Monthly Archives: July 2011

Jan has been out of town, so I have had to shop for the fruits and veggies. THREE TIMES A WEEK … (I so appreciate her doing the shopping)

At Albertson’s I saw a bags of bananas labeled “RIPE BANANAS” on the bag. ONLY $.29 per pound.

The less ripe bananas were $.59 cents a pound … I got 16 bananas in good shape for $1.47 and I use a banana every day in my poker green smoothies. I normally buy them green and when they get ripe I peel them, break into halves and put in plastic baggies to freeze. I use the frozen ones in the smoothies when out of the fresh ones. Now I am known to squeeze a nickel and I for the life of me I can not see a benefit for paying $.30 more per pound for less ripe bananas. These will do quite nicely. Heck they are down right inexpensive.

Tried this…

Recipe: Taco Shirataki Noodle Casserole
Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef … ( replaced with 12 oz of Meatless Ground )
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoons butter … ( ommitted the butter ??? vegan rules )
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
18 oz two 9 oz packages Shirataki Noodles
1 can of Fire Roasted Tomatoes
1 jar chunky salsa … I used have a jar of Pace Picante
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated ( skipped this vegan rules )

Instructions

In a large skillet, saute onions and peppers (if desired) a bit of water until tender.
Add meatless ground …
Add taco seasoning spices as directed on the package, blend, and reserve.

Meanwhile, rinse and drain the Shiratki Noodles under warm water. Pat dry with paper towels .
In a 9X13″ baking pan, spoon 1 can Fire Roasted tomatoes into the bottom of pan to cover.
Layer remaining ingredients in the following order: noodles, meat mixture, salsa, and cheese.
Repeat layering process until dish is full, making sure to finish the top layer with cheddar cheese.
I messed up the layering process…
Bake in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and let stand for about 5 minutes.
Serve warm.

Now how did it taste??? it’s ok but not great.
… I just do not know how to Shirataki noodles …

The meatless ground, taco seasonings, onions and peppers are ok .

I have determined that I just do not like the taste of ‘wheat gluten’ made into Seitan THE VEGETARIAN WHEAT MEAT … I have mentally removed it from my like it list.

I saw these proudly on display at the Venetian Main Event Mega…

It rained so hard it blasted the paint off off the metal base of an outdoor umbrella.

I have been using Organic Soy Milk for eating Kashi Go Lean at breakfast. I do not eat Kashi Lean for breakfast every day but when I do I need some Soy milk. I swear it is every bit as good as I remember 2% real milk tasted.

Kirkland Soy Milk is good, but having a fresh supply is important. Lucky for us Soy Milk unopened has a long expiration date May 2012. I went to Costco and found a case of 12 one quart containers which do not need refrigeration when stored and are good until May of next year and the case only costs about $12.79 for 12 quarts. A quart takes up very little space in the fridge as compared to the 1/2 gallons that I had been buying. A quart will last up to 1 week after opened when refrigerated. So basically a 3 month supply is about $12 and you only shop once every 2 or 3 months for it and you are never out of milk (Soymilk).