More MATT CRACKS! This time with a recipe –>
Rosemary Parmesan Homemade Crackers
As soon as these guys came outta the oven we went for a run (fueled by a few samples, of course!). It was a tough one because it’s HOT out there!! 4 miles of giant hills later… all I could think about was coconut water on my tongue. Luckily I had a few in the fridge.
CHUGGED this guy faster than Matt could chug a Beast in college! It was so.good.
Clearly the theme of the day is thirst because I brought out the juicer for lunch. I have a Breville Juice Fountain Plus that a blog reader won on the Martha Stewart show and sent to me!! I don’t use it much due to its cleaning and bulk requirements, but when I do I always enjoy it.
I actually premeditated juicing after a discussion about it last week and bought 2 huge cucs and some celery at the grocery store…er through Relay Foods (!) to go with our abundance of apples.
Today’s bounty for 2 juices (guess who else was craving one)
Ready, set, go!
The best part of juicing is the FOAM!
Give the layers a stir
Because I ate 100 of Matt Cracks and downed that coconut nourishment, I had a lighter lunch. Definitely also a reflection of the hot temps here today! I want to turn on the AC!
My cuc, celery, apple, carrot, lemon juice
And a cup of plain yogurt with Crofter’s North America and some plain buckwheat crunch
I have a few things to tackle and then we have a walk date this afternoon with some new friends!
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YUM! I have the exact same juicer but have only used it a few times in the past few months..thanks for the inspiration!
my juicer (a waring pro) separates the foam from the juice – i wonder why? i always thought the foam wasn’t as good or you weren’t supposed to drink it?
I dont like the foam so when I invest in a juicer Ill have to buy the kind you have!
Juice and crackers? Sounds like a kids snack! Haha, not for KERF, though….
A juicer is currently on my wish list! I have enjoyed juice purchased at a local co-op (beet, apple, ginger? yes please!) but it is so expensive!
My dad is creeping into my brain….as soon as I hit submit I remembered that Seinfled episode when Kramer gets a line in a Woody Allen film:
“These pretzels are making me thirsty!”
LOL– I love that episode
That juice looks kind of like beer in that cup with the froth. LOL
I don’t know if I’m keen enough on juicing to buy a juicer, but it sure is healthy!
I forgot that some places are still feeling the heat!
Lunch looks light and delicious though!
I have actually never made juice like that before, but I could use one about right now! I am tired of the heat! I want fall here yesterday!
Yum… I want to try Matt Crack!! hmm… that really doesn’t sound right…
Fun – I go back and forth on getting a juicer, but when I see posts like yours, it makes me think I need one
wow, i would eat all those crackers and down something to drink too! yum!
Why do you peel your cucumber before juicing it? I have the same juicer model, and it juices the skin just fine.
I wouldn’t peel an English cuc, but this one was one of those waxy ones. I’m sure the juicer could “handle” it but I didn’t like the idea of wax in there
I really want a juicer, but the good ones are so expensive! I just don’t know if I would use it enough to off set the cost.
Do you just eat the buckwheat without any prep?
I don’t have a juicer, but this makes me want one. Oh, the things I’d do with an unlimited cooking budget!!
I just sold my juicer on Craigslist because I never use it — but your juice is making me wish I had hung onto it!!! Oh well.
I would like to be able to have juices like that when I crave something like that, but I really have no place for any more of kitchen appliances.
)
Isn’t that buckwheat breaking your teeth? I think it would break mine
Is that buckwheat raw?
I have the same juicer & love it ( without he exception of the cleaning it) I made a juice a few weeks ago with tomatoes, apples, celery, carrots & beets. It was so yummy ( and pretty.. due to the beets)
mmm.. maybe it’s time to make more?
I always knew there was a reason that the word “crack” was a part of crackers!
Can you leave the cheese completely out and not make any other adjustments if you don’t want the cheese?
I would think the answer is yes
Definitely! Maybe add a splash more water.
That juice sounds so refreshing!! Enjoy the rest of your afternoon!
Those crackers look great. I’ve got to try to make some soon. My husband is a cracker fiend.
Oh gawd…I want a juicer so badly. I did hear that the clean up sucks…but it would be so worth it!
Definitely had a similar face on today when I finished my run! I thought this was supposed to be fall….oh well, summer can stay a little longer:) Crackers look delicious!!
That juice looks yummy. I wonder if my blender could do that lol.
those crackers look amazing, i’d love to try to make some at home
i got a juicer for my wedding shower and have yet to use it… i’m scared of it!!!! and that i’ll waste a ton of veggies and make an inedible/drinkable juice!!!!
any tips?
Just give it a try! Put in something sweet like apple or carrot
I love my Breville too!
~I love the title of this post…cute!
it’s a scorcher here, too! I was living happy in the 60s-70s and today it is MID-80S and HUMID – blech!
That chugging comparison is classic. Oh healthy times…!
Any chance I get to sample these this afternoon?
YUP!
Hysterical title, by the way!
I love that you have walk dates with friends. I would have to bribe my husband with chocolate or football to get him to go on a “walk date.”
The buckwheat is indeed raw – it’s kind of hollow and isn’t hard to chew at all
ah, that is where we differ… I dislike the foam!
I still juice every day, though.
and I LOVE the homemade crackers.
I’ve always wanted a juicer!
Yum to Matt’s Crack! I’ll have to make those soon
I love fresh juice! I need to invest in a juicer.
that little “bucket” bowl looks so cute. u have cute bowls!
Mmmm…fresh juice is SO refreshing when the temps are high!! Love!
What a healthy and refreshing juice! Makes me want to go get a juicer.
Those crackers look AMAZING! Can’t wait to try them… although I am a bit afraid to make them ’cause I know I will eat. them. all. immediately.
I thought was enticed by the crackers… Then I saw the juicing you did. I am so jealous!! There is nothing as refreshing as green juice!
such a grownup spin on my fave childhood snacks – crackers and juice!
1) the crackers look verrrrry tasty!
2) I am soo jealous of your sweat juicer! I’m afraid to buy one, because a cheap one will probably suck but I don’t have the money for a pricey one
boo.
One day. Until then, I will dream of a juicer. lol
Buckwheat crunch? That looks so fun!
As do the crackers. I never thought to make some homemade crackers, but you (and Matt) have totally inspired me.
Those crackers look so yummy!
Wow that juice looks serious. You are braver than I! When I had a juicer I didn’t do a whole lot of veggies, I stuck with basic apple, etc.
eeeeeeeee I love that little blue bowl…crackers look awesome!! I’ll have to make them…Chris is a cracker looooover
Is that just buckwheat from the bulk bins at the store? I didn’t know you could eat it like that. Is it toasted/roasted first or anything?
I would love to have a juicer!!! Particularly when the warmer weather hits!
thanks for sharing the recipe – they look amazing!
Thanks for the recipe!! I’ll definitely have to give them a try
Yayy! I cannot wait to try those crackers.
I torn. I want a juicer at home, but I’m afraid I’ll never want to use it bc of the cleaning. Sometimes I feel like it’s easier to just buy one occasionally. Wondering how long it takes you to clean…? Also, what to do with the pulp…?
I compost the pulp. It only takes about 5 minutes so clean (so long as you’re juicing fresh produce and not something sticky like peanuts, which is probably impossible anyways!) I just rinse it well and then use a little soap. No big deal.
The hardest part is buying the produce – it can get expensive
it is hot today!
Whats the buckwheat crunch? Looks yummy.
Haha, love the title of this post!
Those crackers look awesome. Thanks for the recipe!
I want a juicer SO BADLY!
Looks like a pretty awesome lunch to me! If only we could all have some husband crack in our lives..
I’m not a big fan of juicing. As you said it’s so hard to clean up!
I can’t wait until the day when I can afford a juicer! I might turn pink from all the beets I will consume.
we have the same juicer
I’m drooling over those crackers – they look SO GOOD!!!
Best.title.ever!!! : ) We have the same juicer and you’re right, it’s always fun to use but kind of a pain to clean!
I need to try making my own crackers sometime.
I love making things myself because you can control exactly what you put in it, down to the last pinch. Perfect!
I have yet to try fresh made juice, but this post makes me want to badly! Especially that combination- cucumber, celery, carrot, apple and lemon juice. It sounds so refreshing
Just curious. What did Matt go to college for? Was is cooking/baking? Business?
Anthropology! No reason… just liked it.
I taught myself how to brew and bake by reading and experimenting, and working at Great Harvest for two years sure helped!
there seems to be lots of questions about the buckwheat crunch… seriously? just plain dry buckwheat?? Maybe you should test a toasted buckwheat recipe for us : )
It really does look yummy in those pics.
Yup. Just plain dry buckwheat.
The foam IS the best part! I always add a banana to whatever juice I do because it makes it so creamy!
I will have to make those crackers this weekend- they look soo tasty
I make fresh (green) juices every day and love them. I usually juice and then add the juice with a handfull of ice cubes to the blender and give it a quick whizz…makes the juices even tastier! My favourite juice includes avocado (added to the blender) even though I dislike avocado – but it makes the juice so creamy and delicious! I’d be happy to send you the ‘recipe’ if you want it.
Can Matt send me some crackers?
You guys need to mass produce and sell those crackers!I’d buy them:-)cc
So juicing is considered healthy by you? Just curious.
Hey, also I bought some nutbags on amazon for about $4. It is like cheesecloth and reusable. That way, you can just juice with the vitamix. You pour it through the bag, squeeze the juice into a pitcher, then rinse out the bag and clean your vitamix. SO easy and the juice wasn’t that weird texture you get from juicing with a vitamix.
why wouldn’t it be?
I don’t know, my daughter’s doc says NO JUICE! Oh and correction, it is a nutmilk bag.
and didn’t you one time make a comment when you had OJ that you don’t drink juice because you miss out on stuff but you made an exception for yoga? wow, I sounded like a stalker there
Oh, I see. Well I think there is a difference in freshly squeeze vegetable juice with a bit of fruit vs. store-bought juices that are mostly sugar. You can find some great 100% fruit juices out there, but I’d still rather eat the whole fruit and get the fiber too. That’s why I don’t juice everyday. I do miss the fiber! But the point of veggie juices is that if you actually ate all the veggies that go in, you’re GI tract might explode from fiber! It’s like a concentrated solution of nutrients.
juuce should always have ice for me…if i have a juicer i’d probably make a melon juice or banana strawberry