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Title: CADA question
Post by: Lellyj on September 18, 2011, 08:07:19 am
Hi all

My vego teenage son has discovered "deli" style yogurt and is currently plowing his way through about $40 per week of the stuff (he demolishes a "4 serving" tub of Gippsland or TAmar valley yogurt in one sitting).  I am wrapped to see him eating yogurt as a protein source, but cannot seem to buy enough of the stuff, so I am determined to spend the upcoming school holidays mastering yogurt making.  I haven't tried it before but I am bouyed by Hally and Dede's recend success!  I have been reading about CADA and think that he may like this as an addition to his yogurt, but I'm wondering if it is possible to store it so I could make it in advance.  I'm thinking probably not with the apple in it, but thought some of you may have found a solution by maybe using lemon juice or something.  Thanks
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Halex on September 18, 2011, 08:10:06 am
Havent stored CADA as yet.

If you follow instructions for yoghurt making it was easy. :)

I am sure you can make it.

Hally
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 18, 2011, 09:07:48 am
I only make CADA for me so I don't make masses.I see Cuilidh makes a weeks worth at a time so maybe Marina can answer your question.

Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Cuilidh on September 18, 2011, 09:59:56 pm
Yes, CC, I make it at the weekends then put it in a jar in the fridge and we work our way through it each week.  We love it.  I just made our weekly batch yesterday morning and the quantities I used were:

300 gm pitted dates
300 gm blanched almonds
I can't quite remember the coconut, but definitely less in weight than the dates and almonds.  Also put a handful or so of cranberries in, just for fun.  Turbo for 3 - 5 seconds.

I make it in two batches so that everything is chopped up as we like it.  If the bowl is too full I find it a bit more difficult to control the coarseness or fineness of the end product - but that is just me.  Experimentation is the key, Lellyj.  This is great with yoghurt, although my DH just adds an apple and blueberries and is quite content.

Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Lellyj on September 19, 2011, 08:14:47 am
Thanks everyone!!  Will start experimenting, Marina.

Thanks again :D :D :D
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Vivaroo on September 19, 2011, 10:41:03 am
What is the consistency?  Does it come together in 1 big lump or a paste, or does it just get chopped up and stay crumbly?
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2011, 11:05:20 am
Maybe someone can post a picture Viv.
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2011, 11:22:24 am
Found a picture (http://www.superkitchenmachine.com/2010/7882/thermomix-breakfast-recipe.html) for you Viv
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Lellyj on September 19, 2011, 11:24:57 am
Oh wow, thanks Judydawn.  Looks good, doesn't it!
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Vivaroo on September 19, 2011, 11:27:23 am
Thanks Judy, looks delish especially with ginger.
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Sonan on September 22, 2011, 11:25:26 am
we love, love, love CADA !! It is particularly nice with macadamias instead of almonds for a change. I usually also add to the basic mix, some cinnamon and chia seeds (for health benefits) and a good squeeze of lemon juice. I have kept it 2-3 days in fridge with no worries .... I like it for brekky and kids eat the leftovers as a snack after school.
hope he slows down on the yoghurt before you have to remortgage the house !!!!   :o
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: dede on September 22, 2011, 11:57:20 am
I made my yoghurt using the Tamar Valley plain yoghurt Leelyj, Its made using live cultures and worked well.
Oh the CADA looks yummy  :P
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Lellyj on September 22, 2011, 12:49:19 pm
Thanks Sonan for the CADA storage tip and macademia suggestion and Dede for the advice about Tamar Valley--thats good to know, as I know I can get that here.  Yes, mastering yogurt and playing with CADA are definitely on the agenda for school holidays (one more day to go!), should save me some money if I can get it right!!
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Tenina on September 23, 2011, 02:11:59 am
I love cada with the removal of apple and the addition of frozen mango cheeks…I guess that makes it CAMD?? Or DAMC…it is so incredible, tastes like icecream treat of some description and was purely accidental…no apple, had mango, made DAMC!

It is so quick to make, I dont store it…FYI.
 ;D
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Cuilidh on September 23, 2011, 04:07:53 am
DAMC sounds absolutely gorgeous, Tenina.  The reason I make it in weekly bulk is that I can only use my TMX on the weekends (we live in a tiny apartment in the city during the week with minimal bench space) so I look forward to TMX overdoses each weekend and make enough CADA to last the week because we both love it and don't want to do without it.
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Vivaroo on September 23, 2011, 10:14:15 pm
Just made CAPPA (coconut, apple, pineapple dried, prunes, almonds).
There were brazil nuts & sultanas too but running out of vowels.
With a dollop of yogurt & honey.  Yum!
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Cuilidh on September 23, 2011, 10:22:36 pm
It is really a great recipe isn't it.  I like the sound of Tenina's adaptation with the frozen mango ... roll on mango season!
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Lellyj on September 24, 2011, 03:30:13 am
Okay, so my first foray into CADA was had this morning . . . actually was CADP . . . coconut, apple, date and pepitas (no almonds in the cupboard . . .) Verdict: yummy!  Looking forward to playing around with this, thanks for all the suggestions.
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Cuilidh on September 24, 2011, 03:49:51 am
This is a great recipe to play with, my only concern would be moving too far away from the original and perhaps losing some of the simplicity, nutritional value and wonderful taste.
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: jkmt on September 24, 2011, 07:23:57 am
These variations sound delicious - must try a few for variety. A question for those who make in advance - how well does the apple keep in it? Any dramas, or do you avoid apple and go for a different fruit that doesn't go brown?
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Cuilidh on September 24, 2011, 10:35:14 pm
When I make my weekly jar of CADA I omit the fresh fruit - I chop this up and add it at the time of eating - we cut this by hand so it is chunkier than if it was incorporated at the time of making the main bulk.  Dried fruit, if you use it, can, of course, be included at the time of making the week's supply. 
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: jkmt on September 25, 2011, 05:36:05 am
Thanks, Marina. About to go camping for 10 days sans TMX. Will make up a fruit-free batch to keep us going, and add fruit as we go.
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: cooking-good-looking on July 21, 2012, 05:36:44 am
Man, CADA is DELICIOUS! My new favourite at the moment! :)
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 23, 2012, 03:38:54 am
LellyJ. I love Gippsland Dairy yoghurt and it is the only yoghurt I will eat.
DId your home made yoghurt taste similar?
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Thermobudgie on August 13, 2012, 02:28:35 am
How is it that I've had my thermy for almost a year and have not made this until today! So delicious. I have a question about portion size as I'm always watching the waist line. Now I could easily polish off a huge bowl of this but I'll do my best to stick to one serve. Does anyone know how many serves it makes?  I'm hoping 2 but it's probably more like 4.
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Cuilidh on August 13, 2012, 02:31:53 am
I was like you, thermobudgie, I didn't try this recipe until I'd had my TMX for a year or more before I made it then wondered why I had never tried it!  Experiment with different quantities to get the quantity that best suits you - I make this in week lots, but I have had to ease back on eating it otherwise I'd be living on it day and night!
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Bonsai on January 13, 2014, 10:53:52 am
According to My Fitness Pal a cup of CADA has 537 calories, 31g of fat and 9g protein 😳
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2014, 11:36:22 am
OMG. I thought my sultana bran was bad enough.  :-\
Title: Re: CADA question
Post by: Yvette on January 13, 2014, 11:37:23 am
Lucky I don't eat CADA