Cooking for one (Mark Three)

Wednesday2000

Violife have a vegan mature cheddar out so I'm having some in a wholemeal sandwich with pickle and lettuce. I might have two actually.:rotfl:

I have to go out and drop off a donation to a charity shop today. I will do that after I eat.

caronc wrote: »

I do like a roasted sprout Wednesday:) , I've not had any sprouts yet this season like parsnips I always think they are tastier after a few frosts so I tend to wait a few weeks after they start appearing to get some. Then eat loads until the season ends. I love them shredded and stir fried with soy, ginger and garlic.

Yes, they are lovely.:cool:

candygirl wrote: »

Apparently ALDI are selling vegan sausage rolls now! Will snaffle them next time I go in

Yes, I read that on here too!:)

PasturesNew wrote: »

4sd4: I forgot to mention, when I was in 4sd4 the other day I spotted some "affordable" veggie alternatives that'd suit a Xmas palate if anybody's entertaining veggies next month and doesn't know what to give them.

1/ Chickpea/cranberry wellington, £3 - also for those pesky vegans
https://groceries.asda.com/product/frozen-party-food/asda-vegan-chickpea-cranberry-wellington/1000167816610

2/ There was something else right alongside that, I forget what though.

I saw that Asda have loads of vegan options now.:T I'm probably going to get all my Christmas food shopping from there this year.

Farway

Ta for horse radish with smoked salmon, it was far better than yesterday's :T
My broadband has now changed over to new ISP, it was down for a couple of hours so fingers crossed that's it done & dusted


Eggs out of fridge to get to ambient, cold cooked boiled spuds located, found a couple of "need using up quick" tomatoes so I'll bung them under grill with the gammon steak


I only have to cook & scoff it now

PasturesNew

fishcake toastie.
2 bits of toast and 2 fishcakes inside. Splash of ketchup.
i have to keep it super easy.

caronc

Good evening everyone,

Glad the horseradish made the difference Farway
Just as well to avoid driving for a few days PN apart from anything else you don't want to accidently invalidate your insurance if you're not in full control.
Both weather & internet have been iffy today so it's been a day for house chores. On a plus the lurgy definitely seems to be waning.:)
Lunch was the extra chicken with veg sticks & oatcakes, not really the weather for salady stuff but I wanted to use up the extra chicken I had accidently defrosted yesterday. I portioned and froze the remaining chicken soup but might have been better freezing the cooked chicken and having some hot soup for dinner as it's been really cold all day. I've nothing organised for dinner as I spent ages clearing & cleaning the plant growing area in my conservatory, just one chilli plant, a much neglected but thriving orchid and a pot of thyme remain. It was one of those jobs that took so much longer than I thought it would and my ooomph has definitely departed tonight so it will be something quick & easy for dinner probably eggs or pitta. My younger son arrives tomorrow evening and I'm making this https://www.theguardian.com/food/2019/nov/04/pasta-mista-potatoes-sausage-soup-rachel-roddy-recipe for dinner, I'll cut the quantities to suit two but it sounds just the thing for a cold night and will use up the lurking leek I have. He's bringing the venison, he's not sure how much but at least 1/2 a small deer which will still be quite a lot - some freezer tetris will be needed!!:eek::eek: Elder son & his fiancee arrive on Friday and we are heading out for dinner to celebrate her handing in her PhD thesis tomorrow. Saturday brings the 21st celebrations and "Shaun" preparation starts tomorrow...:DIt's going to be a busy few days and I think I'll be ready to get back to CFO come Monday.;)

Brambling

Did you query what type of deer Caronc ? There could be a big difference between muntjac and red deer :rotfl: I very nearly had venison today as well, luckily I had just stopped the car to turn right when four came over the hedge and across the road, the car coming the other way made a impressive stop :rotfl:

I had my own menopausal moment today I took a container of apple and blackberries for lunch rather than my soup :cool: the plan was to decant some into small container and take with the soup . It did come after I had knocked a large container of cat biscuits off the work top all over the kitchen and dining room floor I fear I will be finding them for weeks I had just tipped a kilo into it.

It was really busy at work today and tomorrow isn't looking better, usual beginning of month madness and one colleague off sick. There have also been changes made to the work some of which are causing issues so I've been assertive and NO has been used a lot including to the boss

After fruit for lunch dinner was a jacket potato with cheese and coleslaw before going out. Soup will hopefully make it to work tomorrow

candygirl

Had camembert stuffed with garlic n chilli, n crunchy bread for tea.Every time I eat it, I fall asleep after :rotfl:
Can't read posts about the deer, being a snowflake veggie

unrecordings

caronc wrote: »

Just as well to avoid driving for a few days PN apart from anything else you don't want to accidently invalidate your insurance if you're not in full control.

This - seriously. Especially so in the current weather.

In terms of getting other stuff done with one hand - yep preparation is the key, and if you're forced to use your 'wrong' hand extensively then watch out for cramp - simply forcing your palm down on a flat surface should stop the attack, but I've found a short palm sized bit of broom handle can help ward off an attack if you're doing something grippy like chopping veg and feel something coming on. I've found when chopping round stuff, roll the blade into the (for example) onion with the index finger, steadying it (the onion) with your middle finger & thumb.

PasturesNew

Today's invalid food has been 2x toast filled with 2x fishcakes and a bit of ketchup.

End of the fishcakes. I still have 2 burgers and some kebab meat though.

Wednesday2000

I had a vegan cheese toastie for breakfast. I'm not sure if I like that new mature cheddar one.

I was still hungry so I'm having a burger in a bun too. I am going to have the rest of the gherkins and ketchup with it.

I think i will have jackets with baked beans later.

Farway

Sunny but cold, wished I'd worn gloves when I went shopping but they were at home

Mooched around Icel4and, sort of mildly looking for veggie sausage rolls, found them but never bought. Reviews read well so maybe next week?
Did find the HD rolls that were on offer at 50p last week were YS this week, 25p, so one pack of those made it home, plus YS "white"spuds

Into 4sda general shopping but also checking on veg saus rolls, no luck there, but my 4sda is a small one and often does not have "stuff" that is in the larger ones

However I did find YS 650g tin of Celebrations [bashed in lid] at £2.60 so given the contents are wrapped, and it's not for a pressie, I bought them as early stage one of XCFO:)

Plus YS smoked haddock, ages since i had some, it is a two pack but one'll freeze OK.

Lunch was couple of the YS rolls, with cheese & tom filling
Dinner, has to be YS smoked haddock, and I'll make a big pot of mash now I've some spuds, nuke some frozen peas & job done

Brambling wrote: »

It did come after I had knocked a large container of cat biscuits off the work top all over the kitchen and dining room floor I fear I will be finding them for weeks I had just tipped a kilo into it.

That is where a dog comes in handy, soon clear them up:D