Inside Maeme & Callie's Pantries

What's in our Pantry?

Over the past few months you have probably found yourself doing with less, maybe getting creative or trying new recipes.  Perhaps your pantry is getting more action these days, it's kind of an anything goes time for us all.  It's true, we do not eat 4-course meals every night ourselves - although we would love to if someone else cooked for us!  We do however have those can't-live-without staples for whipping together quick meals to feed a growing tween, the fur babies and loved ones.  We thought we would share our lists, to see if they spark a genius moment.

Maeme's Must Haves

Coffee
Creamer 
Flour
Eggs
Canned or dried beans
Canned tomatoes
Pasta
Salad
Fresh Fruits
Fresh Veggies
Honey
Tuna
Vinegar
Wine
Dog Food

"When all else fails,
call Callie to see what
she is making for dinner, 
then invite myself over!" 
--Maeme

Callie's Big List

Cheese (lots)
Wine
Canned tomatoes
Tuna
Salad/greens
Coffee
Chips, Crackers
All natural "M&M's"
MAYONNAISE
Olives, Olive Oil
Dried pastas
Fresh Fruits & Veggies
Frozen French Fries
Dried herbs
Cereal
Spicy Pickled Chile Peppers
Ground beef
Peanut butter
Frozen bread

"I'm an overshopper, you will
never go hungry at my house!"
--Callie

16 Ways with Honey + Cinnamon for Health

Health Benefits Of Honey And Cinnamon Mixture

We are huge advocates of using honey in your household, not just the kitchen. Here are 16 different ways to use honey in your home.

1. Reduces The Risk Of Heart Disease

How To Use: Take equal parts (or as required) of cinnamon & honey powder and make a paste. Spread this on wheat bread and include it in your breakfast.

2. Enhances Immunity

How To Use: Add a pinch of cinnamon powder to a glass of lukewarm honey water. Take it in the mornings, especially in the cold seasons. Drinking cinnamon and honey mixture will also help clear your sinuses.

3. Treats Skin Infections

How To Use: Mix 1 part cinnamon powder with 3 parts honey and use it as a face mask. It cleanses your pores. And for treating acne, this is what you can do. Take 3 tablespoons of Manuka honey and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and make a paste. Microwave for 30 seconds (it shouldn’t be too hot, by the way) and apply the mask to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse and pat your face dry with a soft towel.

4. Helps Treat Inflammation And Arthritis

How To Use: Mix equal parts of cinnamon powder and honey and apply the mixture to the affected area. You can also add a little bit of apple cider vinegar for better results.

5. Is Good For Diabetes

How To Use: You can mix equal parts of honey and cinnamon powder till you get a paste. Spread this paste on your toast or mix it in your juice.

6. Helps Treat Bladder Infections

How To Use: Mix two teaspoons of cinnamon and one teaspoon of honey with a glass of warm water. Consume it once a day. This must help relieve the bladder infection. If the infection is too severe, you can substitute water with cranberry juice.

7. Helps Treat Indigestion And Other Gastric Issues

How To Use: Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon powder on two tablespoons of honey. Take this mixture before your meals.

8. Helps Lower Cholesterol

How To Use: Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon powder with around 470 ml of tea water. Take this mixture in the mornings.

9. Cinnamon And Honey For Weight Loss

How To Use: Take 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 cup of filtered water. Boil the water. Add the cinnamon in a separate bowl. Pour the hot water over the cinnamon, and let it steep for 15 minutes. Once the liquid cools down, add honey to it. You can drink this mixture twice a day – once in the morning, and once in the evening. Take it on an empty stomach.

10. Helps Treat Infertility

How To Use: Mix cinnamon with a small amount of honey to make a paste. Spread the paste over your gums – your body will slowly absorb it.

11. Maintains Hair Health

How To Use: Take equal parts of honey and cinnamon powder and mix with warm olive oil. Before shampooing, massage this warm mix into your hair and leave it on for 15 minutes. Shampoo your hair.

12. Helps Cure Bad Breath

How To Use: Mix one teaspoon of honey and a pinch of cinnamon powder with warm water. Gargle the mixture first thing in the morning.

13. Offers Energy Boost

How To Use: Mix equal parts of honey and cinnamon powder and have it in the morning with breakfast.

14. Prevents Allergies:

How To Use: One simple way is to mix equal parts of honey and cinnamon powder and consume it in the morning. If it’s a skin allergy, you can apply the same to the affected area.

15. Cures A Sore Throat

How To Use: Simply swallowing a teaspoon of honey in the morning can make your throat feel better.

16. Helps Treat Asthma

How To Use: Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Have the mixture at night before going to bed and in the morning on an empty stomach. Repeat regularly.

If the cinnamon is causing problems, you can use a simple mixture of honey and water. Heat 250 ml of water and stir in 1 teaspoon of honey. Consume thrice a day.

We encourage you to do additional research, as this list is not suggested to be a replacement for seeking medical advice when needed. In addition to buying local honey whenever available, you can also do your part by planting bee friendly gardens. Pollinator friendly gardens can be a variety of flowering plants. See our blog post here.

What is Rasberrys signature soup - posole?

Pozole which means "hominy", is a traditional soup or stew from Mexican cuisine. It is made from hominy, with meat (typically pork), and can be seasoned and garnished with shredded lettuce or cabbage, chile peppers, onion, garlic, radishes, avocado, salsa or limes.

Pozole is typically served on New Year's Eve to celebrate the new year. Pozole is frequently served as a celebratory dish throughout Mexico and in Mexican communities outside Mexico. Common occasions include Mexico Independence Day, birthdays, Christmas and other holidays. Pozole is served in Mexican restaurants worldwide and is also popular in New Mexico where it was a common dish among the Pueblo Indians residing along the Rio Grande River in New Mexico.

Pozole can be prepared in many ways. All variations include a base of cooked hominy in broth. Typically pork, or sometimes chicken, is included in the base. Vegetarian recipes substitute beans for the meat. The three main types of pozole are blanco/white, verde/green and rojo/red. White pozole is the preparation without any additional green or red sauce. Green pozole adds a rich sauce based on green ingredients, possibly including tomatillos, epazote, cilantro, jalapeños, or pepitas. Red pozole is made without the green sauce, instead adding a red sauce made from one or more chiles, such as guajillo, piquin, or ancho.

When pozole is served, it is accompanied by a wide variety of condiments, potentially including chopped onion, shredded lettuce, sliced radish, cabbage, avocado, limes, oregano, tostadas, chicharrón, or chiles.