Articles tagged with vegetables
Refrigerator pickled veggies
The hubby is not a big fan of #fruits and #vegetables, so getting him to eat them on a regular basis can be quite challenging. Luckily he likes pickled cucumbers and onions, so I decided to make some. Also picked up some red bell peppers and green beans t
Household Diva
I headed off to the store early today as we needed milk and a few other essentials. I also wanted to spend the vouchers I received last week before I forgot I had them. Apart from the fact that the store was murderously busy, I had a really good trip. The
Planning everyday meals
I was wondering how everyone here plans their daily meals for the family. For example, we are six people in the house and sometimes when my in-laws come to stay we are eight and I am the one who cooks for the entire family. When my in-laws are here #meal
It's All About Soup
As I sit here writing this, I'm enjoying a cup of homemade vegetable beef #soup, partially made from homegrown #vegetables. That always brings out the earth mother part of me. It's satisfying to consume something you have grown, even if you have to mix it
I Thought I Was Hearing Things
I thought I was hearing things. This morning our adult son rolled up to the house on his bike. He's taken over my husband's bike to include cycling as part of his fitness regime and, as he currently doesn't have a car, it is being used more and more for tr
Bihon for Long Life
We served the #Bihon during New Year's eve. Bihon is a #Filipino #dish that is made of #rice #noodles, beef, pork, chicken or shrimp and vegetables. The vegetables are usually carrots, string beans, chayote and sometimes others add cabbage and/or bell pepp
Diet or Die!
Well maybe too #harsh but it is true. If I want to live longer than I have to start my #diet. After 2 months (Sept. and Oct.) of #continuous parties and #fiestas has taken it's toll. All the #left-over foods had to be eaten instead of wasting. Also less ex
How to Cut a Pattypan Squash
Summer squash are in season now, and I couldn't be more pleased. I love zucchini in just about everything, so I'm thrilled that the fruit stand where &k_mccormick2 works got a shipment of squash this week. I knew I wanted the green and yellow zucchini
Sweet Hope For Bitter Melon
Sweet Hope For Bitter Gourd One of my goals while spending my summer vacation is to plant something that would be worthwhile for my mother even when I'm already back to Manila. So in spite of a very hot and dry summer season, I was able t
