Author: foodjules

What’s your favorite?

Food is so much fun, isn’t it? It’s pretty to look at, it’s fun to cook, and it’s delicious to EAT! We are so lucky to have so much variety of food in this country. Why would anyone want to eat fast food when there is so much more to explore?

Thai is one of my favorites and last night we had it for dinner. YUM! My dish of choice is the shrimp and chicken drunken noodle! It’s spicy, it’s got great flavor and it’s a noodle dish. The fresh basil really makes the dish. Since I love drunken noodle so much, I’ve tried my hand at making it at home with good results. Of course, it’s not exactly the same as the dish you find at Thai restaurants but when you’re craving it, it’s pretty easy to pull together. So, why is it called Drunken Noodle? Some believe drunken noodles are an excellent hangover cure but no one really knows for sure.

What’s your favorite dish?

 

Drunken Noodles

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Is it that complicated?

Cooking vegetarian meals may seem boring and complicated, but it’s easy!

What I found useful when cooking vegetarian meals, is that you don’t need to make a “vegetarian” recipe. You can change many of your favorite, meat or fish meals into vegetarian dishes. For example, when I make tacos, I have two saute pans on the stove, one with ground turkey and the other with ground tofu. If I make chicken parmigiana, I use the same ingredients to make tofu parmigiana. (Actually, one of my cousins preferred the tofu parmigiana to the chicken.) Even with lasagna…. I’ve never made a meat based lasagna and always found that a spinach and cheese lasagna is much tastier, it’s healthier and it’s vegetarian!

Try one of these all time classic meals and turn them vegetarian one night. You will be presently surprised at how tasty it is and how to get your vegetables!

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I need him back again.

Borrowed Angels by Kristin Chenoweth

They shine a little brighter, they feel a little more
They touch your life in ways no one has ever done before
They love a little stronger, they live to give their best
They make our lives so blessed, so why do they go so soon?
The ones with souls so beautiful
I heard someone say–

There must be Borrowed Angels, here in this life
They come along, into this world, and make this world bright
But they can’t stay forever
Cause they’re heaven sent
And sometimes, heaven needs them back again

They reach a little deeper, they see what’s in your soul
And even when they leave you know, you’ll never let them go
The world’s a little richer, just cause they came along
Their love goes on and on, so why do they go so soon?
The ones with souls so beautiful. I heard someone say–

There must be Borrowed Angels, here in this life
They come along, into this world, and make this world bright
They can’t stay forever, cause they’re heaven sent
And sometimes, heaven needs them back again

How else can you explain why they’re here and not here to stay?
I believe there must be, must be

Borrowed Angels, here in this life
They come along, into this world, and make this world bright
But they can’t stay forever, cause there heaven sent
And sometimes heaven needs them back again.
And sometimes heaven needs them back again.

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Which one would you pick?

The most moist, delicious, healthy, banana nut muffins have just come out of the oven. These are spectacular and made with all natural/whole-grain ingredients. I made half of the muffins plain and the other half with a crumb topping. Which one would you pick?

Banana Nut Muffins
Banana Nut Muffins with Crumb Topping
Banana Nut Muffin Medley

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Isn’t that something?

It’s snowing today…. the first day of Spring! After my post last night, remembering the first day of snowfall on the day Julian was born and now here it is again, on the first day of Spring. Isn’t that something?

There’s only one thing to say, “Hello baby Julian”.

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This is real.

It’s been eight weeks since our baby Julian left us. Eight very sad weeks. The winter has passed and spring has begun. The snow has melted, the snow that first started when Julian was born, is now all gone. As we look outside on our deck, it is clear and it reminds me of all the days when he was here and it was filled with snow.

Julian’s granite permanent marker is in its place at the cemetary. It sounds so strange to hear that it’s permanent. Up until now, I had some hope that one day I would wake up and this would all be a terrible, terrible nightmare. Even though it is a nightmare, it’s one that remains even when I wake in the morning. It’s one that I have to continue to endure everyday. This is real.

Our two other children really keep things going around here, they are more helpful to us then you can imagine, helping us smile everyday, lifting our spirits with their genuine, unconditional love. They are precious and a blessing to us, as are our dear friends and family.

So much has happened during these eight weeks. Many friends have had new babies, infants have grown into bigger babies, and some friends are expecting new babies. Life moves on and you have to grab a hold of it and embrace life as best as you can. Enjoy your family and your friends, enjoy your significant other, enjoy your parents, enjoy your children, enjoy all that is special to you and enjoy your time here on earth with everyone that you love. Your family and friends are here with you, they love you and need you and you need them too. Don’t be afraid to love, it’s what keeps us centered and truly, truly happy.

Julian loved his co-sleeper but not as much as he loved sleeping with his mommy and daddy

We will always remember him and always, always love him with all of our hearts. Please, take a minute, and help me send all of our love to our beautiful, sweet, baby Julian.

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