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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Such a great daughter! 11/18/17
We are settling back into the home routine and gearing up for Thanksgiving. Our adult daughter who lives with us has offered to really help out and protect my poor aching back from too much time on my feet in … Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Poultry, rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged brown rice, coconut, Curry, Pork, quinoa
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Easy chicken dinner. 11/17/17
First here is a look at the breakfast served at TownePlace Suites (Marriott) where we stayed. This is John’s breakfast. The egg looks like one of those joke rubber items and the sausage is pretty greasy. While I applaud their … Continue reading
A tasty lunch on the road. 11/16/17
I have been searching for a restaurant that serves a decent vegan/vegetarian lunch on the road. Granted my travels take me along I-15 through the Mojave Desert where towns and dining choices are few and far between. I use Yelp! … Continue reading
Posted in Dining out, Grains, Pasta, rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged Eggplant, rice, tomato
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Eat-down. 11/15/17
Today John and I are trying to eat everything out of the refrigerator because tomorrow we are leaving for home. We copped out of making dinner yesterday and ordered a pizza so we are a little behind in our eating … Continue reading
Posted in leftovers, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged carrots, Celery, parsley, soup
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Parsley soup. 11/13/17
Today I made a very unattractive soup. I think the last time I made it ages ago I used milk instead of stock so it came out light green. With the stock it is dark green. It tastes fine and … Continue reading
Yum! Lasagna. 11/11&12/17
I have to admit that eating oatmeal with flaxseed has taken all the joy out of breakfast. I used to get up thinking, what shall I have for breakfast? I rarely ate the same thing two days in a row. Now … Continue reading
Pacific cod, chickpea purée, and collard greens. 11/10/17
Quick note about lunch – I had the cauliflower soup again but this time with tofu cubes. I also added the tofu to a tomato and lettuce pita pocket sandwich. Later we went to the store and bought some Pacific … Continue reading
Posted in Fish, Legumes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged cauliflower, chickpeas, collard greens, corn, lettuce, Pacific cod, Pita, tofu, tomato
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Cauliflower soup and grilled steak. 11/9/17
Today for lunch I made a cauliflower soup using the guidelines of the celery soup that I’ve made recently. Sauté in 2 tablespoons of olive oil a chopped medium onion, a head of cauliflower broken apart, and a small chopped … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Grilling, Healthy tips, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged baked potato, broccoli, cauliflower, soup, Steak
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Using tofu and flaxseed + chicken parm and spaghetti. 11/8/17
Since my recent physical I have been trying to eat more foods that will have the effect of lowering blood sugar and cholesterol. My doctor suggested eating flaxseed and going with a more plant based diet. In reading up on … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy tips, leftovers, Pasta, Poultry, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged butternut squash, chicken breast, flaxseed, green salad, soup, Spaghetti, tofu
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Treat yourself! 11/7/2017
I am so glad to be in my own kitchen again! Now I can control what I eat. I decided to treat myself at lunch and make something a little more complex than the usual leftovers or sandwich. Using the … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen tips, Legumes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged carrots, Celery, chickpeas, ditalini, kale, Onions, pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian, zucchini
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