Here is a little something about me: I can’t pass up a good sale on groceries. It is a severe issue. I do need a chest freezer. In my opinion, a vacuum sealer is one of the best inventions known to man. Of course, a good Sharpie rounds it all
Pork shoulder butt was on sale at Kroger. They can range from four to six pounds, which for me is a problem. I live alone, and thanks to the gastric sleeve, I now have a tiny stomach. As I stood in front of the meat case, contemplating my next move,
Roasting an entire chicken for one can be a bit too much. This even more true now that I have had gastric sleeve surgery. So what does one do with a tiny stomach and a craving for roasted chicken? You strike a compromise. My hero comes in the form of
This morning I work up quite anxious. I had a long list of appointments, and that fact alone had me on edge from the moment I opened my eyes. I took a couple of deep breaths to calm my thoughts, just long enough to formulate a plan to a bit
After being cooped up in the house, a night out in Dayton was on the menu. However, this is my first winter here in Ohio. Now being a California girl, this single-digit weather does not agree with my constitution. That being said, it is not as bad as I thought it would be. It has […]
Cajun Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite comfort foods. It is an inexpensive and easy soul-satisfying meal. People have been using beans and rice for decades to feed their families on a budget. With the vegan version of this dish, it is even less expensive to make.
One could say Vegan Peach Cobbler muffins came to be as a result of my move. Within months of moving to Dayton, OH, I was introduced to the Peach Truck. If you are unfamiliar with the Peach Truck, first let me say I am sorry (unless you are from CA,
This Sweet Potato and Lentil soup was surprisingly delicious to me. I am not a big sweet potato fan. My feelings for them are quite ambivalent. Nonetheless, I settled upon this recipe since I was not making the dish for myself.Since moving in with a vegan, the Minimalist Baker has
The hardest part of making this was deciding how much filling I could get inside of the wrapper. Before I could resolve how much, there was the matter of what to put inside the wrapper. What’s inside the Breakfast Egg Rolls? Bacon got fried, the ham received a slicing. And
Up next is my Duo of Dips: Guacamole! My apologies for the delay! This blog does revolve around mental health, and mine was not up to par. However, I am getting a break from my depression symptoms. Therefore it is a perfect time to get caught up on some blog posts! If somehow, you missed […]