Sorry to say, but this site has been so depressing for a few days. I thought I'd ask an average, everyday question....to make us all feel a little more normal today.
I made Eggplant Lasagna, and my BIL and SIL are coming for dinner. They leave for Cali tomorrow to see their beautiful grand daughter.
Sorry, sometimes we just need some REGULAR conversation.......or at least THIS caregiver does.
Cranberry preserve is already done. I cook my cranberries with orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and I like it tart!!!
I think dessert will be a square or two of good chocolate and maybe a few berries. One day I am going to make strawberries dipped in chocolate but not today!
I wish that I had a passion for baking. Homemade bread with soup is yummy. I tend to eat soup with a couple of whole grain crackers.
Dates sound fabulous in a muffin. You made me giggle about when you were a kid. I was a kid who picked the raisins out of my cinnamon rolls.
Anxiety,
Some vegan recipes are very good.
No clue what it was made of but it was really good.
I've tried to cut out some of the fat. But I tell ya, everything is better with BUTTER! 😜
I like bran muffins. Did you put raisins in them?
I once heard from a dietitian that in most recipes we can cut the fat and sugar in half and it will still turn out well.
Many muffin recipes use an enormous amount of sugar, as much as a dessert.
There are some recipes that use honey, molasses or pure maple syrup. They have a bit more nutritional benefits. It is still a form of sugar though.
I haven’t tried replacing fat with applesauce yet. Some recipes call for applesauce to reduce fat intake.
Same with yogurt in recipes instead of sour cream or mayonnaise. Oh, and don’t get me started on eggs. Some say they are good for us and others disagree.
Cooking is chemistry, finding that right balance of ingredients. We want food to be nutritious but still have a good flavor.
I know that we save money by cooking our own food. I enjoy cooking.
People who watch what they spend will cook at home instead of eating out often.
I rarely get dessert in a restaurant. Most cost around $10. Pastries in a coffee shop run up the bill too.
I don’t drink the amount of water that I should. I need to do better.
I hate when the city tells us to boil the water due to contamination. I drink bottled water. It’s a concern though because we cook with water too.
I hope you get it sorted out soon.
pH about 7 - 7.6 , balanced to me means about neutral to slightly alkaline.
A very high pH, (over 8.8) Alkaline can mess with kidney or liver.
We all need to research this on our own.
I researched our tap water, and there are 21 chemical contaminates in our city water. Interesting-it is a legal amount-but how is that even safe drinking water?
Ana,
I am more interested in the consumption of water into my body.
I am totally unaware of reducing contaminates to benefit a septic system.
That is a real surprise to me. But thanks for the advice of adding baking soda.
Feel better soon!
I hope you feel better soon. Sending prayers and hugs your way.
There was a warning it might have micro-plastic contamination.
So, I ran out.
I forgot that the pH balance was helping me with the body aches and pain, and the brain fog. So I will choose another brand.
I just wanted to share with others who may suffer with fibromyalgia or an achy body and joints and muscles and nerves and tendons etc. that a pH water can help a bit with the pain.
How did I remember? This full moon I am hurting so much more.
Awake all night, it helps to review what it was I ate and drank.
This can get better, I am thinking.
I today, feeling a bit poorly, I feel only like soup. Yet I also feel like breakfast... so I just invented Museli Soup: oats & dried fruit musel in a bowl of hot water.
Well, at least you had pretty green cupcakes! 😀
I wouldn’t have eaten the rest of the dinner either if it was gross 🤮.
My mom never forced us to eat anything that we didn’t like. The nuns at my school did.
I took the punishment instead of eating anything I didn’t like. I sat on the lunch bench instead of playing with my friends at recess.
Hahaha,😝 Did the cupcakes have green icing?
There are good ways to cook cabbage. I agree that the boiled dinner is bland and boring!
If we don’t freeze food, then there are lots of leftovers. Sometimes, I look for recipes that I can make smaller amounts.
Your leftover ideas sound good. I like chili over pasta with cheddar cheese sprinkled on top. I also like chili and cheese in a baked potato. Chili is good in an omelette too. Let’s not forget about eating it on a hot dog!
Dh did not step up to cooperate with a Costco trip, so we were out of so much.
Trying to save on grocery-Costco charges about $3.00 extra per item now.
Aussie Bites are good, but in-store is $13.99, Instacart is $16.99, if I got that correct, because everything is so changeable right now.
Very disappointed in Instacart. Bamta and Mamtu wrote sorry for my experience, and how they can 'relate' to how it feels to not receive the right items. Really? Ai can 'relate?
Do I need to write back, or even thank ai? Wouldn't want to hurt it's feelings.
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I love corned beef . DH not so much .
Need. I do use the crockpot liners for a party for certain recipes that tend to stick to the pot if you have it simmering to keep warm for a while after it’s done cooking . Saves cleanup time especially on a holiday, or football party.