Cooking Again

[SassyLady]

@SassyLady

I was out your way, but last minute decision so no call. Went to Trader Joe's on Broadway, I think the one I used to go to changed to Safeway? Then went to Portillos. I'm such a happy camper.

Got all the fall pumpkin stuff to start off fall right!

Sorry we missed each other. We're sitting out back watching the wildlife. Went swimming earlier.

Trade Joe's is still on Oracle in Oro Valley. It's a lot closer than the Broadway location.

[Kathianne]

I saw that Jim is working on diet again, oatmeal playing a large part. Took a mental health day today, made two different baked oatmeal recipes, for quick grab hot or cold. Carrot cake oatmeal bars and peanut butter chocolate banana cups. Low sugar, carrots, bananas add sugar. Peanut butter too. Each is under 200 calories, so win!

[Kathianne]

Lentil is just finished. Split pea and 15 bean getting started. I'm loving the vacuum sealer, no more freezer burn and everything is organized. There are few things where I wonder, 'How did I do without this for so long?' This is one.

[Kathianne]

Finally am close to clearing meals out of freezer. It's time to make some more, I'm looking at what proteins I have and making recipes to line up with those. Clear out freezer some more; get some meals in there for work meals; and ta da! Save money by using what I already have.

Made red chili-both ground beef and beans! Sacrilege I know, but don't care! Certainly one of the best freezer meals possible.
Katsu Curry-which is a real easy Japanese curry. Made baked seasoned panko chicken cutlets and coconut rice to go with it. Yum!