Author Archives: Beebamom

August 20, 2016 – Sous vide BBQ glazed chicken, oven fries, and Cole slaw

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Beebamom

To make up for last night, we made everything tonight! We decided to try using the sous vide technique on the chicken breasts and then brush on some BBQ sauce and broil briefly to make the skin crispy. It worked … Continue reading →

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August 19, 2016 – I need a night off!

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Beebamom

We went to the grocery store and bought these prepared foods. I should have made dinner but just did not feel like it. It was nice not to have a big mess to clean up tonight.

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August 18, 2016 – Warm Niçoise salad (with or without tuna)

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Beebamom

Note: for a vegetarian dish omit the tuna and add another half egg. I found this Gwynth Paltrow recipe a while ago and made it according to her instructions. I wasn’t happy with the results. Putting everything in a pan … Continue reading →

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Why healthy eating is sometimes difficult at my house

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Beebamom

Our adult daughter is living at home at the moment while she decides what direction her life is going to take next. I love having her around but she likes to cook and bake items that are not in my … Continue reading →

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August 17, 2016 – Lamb chops with grilled potato and asparagus

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Beebamom

I find it really difficult to take an appetizing picture of meat.  They always just look like brown blobs. Then add a darkly grilled potato and you have a pretty blah looking plate. I tried draping the asparagus around to … Continue reading →

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August 16, 2016 – Brain food

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Beebamom

I wonder why fish is called brain food. Is there some sort of scientific proof behind this? At my house growing up, my father detested fish, even the smell of it. No fish was ever allowed! Even our poor cat … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2016 – Maenam, Vancouver, B.C.

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Beebamom

On our recent trip the most northerly city we reached was Vancouver, B.C. It is a really nice city, clean, with lots of parks and flowers, good restaurants, and friendly people. I found an article naming Maenam, a Thai restaurant, … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2016 – $0.99/lb. Chicken

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Beebamom

I went to the store on Friday to replenish my vacation-emptied kitchen. John and I planned a menu and chicken was not on my list. But whole chicken was on sale for $0.99/lb. and I could not resist a bargain. … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2016 – Chickpea stew

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Beebamom

Note: For vegan rendition omit parmesan cheese and use vegetable stock. I am home from vacation! We had a cool and relaxing time traveling up the coast to Vancouver. There were lots of great things to see and to eat! … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2016 – Farro stuffed bell pepper with Caesar salad

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Beebamom

Today we were in eat-down. It was time to get the leftovers out of the refrigerator. John ate the leftover shrimp curry in a soup for lunch while I ate most of the piece of Dutch crunch bread with some … Continue reading →

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