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Post by Liz n Dicksgiving on Aug 26, 2024 12:02:02 GMT -5
Got my last round of sheet pans into the ovens with tomatoes for today. Four boxes of tomatoes are done, one box is left; I'd roast those off today too, but I don't think I have enough containers to put that much puree into for storage until tomorrow. I have to say, this is the first time in four years that I've got both of my ovens in working order. I was really gun-shy about doing this roasting after the last two years of my jalopy KitchenAid oven breaking every time I tried to roast tomatoes in it. You know what makes this job SO much less stressful? Having two working ovens! Man, no wonder I fell into this habit in the first place! I'd actually forgotten that this process really isn't that big of a deal! (It was a huge fucking deal the last three years.)
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Post by Powerthirteen on Aug 26, 2024 13:37:05 GMT -5
It was 50 degrees when I biked to work today, and on Wednesday the forecast high is 77. Soup season has arrived in Boise.
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Post by Liz n Dicksgiving on Aug 26, 2024 13:49:32 GMT -5
It was 50 degrees when I biked to work today, and on Wednesday the forecast high is 77. Soup season has arrived in Boise. We were there last week and it was SO exciting. I was starting even to dream a little of sweater season. But alas, 86 today, up to 94 on Wednesday. But that little nibble of Fool's Autumn was really great! (I'm actually not sure I'm ready for food autumn. Everything-else autumn is great, but I've got more BLTs to eat this summer!) |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Aug 26, 2024 13:56:22 GMT -5
It was pleasantly cool last week, but is currently Hell's Front Porch here - high of 96 today and 97 tomorrow. GROSS.
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Post by Powerthirteen on Aug 26, 2024 13:59:01 GMT -5
It was 50 degrees when I biked to work today, and on Wednesday the forecast high is 77. Soup season has arrived in Boise. We were there last week and it was SO exciting. I was starting even to dream a little of sweater season. But alas, 86 today, up to 94 on Wednesday. But that little nibble of Fool's Autumn was really great! (I'm actually not sure I'm ready for food autumn. Everything-else autumn is great, but I've got more BLTs to eat this summer!) Judging by the number of green tomatoes and blossoms on my tomato plants, BLT season and soup season are going to co-exist here for some time. But that's a topic for the garden thread. |
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Post by Baron von Costume on Aug 27, 2024 8:51:06 GMT -5
It was pleasantly cool last week, but is currently Hell's Front Porch here - high of 96 today and 97 tomorrow. GROSS. Yeah that was our weekend last weekend. Ridiculously hot and humid and I of course had softball playoffs so I played 6 games of softball in it. Blech. Haven't planned anything food related as a result and couldn't be arsed to go out and grocery shop either. Hoping for some motivation/inspiration after work tonight. Also my garden is catastrophically disappointing... only one of my bigger tomato plants has produced anything red thus far and both of them had one bite taken out of them by a raccoon before they were quite ripe... All my romas and san marzano types only have the tiniest fruit and not many of them. It's going to be a sad year for canning round here. |
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Post by The Stuffingtacular She-Hulk on Aug 27, 2024 8:57:47 GMT -5
I haven't had a single good goddamn tomato YET this summer. They all taste like cotton, even the farmstand ones. I need a friend with a garden who hates cooking.
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Aug 27, 2024 9:44:01 GMT -5
I saw this horrorshow of a comment over the weekend on a thread of people discussing no-oven-needed meals for hot weather.
I am re-typing it verbatim:
To quote Cecily Strong on SNL: Like, WHY? and like, DON'T.
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Post by LazBro on Aug 27, 2024 9:55:35 GMT -5
I saw this horrorshow of a comment over the weekend on a thread of people discussing no-oven-needed meals for hot weather. I am re-typing it verbatim: To quote Cecily Strong on SNL: Like, WHY? and like, DON'T. The most disturbing thing to me is that they specify Pepsi and not, ya know, Coke. |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Aug 27, 2024 10:08:43 GMT -5
I saw this horrorshow of a comment over the weekend on a thread of people discussing no-oven-needed meals for hot weather. I am re-typing it verbatim: To quote Cecily Strong on SNL: Like, WHY? and like, DON'T. The most disturbing thing to me is that they specify Pepsi and not, ya know, Coke. I was *almost* on board with the cooking in soda (sure, it could be reduced to a glaze) but the addition of more sweet things is just.... barf. |
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Post by Liz n Dicksgiving on Aug 27, 2024 10:27:17 GMT -5
I saw this horrorshow of a comment over the weekend on a thread of people discussing no-oven-needed meals for hot weather. I am re-typing it verbatim: To quote Cecily Strong on SNL: Like, WHY? and like, DON'T. The most disturbing thing to me is that they specify Pepsi and not, ya know, Coke. HAHAHAHAHA! Yeah, there's nothing worse than sitting down at a restaurant, ordering the Coke chicken, and having the waiter ask, "Is Pepsi okay?" NO! PEPSI IS NEVER OKAY! NOT EVEN IN CHICKEN! ( Pedantic Editor Type , you are a monster for making us have to witness this horrifying recipe concept too! I will never be able to unsee it.  ) |
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Post by pantsgoblin on Aug 27, 2024 10:46:58 GMT -5
I haven't had a single good goddamn tomato YET this summer. They all taste like cotton, even the farmstand ones. I need a friend with a garden who hates cooking. My tomatoes have struggled all year as well and, unlike the zucchini (squash bug infestation that I've barely kept ahead of) I have no idea why. |
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Post by Liz n Dicksgiving on Aug 27, 2024 11:31:33 GMT -5
My tomatoes have been almost a complete failure, but I know why -- too hot and too dry this summer. I suppose this is the new normal, though...
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Post by Liz n Dicksgiving on Aug 28, 2024 11:14:26 GMT -5
Because I know everyone is hanging on every moment of this process, the tomato-canning update is... it's all done! We bought 125 pounds of tomatoes on Saturday, and as of Tuesday evening all of them are either canned (100 pounds turned into 44 pints of puree) or in the freezer (the final 25 pound box; I like having whole tomatoes in the freezer and was hoping to get some bulk pricing on some standard slicing tomatoes from one of my CSAs, but they sent out an announcement that they're not sure the crop will yield well enough for that this summer). I used to get to do my whole tomato thing over the course of five or six weeks back in the olden days of my old farm membership -- it's a lot less fun doing it all in four days. But do I ever feel accomplished now!
Meanwhile, I did plant a few supposedly high-yield sauce tomato plants in my garden this summer, in an experiment to see if I could be less reliant on the "get them all at the same time" farmers market model we're working with right now. As per the discussion here in the last few posts... yeah, that's not working out very well.
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Sept 2, 2024 19:42:01 GMT -5
Food?
Sunday: hung with friends, ate sandwiches
Monday: Cuban style fritas burgers (impossible with diced onion, heavily seasoned, potato sticks on top)
Tuesday: it’s still warmish but soup season is starting with cheddar potato
Wednesday: mandarin orange chicken
Thursday: homemade taquitos
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Sept 3, 2024 9:20:23 GMT -5
The Mexican soda brand Jarritos makes hard soda now (brand is Cantaritos) and I regret to inform you that they are every bit as delicious as the non-alcoholic ones and don't even taste like booze.
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Post by LazBro on Sept 4, 2024 8:48:27 GMT -5
We visited my family in the mystical fairy tale land of Albuquerque over the long weekend. The whole routine is a series of hangs. First at my Aunt and Uncle's, then one of my cousin's the next day, and then at some local family friends' on the last day, because they have a pool. The food was, as always, incredible, but rather than regaling you with tales of every thing I (over)ate, I will instead mention only two. Not because I ate them, but because my son did. Getting in late from a three-times-delayed flight, he was in good spirits but very hungry. He was given the same options that all the other kids had been given: the green chile chicken enchiladas that all the adults ate or the classic crunchy beef tacos we'd made for the kids. I was sure these would both be total misses for him, but I let him ask for the enchilada, because of course he'll never try new things if you kneecap him before he has the chance. Constant reader, he ate the enchilada. A tortilla (which he hates) covered in cheese (which he likes but is particular about) and smothered in spicy green chile sauce, with visible onion and pepper chunks throughout. He wolfed it down. I said, "You know I can make this right? I grew up eating this." He said he wanted me to make it for him.
Day three the bacchanal moved to the pool house, and the menu was New Mexico-style chicharrones, fresh fried chile rellenos, Mexican rice, beans, and snacks. The hosts also had the good sense to set out a slow cooker filled up with hot dogs. My son typically hates hot dogs, but on this day, he asked for one and, again, absolutely devoured it. Both the Mrs. and I spotted the zeal with which he was chowing down this dog and gave each other a "what the fuck?" glance. Will either of these experiences translate to better eating at home? Probably not, but I sure am happy about it.
When I returned from the long drive on Monday, I planned a simple "please everyone" dinner of Kraft mac for my girl, pasta for my boy, breakfast tacos for me, and whatever the Mrs. wanted of those three. But then their flight got delayed and they ended up having a really late lunch after leaving the airport. I nixed dinner entirely and we just did some snacks with a movie.
Tuesday: All that same stuff. I pulled a couple slices of brisket out of the freezer and made myself breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, brisket, avocado, and spicy chili crisp. The Mrs. chose the mac-n-cheese.
Wednesday: It'll depend on the store, but I'm craving pork chops ... again! (Never my favorite cut historically, I've been on somewhat of a chop bender lately.) Planning to serve with mashed potatoes and cinnamon apples, which of course count as a vegetable when served in this context. Bread.
Thursday: Classic chicken and broccoli, served with rice and, I dunno, maybe some kind side vegetable too. The stir-fry is a dish I think I would make so much more often if not for who I'm feeding. When catering to picky littles, "all in ones" are usually sidelined in favor of the American meal, with protein, sides, and carbs all dutifully prepared and served separately. But I don't cater anymore, do I? I also want to make this, because for the first time ever I'm going to "velvet" the chicken, or treat it with corn starch and baking soda to soften and preserve the tenderness of the meat, creating that unique texture you get from Chinese takeout proteins. It's a technique I've known about for years but simply haven't gotten around to trying. It's time.
Friday: Waffles, bacon, fruit.
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Post by pantsgoblin on Sept 4, 2024 9:35:54 GMT -5
We visited my family in the mystical fairy tale land of Albuquerque over the long weekend. The whole routine is a series of hangs. First at my Aunt and Uncle's, then one of my cousin's the next day, and then at some local family friends' on the last day, because they have a pool. The food was, as always, incredible, but rather than regaling you with tales of every thing I (over)ate, I will instead mention only two. Not because I ate them, but because my son did. Getting in late from a three-times-delayed flight, he was in good spirits but very hungry. He was given the same options that all the other kids had been given: the green chile chicken enchiladas that all the adults ate or the classic crunchy beef tacos we'd made for the kids. I was sure these would both be total misses for him, but I let him ask for the enchilada, because of course he'll never try new things if you kneecap him before he has the chance. Constant reader, he ate the enchilada. A tortilla (which he hates) covered in cheese (which he likes but is particular about) and smothered in spicy green chile sauce, with visible onion and pepper chunks throughout. He wolfed it down. I said, "You know I can make this right? I grew up eating this." He said he wanted me to make it for him.
Day three the bacchanal moved to the pool house, and the menu was New Mexico-style chicharrones, fresh fried chile rellenos, Mexican rice, beans, and snacks. The hosts also had the good sense to set out a slow cooker filled up with hot dogs. My son typically hates hot dogs, but on this day, he asked for one and, again, absolutely devoured it. Both the Mrs. and I spotted the zeal with which he was chowing down this dog and gave each other a "what the fuck?" glance. Will either of these experiences translate to better eating at home? Probably not, but I sure am happy about it. It will never not make me laugh that Hugh Grant has a lifetime ban from The Daily Show partially because he insulted New Mexican food in front of Jon Stewart. |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Sept 4, 2024 10:48:55 GMT -5
All right hive mind.
My total cholesterol is fine. My LDL is fine. My HDL is a little low, but not terrible. My triglycerides are high.
So, what's the first thing any doctor is gonna say? Work on your diet and exercise. I could use suggestions for the food part of that. I rarely eat red meat. I can further trim back alcohol if needed and sweets are a weakness but I can manage it. As long as I have some emergency chocolate around I'm good.
The two areas I could use some suggestions on are replacements for snacks (e.g. what to eat instead of potato chips or cheetos) and replacements for french fries-as-a-side. We frequently eat frozen fries with our Sunday night sandwich. What's higher in fiber and/or less processed? Nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies...
I will not get far replacing french fries with salad, and I already make a salad most other nights that TWBE eats begrudgingly. He doesn't like most cooked veggies but I can nuke myself some frozen veg if needed.
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Post by Floyd Diabolical Barber on Sept 4, 2024 19:36:59 GMT -5
All right hive mind. My total cholesterol is fine. My LDL is fine. My HDL is a little low, but not terrible. My triglycerides are high. So, what's the first thing any doctor is gonna say? Work on your diet and exercise. I could use suggestions for the food part of that. I rarely eat red meat. I can further trim back alcohol if needed and sweets are a weakness but I can manage it. As long as I have some emergency chocolate around I'm good. The two areas I could use some suggestions on are replacements for snacks (e.g. what to eat instead of potato chips or cheetos) and replacements for french fries-as-a-side. We frequently eat frozen fries with our Sunday night sandwich. What's higher in fiber and/or less processed? Nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies... I will not get far replacing french fries with salad, and I already make a salad most other nights that TWBE eats begrudgingly. He doesn't like most cooked veggies but I can nuke myself some frozen veg if needed. For snacks, when you can get them, nuts in the shell seems to work for me. I buy several pounds when I can (usually around the holidays) and freeze a bunch. If they are fresh when we get them, they usually last until next year with their taste intact. I found a couple of pounds of pecans and a couple of pounds of mixed nuts a couple of months ago in the freezer, and I'm just about to finish them. They seem to be ok for my health, and they quiet my cravings for sugary crap somewhat. Also, the time and effort to crack them regulates how fast I eat them, so I don't just gobble them down by the hand full. |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Sept 5, 2024 8:55:36 GMT -5
All right hive mind. My total cholesterol is fine. My LDL is fine. My HDL is a little low, but not terrible. My triglycerides are high. So, what's the first thing any doctor is gonna say? Work on your diet and exercise. I could use suggestions for the food part of that. I rarely eat red meat. I can further trim back alcohol if needed and sweets are a weakness but I can manage it. As long as I have some emergency chocolate around I'm good. The two areas I could use some suggestions on are replacements for snacks (e.g. what to eat instead of potato chips or cheetos) and replacements for french fries-as-a-side. We frequently eat frozen fries with our Sunday night sandwich. What's higher in fiber and/or less processed? Nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies... I will not get far replacing french fries with salad, and I already make a salad most other nights that TWBE eats begrudgingly. He doesn't like most cooked veggies but I can nuke myself some frozen veg if needed. For snacks, when you can get them, nuts in the shell seems to work for me. I buy several pounds when I can (usually around the holidays) and freeze a bunch. If they are fresh when we get them, they usually last until next year with their taste intact. I found a couple of pounds of pecans and a couple of pounds of mixed nuts a couple of months ago in the freezer, and I'm just about to finish them. They seem to be ok for my health, and they quiet my cravings for sugary crap somewhat. Also, the time and effort to crack them regulates how fast I eat them, so I don't just gobble them down by the hand full. Thanks Floyd. Nuts (and seeds) are definitely on the list, and having to crack some open would certainly keep me occupied  |
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Post by HipsterDBag on Sept 5, 2024 15:16:55 GMT -5
All right hive mind. My total cholesterol is fine. My LDL is fine. My HDL is a little low, but not terrible. My triglycerides are high. So, what's the first thing any doctor is gonna say? Work on your diet and exercise. I could use suggestions for the food part of that. I rarely eat red meat. I can further trim back alcohol if needed and sweets are a weakness but I can manage it. As long as I have some emergency chocolate around I'm good. The two areas I could use some suggestions on are replacements for snacks (e.g. what to eat instead of potato chips or cheetos) and replacements for french fries-as-a-side. We frequently eat frozen fries with our Sunday night sandwich. What's higher in fiber and/or less processed? Nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies... I will not get far replacing french fries with salad, and I already make a salad most other nights that TWBE eats begrudgingly. He doesn't like most cooked veggies but I can nuke myself some frozen veg if needed. If you're trying to limit your intake of calories and fats, the best thing to do for snacks is to make them very difficult to eat. I agree with the suggestion of nuts that are still in the shell, because the process of shelling them takes a lot of time and slows down your caloric intake. I'd go with hazel nuts, macadamias, Brazil nuts - anything that doesn't easily come apart, that requires a lot of difficulty and preferably hammers / spikes to get the nut out of the shell. For me personally, I always liked to go with edamame that was still in the pod. The pod itself is extremely chewy and difficult to swallow, so eating just one edamame pod can take upwards of 5 minutes to chew it down enough to be able to swallow it. |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Sept 5, 2024 15:25:24 GMT -5
All right hive mind. My total cholesterol is fine. My LDL is fine. My HDL is a little low, but not terrible. My triglycerides are high. So, what's the first thing any doctor is gonna say? Work on your diet and exercise. I could use suggestions for the food part of that. I rarely eat red meat. I can further trim back alcohol if needed and sweets are a weakness but I can manage it. As long as I have some emergency chocolate around I'm good. The two areas I could use some suggestions on are replacements for snacks (e.g. what to eat instead of potato chips or cheetos) and replacements for french fries-as-a-side. We frequently eat frozen fries with our Sunday night sandwich. What's higher in fiber and/or less processed? Nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies... I will not get far replacing french fries with salad, and I already make a salad most other nights that TWBE eats begrudgingly. He doesn't like most cooked veggies but I can nuke myself some frozen veg if needed. If you're trying to limit your intake of calories and fats, the best thing to do for snacks is to make them very difficult to eat. I agree with the suggestion of nuts that are still in the shell, because the process of shelling them takes a lot of time and slows down your caloric intake. I'd go with hazel nuts, macadamias, Brazil nuts - anything that doesn't easily come apart, that requires a lot of difficulty and preferably hammers / spikes to get the nut out of the shell. For me personally, I always liked to go with edamame that was still in the pod. The pod itself is extremely chewy and difficult to swallow, so eating just one edamame pod can take upwards of 5 minutes to chew it down enough to be able to swallow it. It's truly not so much how many calories as how much sugar and heavily processed food. I don't care if I lose weight or not; I just want to lower my triglycerides. From what I've read, the big culprits are sugar, fried foods, red meat and alcohol. And the first two are my main vices So the goal is to substitute healthier fats and foods with higher fiber and lower sugar. I'm pretty good at portioning out snacks - I can pour myself a few ounces of nuts or a couple pieces of cheese or whatever and leave it at that; it's more just what is available to snack on that satisfies a sweet or salty or crunchy urge. |
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Post by HipsterDBag on Sept 5, 2024 15:46:39 GMT -5
If you're trying to limit your intake of calories and fats, the best thing to do for snacks is to make them very difficult to eat. I agree with the suggestion of nuts that are still in the shell, because the process of shelling them takes a lot of time and slows down your caloric intake. I'd go with hazel nuts, macadamias, Brazil nuts - anything that doesn't easily come apart, that requires a lot of difficulty and preferably hammers / spikes to get the nut out of the shell. For me personally, I always liked to go with edamame that was still in the pod. The pod itself is extremely chewy and difficult to swallow, so eating just one edamame pod can take upwards of 5 minutes to chew it down enough to be able to swallow it. It's truly not so much how many calories as how much sugar and heavily processed food. I don't care if I lose weight or not; I just want to lower my triglycerides. From what I've read, the big culprits are sugar, fried foods, red meat and alcohol. And the first two are my main vices So the goal is to substitute healthier fats and foods with higher fiber and lower sugar. I'm pretty good at portioning out snacks - I can pour myself a few ounces of nuts or a couple pieces of cheese or whatever and leave it at that; it's more just what is available to snack on that satisfies a sweet or salty or crunchy urge. Honestly then the edamame would work pretty well - lots of fiber in the edamame shell, and if you dip it in soy sauce first you can get the salt, too, which really soaks into the shell and gives it a good flavor to go with the chewiness. |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Sept 5, 2024 16:48:07 GMT -5
It's truly not so much how many calories as how much sugar and heavily processed food. I don't care if I lose weight or not; I just want to lower my triglycerides. From what I've read, the big culprits are sugar, fried foods, red meat and alcohol. And the first two are my main vices So the goal is to substitute healthier fats and foods with higher fiber and lower sugar. I'm pretty good at portioning out snacks - I can pour myself a few ounces of nuts or a couple pieces of cheese or whatever and leave it at that; it's more just what is available to snack on that satisfies a sweet or salty or crunchy urge. Honestly then the edamame would work pretty well - lots of fiber in the edamame shell, and if you dip it in soy sauce first you can get the salt, too, which really soaks into the shell and gives it a good flavor to go with the chewiness. I do like edamame but you’re really not supposed to eat the shells, they’re not toxic but I imagine they’d do a number on your gut I do appreciate the suggestion! |
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Post by Jean-Luc Lemur on Sept 6, 2024 16:29:01 GMT -5
It’s over 40°C/105°F so you know what I’m thinking:
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Post by liebkartoffel on Sept 6, 2024 20:31:17 GMT -5
It’s over 40°C/105°F so you know what I’m thinking:
I, for one, enjoy my tripe with precisely two black orbs that in no way resemble the soulless eyes of some dreaded un-creature that clawed its way up from the nether pits and heaved itself onto my plate. Just like mother used to make. |
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Post by LazBro on Sept 9, 2024 8:46:58 GMT -5
Inspiration has not struck this week. We'll still have meals, but nothing that has me super excited at the moment.
Monday: Cajun chicken alfredo with mushrooms and bell peppers.
Tuesday: Crispy chicken with rice and steamed broccoli.
Wednesday: Baked potato soup. Salad.
Thursday: ? ? ? (haven't used my toys in a couple weeks, so maybe griddle meal here if I can think of one I want)
Friday: N/A. Kids have something at their grandparents' house.
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Sept 9, 2024 9:21:46 GMT -5
Started off my new and improved diet by eating leftover french fries for breakfast, so we're doing great Sunday: Club sandwiches Monday: Street cart chicken and rice Tuesday: taco flatbread Wednesday: Sausage calzones thursday: green chile chicken tacos |
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Post by Liz n Dicksgiving on Sept 9, 2024 11:02:18 GMT -5
I'm back from a week of staycationing, and gearing up to get back into the routine of weeknight meals. YEAH! I can DO this!! ::cannot do this:: Yesterday: After several months without having chili, it was back on the menu last night. We've had true autumnal weather the last week, so it was a cozy, chilly evening and ye olde Dick n Hisses chili recipe was a welcome friend (this is more "rice and beans, with chili-ish flavoring", than actual chili). We had buckeye beans in it, and the prep was a huge pain in the ass because it's actual fresh vegetable season, so I had to chop the peppers like a chump. (This time of year I get buckets of bell peppers from my farmshares, and tend to chop them up into chili-batch bundles and fill up the freezer. So basically every chili I make from mid-October to the next early-September is quick and easy because the peppers are already prepped ahead of time. But this six-week window is THE WORST.) And now lunches are taken care of for the whole week. Today: I have an egg-share add-on with one of my CSA subscriptions, which means a dozen eggs a week. We do not eat a dozen eggs a week. We can get pretty close, but the egg cartons do add up a bit. Boomer and I are the ones eating them, because Hugs doesn't like anything that tastes even vaguely eggy, so after a week of staycation we are at critical mass on the egg front. We'll be doing our civic duty tonight, with Hugs on the late shift, as we eat a frittata or scrambled eggs or something like that. Probably with zucchini and potato? Tuesday: I had ONE week of feeling like I'd done a great job of building some breathing room in my crisper drawer, here in the in-between season of mostly produce that doesn't have to be refrigerated. And then BOOM! The greens are back because the weather's getting cooler! We got boc choy that looks really nice, so I'm excited for some stir-fry. Wednesday: Catching up with a friend by means of pizza from the brick-oven place. (Boomer and I will have WFH lunch that involves more eggs.) Thursday: Should I be doing something that's more of an "eating the rainbow" meal here in the peak of fresh veg? I mean... yes. Pedantic Editor Type isn't the only one who got a "Hm, perhaps work a bit better on that whole diet-and-exercise thing" final grade from her recent bloodwork. That said... fuck it! I went to the dairy farm last week and got lots of cheese! We're going to have a Cheese Plate Dinner and there is nothing anyone can do to stop me! ::cholesterol levels skyrocket just thinking about it:: (My favorite WFH lunch will be more rainbow-hued, though -- a salad of roasted beets and mixed greens and hard-boiled eggs.) Friday: Summer Fridays have ended, so we're back to full-workday Fridays again. Which means we're back to pancakes for Friday dinners (taken in the game room, while playing Fleet: The Dice Game). Also not probably something I should be eating lots of, but Boomer eats like a bird most of the time, and pancakes are one of the few dinners I make where she actually eats a substantial amount of it. So I like making them for her. (Lunch will be a carrot-lentil salad, though, so it's not a nutritional wasteland around here.) |
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