#mashed turnips

Then, finally, I got food. Started out with mint coffee and chocolate filled pancake bites. It's like, wannabe æbleskiver (though between the recipe, and the taste/texture of these frozen pancake bites, it might actually have been close. Not sure. Never actually had a chance to make authentic ones myself lmao. Close enough under the circumstances.)

It gave me enough energy to cook. It took way too long to cook, especially for what was made, and I was crying by time I was done, but I ate, while a friend read yule stories to me. So, pre-made BBQ ribs, with Danish scalloped potatoes, and frozen mashed turnips that expired in November. I was going to open a can of beets, but I ran out of spoons.

The ribs were delicious, and while being read to, it did make the meal feel special. So I can count it as a holiday. Close enough. 1 day out of 12 is depressing, and I spent most of the time starving and alone, but... I ate twice today.

Mashed Turnips

Need an alternative to potatoes that’s paleo, low carb, and keto friendly? Give mashed turnips a try. They have a bit more flavor than other options.

Modern Turnips in Butter

Last winter I discovered my new favored vegetables, turnips, with this recipe and ever since then I can not get enough of their sweet taste. I was looking for a recipe for a nice dinner with friends and I always wondered about turnips, as they feature so prominently in a lot of books where the story is situated in a medieval setting as is the Ice and Fire series. They always sounded so yummy and…

Mashed Turnip with Spices

Think about making mashed turnips as substitute for mashed potatoes to change up the dinner fare and lower your carbs - it’s true.  They have a little more tang than potatoes but are just as satisfying.   Turnips take longer than potatoes to cook so start this process a little earlier than ordinarily.  

Here’s how...

Just peel/cut 3 large turnips into small diced pieces, then pop them into salted water (4 c. water, 1 t. salt) as you would for potatoes.  Bring to a boil, cover and cook until the turnips are tender (spell that easily mashed).  Drain the excess water off, mash, add a splash of milk, 3 T. margarine, 1 t. Chinese Five Spice* - mix well and serve to your hungry gang.  This is great served with a slice of roast pork, crunchy green salad, and sliced fresh pears on the side.  

*I found the Chinese Five Spice at my local grocers on the shelf with the rest of the pre-packaged spices.  

When I’m not thinking up ways to keep the home cooking interesting (in a good way), I’m sewing cotton pocket half aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads and www.amazon.com/handmade/topdrawerthreads .

Or I’m merrily crocheting torn cotton strips of upcycled fabric into primitive folk art style throw rugs for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket shorts and knickers for kicking back, working out in, or what ever you get up to!

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she pairs textures and colors of upcycled yarn to knit into brightly colored afghans and throws.

Smokey Mashed Turnips

When I’m looking to broaden the usual fare served up to the family, root vegetables fill the bill.  Turnips are great as snack raw/peeled/sliced or cooked and mashed as you would potatoes but with a better carb load which is what I’m looking for in my healthy diet.  Try it...see what you think.

3 large turnips, peeled, chopped

dash salt

1 T. half and half

2 T. margarine

2 dashes smokey Spanish paprika

In a large sauce pan, add turnips, salt, and water.  Boil until just tender - soft enough to mash easily.  Drain off excess water.  Add milk, margarine, and paprika.  Mass to a smooth consistency.  Serve with a slice of pork roast, crunchy salad greens, and tomato slices on the side.

While I’m filling our home with delectable smells upstairs, I’m sewing cotton pocket half aprons in the basement sewing studio for my online shop - www.amazon.com/handmade/topdrawerthreads .  

Or I’m putting the finishing touches on hand knit hats and scarves worked by me from upcycled yarn for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for fun and frolicsome wearing.

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works upcycled yarns into brightly colored rainbow striped afghans and scarves.

My younger daughter has an online shop - www.facebook.com/shroombloombags - where she crochets upcycled yarns into funky mushroom inspired shoulder bags.

Mashed Turnip with Spices

Think about making mashed turnips as substitute for mashed potatoes to change up the dinner fare and lower your carbs - it’s true!  They have a little more tang than potatoes but are just as satisfying.  Turnips take longer than potatoes to cook so start this process a little earlier than ordinarily. 

Here’s how...

Just peel, cut 3 large turnips into small diced pieces, then pop them into salted water (4 c. water, 1 t. salt) as you would for potatoes.  Bring to a boil, cover and cook until the turnips are tender (spell that easily mashed).  Drain the excess water off, mash, add a splash of milk, 3 T. margarine, 1 t. Chinese Five Spice* - mix well and serve to your hungry gang.  This is great served with a slice of roast pork, crunchy green salad, and sliced fresh pears on the side. 

*I found the Chinese Five Spice at my local grocers on the shelf with the rest of the pre-packaged spices. 

When I’m not thinking up ways to keep the home cooking interesting (in a good way!), I’m sewing cotton pocket half aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .

Or I’m merrily crocheting torn cotton strips of upcycled fabric into primitive folk art style throw rugs for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket shorts and knickers for kicking back, working out in, or what ever you get up to!

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she pairs textures and colors of upcycled yarn to knit into brightly colored afghans and throws.

My younger daughter has an online shop - www.facebook.com/shroombloombags - where she crochets cotton thread into mushroom inspired shoulder bags and neck pouches.

Game of Thrones: Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb and Mashed Turnips

Game of Thrones: Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb and Mashed Turnips

Game of Thrones; Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb and Mashed Turnips

The eight soon-to-be brothers feasted on rack of lamb baked in a crust of garlic and herbs, garnished with sprigs of mint, and surrounded by mashed yellow turnips swimming in butter. “From the Lord Commander’s own table,” Bowen Marsh told them. There were salads of…