Day 11: Mozzarella Sticks & Ketchup

I thought today would be a winner! After all, what kid doesn't like Ketchup, right? Well, when it's home made - my kids don't. I actually made my own ketchup, and I thought it was pretty good. It tastes & smells like Ketchup, and I even added some real ketchup to it just in case. Got good reviews on it from my husband and Father-in-Law.  But it was kinda thick and had an orange tinge to it (had pureed carrots in it). It looked a lot like Marinara Sauce, so my kids wouldn't touch it. A long time ago, I gave Bailey some ketchup with baby food carrots mixed into it. He NEVER knew the difference. Maybe I'll just stick with that next time.

The mozzarella sticks didn't work great. If went fine until I had to fry them, when most of the coating came off. I think I will bake them next time. Plus, that way, they won't be so greasy. As far as taste of the Mozzarella sticks, they just tasted like Hash browns to me. It makes sense, because it was made with pureed Cauliflower, which turns out looking (and tasting) like Mashed Potatoes, when it is pureed. Bailey loves Hash browns, and enjoys them dipped in Maple Syrup. So I gave him some Maple Syrup to dip them in. He ate his promised 4 bites ... over the course of about TWO HOURS! Reese gobbled hers up, and asked for 2nds, then 3rds, and asked if she could eat Bailey's. So at least I have 1 fan in her. They were actually really easy. I should try it with string cheese, dipped in Cauliflower and the bread crumbs, and baked. I think that might turn out REALLY well.

I'd say my presentation today was better. So far, I haven't been pleased with the presentation aspect of this blog. I just can't get this food to look pretty, or yummy. But today was a little better. At least, it's symmetrical :)

I have some left over Boboli Pizza Crusts/Sauce. Will see how tomorrow goes with Home Made Pizzas... Cross your fingers! Better yet, PRAY!