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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 – Dining out Japanese

Today John goes to the Golden State Warrior game with Jonathan. Sarah and I decide to go out to dinner. Being a good mom, I say we will go wherever she likes. She chooses a Japanese ramen place. It probably … Continue reading

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015 – Mixed grill with asparagus and chipotle sweet potatoes

First a note as to what has been happening since last Thursday. On Friday we ate the leftovers from Thursday. On Saturday we went out to dinner and had seared walu which is also known as sunfish or escolar. It … Continue reading

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Thursday, January 29, 2015 – Meat Day!

We don’t eat much red meat but every once in a while John gets a hankering for a steak. He grills it outside and I make creamed spinach and steamed potatoes.

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January 7, 2015 – Lamb chops with sweet potato and broccoli

Before we get to dinner, here is another one of my many different breakfasts – a sandwich round topped by 1 oz. of ham and a slice of non-fat cheese (cheddar flavored). John and I refer to this ersatz cheese … Continue reading

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Hello, 2015

Here it is, 2015. 2014 was not a particularly good year for us from a healthy lifestyle point of view. My knee continues to trouble me. My mobility is not what it used to be. Stairs are very difficult and … Continue reading

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February 14, 2014 – Valentine’s Dinner

This is not going to seem like much of a Valentine’s Day dinner but it’s what we like. For Valentine’s Day I made a meatloaf, roasted new potatoes, tomatoes and broccoli. No chocolates, no dessert. Only foods that we really … Continue reading

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February 3, 2014 – Meaty Monday – Lamb chops with new potatoes and asparagus

This is a springtime dish. It’s the kind of thing we might eat on Passover. It’s not the kind of thing we eat on Monday. Monday has always been for chicken or Meatless Monday. Every once in a while, though, … Continue reading

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January 21, 2014 – Marinated pork chops with rice and red cabbage

I need to find more recipes to serve to friends when they come over. I look through my cookbooks and find a recipe for Mongolian pork chops from Mustards up in Wine Country. We spend the day making the components … Continue reading

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January 16, 2013 – Bison with rutabegas and Brussels sprouts

After a pretty much vegetarian week I decide on bison steaks for dinner. I buy them at Whole Foods. They are only 180 calories for a 6 ounce portion. Along with the bison I make Brussels sprouts which were picked … Continue reading

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January 15, 2013 – Ravioli in brodo

Tonight I make a simmering pot of chicken broth with mushrooms, carrots, onions, celery and parsley. There is enough liquid to cook the ravioli in. The ravioli is filled with mushrooms and mozzarella. It’s very tasty and I have leftover … Continue reading

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