Let’s get Crackin’
I always have trouble with hard boiled eggs. I have read about all kinds of methods for proper peeling. One method is removing a bit of the peel from both ends of the egg. Then blowing into one end and cupping your hand at the other. The naked egg is supposed to whoosh right out. (If only childbirth were so easy!) I have tried this more than once. It hasn’t worked for me. But, at my age, my breath is not the North Wind. Another method is rolling the egg until it gets a lot of cracks in it. The outside can then be easily removed. I tried that, but it didn’t work for me either. Another way is putting about an inch of water into a pan with your hard boiled eggs. Putting the lid on and shaking those eggs every which way until their skins are thoroughly cracked. Well this worked for me even though it took a lot of arm muscle action. However, I have to wonder if this is cruel and unusual punishment for those poor eggs.
Seven-day meal planner. Who me?
You’ve seen those weekly meal planners on various recipe/food websites. You know—the seven-day planners for every single breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even a snack. Recipes included. Well, I am not going to go through that kind of frazzle. Spending too much time in the kitchen takes me away from the TV. To avoid this, I make one meal and eat it for seven days.
For example, this week is tuna salad week. Why do you think I am messing around with hardboiled eggs? Anyhow, I can vary this dish: Sometimes, I eat it as a salad, sometimes it’s a sandwich. I can microwave or chill it. As for the other two meals, those are generally big snacks. For example, frozen yogurt or ice cream topped with either fruit or chocolate syrup. (We need our daily dose of dark chocolate, you know). Popcorn is another good grain and low-cal. Peanuts and almonds — good and good for you! I get my veggies straight from the can or eat them raw with dill dip which camouflages the harsh veggie taste. So follow my advice: Forget the kitchen; let’s get back to Dr.Oz and Dr. Phil.
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