27 March 2010

It's time I think.... we'll see

Debating on ending the blogging... I feel like I'm not contributing much to the overall good health of the world these days :) And I'm not updating as much as I would like to. So, maybe it's time. I'll juggle this around for a few weeks and see. So far, the response has been NO - keep it going -

If you guys are good with me only posting once or twice a week, I think I'd keep it going.

I'll debate with myself and let you guys know ;)

IN THE MEANTIME ....
Did you see Jamie Oliver - the cutest Brit chef ever - on his new show Food Revolution. I love that guy. He was CRACKIN' me up. In the cafeteria of an elementary school looking at the hellish food we serve our kids. He actually looked frightened :) You can check out www.oprah.com for his ideas, his recipes and WHY you need this stuff in your pantry at all times:


  • Whole grain mustard
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sesame oil
  • White wine vinegar
  • Bread flour
  • Whole wheat flour
  • Baking powder
  • Dried yeast
  • Superfine sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Confectioner's sugar
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Chow mein noodles
  • Canned cannellini beans
  • Canned kidney beans
  • Canned tuna
  • Canned coconut milk
  • Anchovies
  • Quick-cook couscous
  • Basmati rice
  • Brown rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Honey
  • Maple syrup
  • Almonds/hazelnuts or mixed nuts
  • Mixed seeds
  • Chicken, vegetable and beef broth stock cubes
  • Jarred pesto
  • Ketchup
  • Tabasco sauce
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dijon mustard
  • English mustard
  • Olive oil
  • Canola oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cornstarch
  • Dried pasta
  • Canned garbanzo beans
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Baking powder
  • Soy sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Plain crackers—unsalted saltines


SPICES
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Chile powder
  • Dried oregano
  • Ground cumin
  • Ground coriander
  • Curry powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Five-spice powder
  • Sea salt
  • Black peppercorns
FROZEN STUFF
  • Peas
  • Sugar snap peas
  • Green beans
  • Sweet corn
  • Fruits
  • Raw shrimp

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