I used to think that when I oohed and awwhed about Truluck's chocolate cake, that food was my life. But then today as I calculated all the different meals needed for my family, and their different preparation requirements, I realized that food truely is my life.
My toddler consumes three meals, and two snacks. She starts and ends her day with whole milk warmed to perfection in the microwave, and placed in a sippy cup for her sustenance and comfort. She also consumes three meals where I aspire to provide a fruit, starch and vegetable. Then there are the snacks such as fruits, or cheese or peanut butter with crackers.
My baby consumes 3 meals a day which I make sure are the right temperature and consistency. I used to try to avoid the microwave, but I now stir things to avoid hot spots. Our son gets cereal, fruit or vegetable and either formula or mom's milk warmed perfectly. Then he gets all the mom's milk he can take.
My husband needs to be fattened up, so I do my best to give him hefty meals. Also, I like providing high protine snacks for when he's running out the door. Plus, we like to use the produce we have grown out in our garden.
This week I used Foodonthetable.com, and I'm excited about how it pointed out some meat specials I would have missed (even after reading the flyer). It's also fun having a different and easy plan for at least a couple of meals for the week!
I want to make: Taco Salad, something with shrimp, something with chicken... chili, enchilada casserole, my cabbage,polenta soup, cauliflower chorizo soup, lentil soup, zuccini cheese wraps, salad, a fabulous pear/bluecheese/arugula pizza, fresh squeezed orange juice, baked apples, bannana bread, sour dough bread, lots of warm cereals, oatmeal cookies, peanut butter cookies, potato soup, goyza, tea, krispi treats, mac and cheese, cheese dip,
Friday, May 13, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Food is Fuel and potential Poison
I have made stir fry, roasted vegetables, quesadillas, turkey pot pie, turkey and rice soup, stir fry, fried rice, key -lime sorbet, peanut buter/chocolate krispy treats, baby food, and a enchilada casserole.
The casserole was awesome, and yet was the catalyst for change in food storage and prep rules in our house. It could have been a stomach virus, but it also could have been food poisoning that caused my husband severe gastronomic distress. I would have no more wondering when it comes to my kitchen. I have gotten rid of anything that hadn't been purchased in recent memory. It was difficult getting rid of my sesame oil, but I didn't want to take any chances.
Now he is worried about my sour dough bread starter, but I believe it will be great. I am starting my first loaf today.
Status of food procurement: I haven't done a major grocery shopping trip in two weeks. We spent $40 for some milk and highly perishable fruits two weeks ago, and purchased about that amount today. I am interested in the website my friend found through David Ramsey which has economical meal plans and grocery lists for the family, but unfortunately, I am addicted to using the fresh produce and meat specials available the day I shop.
In the garden, we harvested lettuce, and lots and lots of potatoes. I feel too tiered to cook them, but I will rally. The people on the cooking shows go crazy for fresh potatoes. We have yukon gold, and a red Kenobek potato. It was fun harvesting a couple rows of potatoes. I even saw a little dusty frog. I wondered where they stay during the day, and now I know that one of the cute green creatures slept near our seed potatoes.
The casserole was awesome, and yet was the catalyst for change in food storage and prep rules in our house. It could have been a stomach virus, but it also could have been food poisoning that caused my husband severe gastronomic distress. I would have no more wondering when it comes to my kitchen. I have gotten rid of anything that hadn't been purchased in recent memory. It was difficult getting rid of my sesame oil, but I didn't want to take any chances.
Now he is worried about my sour dough bread starter, but I believe it will be great. I am starting my first loaf today.
Status of food procurement: I haven't done a major grocery shopping trip in two weeks. We spent $40 for some milk and highly perishable fruits two weeks ago, and purchased about that amount today. I am interested in the website my friend found through David Ramsey which has economical meal plans and grocery lists for the family, but unfortunately, I am addicted to using the fresh produce and meat specials available the day I shop.
In the garden, we harvested lettuce, and lots and lots of potatoes. I feel too tiered to cook them, but I will rally. The people on the cooking shows go crazy for fresh potatoes. We have yukon gold, and a red Kenobek potato. It was fun harvesting a couple rows of potatoes. I even saw a little dusty frog. I wondered where they stay during the day, and now I know that one of the cute green creatures slept near our seed potatoes.
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