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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Food In The Fridge

January 10, 2009

Food In The Fridge

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I spent a good hour at the grocery store today getting things for the week. I had to look at all the prices and labels to ensure I was getting the most cost efficient yet healthiest option. It’s tough when you don’t have time to go to 5 different stores hunting the best deal. I received a few coupons from Quaker as a holiday gift to try some of their other brands – like Near East – and I picked up a few boxes of couscous mixes that I’m excited to try. I also got 3 boxes of Oatmeal Squares. We have so much cold cereal in the house right now that I feel like I should eat at least 1 bowl a week for breakfast. Maybe on Wednesdays when I have class from 9am-9pm and need to get to the gym before I leave the house as well.

Tonight’s recipe is unfortunately a mystery. I’m developing a recipe each month for a project that I can unveil to you all in just a few weeks – and you’ll be able to see all the recipes on the web this time! Just not quite yet 😉

This one was a winner!

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The husband toasted up some Country French bread and gave me a little nub with butter –

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We’re on the couch watching The Dutchess, which Karen brought over. You guys know how I love historical films!! We took a break to clean the kitchen and blog and my time is up!

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  1. Gar says

    January 10, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    It looks like a healthy version of cheesy mac & cheese. Looks great!

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  2. Andrea (Andrea's Eats) says

    January 10, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    I so went over budget this week food shopping! I spent entirely too much. It is really difficult some weeks to stay within my grocery budget so I get what you are saying.

    stop by my blog!
    http://andreaseats.blogspot.com

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  3. Meaghan says

    January 10, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    Kath,
    That looks scrumptious! Quick question…what is your favorite flavor of LaraBar? I’ve never tried one before, and can’t decide where to start!
    -Meg

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  4. Sarah says

    January 10, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    I know what you mean about the grocery store deliberation! Probably 3/4 of the time I spend there is me holding two+ containers and thinking, this one is 30 cents less, but this one has fewer ingredients, but this one has more protein, but this one …

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  5. VeggieGirl says

    January 10, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Hooray for food-shopping and the “mystery recipe” meal!! 🙂

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  6. Kerry says

    January 10, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    It is time consuming to always hunt down the best deals. I live in a wonderful place that is within 1 mile of 2 conventional grocery stores, a Whole Foods, and a Trader Joe’s.

    Can’t wait to see that recipe, because I can see many favorite ingredients.

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  7. Kiersten says

    January 10, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Well, whatever the recipe is it sure looks yummy!

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  8. Julie says

    January 10, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Meaghan, if you are new to Larabars, I would recommend the Cashew Cookie, Peanut Butter Cookie (seems to be the most popular), or if you can find it, Chocolate Coconut – that’s the best but hard to find!

    Kath – I love Near East brand stuff but I didn’t know it was related to Quaker. Huh! Always learning something new from you! 🙂 I made the pumpkin chocolate chip bars from this site again today – I can’t get them out of my mind – they are soo good!!

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  9. fitforfree says

    January 10, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    looks yummy 🙂 are you still developing recipes for weight watchers?

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  10. Maureen says

    January 10, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    Whatever it is, it looks yummy! Good luck on the mystery project!

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  11. Alison says

    January 10, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    Pics look especially amazing tonight, particularly the one of the mushrooms! (Or maybe it’s just that I’m sitting in a dark room?? hehe!)

    Thanks again for buying *us* a new camera! 😉

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  12. Kath says

    January 10, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    Your comments all made me smile!

    Meaghan,
    Here’s a post where I ranked them. I’d add Pistachio along with Apple Pie. I have yet to try Banana Bread but it’s coming up!

    https://www.katheats.com/?p=9201

    Sarah ,
    Haha – exactly!

    fitforfree ,
    No, the Weight Watchers project ended. This is a new one!

    Alison ,
    Haha – you’re quite welcome!!

    Kath

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  13. Shelby says

    January 10, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    Let us know how the movie is! I for one want to see it and want to know if I’ll really like it.

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  14. Kath says

    January 10, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Shelby ,
    It was awesome! I loved it. Second best period piece to Atonement – maybe tied.

    K

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  15. Oh She Glows says

    January 10, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Oh I can’t wait to see the recipe- this looks fantastic.

    My fav. Larabar is Pistachio, but I have still yet to try a couple.

    Angela
    www.ohsheglows.com

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  16. Danielle says

    January 10, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    I’ve had the near east foods, everything i’ve tried has been really good!
    Can’t wait to see the recipe for that dinner, it looks really great!

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  17. Katelyn says

    January 10, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Your dinner looks so comforting, and not to creamy!

    We tend to shop places that we can buy in bulk. Our WF has a great section were we can get our grains. They also have a bulk veggie section, great for odd portions!

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  18. jennifer says

    January 10, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Oatmeal Square are so expensive… how do you afford to buy them?

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  19. Marissa says

    January 10, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    Whatever that is it looks delicious!

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  20. Victoria says

    January 10, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    Dinner looks good. I’m interested to see what your new project is!

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  21. Marianne says

    January 10, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    Mystery macaroni eh? Looks tasty – I love me some mushrooms with pasta!

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  22. Denise says

    January 11, 2009 at 12:36 am

    That looks delicious! 🙂

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  23. Missy (Missy Maintains) says

    January 11, 2009 at 12:47 am

    Dinner looks great!I am excited for the project!

    www.missymaintains.blogspot.com

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  24. Yelena says

    January 11, 2009 at 1:05 am

    That looks great and healthy! I wonder what the project could be! A question- does your hubby get into all these movies as well as you do? We find it hard to agree on stuff, although he is the history buff around here!

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  25. Sarah (lovINmytummy) says

    January 11, 2009 at 1:43 am

    I’m intrigued as to the recipe and how you are going to reveal your big project!

    Hope you enjoyed the flick!

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  26. Mel says

    January 11, 2009 at 8:33 am

    Hey Kath
    If you want a warm bfast but need to use up cold cereals, try warming up the milk!

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  27. Kath says

    January 11, 2009 at 8:56 am

    jennifer ,
    I said in the post that I had coupons for free boxes.

    Mel,
    Great idea! I’ve done that before but need to remember it for morning cereal too.

    Yelena ,
    He’s usually pretty agreeable. I’ve watched some of the more action/male movies lately and he’s watched the feminine ones. But he’s not always that agreeable with TV shows!

    Kath

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  28. Sophia Lee says

    January 11, 2009 at 8:58 am

    you’re EVIL!! tantalizing us like that and withholding the recipe….how long must we wait?

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  29. Kath says

    January 11, 2009 at 9:25 am

    Sophia Lee,
    Just 2 weeks!!

    K

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  30. HangryPants says

    January 11, 2009 at 9:41 am

    Whatever it is looks yummy (minus the mushrooms). Looks cheesy and delicious!

    Heather

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  31. Joanne says

    January 11, 2009 at 9:43 am

    Great meal!
    We just watched The Dutchess the other night. It was really good. Got me a bit angry but it was a good movie. Guess it was really a man’s world back then.

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  32. jennifer says

    January 11, 2009 at 9:43 am

    Oh, that’s cool. How can we get coupons for free boxes?

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  33. RK says

    January 11, 2009 at 9:49 am

    Kath ~
    Your dinner looks absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to see the recipe…
    I am glad the rest of your evening went better/smoother than your morning and afternoon 🙂 Some days just seem to go haywire like that!
    I was wondering – how do you like Larabars versus Luna Bars. I have always eaten Luna’s and never tried Lara’s before, but after all the talk about how wonderful the Lara Bars are, I might just need to give them a shot! Are they nutritionally equal; how do they compare in cost? Thanks!

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  34. Mara says

    January 11, 2009 at 9:53 am

    That pasta looks fantastic!

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  35. kateswholeplate says

    January 11, 2009 at 10:29 am

    That looks amazing!

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  36. pigpigscorner says

    January 11, 2009 at 10:34 am

    Wow, looks really tasty!

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  37. Kath says

    January 11, 2009 at 10:34 am

    RK ,
    I definitely prefer LaraBars. They feel more like real food and I enjoy the crumbly texture, which I take a long time to nibble through. I like Luna bars, but find them a little sweet for me, and they are not as natural.

    K

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  38. Marisa says

    January 11, 2009 at 11:46 am

    Oh my, that looks so yummy! Might have to have that for lunch today!

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  39. Jess. says

    January 11, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    I can’t wait to see this recipe. It looks amazing!

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  40. theoddbod says

    January 11, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    love all the shrooms!

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