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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Friday, December 9, 2022

When I go to Trader Joe's I buy their PERFECT Belgian Endive

Yes, each trip we make to Atlanta for stocking up on healthy food items, I do come home with Trader Joe's PERFECT Belgian Endive.
They sell them packages with 3—one Red and two White.
Perfect for a healthy salad for two!
Don't forget to take the BITTER core out with a pointed knife!
Next I slice them in half...
Slicing them up like this...
Usually I prepare the dressing from some Trader Joe's mayonaise, some Chia seeds and also add some white Modena vinegar from Trader Joe's.
Very simple and healthy!
Chia Seeds are great for 
Combat Diabetes
Get More Fibre
Stock Up On Omega–3
Stronger Teeth And Bones
Don't Forget Manganese
Plenty Of Phosphorus
Pack In The Protein
Fight Belly Fat
Get Full Faster
Improve Heart Health
So are you using CHIA already?

Related link:
Blink TV Australia used our Marl Cave Mushroom Growing Image in Guillaume's Paris Episode 9 | previous post by me also showing Belgian endive being grown

30 comments:

  1. Thank you Mariette for this wonderful information. I've never tried chia seeds.

    God bless.

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    1. Dearest Victor,
      You're quite welcome and glad you learned something new (to you) today!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Adoro l'endivia belga.Buon pomeriggio.

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    1. Cara Olga,
      Naturalmente lo ami e anche il suo cugino Radicchio. Ci piace anche questo.
      Abbracci,
      Mariette

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    1. Dearest Anne,
      Thank you and the very same to you!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Unfortunately I shouldn’t eat seeds - I have Diverticulitis. I admit, I do on occasion eat what I shouldn’t and I always end up in inflammation and pain. Once I had to go ER - that was before I was diagnosed. I had eaten delicious popcorn!

    The trick is to not over indulge. It’s just that seeds and nuts are so good!

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    1. Dearest Debby,
      Well, you easily can omit the Chia seeds 😏
      But I would have a hard time to ever give up totally my unsalted nuts or dark chocolates...!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Dearest Mariette,
    How are you and how are your loved ones.
    My husband in a rehab and he is not able to walk. I spend most of my day there. I have missed your blogs and when I read, I am not able to write back. I will try and be in touch. Please take cae of yourself and thanks for wholesome blogs.

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    1. Dearest Munir,
      Both of us are still around and we finally managed to drive to the West in July.
      That was a fascinating 11–day journey that we both so enjoyed and can look back onto with happy thoughts!
      Sorry to read about your husband going through rehab—wishing both of you the strength for going through that period!
      Wishing you both the very best and enjoy just reading my blog posts—don't ever feel pressured for having to comment.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. I shop at Trader Joe's often but have never picked up a bag of endive! I am not certain I've ever eaten it. However, after seeing how you prepare it and realizing how healthy it is for us ... I am going to purchase a bag next time I'm there!

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    1. Dearest Helen,
      Guess that most people have no idea how to 'easily' prepare them—not forgetting to remove the bitter end with the tip of the knife.
      Good luck on your first trial and no doubt you will love it.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    2. I've not tied endives. I'm not sure if they are available in my country.
      The hubs take chia seeds regularly but I can't say I'm a fan!

      Hugs and blessings, dearest Mariette!

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    3. Dearest Veronica,
      Doubt indeed that they are available in your country. Just like the Italian Radicchio the reddish round one, it is not quite an oriental veggie...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. Se recomienda consumir mucho pescado.
    Feliz domingo.

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    1. Querida Antónia,
      Sí, ambos seguimos eso estrictamente. Pero con el pescado también comes verduras y esta es una muy buena opción.
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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  8. Hi, Mariette!
    Can you believe I never ate endives? I've seen them in the supermarket, but your post made me want to try them.
    I'll buy them next time we go to the supermatket and let you know if I like them!
    Lots of hugs to you and Pieter!
    :)

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    1. Dearest Paula and Nuno,
      It is funny indeed how most people (we think) don't have a clue about how to prepare this veggie. You likewise can prepare the Radicchio like that.
      Belgian endive is a good start—because of its mildly bitter taste and Radicchio is the next step for a more intensified but pleasant bitter.
      Good luck and enjoy your Sunday afternoon.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    2. I've already added them to our grocery list for this week and I'll let you know how I prepared them!
      Hope you and Pieter (and the kitties and Kwekkie) have a wonderful Sunday afternoon, too!
      :)

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    3. Dearest Paula,
      Just got back from singing in the chancel choir...
      Anxious to hear how you like the Belgian endive.
      Hugs to you both!
      Mariette

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  9. Just don't ever flush a lot of chia seeds down the sink/garbage disposal! I did that this year when I found a web in my container (some insect I guess!) and chucked the whole lot away. . . . . . and totally plugged up the kitchen plumbing. They swelled into a gelatinous mass - it was awful! I do need to buy more - this time in a much smaller bag so I will use them up quickly! I like to add them to my oatmeal or granola.
    Just picked up TJ's always perfect leeks yesterday - they do great prep on their vegetables.
    Happy Sunday dears - hope all good with you.
    Mary xx

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    1. Dearest Mary,
      Yes, I recall you posting about that incident...!
      Indeed, TJ's has a great vegetable presentation and always good—fresh quality.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. Lekker gezond Mariette.

    Lieve groet,
    Hilly

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    1. Beste Hilly,
      Ja het is echt allebei—lekker en gezond!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  11. Ik hou van witlof gekookt en rauw …mmmmm fijne week voor jullie groetjes 🍀🎄🐾🍀

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    1. Beste Ria,
      Dank je wel en onze lieve overleden schoonzus Dora Vedder, maakte altijd heerlijke gestoofde witlof in de oven. Zelf gebruik ik het enkel als salade—mogelijk heeft ons klimaat daar veel mee te maken.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  12. Even to me it seems strange but I have never eaten endive. I really have to try it and your recipe looks great to start with.
    xoxo

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    1. Dearest Christina,
      You can use it for the Begian endive and also for the Radicchio, the Italian cousin.
      We both love either one of them.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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