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Comment on Menu Plan Monday September 6 by Zom G.

Zom G. — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:32:26 +0000

Hooray for loving color! What a great way to perk up a house {and a neighborhood!} It doesn’t look like renovations get in the way of a good menu…enjoy!

Comment on Menu Plan Monday August 30 by catzlovercooks

catzlovercooks — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:52:16 +0000

Zom – I tried to comment on your site but lack the proper credentials. Thanks for the compliment. The Bean Republic on your blog sounds yummy. And I enjoy your food art. I really liked the eggplant – purple food, what’s not to like?

Comment on Menu Plan Monday August 30 by Zom G.

Zom G. — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:01:53 +0000

Well that pesto bread is a genius idea! And it is getting cool enough to bake too…
Dont’ya just hate it when sites disappear? I’m no help, but good luck in the search!

Comment on Menu Plan Monday August 30 by Scrumptious

Scrumptious — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:14:06 +0000

That pesto bread sounds absolutely incredible! And congrats on achieving the “leftovers sweet spot” – that can be tough!

Comment on Menu Plan Monday August 23 by Scrumptious

Scrumptious — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:34:44 +0000

Welcome to the quinoa club! I’m really glad it was a hit. Your menu sounds delish. Will you come to my house and make soup, please?

Comment on Menu Plan Monday August 16 by catzlovercooks

catzlovercooks — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:55:04 +0000

Okay, Scrumptious, you have convinced me to try the Italiana Quinoa. This recipe would go just too well with the Italian Sausages.

I have cooked for pay and just for pleasure and it is one thing I have never tired of doing. Although I will have to admit that my culinary energy level in the Summer is much lower than in the Fall or Winter or Spring.

Comment on Menu Plan Monday August 16 by Scrumptious

Scrumptious — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:34:44 +0000

Gasp! Never had quinoa?! Tee hee. Not that shocking, my dear, but glad you are entering the wonderful world of our complete-protein friend from the Andes.

Plain quinoa is pretty darn plain though. And it can be bitter if you don’t rinse it off first – I don’t know if it says to on the package you have. I usually at least steam it in veggie broth instead of water. If you do want to get creative with it, Cheryl of GF Goodness has a Quinoa Italiana that is universally loved across the blogosphere: http://www.gfandhealthy.com/2008/04/08/quinoa-italiana/

Your weeks sounds utterly delicious! I am glad you can and do buy “the good stuff.” I do, too, such that my food budget is pretty much the main thing I spend money on, besides rent and utilities, etc. But I figure cooking is my hobby as well as my sustenance, so I’m getting double bang for my buck!

Comment on Menu Plan Monday August 2 by Scrumptious

Scrumptious — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:55:56 +0000

Ooh! I inspired you! How exciting! Hope the eggplant came out fantastic!

I’ve on a total eggplant kick the past few weeks – homemade baba ganoush, eggplant caponata, Szechuan eggplant, grilled eggplant pizza. Would you believe I used to hate eggplant?!

Comment on Menu Plan Monday July 27 by Scrumptious

Scrumptious — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:31:26 +0000

Sounds like a great hearty week you have planned! Ribs and keilbasa and Alfredo – nice stick-to-your… well, ribs food!

Have a great week of cooking!

Comment on Menu Plan Monday July 12 by Scrumptious

Scrumptious — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:11:38 +0000

Yum! Another super week! Those Caesar wraps sound fabulous. I love the flavor combo.

I wish you luck getting your spinach salad made and eaten.

Have a great week of cooking!