Category: Grocery

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Meals

Making the Rangoon is fairly simple. The filling is a mixture of green onion, cream cheese, crab meat (preferably lump), and a sprinkling of either soy or similar sauce (1 – 1 1/2 tablespoons). I would also suggest adding a red sweet relish to your mixture, gives it a fuller flavor.

Grab some wonton wrappers. Fill center with half table spoon of mixture. Coat edges with mixed/beaten egg. Fold over to finally seal.

Fry in peanut oil, brown on each side.

Dipping sauces can range from hot mustard, sweet and sour, sweet chili… all standard.

—Crab Rangoon—

Well, as expected, made way too much for the holidays. So now we start getting creative. Soups, subs, salads, casseroles, etc. Damn, that was one big ham! Lots of leftovers.

Time to think about summer.

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Eating Healthy

Typically, budget friendly frozen berry blends are available at your local store. Yes, I’ve been shopping at Walmart lately, so their frozen strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry combo makes a lot of sense. If you are a fan of Greek yogurt (and budgeting), the store brand makes a lot more sense also. If you are watching carbs, always buy “plain”, unflavored. Why? Because we are going to be adding a TON of natural carbs later.

A buddy of mine suggested tart cherry juice a while ago. Problem is, the sugar/carb content. It is loaded with anti-oxidants and is great for joint health. Use sparingly in mixtures. Stay well under “serving size” on label. It’s very important to buy 100% juice.

So it was a different breakfast this morning. Normally, I don’t mince fresh garlic, throw it in a pot with broccoli, brussel sprouts, green beans..sprinkle with salt and pepper, let cook. But, this morning, I felt like it. Felt like being weird this morning (not exactly an ususual day). Still needed some carbs.

1/2 banana, berry blend mentioned above, 1/4 naval orange, about 1 1/2 tablespoons cherry juice, 2 tablespoons greek yogurt, 1/3 cup 2% milk, 2 tablespoons Bob’s Red Mill Apple Blueberry Granola.

Tossed in the smoothie maker, and had a wonderful breakfast. Definitely not traditional. But with coffee, before and after, felt fantastic. Ready to start the day.

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Southern Heat.

So what you want to do is use the Martha Stewart, classic way of cooking rice. This is long grain white rice. 1 cup rice per 2 cups water. Rinse, boil, cover, simmer for 15 minutes. Finish cooking rice first (we will reheat later).

IMPORTANT: This recipe assumes you are serving 2 people and using HALF of the rice made above. I chose to make more for other meals. (If you want to make rice for just this meal, use 1/2 cup rice, 1 cup water). Let’s proceed.

I prefer using brussel sprouts, broccoli, onions, sausage. But feel free to add shrimp or any other ingredient.

Use broccoli florets and fresh unflavored brussel sprouts (fresh or frozen), combine with cooked meat, and mix with rice in medium skillet.

Add 3/4 cup of water to skillet, 1/3 cup of Buffalo Wing Sauce (I prefer Sweet Baby Rays Buffalo Sauce)

Bring liquid to boil (with ingredients in skillet) and let cook for about 4 min. Cover and simmer for additional 15 min. Stir before serving.

This is a good, quick, easy jambalaya with vegetables! Prepare to sweat.

Feeling frisky? Make with noodles!

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Walmart (+)

Same products, cheaper prices, excellent service. You know what? I rarely, nearly refuse, to promote products or services. But, let me tell you what, Walmart, yes Walmart, is making a very strong case to be a lead competitor against Amazon. If not over take them. The main advantage, brick and mortar stores, facilitating faster shipping and better service (even with groceries and pharmacy).

I did a pickup order the other week, and my car died in the parking lot. Weather, and the fact that my battery hasn’t been changed for quite a few years, probably the culprits. The staff at the store could not have been more helpful. Offering to jump the car (for free), the auto department quick to help out with any future needs which might ensue. A young kid, skipped out to the car with me, couldn’t have been more happy about the weather, and jumped my wagon.

W+, Walmart’s answer to Prime, has been awesome. Grocery delivery for free (within reasonable expectation, usually same day). A shipping option, for free, for non-perishable items, typically same day also. And all this with other perks and a ton of savings.

No shame in this Walmart shopper.

(produce, as far as fresh vegetables, fruit, rice, beans, etc all competively priced also… just a great experience)