Raindrops on Roses
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Food is important to me. I grew up on a farm. We didn’t have any money, so we grew everything we ate, plus we hunted year-round. Nothing quite so tasty as ill-gotten venison. We had cattle, hogs, chickens, and ducks.
A number of years ago I became a pescatarian. It was an answer for high blood pressure, heart disease, and environmental concerns. It was quite a while before I had a name for it. I just cut out meat. As a guest -- I’ll eat what is served and I’ll split a hamburger with my spouse about every other month. But – mostly I eat fruit, nuts, and fish.
I’m one of those who thinks cilantro tastes like dish soap, so that cuts out a lot of what I would otherwise eat.
I actually like Impossible Burgers – but have found several plant-based substitutes that work well in most recipes calling for hamburger.
My favorite comfort food is tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. I make the sandwiches with mozzarella cheese and spread the bread (inside) with mayo with a touch of oregano. Caramelized onions also work well.
If I’m eating out, I gravitate toward the Caesar salad with grilled salmon.
On vacation, at the lake, my go to is a steak bun stuffed with sloppy joe. If forced to fast foods on a trip I prefer the cod sandwich at Culver’s. No fries.
I love potatoes -- but like oven-fried, mashed, tater-tots, or baked.
If the grandkids are involved, I’ll make spaghetti and meatballs -- or mac and cheese.
I have a special place in my heart for lasagna – five or six layers.
When I make wild rice soup, I make enough for five or six meals. The same thing for chili. Thank god for mushrooms.
Christmas and Easter call for scalloped potatoes.
Other than that, I love the following comfort foods:
Vegetarian Pizza
Cheeseburgers
Fried Rice
Tuna Melts
Salmon Burgers
Honey and Garlic Glazed Salmon
Caribbean Cobb Salad
Salmon Burgers
Fettucine Alfredo
Pasta – Pasta – Pasta (Whole Wheat)
Patty Melts
Herb Garlic Bread
Tuna Wraps
I realize my diet reflects my midwestern upbringing. What do you consider necessary comfort foods?
Jill