Tuesday, March 12, 2024, anybody else eat?

[medtran49]

Craig had Italian sausage with a caponata sauce (warm), with an herb sauce drizzle and grated parm. I added a little pasta for him, plus 4 homemade garlic rolls again. He said the sausage and caponata were an emphatic good.

I had parm crusted chicken thigh with Israeli couscous, with the same herby drizzle/sauce, grated parm, broccoli, diced cherry peppers, and grated parm plus a couple of garlic rolls. I couldn't finish mine, had over half of the couscous left and gave the pugs a couple of big bites of chicken and garlic rolls, and I'm still stuffed. Told Craig if we got this combo again that I'd just give him a little over half of my couscous and not make extra pasta for him.

 

[cjmmytunes]

Leftover pizza from lunch today, Costco blueberry muffin, some jelly beans for dessert.

 

[taxlady]

I made a tray bake of carrot, celeriac, rutabugger, daikon radish, and all the cloves from a small head of garlic. It was topped with a couple of "Santiago Cilantro Lime" sausages. I reheated the left overs from my attempt at Greek potatoes. That was really good. I forgot my phone upstairs, so I didn't get any pictures.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Himself was on Day 4 of a headache-with-raspy-mouth-roof today, so I had a grilled ham and cheese on whole wheat bread along with a half-pint of grape tomatoes and a baby cuke. Dessert was Greek yogurt with fresh raspberries. He woke up long enough to have half a cup of lukewarm coffee and a gently warmed Russian tea biscuit. Seems like this is some fresh kind of hell virus that is making the rounds round here. The brother of a medical plan manager I met with today said it took him a good week to shake it. I hope Himself feels better tomorrow; I don't want him sick for 4 more days.

 

[taxlady]

Himself was on Day 4 of a headache-with-raspy-mouth-roof today, so I had a grilled ham and cheese on whole wheat bread along with a half-pint of grape tomatoes and a baby cuke. Dessert was Greek yogurt with fresh raspberries. He woke up long enough to have half a cup of lukewarm coffee and a gently warmed Russian tea biscuit. Seems like this is some fresh kind of hell virus that is making the rounds round here. The brother of a medical plan manager I met with today said it took him a good week to shake it. I hope Himself feels better tomorrow; I don't want him sick for 4 more days.

Ah, your poor DH. Sending positive vibes. Hope he feels better quickly.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Thanks, taxy.

 

[Jade Emperor]

Shrimp Fried Rice in Seafood Weiba

 

[medtran49]

Oh, I forgot to mention our meals were from Tovala. They are doing really well with tasty meals so far, with only the 1 little misstep so far that they certainly made up for afterwards.

 

[Jade Emperor]

I’m sorry, I have been posting all the pictures of my dishes, and I have some feedback from people here that my portions look small.
But can guarantee that nobody goes hungry in my house - I often send food to friends and family.
Personally, I prefer a smaller portion because I like to not stuff myself.
I don’t, and never would, photograph someone else’s food

 

[msmofet]

We have norovirus going around in my area.

Last night I had Taylor ham, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted Bakery seeded rye bread.

 

[dragnlaw]

Good heavens Jade! I never thought your portions looked small!

Just so everyone knows 98% of my photo's of suppers are served on lunch/sandwich plates. LOL

Spatchcocked boneless/skinless chicken breast, pan roasted. Gravy, rice.

 

[Andy M.]

. . . Just so everyone knows 98% of my photo's of suppers are served on lunch/sandwich plates. LOL . . .

We've been doing this for years. I can "fill my plate" and eat less food. As we age, I think I can make do with a saucer.

 

[dragnlaw]

Of course I neglected to say - I always have a 2nd plate.

 

[Andy M.]

Seconds are not allowed.

 

[blissful]

Serving size depends on the kind of foods you are eating too.

For dinner last night I had taken a nap and I woke up ravenous. We have mangoes mixed with strawberries from the reduced produce I keep in the freezer. So I had fermented 9 grain flakes with mangoes and strawberries, blueberries, and carrot slaw. It was like a big dessert. Delicious. 2.5 cups

 

[Jade Emperor]

There is a you-tuber guy who reviews UK restaurants who I sometimes watch.
He has a banquet platter full of food in front of him and he will moan about portion size. It’s not ironic either - he will seriously complain about his meal being small when, to me at least, it’s far too big!

 

[taxlady]

Of course I neglected to say - I always have a 2nd plate.

That's why my photos often look like it's a small amount of food. We prefer to take more, smaller servings. That way it's easier to stop when you are full.

 

[medtran49]

I've cut down on my portion sizes, but nearly always cannot finish. Certainly makes the pugs happy when it's something they can eat.

 

[Jade Emperor]

Oh, I adore pugs! Pics please!

Not too long ago, we had a dinner guest who suggested that my portion size was influenced by my background in fine dining.
I rebutted by explaining that I wanted my entire menu to be enjoyed in its entirety and not to overwhelm my guests by the size of any one dish.
I spent quite some time in Spain, cheffing, and there it’s all family style or tapas.
I personally enjoy that kind of dining, but some may not.

 

[dragnlaw]

I would much rather eat many small - control the large for me please - so I can have room for the following ones.