Grocery shopping for one

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Grocery shopping for one
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Sun, 11-11-2007 - 12:39pm

I always have the hardest time grocery shopping!

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Registered: 11-01-2005
Mon, 11-12-2007 - 1:53pm
>>I make baked potatoes in the microwave all the time.<<

I make a lot of sweet potatoes in the micro. Peel them, chop them up, place in a covered, micro-safe dish with a little water and cook for about 8 minutes. You can eat them just as they are or mash them with a little butter and brown sugar. One of my faves.

AJ, enjoying life with C.

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Mon, 11-12-2007 - 2:02pm

Gosh, I get exhausted just reading about all the cooking some of you do, LOL!

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Mon, 11-12-2007 - 2:15pm

I actually really enjoy cooking - especially trying to make healthier versions of old recipes. I made some yummy no-fat pumpkin cookies last week.

I did a quick search for how long to keep frozen foods, and found this:
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/storefrozenfood


Food Approximate months of storage at 0°F

  • Fruits and Vegetables 8 - 12

  • Poultry 6 - 9

  • Fish 3 - 6

  • Ground Meat 3 - 4

  • Cured or Processed Meat 1 - 2


AJ, enjoying life with C.

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Mon, 11-12-2007 - 2:29pm

Thanks--of course pork is not on the list but I'm sure I could find the answer if I googled it ;-).


You're lucky that you do enjoy cooking for yourself, I really wish I did, it would make it a lot easier to eat better.


Sheri


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Mon, 11-12-2007 - 7:53pm

Yes, I think we do think alike when it comes to food!

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Mon, 11-12-2007 - 8:23pm

At one time I loved to cook. I have gotten to where I "assemble" meals now. Like a rotissire chicken from the deli. You can make salads out of it. Whatever I make the evening before is what I take for lunch. That keeps me from buying stuff I don't like and wasting money. Potatoes, pink salmon in the packets,eggs,and yourgat and cereal. Canned Blackbeans with lowfat cheese is also quick and easy. I also buy one bag of baby spiniach and lettuce,raw veggie medley and zucchni. I shop every Friday for myself and only get just enough to last a week. I treat myself to a resturant dinner on Sunday.


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Mon, 11-12-2007 - 10:23pm

I have a sweet potato story too, but it's not nearly as pleasant as the baked potato story and has left me with an aversion to them.

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Mon, 11-12-2007 - 10:25pm

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it all sounds like a lot of work!

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Tue, 11-13-2007 - 6:59am

My favorite at this time of year


Smile,

Deirdre

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Tue, 11-13-2007 - 2:23pm

Yes, I hate the waste that comes with buying fresh veggies for one. Salads often bore me and I hate them unless everything is absolutely fresh. What I have started doing a lot lately is roasting veggies in the oven. Often I take a box of fresh mushrooms, add a pepper or two and a large red onion and slice it all up into large chunks. Then I coat them with a mixture of 1 tbs olive oil, fresh minced garlic (as much as possible!), seasonings and about 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar and dried basil. I roast them on a cookie sheet at about 475 degrees for 20 or so minutes. I does involve a lot of chopping but I'll usually have enough for several days. And I have been experimenting with different veggie combos. Using crushed rosemary in place of the basil is a good alternative.


Speaking of microwaves, I just discovered a tasty and healthy dessert that is perfect for one: baked apple!


I core a gala apple and peel a strip from the top and put it in a bowl. Then I fill the core with a mixture cinnamon, raisins