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ivmeer
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amanda
Pawtucket
RI
USA
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 Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 12:25:53 PM
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I never use mixes out of principle (it's cheaper and better to cook from scratch, I've found). Also, I keep kosher, and since MaryJane's mixes are not certified kosher, I can't use them.
I own MaryJane's book, and I love it. I've made a few of the recipes from it (including bakeovers and a blueberry-apricot cobbler) and I just recently got a MaryJane's Farm magazine with my first order of ChillOver Powder from the website. I was very disappointed to see that nearly all of the recipes in the issue required a mix to create.
I would be much more willing to buy MaryJane's magazines if there were more from-scratch recipes available. Would it be possible to see more from-scratch recipes in the future? |
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Carol
Moderator/MaryJane's Design Diva
452 Posts
Carol
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 3:22:33 PM
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Hi Amanda,
We’re glad you cook from scratch but many people don’t or can’t. The issue of our magazine you got for free with your order is designed to be a companion to our ChillOver Powder and our Budget Mix - otherwise how would you know how to use something like MJ’s ChillOver Powder? We’re the only people selling it, so there aren’t recipes out there for it. If that bothers you, I would suggest you stick with MJ’s books. Those are funded by a publisher and their intent is not to sell our products, whereas our magazine (our catalog) is funded by us and is our way of trying to pay for things like this forum, which is also free to you.
Thanks,
Carol
P.S. Even though the company that processes our ChillOver Powder for us is certified kosher, we aren't a certified handler of kosher products. We hope that's okay with you.
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 3:24:05 PM
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I think that magazine that they include with the order has the instructions for making your own "Budget Mix," which I thought was very generous of Mary Jane. In your case, it would allow you to use kosher ingredients. From what I read, a big part of the MJF philosophy is being able to make good, healthy, organic food quickly, and hence the use of the Budget Mix. I know I saw that recipe for the Budget Mix in one of the magazines; let me know if you don't find it. It might also be in her book. Good luck. Judy
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 4:17:16 PM
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| Judith, Can you share the recipe for making the budget mix? Thanks JoAnn |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
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Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 4:23:28 PM
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The recipe is in MJs big book... I am technically in the middle of paying bills, so I'll look it up in a little bit.
Oh, wait it's right here!
Basic crust recipe:
1 1/2 CUPS FLOUR
2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER
1/4 TEASPOON BAKING SODA
3/4 TEASPOON SALT
3 TABLESPOONS BUTTER
1/2 CUP WATER
MIX DRY INGREDIENTS. CUT IN BUTTER. ADD WATER, FORM DOUGH INTO A BALL, AND ROLL OUT A TOP CRUST.
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
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Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 4:25:44 PM
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btw In the kitchen area of the forum there is a thread for suggestions for other bake over toppings. The ladies here have come up with some yummy combinations :)
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ivmeer
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Amanda
Pawtucket
RI
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2007 : 07:46:51 AM
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Carol, yes, I checked it out with the people at MJF, and I knew that your facility wasn't certified kosher. However, since all you do with the chillover powder is repackage it, that's not a problem.
Lizabeth, yes, I've made the "basic crust recipe" for bakeovers, and I've even done variations of it to shake things up, such as making a cornmeal version (substitute cornmeal for half of the flour and milk for the water), an herbed version (add chopped herbs to the dough) a whole wheat version (substitute whole wheat flour for half of the white flour), etc.
Judith, I'll look more closely in the magazine and see if I can find that recipe. Thanks. |
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