Our family really enjoys snacking and light bites during the summer. Here are four healthy{no-nonsense} snack recipes…using each of our four Mumbo Jumbo flavors:
Archive for May, 2009
Great Summer Snacks — Mumbo Jumbo Style!
Friday, May 29th, 2009
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Friday, May 29th, 2009
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Healthy Lunches…Just In Time for Bikini Season
Monday, May 11th, 2009
For the last few years I’ve had the luxury of working from home. For the past 60 days, I’ve been trying to take advantage of this luxury and cook more of my lunches at home. Since taking up this new approach to mid-day meals — people have commented that I look thinner. One person was even quoted as saying that I looked “thin and incredibly handsome”. I had to include this comment in the blog!
I’m sure I’ve lost weight, but I don’t know exactly how much. Our little boys broke our bathroom scale about a year ago and it has yet to be replaced. My best guess is that I’ve lost around 10 or 15 pounds.
How I did it:
- My secret has been to eat healthy lunches consisting of a meat and two veggies cooked with Mumbo Jumbo {no-nonsense seasoning}. I’m not guaranteeing this approach will work for you (unless you also gave up 5 burger / bar food lunches like I did).
- Once a week I try to eat a vegetarian meal (meatless Mondays) and when I’m out at a restaurant I try to pick the grouper instead of the ribeye.
I still eat out for lunch once or twice a week, and Urban Pie (my favorite local pizza joint) still sees me a couple nights a week, but despite all of that — I’ve been able to make a few smarter choices and lose that unwanted gut.
As for exercise — I have two young sons to chase around, and I’m coaching a teeball team (12 small boys to chase around).
So if you’re looking to eat a little healthier pick up some Mumbo Jumbo seasoning…use it on your favorite meat and veggies…and get “bikini-fine for the summertime”!
Results may vary…Shake…Grill…Enjoy,
Jeremy
The Babyback Experiment — 3 Racks, 3 Rubs, 1 Night
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Last weekend I bought 3 racks of babyback ribs. I decided to try a different kind of Mumbo Jumbo {no-nonsense seasoning} on each rack. So I dusted 1 rack with Mumbo Jumbo EVERYDAY, 1 rack with Mumbo Jumbo JAVA, and 1 rack with Mumbo Jumbo MESA.
I used my favorite braising liquid on each rack and they turned out great! ( Below is recipe for braising liquid and instructions)
RESULTS:
The rack rubbed with EVERYDAY was outstanding, with traditional southern flavors of paprika, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. I’ve used EVERYDAY on ribs before — so I knew this rack was going to be good.
The rack rubbed with JAVA was really interesting. I’d had JAVA many times on pork tenderloin — but never on ribs. The white wine braising sauce and this coffee-based blend, with thyme and garlic gave the ribs a complex flavor reminiscent of African or Island cuisine. These will wow some people — but may be a bit too “out there” for some folks who are accustomed to more traditional southern flavors. I’ll definitely cook them again.
And finally, the rack rubbed with MESA was outstanding and also a couple people’s favorite (it was a real tough call for me between MESA and EVERYDAY). The smoky flavors of MESA’s smoked Spanish parika, chilean Merken, and sweet sugars proved to be a great combination with the pork.
We paired all 3 varieties with some sauteed okra and a crunchy cole slaw…the verdict: Southern YUM!
NOTE: My wife had not eaten meat in 3 weeks when I sprung this experiment on her. She sampled all of the above and said “WOW!” Since she ended up eating a half rack — I took it as a compliment. I look forward to trying them next time with ELEGANCE. Stay tuned…
Here’s the full recipe and instructions:
Braising Liquid
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hone
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions:
Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil. Pour the braising mixture inside the aluminum foil. Cook in oven for 2.5 hours on 250. Remove ribs from oven and pour liquid from foil into pot. Cook (reduce 50%) over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until liquid thickens. Place ribs on grill for 30 minutes and brush with braising sauce. Cook for a few minutes on each side to give ribs a nice char. Braise and serve.
Shake…Grill…Enjoy,
Jeremy
Mumbo Jumbo Featured on Thrillist.com
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Mumbo Jumbo {no-nonsense seasoning} was featured this week in the national food and dining section of Thrillist.com. Thrillist.com is a daily digest of “what’s hot in your town”. Apparently Mumbo Jumbo is hot nationwide! Here’s the link: http://www.thrillist.com/atlanta/mumbo-jumbo-spices
Shake…Thrill…Enjoy!
