I was really surprised by what they had to offer. I never thought they’d have wine from various points on the earth. Cheese selection was incredible. Trader Joe’s has a wonderful selection of meats for grazing boards. Honesty moment. The prices for meat were average. They had beef marinated with Sharwama, Carna Asada, and butterflyed …
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https://thewoksoflife.com/8-chinese-cuisines/ I came across this article last night while looking for something interesting to post here. This hit me. This article looks at the eight official forms of Chinese Cuisine. Each one brings something unique. 1. Lu Cai – think about the Northeast corner of China. Beijing. Home of Confucius and Tsingtao Beer. Being on …
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https://www.thekitchn.com/meat-lovers-sheet-pan-pizza-255446 So sorry to leave y’all hanging yesterday. The place we looked at up in Ann Arbor isn’t going to work out. I am going to keep looking. Our current situation isn’t working out. Grandmas were doing sheetpan pizza before it was a thing. It was just pizza or lunch. Mrs. Clara talked about her …
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I can’t believe we are at the end of February. Another month down. Monday is President’s day and we are going up to Ypsilanti to look at potential rentals or opportunities to buy. We are planning on going to Trader Joe’s for the first time ever. I will include a video with Kimmie She’s In …
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sesame-garlic-chili-oil-noodles/ As I read this I could almost smell the sauce. Garlic and ginger together is awesome. The fragrance is amazing. Of course, garlic and anything is a great start. Rice noodles are recommended. However if all you have is regular pasta I’m sure that would be okay. Veggies. Yes! I am thinking the fancy …
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https://www.rbth.com/russian-kitchen/334745-ultimate-guide-russian-cabbage-soup-shchi-recipe-photos Here’s a wonderful article on Shchi. It’s a soup trenched in history and is served in verious forms across Russia. We are getting ready for another winterstorm which is going to be very cold. This soups sounds like a great fix for this. The winter version is hearty. Veggies like cabbage, potatoes, carrots, parsnip, …
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https://aileencooks.com/beginners-guide-planning-freezer-cooking-day/ Aileen has put together an excellent guide for people who are new to freezer meals. I will be honest, it can be overwhelming at first. Where to start? What equipment do I need? Where do I find recipes? All that is easy. 1. Look at what you (and your family) like. What cuisines are …
Over the last three days I have seen videos on issues with ‘best buy dates’ and salt. I stopped and really noticed this on four cans that I grabbed at random. I have also seen a couple of videos about salt shortages. While I did see alot of regular salts I have noticed that the …
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These couldn’t be easier. You pick the fillings you and/or your family like and put it in a burrito shell. Feel free to make adjustments as your diet required. Here are some ladies who have taught me how easy these are. A favorite is Kimmie from She’s In Her Apron. Don’t get me wrong I …
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