So, I'm really into food this month. Cooking it and then tracking how many points in Weight Watchers lingo I've consumed. WW's point system is becoming a byword in my family. Even my 4 year old grandson, Evan, makes guesses about a food's point value. " Ah, yeah.. that's six points probbly. " It's actually been quite fun to try new recipes. I was in such a rut with my meals.
If you want to know the truth of it? I was very impressed with the Julie/Julia Project and started to cook with an adventurous attitude about a year or so ago. People who know me well know that I cook basics competently. You know, a mean leg of lamb. I have never been one to go to specialty grocers for anything. Shit, I live 50 miles from the nearest specialty grocer and there is no way I will spend a precious day off going to shop for FOOD, for heaven's sake. I still feel this way - but, it's fun to replenish the old spice jars with fresh content - and I can do that in Cañon City - and look at different ways to combine these with food.
I'm making some tandoori chicken thighs tonight. Page 184 Weight Watcher's New Cookbook. 8 points. Roasted green beans 0 points. Whole Wheat noodles 3 points. I haven't lost one single pound this week but haven't gained any, either.
I'm sort of the same kind of cook as you (were). I do the basics pretty good, but am definitely in a rut for cooking. I'd have to drive 100 miles to Dallas for specialty foods. I have been trying to beef up my spices, though, when I get a chance. I was glad to finally get to visit a Penze's Spices on our fall trip to Colorado Springs. I know they ship, but I hate paying shipping.
ReplyDeleteI haven't lost anything or gained anything this week either, which surprises me considering what I ate in Denver.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to look up Tandoori chicken when I get home. Sounds good.
Renna - I hate paying shipping, too. There is a new spice shop in the old town of the Springs. It smells great!
ReplyDeleteZ - ol' buddy of mine:)