tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91633238698789432872011-10-24T16:32:00.343-02:00*making food fun*Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-15598634688107258342010-08-25T21:44:00.001-03:002010-08-25T21:45:12.448-03:00

*Que pensaria o poeta que chamou metafísica à confeitaria se tivesse se deparado com esta caixinha? Não, não são chocolates, embora o site da Trio proponha que se substituam aqueles por estas miniaturas de barras de cereal. Com menos de 45 kcal por unidade e em 10 diferentes sabores, as barrinhas da linha Delícias Light não são nenhum chocolate belga. Mas enganam a fome num piscar de olhos e,

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-73196479669992206472009-10-14T22:28:00.003-03:002009-10-14T22:37:57.460-03:00

*I started subscribing to a Brazilian food magazine this month. Honestly, it was the first thing in a long time I've read from cover to back cover. At last, a fresh breath of inspiration. And hey, it's quite conservative, I must add..After plating lunch I decided to use some of my roast onions to create a rich and sinful bite: a quail egg, fried on the griddle, seasoned with salt and pepper,

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-74505555024168425172009-07-15T14:14:00.003-03:002009-07-15T14:24:12.848-03:00

*I'm leaving to visit my parents later today... Will spend 9 days in the south, enjoying the world's biggest dance festival and the delicious typical dishes and sweets..Nom!.But because I'll be gone for over a week, I had to clean out my fridge, so that nothing goes bad in there. And boy, was it a delicious way of fridgin' out! But then again, when is it that a stir fry is NOT delicious?.100 grs

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-17559977846142672182009-07-05T22:55:00.003-03:002009-07-05T23:09:38.417-03:00

*Ok, I know it doesn't quite make sense in English. It's just that we have this expression in Portuguese, "É sopa", which literally translates to the title. Literally, because it actually means "It's a piece of cake!"..Yup! Something easy, nourshing and comforting. Something to go with the cold, albeit beautiful, Sunday we were having. And I've been wanting to make this soup for a while now.

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-74652405574349140512009-07-03T22:39:00.005-03:002009-07-03T23:00:26.915-03:00

*Ah, vacation! After the stress of the semester's finals, I can finally kick back and enjoy my kitchen once again..In all truth, I first made this cream exactly one month ago. I was fighting off the sniffles, needing something nourishing and filling while I studied, and had some arraracha (known as mandioquinha in Brazil) begging to be used. Arraracha is the Mister's thing, not mine, but I

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-88494359145710535662009-05-10T08:21:00.003-03:002009-05-10T08:42:37.832-03:00

*Who said growing up has no perks?...I mean, you could go and eat yourself sick with candy and no one will punish you (but your bottom may grow).You also could make a whole chocolate cake and eat it all by yourself (then blame your slowing metabolism for the weight gain).And stay up all night watching scary movies..You know what I'm talking about, don't ya?.But if you're not doing all that, today

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-56839349288887556172009-05-05T23:18:00.004-03:002009-05-05T23:29:10.272-03:00

*Yeah, I've got it. Bad. All thanks to a huge RSS feed of food blogs, all chitty chatty about Cinco de Mayo....So I made myself a little something...A friend gave me some salty corn cake he made on the weekend, so I just grilled a couple slices of that with bacon, garlic, half a yellow pepper and some kale, and served it with a side of my guacamole..Not too heavy, and not too light. Yum, as in

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-1369047341309668482009-04-08T09:41:00.004-03:002009-04-08T10:43:35.049-03:00

*Here, have a cookie..I will admit, I'm quite shameless. Although I've been promising people high and low this recipe, I never got around to post it..Sure, it's not even originally mine. EVERYONE knows the NY Times Chocolate Chip Cookie. And I kept putting off posting it because my cookies never turn out very photogenic..But alas, here it is...Nom! That's a pistachio chocolate variation

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-91189817317836012872009-04-08T08:59:00.003-03:002009-04-08T09:34:17.826-03:00

*Gotta love heart warming creamy foods. Specially when one feels under the weather....Ever finished your morning classes craving something hot and nourishing? I started the week with a soup that soothed both my stomach, my appetite and my sore muscles.Makes 2 portions.1 large potato, diced100 g milk cream (I used soy)1 tbsp butter1 cup thinly sliced leeks1 smoked sausagesalt and pepper to

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-32196583220239161942009-03-05T15:37:00.002-03:002009-03-05T15:43:18.655-03:00

*Thanks to college, this is where i've been eating lately.Yes, its a mess. And that's the radish Kachumber-like salad and and chicken curry stew with soy "milk" cream I'm having for lunch..Lot's to do. Curry just cooks away while one reads. And that's a good thing.*

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-2364518457223016442009-03-04T14:19:00.006-03:002009-03-04T15:00:54.829-03:00

*Fresher than this, only warm from the garden.According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables are antioxidants, and improve one's immune system functions.Papaya: Ripe and sweet, they are great for regulating the digestive system.Persimmon: Also a lovely natural treat, these are rich in Vitamin C.Green produce is great for strengthening bones and

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-18109620652237443992009-02-21T13:26:00.003-03:002009-02-21T13:30:19.902-03:00

*So let's call the whole thing off...*

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-50085314894550081142009-02-21T09:19:00.003-03:002009-02-21T09:29:06.636-03:00

*Hello?! Anyone there?.Thought I would share:This is way beyond awesome..In the meanwhile, when I next take a break from my school books, I'll have some nice food photos to post here..Oh, and by the way, is anyone celebrating Carnival this weekend? Just asking, since as of last week that is all that has been on the mind of most of the Brazilians - party! At least until Wednesday, that is. Me?

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-68101148313129277332009-01-30T15:02:00.002-02:002009-01-30T15:03:54.788-02:00

*Hmmm, good liquid nutrition!*

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-2895816116127542592008-11-05T16:27:00.006-02:002008-11-05T16:53:09.056-02:00

*Ohai! Guess that hiatus was longer than I imagined it to be... Not that I haven't been cooking or eating. I have, and quite a lot..Just seems that the way I eat has changed a lot lately. And its been steering into this direction:Quite healthy? Quite tasty too... Stir-fried tofu, shitake mushrooms, carrots and string beans with peanut, onions and sesame on a bed of raw spinach and lettuce. By now

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-24106093619071510352008-08-21T09:37:00.004-03:002008-08-21T09:43:52.922-03:00

*Maybe it's just because its practical. Maybe because it's fast and easy. Perhaps its all due to the ingredients I have at hand at the moment... Fact is I've been eating out of a bowl almost every single day, and loving it...Karê ramen with carrots? Check. Stir-fried shallots, snow peas and tofu? Check. Small salad on the side (with romaine lettuce, pickled ginger and peppers)? Check. And an

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-29748673149104995842008-08-20T12:02:00.004-03:002008-08-20T12:11:26.875-03:00

*A healthy meal in under 15 minutes?.I just defrosted some of the roasted turkey meat and a portion of brown rice, while boiling an egg and chopping some celery, shitake, shimeji and tomatoes..Then I heated some sesame seed oil and stir fried the turkey with some tofu, the mushrooms and the rice. Finally, I added some tonkatsu and soy sauce and served it all in a bowl with the celery and tomatoes

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-22997309218729915562008-08-13T13:34:00.004-03:002008-08-13T13:40:08.143-03:00

*The smell of turkey stock simmering on the stove invades the apartment. Although it is time consuming, making a couple liters of stock is providencial and well worth it. Not to mention easy..With weather changes like these, an ounce of prevention is worth so much more than just a pound of cure these days..Speaking of cure, have you ever had a day when you throughly felt that if you didn't get

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-41014558952248203572008-08-08T19:52:00.003-03:002008-08-08T23:45:29.605-03:00

*I mean it! And don't let the Chinese-market-bought platter fool you, there is nothing Asian about this dish. Mid-Eastern? Maybe, this one time, let's not classify flavors.I finally bought fish at the Farmers Market this week and wanted to make something special for the Mister, as the official Fish-Eater in the house. Unfortunately, a quick griddle did not do the trick for him, as it did for me.

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-55325009875143561062008-07-23T00:14:00.003-03:002008-07-23T00:23:01.678-03:00

*As in, my mothers. Made with ricotta and condensed milk, this doesn't require a crust. Instead, it stands alone. Serve chilled, with jam or pure.."Bolo de Queijinho"4 eggs - separate whites and yolks1 can condensed milk2 cans milk2 tablespoons cornstarch600 gr cream cheese or ricotta (the moist type)Mix the yolks with the condensed milk, milk, cornstarch and the cheese in the blender.Meanwhile,

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-8857039713288897492008-07-22T07:36:00.004-03:002008-07-22T10:01:46.236-03:00

*Municipal Market - Joinville - SC - Brazil. Last Saturday..The region suffers influence of German, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss and Norwegian colonization. And it all shines through in the local cuisine..That probably was the tastiest pork sausage I have ever eaten in my whole life. The combination of spices was simply perfect.Smoked local pork sausage with spices, Pirão'd'água (cassava flour

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-18337072315256870172008-07-17T15:05:00.004-03:002008-07-17T15:12:37.319-03:00

*Simple and straightforward. Topside stew, with carrots and potatoes; whole grain rice, cooked with chicken gizzard, and beans; sautéed chard. And a plate full of beautifully coloured produce: lettuce, cabbage, raw beet stalks and carrots.It was my first time eating raw beet stalks. Maybe its just that they're really fresh, but they were sweet and crunchy..Delicious, served with a side of food

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-70257574574862606312008-07-17T13:16:00.005-03:002008-07-17T13:40:03.091-03:00

* Meanwhile, my mother cooks lunch. Nothing beats the smell of home. *

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-55727172975387685172008-06-25T13:10:00.004-03:002008-06-25T13:16:07.251-03:00

*Why is it that Strawberries are in season at the same time in Brazil and in the USA, even though the seasons are opposites?.Looking for an answer...Originally uploaded to Flickr by BunnyStudios.Enjoy the season. I'll be baking with Strawberries soon enough.*

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-88855070953941769872008-06-15T07:52:00.002-03:002008-06-15T08:05:40.079-03:00

*No matter what your taste buds may tell you, dark beer and a package of marshmallows do not make a good 3 am snack....Oh, my poor stomach.*

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-58733707784838591012008-04-17T12:47:00.003-03:002008-04-17T12:52:31.271-03:00

*Whilst discussing breakfast habits from all over the known world with my students, I started to consider my own, so unlike those of my country. It must have something to do withhow I grew up, or maybe my past history of dieting. Either way, THIS is how I love to jump start my mornings:Papaya, banana, figs (and/or whatever other ripe fruit I have at hand), a spoonful of raisins, a couple spoons

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-83114345601556126732008-04-16T13:15:00.010-03:002008-04-16T15:27:33.438-03:00

*First things first... I am a person who has cravings. And when a craving hits me, its usually like a ton of bricks. It won't get weaker, and it won't go away until I have indulged to whatever......In this case, Mexican food..To make matters worse, on Friday, while having lunch with my colleagues, I probably ate the blandest, most boring burrito. Ever. And the only way to take away a bad

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-78985375786011824972008-03-27T14:13:00.007-03:002008-03-27T18:56:49.556-03:00

*Tuesday was my first appointment with the Acupuncturist. She told me to shy away from milk and its byproducts. (le sigh). I truly have a love of cheese, but I guess it will have to be a weekend affair from now on..Another thing the Doctor told me was to make sure I get my protein. The real deal, such as liver and stock. Ok. On my way home from the Doc's I picked up a couple turkey legs at the

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-56720202134536048532008-03-24T12:53:00.002-03:002008-03-24T13:02:04.021-03:00

*Proceed into foolish mode. Enjoy.(Vegan Advisory Notice: Do not watch following video if you are offended in any way by meat eating. Extreme carnivore gore scenes included!)One of my favorite sandwiches in the world:*

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*So I fell off the wagon. Real bad. And seems that if I don't get back on quickly, the consequences will be less than pleasant..?!!!.Fact is that my muscles are totally screwed from not eating enough healthy foods and not getting enough rest. And life is a severe parent. So I'm missing out on my second favorite thing in the world for a week: dancing class..Point. And now to get enough amino acids

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-31423338525795774292008-02-22T09:05:00.003-03:002008-02-22T09:19:38.113-03:00

*Not really. The Mister asks me to make this for Him every now and then.Simple? Yup. But sometimes simple is best. Broil a couple frankfurters with a little water in a shallow pan, allow the water to dry and let it sizzle for a while. Toast the insides of a bun on the hot surface of the pan, spread with extra hot Dijon mustard and there you are..Personally, caramelized onions and brown mustard do

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-10167989929183983292008-02-17T02:06:00.008-03:002008-02-17T03:49:33.385-03:00

*First, the Loaf.I used my cake "mix". Its the standard recipe I use for whatever fruit is lying around in the fridge for a while. This time there were Tangerines. Four of those ripe, juicy babes. But I'm the only one who eats them around here, so I used more fruit and less flour. And I made glaze, for the first time.Makes 1 small loaf:1 cup flour1/2 sugar2/3 teaspoon baking powder1 pinch salt1/4

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-5756777954061326302008-02-16T21:48:00.011-02:002008-02-17T00:41:25.344-03:00

*At the mall, after walking around for a bit, we finally found a table. I was hungry, yet clueless about what it was that I truly craved. After pondering all the possible options, I decided on coming home and cooking something myself. Why? Why not just enjoy the practicality of ready-to-go food just as I enjoy the ease of pret-a-porter?.I couldn't. There is something haunting me, pleading to be

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-17170880254300503032008-02-14T23:43:00.006-02:002008-02-15T02:40:44.700-02:00

*Hold your chocolate (at least until I get over the last overdose I had). Nothing goes better with a cheesy date as Cheesecake. Yeah, I actually wrote that..Honestly, this cheesecake was long overdue. I had promised the Mister I would make one ages ago. And being one of the few desserts He really loves, I just had to jump at the occasion. Yup, Valentine's day. Not around here, but in most of the

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-39947235854818997202008-02-13T21:34:00.004-02:002008-02-13T22:19:59.737-02:00

*Hmmm... First there are the visions of years of corny advertisements, haunting my mind. Pieces, no, dollops of butter melting over that smoking hot bed. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, it beckons and is promptly devoured with a eager grin..Then the picture becomes clearer... Italian , smiling to me from inside the oven, smeared with olive oil, browning beautifully with a lovely do of

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-29014279106722551972008-02-12T18:32:00.001-02:002008-02-13T21:29:44.311-02:00

*Oh boy, mothers always know best..Chatting to my mother this morning and while nagging about how poorly I felt, she told me to chew on some papaya seeds. Well, I had eaten some papaya with yogurt because that is supposed to be really healthy and good on the stomach but the seeds are so bitter they are something I usually just swallow or don't eat at all..So I ate a spoonful a couple hours ago.

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-39513972273006480372008-02-12T11:19:00.000-02:002008-02-12T11:39:27.754-02:00

*No matter how strong is my desire to cook right now... whatever has overcome me is currently stronger. So all I'm having today is fruit and chicken soup, and a lot of tea..Speaking of which, I am quite the enthusiast. So I thought i would share my most recent acquisitions:Black tea from the Japanese marketMate with almond extractGreen tea with Lychee and VanillaGreen tea with Tangerine and

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-22000593474149271902008-01-29T18:06:00.000-02:002008-01-29T18:11:11.868-02:00

*Would you eat these?(taken in one of the many oriental markets in Sao Paulo).*

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-28410123063999588242008-01-23T10:55:00.000-02:002008-01-23T11:13:16.060-02:00

*After a lot of thinking, I guess the reason my mother's coffee is so much more delicious than mine is one: a cloth coffee filter. We use the same brand, the same amount of powder, and all... but that. So yesterday I premiered my new cloth coffee filter, after boiling it the previous day in coffee powder for 10 minutes so that it would lose the "new" taste. For the sake of convenience, I still

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-13099338906874065052008-01-17T12:07:00.000-02:002008-01-17T13:26:32.278-02:00

*I have been sick all week, sore throat and cough, so I can't really taste or smell much. As I can't taste the food, well... I've simply lost my appetite. And as I would rather spend as much time as possible in bed, I don't feel like cooking either..But I still get hungry, nonetheless. So after work last night, with very little desire to cook and on an empty stomach (hardly ate all day), I

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-27290832964012318552008-01-16T11:42:00.000-02:002008-01-16T11:46:44.778-02:00

*A small technical problem...I've lost my appetite. I'll be back as soon as it returns.*

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-90029441456832985542007-12-25T20:09:00.000-02:002007-12-25T21:05:19.079-02:00

*Even if you don't like Christmas, there is always the food. Christmas, at least in Brazil, is all about eating rich and tasty dishes, and Panetone..Yummy..Every family has their own Christmas tradition. So does mine. My mother insisted, and me and my brother traveled a good while to come spend it with our parents. Unfortunatelly, something came up, and my brother had to leave early today, so

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-4332596004936409212007-12-15T23:25:00.000-02:002007-12-15T23:59:58.541-02:00

*So what do you do after you spend 3 hours in the kitchen to prepare dinner? You blog about it, of course..No, I did not prepare some super elaborate dinner. Actually, it was a one dish meal, with a side salad. Yeah, 3 hours..But they were worth it. And so was the mess the preparation involved..So by now you must be wondering "what the hell?". I had been wanting to try this recipe for months

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-42354660349453305552007-11-29T08:56:00.000-02:002007-11-29T09:00:14.188-02:00

*"A day came a man consult this philosopher for to know at o'clock it was owe to eat. "If thou art rich," told him, "eat when you shall wish; if you are poor, when you may do." "from English as She is Spoke.*

Sweetie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00908781699436901684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163323869878943287.post-50113459935590934462007-11-27T09:32:00.000-02:002007-11-27T09:59:02.816-02:00

*Hmmmmm, what's cooking? As far as I still don't know what I would like to eat today, last night I killed another of my cravings. And cravings are an evil thing... like temptation. The only way to get rid of one is giving in to it and indulging..So I had this big eggplant in the fridge that needed use. Urgently. And some frozen chick peas. I had already tried out the Tuna patty recipe previously,

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*I know, I know. Everyone is blogging about it. It's Thanksgiving. But this is Brazil. And, unfortunately, it is not celebrated here..But that is no reason to not have a pumpkin and clover chocolate chip mini-cake. Or to cook a special dinner tonight. Maybe.*Btw, nice to meet you. This is my kitchen:*I had a craving for Omuraisu today, thanks to Cooking Mama. So I decided to give it a try. How

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*Maybe yesterday in the afternoon was a turning point. A trigger to force me through a complete food "rehabilitation", for good. I hope. But it is bad that it had to get to the point of me fainting after a hefty lunch to feel the real extension of the worst of my habits: skipping meals..Its not that I don't like to eat. On the contrary. I appreciate food so much some times I actually fear it. You

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*For about a week every month, the blessing of being a woman seems to turn into a curse. And what a curse!!! Bodies ache, bloat, and seem to betray us ladies. Not to mention those mood swings, and the unstoppable, unfightable craving for... Carbs.Ok. Chocolate and carbohydrates. What could be better to gobble down in our most comfortable pajamas and granny undies while sipping a nice warm drink

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