We recently had a discussion on LOK's Household Tips board asking what is considered a convenience food. I was surprised by what was deemed convenience, I consider them economical and/or staples. There was a time that store bought bread was considered a convenience food. Now if you make your own bread you're considered frugal, earthy/crunchy/granola'y. Granted some things in the store, l...
Thursday, April 30, 2009
When I heard that there was a new outbreak of the Swine Flu, I have to admit my response was more of weariness than concern. Now, I'm not downplaying the seriousness of the situation at all. It's a dangerous flu and people have died--that's not good at all. However, over the last couple of months my family has been wracked with one illness after another. Stomach bugs, flu bugs, and severe...
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
This is healthy and yummy. Especially if you like lots of garlic (which I do). It was inspired by Melissa's curry recipe. Why, you ask? Because garlic and curry are the two things I eat a ton of when I travel. Since I smell like garlic or curry (even my skin, my hair, my toenails.. okay, too much information) for days afterward, I save those foods for travel when my wife doesn't have to smell it.Roasted Garlic is good spread on bread (baguettes?) or mixed with butter and noodles (especially fettucine)....
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
2 tbsp vegetable oil1 can (19 oz) coconut milk (Mae Ploy brand is my favorite)3 tbsp fish sauce3 1/2 tbsp sugar1/3 cup roasted peanuts or cashews2 carrots, peeled and chopped3 tbsp masaman curry paste1 lb chicken cut into stew pieces2 tbsp tamarind liquid3-4 medium size gold potatoes chunked1. On medium heat, put begetables oil in a pot, then add masaman curry paste. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.2. Add 1/3 can of coconut milk, stir fry for 4-5 minutes, until it bubbles red.3. Add chicken, stir fry...
Friday, April 3, 2009
A recent question over at the new LOK Household forum got me thinking. We all know about staples--the items you keep on hand to use for cooking everyday. Things like sugar, and flour, and spices. However, depending on who you are, your "essentials" could be very different from someone else's. My family lives on pasta, however I have a friend whose husband and kids hate it--and thus she ne...
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