1-2 teaspoons)

     

    Mix both together to moisten

     

     

    Bake 12 – 15 minutes (bake as one would any type of muffins, check with cake tester)   a toothpick.

     Our Silken Tofu comes in a 16 oz. container so Karen makes two batches.

      Hope you enjoy them.

    Charlie 44644         

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