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😷 Quarantine Week Four Menu. 4/5/20

Posted on April 5, 2020

When I mentioned to John that there was nothing new on the menu this week he said that it had been so long since we have had hamburgers that it was like something new. Okay, he has a point there. … Continue reading →

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🐟. Scallops with collard greens melange. 4/4/20

Posted on April 4, 2020

Instead of having the usual scallops, potatoes, and collard greens, I expanded the veg and cut out the starch. I know that as I approach my goal weight-wise it becomes more difficult to lose weight so I have to cut … Continue reading →

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🐓 Chicken breast with broccoli and rutabagas. 4/3/20

Posted on April 3, 2020

Rarely a week goes by that John and I do not make what we call our classic chicken dinner. John puts one chicken breast that we share in the immersion circulator and sets the temperature to 160F.  I chop up … Continue reading →

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🦃 Kale soup with turkey sausage, potatoes, and cannellini beans. 4/2/20

Posted on April 2, 2020

I came across this recipe and decided to make it my own. The original recipe called for chorizo, russet potatoes, tomatoes, kale, and broth. My version has turkey sausage, kale stems and leaves, small red potatoes, cannellini beans, carrots, tomatoes, … Continue reading →

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🐂 Instant Pot beef stew 4/1/20

Posted on April 2, 2020

We are using up meat that has been in the freezer for more than 6 months. I think that these boneless beef short ribs are the last ones. Making a beef stew in the Instant Pot is really easy and … Continue reading →

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🥬 Agnolini en brodo. 3/30/20

Posted on March 30, 2020

For some unknown reason I did not get around to writing a post yesterday. It is not like I don’t have a ton of time given that we are locked down. Ah, I remember! Yesterday we cleaned and disinfected the … Continue reading →

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😷 Weekly menu, third week of quarantine, 3/29-4/4/20

Posted on March 29, 2020

We are beginning our third week of quarantine here in the Bay Area. Our pantry and refrigerator are well-stocked for making breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So far everyone in our household is cooperating well with each other and the quarantine. … Continue reading →

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