Category Archives: Kitchen tips

Chicken Monday change-up. 1/22/18

Spent the weekend getting home from Utah. Our daughter fixed dinner ahead of our arrival so it was not until Monday that we started cooking again. Since Monday is our chicken day, it was a no brainer as to what … Continue reading

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Bits and Pieces – 12/25/17 to 1/14/17

After almost nobody even bothered to look at my pretty rum cake, I decided to make a change.  I am tired of trying to find vegan recipes and I am going to be traveling quite a bit this year and … Continue reading

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Immersion circulators, a boon in the kitchen. 11/19/17

Vegan Part of the Day Today started off with the usual oatmeal, flaxseed, and blueberries. I really hope all the great benefits I’ve read about come true. When I go see my doctor in six months I would like to … Continue reading

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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

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Yum, artichokes. 10/3/17

Artichokes are easy and the perfect food when trying to lose weight. They take so long to eat and are delicious! I wrapped this artichoke in plastic wrap and put it in the microwave for 5 minutes (maybe 4.5 minutes … Continue reading

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Quick and easy vegetable soup. 10/2/17

If you are looking for a quick vegan/vegetarian vegetable soup, here’s an easy idea. This easy vegetable soup can be made with almost anything in your pantry and fridge. Today I used leeks, mushrooms, carrots, celery, broccoli, parsley, and broken … Continue reading

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How to keep your stovetop clean and shiny. 9/11/17

On Monday we flew to Las Vegas, rented a car, and drove to St. George, Utah. We stopped at the grocery store on the way to the house and picked up a rotisserie chicken and a bag of salad. In … Continue reading

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