What are you eating?

[Kalevala]

I do not, alas, just the compartment above my refrigerator. Most of the time, it is enough space to store leftovers, a loaf of bread or two, some frozen fruits and vegetables, and ice. 

And just chiming in to say, "I agree!"

And @DavidW too. The hard part with using a freezer/fridge combo is that if you don't use the food quickly enough, it can and will get freezer burn [Fridges with a freezer have an automatic defrost cycle which is nice in terms of not having to empty out the freezer section, put it in coolers, and shut off and defrost and clean out the freezer, BUT there's a trade off in terms of lifespan of the food and quality].

One of the nice things with having a strictly-only freezer is that you can buy things on sale, pick your own fruit, cook and freeze meals, etc.

Just some thoughts.   

K

[Kalevala]

Currently making some minestrone on this cold and rainy day.  I cooked some bacon end trimmings on a low heat (cutting them up smaller midway through).  Will go back to it in a bit (trimmings are now in the fridge).  Bunch of veggies to go into it along with things like store-bought beef stock, canned diced tomatoes and canned beans (probably red kidney if I have them in my pantry) and a bit of small pasta.  *A friend gave me some leftover roast which I'll dice some of that up and add it to the soup at the end along with some fresh spinach.

*One of his daughters cooked it for Christmas and he was "stuck" with a bunch of leftovers (and he's also not much of a beef fan); works for me!  And, as usual, I'll try and foist some of my soup onto him.  And also freeze some of it for me.

K

[brewski]

Soaking black-eyed peas overnight, then cooking them tomorrow with vegetables (onion, carrot, celery, green pepper) and andouille sausage. For those outside the U.S., it's a Southern thing, to eat them on New Year's Day for good luck.

[Kalevala]

Soaking black-eyed peas overnight, then cooking them tomorrow with vegetables (onion, carrot, celery, green pepper) and andouille sausage. For those outside the U.S., it's a Southern thing, to eat them on New Year's Day for good luck.

Do you change the water before cooking them?

I haven't tried black-eyed peas before.  What kind of seasonings do you add to yours?

Quite pleased at my end as to how the soup came out.  I added:  carrots, onions, celery, garlic, bacon, some yellow potatoes, kale (also courtesy of the daughters--though purchased by the dad), diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, zucchini, summer squash, green beans, various herbs and a small pasta--along with some cubed roast beast.  Was hungry as I had missed lunch, so ate two bowls of it. 

K

[brewski]

Do you change the water before cooking them?

I haven't tried black-eyed peas before.  What kind of seasonings do you add to yours?

Quite pleased at my end as to how the soup came out.  I added:  carrots, onions, celery, garlic, bacon, some yellow potatoes, kale (also courtesy of the daughters--though purchased by the dad), diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, zucchini, summer squash, green beans, various herbs and a small pasta--along with some cubed roast beast.  Was hungry as I had missed lunch, so ate two bowls of it. 

K

I do change the water, but if the beans are rinsed before soaking, you don't have to. (Also, you can use broth instead of water for the cooking stage.) And as far as seasonings, they don't need much, but the sky's the limit. I like a little heat, so I usually add some chili powder, but the sausage adds some of its own flavor.

That soup sounds delicious!

[maticevska]

My partner made me fried rice for dinner and she's also gone to the shops and bought a bunch of yummy sweet snacks that I've been munching on as well! I am so happy lol

[drogulus]

    Last night I ate sausage and peppers on a sub roll with horsey sauce.

[Kalevala]

My partner made me fried rice for dinner and she's also gone to the shops and bought a bunch of yummy sweet snacks that I've been munching on as well! I am so happy lol

I haven't tried making real fried rice before; I should give it a go. 

Last night I ate sausage and peppers on a sub roll with horsey sauce.

Yum!  And onions?

Not certain what's for dinner chez moi.

K

[drogulus]

Yum!  And onions?



K

    Yes, onions were present. Tomorrow we'll do something easy for the Super Bowl, waffles and Taylor pork roll.

[Kalevala]

My partner made me fried rice for dinner and she's also gone to the shops and bought a bunch of yummy sweet snacks that I've been munching on as well! I am so happy lol

Have you (or your partner) ever watched Uncle Roger on youtube?  He can be fun to watch in his reviews and criticisms regarding how people, including chefs (attempt?) to make egg-fried rice. 

K

Yes, onions were present. Tomorrow we'll do something easy for the Super Bowl, waffles and Taylor pork roll.

I'm thinking of making spaghetti sauce (with ground beef, mushrooms and maybe some celery and carrots--plus the usual onions and garlic and herbs).  Can make in the morning and reheat later on (plus some salad on the side).

K

[maticevska]

Have you (or your partner) ever watched Uncle Roger on youtube?  He can be fun to watch in his reviews and criticisms regarding how people, including chefs (attempt?) to make egg-fried rice. 

I think we both have independently lol. He's very funny

[Kalevala]

@Dry Brett Kavanaugh Question for you:  If you make it (and like it), do you have a favorite recipe for wakame salad?

K

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

@Dry Brett Kavanaugh Question for you:  If you make it (and like it), do you have a favorite recipe for wakame salad?

K

I don't know any recipe of wakame salad, but my American friends love wakame salad at a sushi restaurant in my town. It is with sesame dressing.

[Kalevala]

I don't know any recipe of wakame salad, but my American friends love wakame salad at a sushi restaurant in my town. It is with sesame dressing.

That's o.k.  I was surprised to find out that a place where I buy it, that they use food dyes (among other things). 

K

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

That's o.k.  I was surprised to find out that a place where I buy it, that they use food dyes (among other things). 

K

Don't buy Chinese made products. Buy Japanese, Korean or USA products.

[Kalevala]

I'll have to ask them whether or not they make it themselves.  They make their own sushi for sale there--which is decent.

From the little bit that I've read, food dyes are more common in the US. :-(

K