Archive for January 2017
Share your favorite one pot meal recipes">Share your favorite one pot meal recipes
As a full time working mom of 2 young kids, I often search for easy but tasty weekday(and weekend) one pot meals that are relatively easy to prepare. Over the years, I've tried many recipes and these are some of my favorite one pot meal recipes. It...
Read moreEasy to assemble meals/ingredient substitutions/ cross post">Easy to assemble meals/ingredient substitutions/ cross post
I had some testing that revealed many intolerances and am going to start eliminating. I mostly rely on take out and prepared foods. My list of foods/spices to avoid: Moderate/High Allergens: Dairy, Wheat/Gluten, Chicken, Sardines, Garlic, Walnuts, Yeast Low level Allergens: Pork, Turkey, Duck, Eggs, oysters, Fish except shellfish and salmon, Rice,...
Read moreFEBRUARY 2017 Cookbook of the Month: VOTING">FEBRUARY 2017 Cookbook of the Month: VOTING
Vote here for SMALL VICTORIES by clicking on the little heart bottom right. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow do you store Galette de Rois??">How do you store Galette de Rois??
Sorry for the basic post but google hasn't helped at all!! I made an almond galette for the first time today... but since it's just me, most of it is left over and I'd like to take it to work tomorrow. There are detailed posts about how to make one...
Read moreBoston Chinese Pork Strips">Boston Chinese Pork Strips
If you love or loved Pork Strips in the Boston area here's how to make them really easily and they are great: get a package of Dragonfly seasoning for Roast Red Pork. Mix a packet with 1/2 cup of water and place it, along with a hunk of...
Read moreWhat's in your Monthly Rotation?">What's in your Monthly Rotation?
These might not be every month, but they are my go-tos and we'll have them often. Tacos A Mediterranean take on chicken breast. I spread the marinated chunks on a sheet pan and broil, stirring halfway through, until the edges are crispy. I serve it with pita instead of rice....
Read morecooling tomato sauce quickly (don't have ice readily made)">cooling tomato sauce quickly (don't have ice readily made)
hi all, i just finished cooking my tomato sauce, and i need to take my son and i to the grocery store for a few things as well as household errands. can i turn off the burner and leave the sauce on the stove for a couple of hours, or will...
Read moreFound Kiwi Knives in Lower Rainland">Found Kiwi Knives in Lower Rainland
Not my favourite kitchen utensil but some people are crazy about those cheap Thai stainless knives and now they're a short drive away no need for internet nonsense.. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morePower of Choice!">Power of Choice!
Let's talk about the power of choices. I do believe that if we continue to add good things to our bodies only good things can happen. So with this philosophy, I would encourage you to think about the big picture and how the choices we are making today will have...
Read moreWhat's in your Monthly Rotation">What's in your Monthly Rotation
One of my food resolutions this year was to create and stick to a good repertoire of foods to come back to month in and month out. I still crave variety, but at least once a week I'm going to try to cook a familiar favorite. Some of...
Read moreAbout Me
I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude