8.24.2010
Burnt Chicken
Another healthy meal. Once I peeled off the skin this chicken was great. I know that chicken breast is better for you(less fat), but these legs are only $1 per pound. Veggies are never too expensive, but the protein source kills me. Luckily I am discovering that Tofu is a great source of lean protein and it is about $2 a pound.
8.21.2010
Cubed Tofu w/ Cabbage, Broccoli, and Cauliflower
Today I experimented further with cubed tofu. I diced up some firm tofu up and marinated it in ranch powder, pepper and liquid smoke. I baked it at 350 for almost an hour, turning halfway thru. They came out delicious! Liquid smoke was the secret. What a great healthy meal, now if I can just do this more regularly I will be be in better shape. Tofu continues to amaze me.
8.13.2010
Maritime Refuse
Every time I go to the beach (Matagorda, TX) I find another odd piece of maritime refuse that has washed up on the beach. I always wonder where the heck this stuff comes from and what it is...
Tofu #2
My second attempt at cooking tofu was a success! I experimented with two different marinades, one with Ranch powder and the other was heavy with Chacheres. Both versions were tasty. I think the grill is the key to good tofu. Next attempt I will use the oven and see what happens. Broccoli, green beans, and tofu squares...A healthy lunch!
The Burrito Challenge!
So I stopped into Rosa Ritas in Needville, TX yesterday afternoon with a craving for a burrito. I sat down at the bar and without using a menu asked for a tortilla wrapped delicacy to quench my hunger. The waiter asked me if I wanted the big burrito, I asked how much it was and after learning it was $10.99 I said why not. As I was munching on some chips and salsa the waiter brought out a timer with my silverware, I asked what it was for and he said the challenge you just accepted! "The Big Burrito Challenge!" He then explained if I ate the entire burrito and sides, in any amount of time, I would gain instant fame with a picture on the wall. My immediate thought was of the Man vs. Food episodes. With only eight pictures adorning the burrito wall, I was excited to see what I had gotten into. Then they brought out the Monstrosity! It must have weighed 4 pounds! My tail instantly curled between my legs when I realized what I was against. I almost immediately decided today would not be the day to conquer the burrito! I know that's weak, but I was just not in the mindset for conquering the Mexican Sequoia Trunk that laid before me. I ate what I could comfortably and managed to take down a third of the beast. I left feeling defeated and in a state of awe after encountering the mythical burrito. I will return! This is not over!
8.10.2010
Chorizo and Eggs
Doesn't look that good, but combined with a tortilla and some cheese it is right on time. Viva La Mexico! Next couple meals need to be healthier than this.
8.09.2010
Grilled Tofu
Tonight I tried to grill some Tofu. I used the extra firm and marinated it for four hours. It was good!..A little bland in the middle, but good overall...Cheap and healthy! Will try again. I need to work on my marinade.
8.07.2010
Combo Time!
The Shipley's in Bay City has some bad ass "Combo's". Sausage, egg and cheese inside a hunk of fresh baked bread.
8.03.2010
1.09.2010
Salad Assembly Line!
I love a good salad but hate taking the time to put all the ingredients together, so I make more than one at a time. These salads had all sorts of goodies! spinach, kale, shrooms, green bell peppers, roma tomatoes, almonds, gorgonzola, celery and some left over chicken on a couple of them. This has to be healthier than a nacho bell grande!
1.08.2010
Fajita Chicken w/ Kale, Spinach and Shrooms
Tonight's healthiness is fajita marinated chicken breast, atop a bed of cooked spinach, kale and whole mushrooms! This is a little better for my arterials than the Scotch egg!
1.06.2010
Scotch Eggs!
Tonight I am attempting Scotch Eggs! I saw this on the menu at Richmond Arms one night and have been intrigued ever since. I made a variation that is just a peeled, hard boiled egg wrapped in hot breakfast sausage with seasonings. Some recipes call for bread crumbs and such, but I'm trying to avoid unnecessary carbos.
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