Bird Street Bistro

[JimsBrother]

Anybody here use the Bistro stuff? When I cook it I get mush and I don't know why. I use a small saucepan and follow directions. Birds will eat it if it's not too wet but half the batch I cook is mush.

 

[Terry57]

I've never used it myself but have heard good things about it.
Perhaps you could try using less liquid than is called for? That may fix the problem.

Hopefully someone who uses it will come along and be able to help more
Good to see you, David!

 

[LoveOfallAnimals]

I use it and never had that problem. But I also double the recipe on the package and add a cup of sweet potato along with summer squash or pumpkin to cook with it. Then once it is cooled down I vacuum seal three days worth at a time for my birds. Thaw over night and serve with fresh veggies. It sounds like it might be too much water or you might be over cooking it. Are you cooking it with the lid on and on a low simmer? I have an induction cook top and I cook mine on level 2.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Anybody here use the Bistro stuff? When I cook it I get mush and I don't know why. I use a small saucepan and follow directions. Birds will eat it if it's not too wet but half the batch I cook is mush.

I love the product. I would cook it less and drain it through a colander and rinse it lightly after cooking it.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I love the product. I would cook it less and drain it through a colander and rinse it lightly after cooking it.

I use Viva la Veggies. I add things to it like frozen corn and finely diced sweet red peppers. I basically use it as a base for my chop.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I love the product. I would cook it less and drain it through a colander and rinse it lightly after cooking it.

Before serving it, I put a daily portion of my bird street bistro chop (with other stuff added) into a tiny strainer and run it under the hot water tap to rinse out any "mush" and warm it up so my bird thinks it's hot and fresh cooked. Then I put it into her food dish and she's all over it.

 

[JimsBrother]

Thanks for the ideas.

 

[JinPicaJest]

I just got my first bag -- gosh, this stuff smells amazing! I used the microwave directions on the bag and got sort of a dry cream of wheat or oatmeal texture - like oatmeal undercooked slightly. The grains were still whole but everything was very moist and softened nicely. There was no soupy liquid left. I kinda assumed that was how it is supposed to look ????

Anyway, all 3 conures dove right in. I'm very pleased with the product and glad I learned about it here! Thanks to all who have mentioned it - I saw it in several posts.

 

[onamom]

I use it and mix it in with Ona's chop. I make it on the stove and it comes out as oatmeal-like consistency. I agree with trying less water if you want it a little more crunchy. May also try cooking for a little less time.

 

[JimsBrother]

Before serving it, I put a daily portion of my bird street bistro chop (with other stuff added) into a tiny strainer and run it under the hot water tap to rinse out any "mush" and warm it up so my bird thinks it's hot and fresh cooked. Then I put it into her food dish and she's all over it.

I did that yesterday and the texture changed to something that is much nicer. Thanks!