I’m working on a list of things that I can eat for Passover. For the first time in my adult life, I am actually completely unprepared for Passover. This week I have my first SHELF exam on Wednesday, an exam on Friday, and an entire week of St. Baldrick’s events. Sadly, I really just forgot about Passover. And then suddenly it was here.
In any case, I did get a brisket in the oven tonight. And put together a list of things that I could potentially make/eat this week.
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So I actually cheat when I make Kung Pao Chicken – in that I use a premade sauce. I am a huge fan of the “Panda Express” Kung Pao Chicken sauce. I buy it at my local grocery store – but I have also seen it at Panda Express restaurants as well as on Amazon.

When I make it – here is what I do to make Kung Pao Chicken:
(1) Cut up chicken in bit size pieces. Marinate it in a mix of olive oil, SPLASH of sesame oil, crushed red …

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Yesterday was my birthday – and I made Texas Caviar! I LOVE Texas Caviar! or at least the version my aunt makes! I was first introduced to this about two years ago at my cousin’s confirmation celebration. My aunt prepared it as an appetizer.

Now let me start by saying that THIS PICKY EATER don’t eat beans! *blech*
BUT the smell of the cilantro got me curious. And it wasn’t too long before I was dipping a tostito scoop into the Texas Caviar – and wallah! I was in heaven. It was love at …

Do I get enough iron?
I am not a vegetarian, but I really don’t eat a lot of meat. the reason? I am an extremely picky eater, and chunks of meat just kind of grosses me out. I eat chicken, and I eat ground beef if it is IN things (like tacos or pasta sauce) – but even then only if it is heavily seasoned. And other than that? the only other meat I eat is brisket, Jewish brisket, and not bbq brisket. most Jews have some family brisket recipe, …

Oh man I LOVE quinoa! And it is always an added bonus that it is GOOD for you. Quinoa is about 14% complete protein – meaning it contains all 9 of the amino acids. I think most people know that part though – but it is also a source for iron, magnesium, and calcium. AND it contains fiber – so its good for the digestion! These small little guys got a big nutrition kick!
And its easy to find – I bought mine at walmart. But in fact, a quick search …

Holiday foods – one thing per a day of Hanukkah! Latkes, fried chicken, soba noodles, and chocolate mint shakeology! I love the holidays! Don’t you?

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I got a lot of whole grains today and a good amount of veggies. And although I could have done with less cheese, I am overall rather pleased with myself. AND I chose not to eat brownies that were offered to me today. I think that earns me a bit of a bonus on the healthy food scale. Not everyday you get offered these things, and not every day that I can turn them down.

It was a sad day for me when I finished all of my Mara’s Pasta. Being a medical student has its financial limitations. Especially since my hubby and I are trying so hard to finance a second car. With him starting a PhD program in addition to his full time position at the church, we are both just incredibly busy and sharing a car has some significant limitations. But I digress.
I saw today on Mara’s facebook page that they are doing yet another giveaway if you take a picture of …