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I love living in Northern USA! I love the four seasons and welcoming each season with joy. I enjoy basking in the sun and then sledding & skiing in fresh powder, all in my own backyard. There are a few things that I don’t love …
FRESH Food is the Best! I don’t think that there is any argument to that. If you had fresh strawberries being put in a blind taste test against thawed strawberries from the freezer, I am sure the fresh ones would win. Or if you had …
As the Summer Produce Season is now in full swing, you need to take advantage of all the fresh & amazing treats you see in the markets and farm stands and gardens and farmer’s markets! During the delicious fresh veggie season, we sometimes go weeks without touching any meats – with delicious meals like this Portabella stuffed with Ratatouille, who needs it!?
Portabella Mushrooms are so thick and filling that they eat like a meat. Then you combine that with your favorite Ratatouille chock-full of spice and tons of flavor. If you need some starch Continue reading Ratatouille stuffed Portabella
Comfort Food is exactly what it sounds like… food which makes you feel comfortable and safe and all warm & cozy. Typically there is a problem with Comfort Food though – part of what makes it so “comfortable” is the extremely high level of fat …
If I could bottle a smell – it would be the amazing smell of roasted vegetables wafting from the oven (you know, when you are roasting vegetables mixed with garlic & olive oil)! When there are yummy delicious vegetables on sale (especially eggplants and mushrooms) …
Chinese Food – one of those things that I get random cravings for and really enjoy, but Rich is not a big fan of! I actually hardly ever do Chinese Take-Out anymore because I am trying to eat healthier and because it is not something my personal eater really craves.
When we do order Chinese Food and I have no idea what to get, I ofter seem to want General Tso’s/Tsao’s Chicken. Rich always goes for some Egg Rolls. Another favorite of mine are those Boneless Spare Ribs, so bad for you but oh so good at the same time! Since I have such a “thing” for General Tso’s Chicken; I was so happy when I opened my give-away box from Thai Kitchen & Simply Asia and found one of their General Tsao Stir Fry Sauces to be able to make my own version at home!
This version of General Tso (or General Tsao – seriously… which one is right!?!) is so fresh, fresh tasting, Continue reading Homemade Healthy General Tso’s Chicken