Food thread

[Robin T. Fine]

Originally Posted by -m-

I think they're good. I don't like waiting 45 minutes for rice for my lunch.

45 minutes?

What kind of rice are you making?

The only reason I ask is because that microwavable rice is extremely high in sodium. Not to mention it tastes funny. But, if you like it, that's good. I'm only saying this because I once made it and had to throw it out, it was so awful.

Do you know you can put REGULAR rice in the microwave too? All you have to do is make sure the measurements of rice to water are right, and cook it on high for five minutes, then on low for ten minutes.

[Luxe]

My favorite quick breakfast is frozen whole grain waffles with vanilla yogurt and sliced strawberries instead of butter & syrup. Sometimes I switch out the fruit. I like blueberries also.

[-m-]

Originally Posted by Robin T. Fine

45 minutes?

What kind of rice are you making?

The only reason I ask is because that microwavable rice is extremely high in sodium. Not to mention it tastes funny. But, if you like it, that's good. I'm only saying this because I once made it and had to throw it out, it was so awful.

Do you know you can put REGULAR rice in the microwave too? All you have to do is make sure the measurements of rice to water are right, and cook it on high for five minutes, then on low for ten minutes.

I've been getting those packets that you just tear the edge and microwave it for 1 minute and 30 seconds and they taste totally fine to me. Didn't know that about normal rice. Our rice cooker is slow and takes forever but that's how we normally cook it.

[Robin T. Fine]

Originally Posted by -m-

I've been getting those packets that you just tear the edge and microwave it for 1 minute and 30 seconds and they taste totally fine to me. Didn't know that about normal rice. Our rice cooker is slow and takes forever but that's how we normally cook it.

Yea I know which ones you're talking about. The orange packets. I tried it once and had to throw it all away, and couldn't even let Chris taste it. But if you enjoy it, good, I WISH I did, because it's so terribly easy.

But yea, you can cook normal rice in the microwave but the only catch is the measurement of water has to be spot on, and you have to cook it at two different temperatures. Takes about fifteen minuts total. But, it's better than waiting that 40 minutes right? And you can toss a little dab of butter or olive oil in the rice with a bullion cube or dill or something if you want to spruce it up.

[alexican]

i make rice in tha microwave! lol

good: sunflower seeds, nectarines, grapes, LOTS of water

bad: red bulls, heavy mexican food

ugly: chocolate, taco cabana

[CrazyBitch]

Originally Posted by Robin T. Fine

Yea I know which ones you're talking about. The orange packets. I tried it once and had to throw it all away, and couldn't even let Chris taste it. But if you enjoy it, good, I WISH I did, because it's so terribly easy.

But yea, you can cook normal rice in the microwave but the only catch is the measurement of water has to be spot on, and you have to cook it at two different temperatures. Takes about fifteen minuts total. But, it's better than waiting that 40 minutes right? And you can toss a little dab of butter or olive oil in the rice with a bullion cube or dill or something if you want to spruce it up.

They have those ten minute rice bags too, way easy and tasty.

[-m-]

Originally Posted by Robin T. Fine

Yea I know which ones you're talking about. The orange packets. I tried it once and had to throw it all away, and couldn't even let Chris taste it. But if you enjoy it, good, I WISH I did, because it's so terribly easy.

But yea, you can cook normal rice in the microwave but the only catch is the measurement of water has to be spot on, and you have to cook it at two different temperatures. Takes about fifteen minuts total. But, it's better than waiting that 40 minutes right? And you can toss a little dab of butter or olive oil in the rice with a bullion cube or dill or something if you want to spruce it up.

Yeah I mean, it's not the be all end all of fine dining, but they suit me fine for lunch. Rice from the rice cooker is way better.

[St. Stalin the Apathetic]

gross Dickey's BBQ for lunch..... III Forks for dinner.... robbing liquor store to pay for it for desert

[Alexander Graham Wang]

I ate 3/4 of a cheesecake on sunday. That was definitely UGLY.

[Siren7]

The good:
- Been eating a lot of grilled foods; chicken, steak, bell peppers, onions, Zucchini, Serrano's, Jalepeno's, and corn on cob.
- Lots of potatoes, especially red potatoes.
- Salads, soups, and sandwiches (esp. for lunch)
- Guacamole (my homemade)
- Kashi bars
- Pretzels and cheese

The Bad:
- Pizza
- Chips and salsa
- Brats
- Mexican food
- CHEESE


~Nikki~

[Siren7]

Originally Posted by Luxe

My favorite quick breakfast is frozen whole grain waffles with vanilla yogurt and sliced strawberries instead of butter & syrup. Sometimes I switch out the fruit. I like blueberries also.

Oh yes, I've been eating lots of whole grain, multi-grain, and just recently flax seed waffles for breakfast...w/ just a little light butter! I don't like syrup.

Flax seed is my fav.


~Nikki~

[Deff Gordon]

Good: chicken, vegies, lean cuisines

Bad: had sushi for lunch (special occasion) white rice was a no no and the sauce they made for the tower had a bit of mayo in it. but all in all, i've been very good. saving up for Fearings this weekend.

[CrazyBitch]

Originally Posted by Deff Gordon

Good: chicken, vegies, lean cuisines

Bad: had sushi for lunch (special occasion) white rice was a no no and the sauce they made for the tower had a bit of mayo in it. but all in all, i've been very good. saving up for Fearings this weekend.

Did you have a Volcano?

[Deff Gordon]

Originally Posted by CrazyBitch

Did you have a Volcano?

no. it was this thing called a tower. it was a tower of rice/avacado/crab/spicy tuna.

and they give you a spoon to eat it up. had some special sauces. was the BOMB.

[Robin T. Fine]

YUCK at mayo in a sushi sauce.