<p>Themajorityofmycookingconsistsofthrowingtogetherwhatever's in my fridge and cupboards. And, gladly, what I'vegrownorsurprisinglyharvestedfromtheyardthatcamewithmynewapartment!*
<p>Themajorityofmycookingconsistsofthrowingtogetherwhatever's in my fridge and cupboards. And, gladly, what I'vegrownorsurprisinglyharvestedfromtheyardthatcamewithmynewapartment!
Likemostpeople,thewayIcook(andshop)haschanged.It's more sparse, probably a bit boring, and at the same time more creative as I replace ingredients with what I have. Getting a "want/need/crave" item around meal times is no longer part of my life. In the beginning of the pandemic, I was that woman retreating, jumping back or even running away when people approached. The woman who snapped at people, and had to calm down in the quietest part of the store (if you'reinneed,trythedietaryrestrictionorhealthfoodsection).Foracouplemonths,Ionlywenttoonestore,closeby,whereIknewwhereeverythingwas,soIcouldgoinandoutasfastasIcould.Afriendjokinglycalledmeanoldlady,Icallittakingcareofmymentalhealth.Isoonbeganshoppinginthemorningwhenit's more quiet (yep, right after granny hour), and almost a year later I still don'tgoaroundpeakhours.Idon'tplanmeals,Ijustgrabavarietyoffruitandveggiesforuptoaweek,andaddtofu,seitan,tempeh,lentilsandbeans,sometimesafun(thoughgenerallylowinprotein)burgeroranadd-water-nut-burger-mix.Thedownsideisthatmymealscoulduseabitmorespiceandspunk,theupsideisthatIbuyandeatwaylesscandy,chocolate,cookies,chipsanddessert-typethingsthatlureyourlowglucoselevelsintherushtowarddinnertime.</p>
<p>Likemostpeople,thewayIcook(andshop)haschanged.It's more sparse, probably a bit boring, and at the same time more creative as I replace ingredients with what I have. Getting a "want/need/crave" item around meal times is no longer part of my life. In the beginning of the pandemic, I was that woman retreating, jumping back or even running away when people approached. The woman who snapped at people, and had to calm down in the quietest part of the store (if you'reinneed,trythedietaryrestrictionorhealthfoodsection).Foracouplemonths,Ionlywenttoonestore,closeby,whereIknewwhereeverythingwas,soIcouldgoinandoutasfastasIcould.Afriendjokinglycalledmeanoldlady,Icallittakingcareofmymentalhealth.Isoonbeganshoppinginthemorningwhenit's more quiet (yep, right after granny hour), and almost a year later I still don'tgoaroundpeakhours.Idon'tplanmeals,Ijustgrabavarietyoffruitandveggiesforuptoaweek,andaddtofu,seitan,tempeh,lentilsandbeans,sometimesafun(thoughgenerallylowinprotein)burgeroranadd-water-nut-burger-mix.Thedownsideisthatmymealscoulduseabitmorespiceandspunk,theupsideisthatIbuyandeatwaylesscandy,chocolate,cookies,chipsanddessert-typethingsthatlureyourlowglucoselevelsintherushtowarddinnertime.</p>
@ -236,9 +272,6 @@ My family has a wide range of likes and dislikes and I kept this in mind too muc
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Placeasmall,sturdyceramicbowlinsideapanwithwater.Usetheburnerthat's closest to your working area. Bring to a boil and let it simmer low. Break the chocolate into pieces and add to the bowl. Stir with a small wooden spoon until it'sallevenlymelted.</p>
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Throwacouplepiecesoffruit/nutsintothechocolateandmakesurethey're fully covered. Use chopsticks to retrieve them, let the excess drip back into the bowl. Lay the candy on the baking sheet, leave a bit of space in between. If you have any chocolate left at the end, you can drip it in a fun shape. When you'realldone,placethesheetinthefridgeforabout30minoruntilhard.</p>