Thursday, May 25, 2006

Jiggle It

jello Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel like one of those big, round jello fruit molds? All mixed up and little bit wobbly? Don't worry, me too. In fact, I kind of feel like that all the time. It might explain why I have trouble wearing heels.

So my advice? Eat it, don't be it.

And to help you meet this objective, here's a recipe for you to try at home:

FRESH PINEAPPLE MOLD

1 1/2 c. fresh pineapple, cut
into small pieces
1 c. water
1/2 c. apricot nectar juice
4 tbsp. agar
agar flakes
3 mandarin oranges, sectioned
1 banana,
sliced

Puree pineapple and water together in a blender. Pour into a
saucepan, add apricot nectar and agar, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and pour agar mixture
into a mold prerinsed with cold water, and refrigerate until it starts to set,
about 20 minutes. When agar mixture is ready, gently fold in mandarin orangesand sliced banana. Refrigerate until set. Unmold and garnish with fresh
pineapple pieces.

And as a bonus, it's vegan friendly!
No animal bones were used to make everything gel.

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