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I have always loved the Kitchen and enjoy creating and sharing my cooking with others |
As you would suspect I do eat a variety of salads. But I don't buy dressing...I make it. I should mention that I am a whole foods plant based vegan. To me that means using whole ingredients whole foods to create what I eat. This is my personal choice and I don't shame judge or blame others for not making the same choice. I didn't do this to lose weight or for any other reason. I simply feel better eating this way. That said weight loss and better health markers are wonderful by products they just weren't my reason. I also understand that we have different priorities skills and budgets that can make my type of choice hard. I love creating in the kitchen and since I work 2 full time jobs and take care of my disabled husband I have developed tricks to make sure I get to eat this way. Before I shop for groceries each week, I plan a menu. I choose 3 dishes for me plus a staple pot of mixed beans and a batch of grains....quinoa rice and steel cut oatmeal are my usual choices Then I do the same for my husband as he is not vegan. I then wait until I get home as I do these activities on lunch breaks...and make sure I don't already have some of the ingredients needed for the recipes chosen Once I have that information I begin looking for ingredients on my delivery apps to find the best price without losing quality. I place the ingredients into the various store carts I need and schedule delivery for the times I want it to arrive. After I pay, I just wait for it's arrival upon the chosen time. When it does come, I put away nonperishable foods and begin preparing my produce. I place it in air tight bags with a paper towel in it for moisture collection and place items being used in a day or so in the fridge. Everything else gets put in the freezer for longer storage. One day each week I make everything ony vegan menu. I portion it into individual portions and freeze. Then I do the same for my husband on the following day. Then I pick a day where I bake all my breads and make my condiments for the week. Once I have it all done I simply choose what I want for meals thaw microwave and eat. This does mean that I have to know what I have in the freezer before planning another shopping trip. I use the inventory I already have to complete meals throughout the week. And I don't waste food. Sometimes I need very little at the store. Those weeks allow me to put most of my grocery budget into a savings account so that I can afford a vacation or two during the year or emergency situations that may arise. And for those wondering...we do not eat out except for rare occasions. We usually go out for our anniversary and maybe for one or two other occasions throughout the year. Oh and I save all scraps so that I can make own stock. Saved citrus peels are used for zest and making cleaning products. Everything has a use. If you find it that can save sooo much money and give you control over what is used in your home. Now.....the recipe 😋 😍 1/2 cups almond yogurt 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp Mrs dash southwest Chipotle seasoning 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tsp pepper Salt to taste (optional) 3 tbsp chopped jalapeños 1 ripe avocado smashed well Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/4 cup water Simply mix all ingredients well Place in container with a tight fitting lid Store in fridge for a week I also love adding this to beans using as a dip on salads and in veggie wraps and sandwiches Make this your own...there is no wrong or right way to create good food. I should mention that this is not low calorie. I don't count calories or macros. I just eat what I like whenever I am hungry and stop when I am full. Sometimes I eat lots of meals in a day and other days I don't. If you have any issues with your relationship to food please get help. Food should be enjoyable and not feared. |
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