Uncommon Food Pairings

Photo: SXC

Some things just go together: peanut butter and jelly; chocolate and caramel; peas and carrots.

But, what about those weird little mixtures that we somehow stumble upon and learn to adore?

You know, the uncommon food pairings that make your friends and family look away each time you indulge.

I don't think my palate craves too many uncommon food pairings. But, I have received a few odd glances when I:

• Melt cheddar cheese on apple pie
• Add grape jelly and ketchup to homemade baked beans
• Put chopped, fresh tomatoes on scrambled eggs
• Mix peanut butter into vanilla ice cream

Do these sound weird to you? What uncommon food pairings do you enjoy?

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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Naturally Nutty Nut Butters

Mmmm! Nut butter! Photo Credit: SXC

Since I was a kid, I've loved peanut butter. The creamy spread showed up on apples for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and on a spoon as a snack.

As an adult peanut butter has become a staple in my vegetarian diet. But, I no longer opt for the sugar-filled, sodium-added extra creamy varieties. I go for pure nut butters. The ingredient list is simple: nuts.

Never heard of nut butters? Well, practically any nut can me pureed, blended and ground down into a smooth creamy paste. My personal favorites are cashew butter and almond butter.

I've also experimented with seeds and made sunflower seed butter using my food processor. The butter was delicious, but strong, so a little goes a long way!

Have you ever made your own nut butters? How do you like to eat them?

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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