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2 hours ago, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

On a first note- I call it stress baking because it brings me zen. Baking relieves so much stress for me and this week has just been the epitome of stress.

Anyway here’s most of my meals I made for work. My onigiri didn’t come out right; I think I washed too much starch off the rice. 😞 Mirin soy salmon, kimchi, curried chicken salad, furikake rice, nori, roasted potatoes and carrots, garlic spinach, southern fried corn, chorizo Tomato sauce, and braised tofu.

Also, a bonus pumpkin coffee cake with maple glaze.

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Love the foods! Do you make your own kimchi???

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1 minute ago, ms.sss said:

Love the foods! Do you make your own kimchi???

I haven’t ventured to making my own kimchi yet but it’s on the list. I have however made loads of pickles and fermented some zucchini noodles that are in my fridge.

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On 5/24/2021 at 11:47 AM, kristieshannon said:

Meal prep for my work week. Turkey & sweet potato chili.

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That is how I meal prep. I have been doing it for like a decade and I haven't even had surgery yet! I make a big pot of curry or chili or whatever and put them in individual portions. Some go in the fridge for this week and some in the freezer for a while later when I'm no longer sick of it lol. It worked out great for this week because I was away this weekend and didn't go grocery shopping.

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On 06/02/2021 at 17:22, GreenTealael said:



Poached salmon (wine then cream) and as usual this is not my plate








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Omg that is gorgeously plated. Looks so delicious

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1 hour ago, Kris77 said:

Omg that is gorgeously plated. Looks so delicious

Thanks! I wish my portion looked as exciting but I’m just throwing everything in a bowl these days

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Trying to fall in love with Protein Shakes again (It’s too hot to eat 🤣) It tasted like a Starbucks Frappuccino

*not shown was 2 oz of Water, 4 oz of almond milk & 4 oz of ice

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On 06/05/2021 at 19:10, GreenTealael said:



Trying to fall in love with Protein Shakes again (It’s too hot to eat 🤣) It tasted like a Starbucks Frappuccino




*not shown was 2 oz of Water, 4 oz of almond milk & 4 oz of ice



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That looks decadent and delicious!

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I’m 3 months out

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On 06/05/2021 at 18:10, GreenTealael said:



Trying to fall in love with Protein Shakes again (It’s too hot to eat 🤣) It tasted like a Starbucks Frappuccino




*not shown was 2 oz of Water, 4 oz of almond milk & 4 oz of ice



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Have you tried the Premier Protein Blueberries and cream? If you’re trying to get back into them it’s a new flavor. So good. Cookies and cream is another fav too.

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On 06/06/2021 at 14:54, Kris77 said:


Have you tried the Premier Protein Blueberries and cream? If you’re trying to get back into them it’s a new flavor. So good. Cookies and cream is another fav too.

Cookies and cream is my favorite! I’m hoping costco will stock it again soon.

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On 06/06/2021 at 13:55, kristieshannon said:


Cookies and cream is my favorite! I’m hoping costco will stock it again soon.

Me too! Cookies and cream taste like you are drinking the milk of Cookie Crisp Cereal. Soooo good!!
The blueberry is like you are drinking the milk of Booberry Cereal!!

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5 hours ago, Kris77 said:

Have you tried the Premier Protein Blueberries and cream? If you’re trying to get back into them it’s a new flavor. So good. Cookies and cream is another fav too.

I can’t handle the sweetness of premier anymore 😩

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@greentealael unfortunately I didn’t loose my sweet tooth with the sleeve surgery so I still love the sweet taste of these drinks and other sweet things. I’d def consider yourself lucky!! I wish my had went away😐

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2 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

I can’t handle the sweetness of premier anymore 😩

The cafe latte one they have is pretty good. It’s the only one I like post surgery because it’s not as sweet. Has caffeine though.

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