In the midst of clearing and tidying up my store room, I remembered that I too needed to clear and clean up my refrigerator. I know that there are many things that have expired and still lying in the fridge. So it was last Thursday that I put aside the morning to go through the items in my fridge. True enough, I threw away 2 big plastic bags of dried foodstuffs and sauce which have expired, some in the year 2015! All those foodstuffs gone to waste and some of the sauces bottles were not even opened yet!
When I went through the freezer, I found a packet of sausages which has expired a few days earlier. Since they were all the while in the freezer, I reasoned with myself that they are still edible. So that evening, I used the sausages to cook fried rice.
Thursday's dinner.
When I went through the freezer, I found a packet of sausages which has expired a few days earlier. Since they were all the while in the freezer, I reasoned with myself that they are still edible. So that evening, I used the sausages to cook fried rice.
Thursday's dinner.
I have just harvested my first and only cauliflower from my garden because I noticed that the leaves have started to droop. The size was just about 1 and a half size of my fist. It was enough for just the two of us. I just stir fried it with garlic and ate it with the fried rice.
Friday's dinner.
After frying the arrow head chips, I was feeling tired with stiff back and aching feet. So we decided to buy back or "ta-pau" some sweet sour noodle (assam laksa) from the night makan.
And we added 4 pieces of Crispy Deep Fried Bean Curd.
After this appetizing dinner, I took my bath, laid flat on the bed with both feet raised up. Sighhhhh, what a relief to my stiff back and aching feet after the few hours of standing at the hot stove and oil, frying the arrow head crisps.
After this appetizing dinner, I took my bath, laid flat on the bed with both feet raised up. Sighhhhh, what a relief to my stiff back and aching feet after the few hours of standing at the hot stove and oil, frying the arrow head crisps.
Should not shepherds take care of the flock? You eat the curds,
clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals,
but you do not take care of the flock.
(Ezekiel 34:3, New International Version-NIV)
they are so yummy... but I have never tried eating Crispy Deep Fried Bean Curd
ReplyDeleteI think that is delicious as well..it's nice to see your blog again Nancy..xoxo
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DeleteYes if the refrigerator is not cleaned and cleared up in time there's so much to go in the waste bin...It's always so healthy to cook with something grown from our own garden..Your dinner looks yumm!
ReplyDeleteSo true. I must make it a point to clear my fridge more often to avoid wastage. Have a lovely day!
DeleteI love your simple dinners :-) Wish I could grab one of those fried beancurd sheets.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie. I can munch non-stop at the crispy beancurds!
DeleteMy house only those standard sauce as dare not buy too many variety of sauces as hardly cook...
ReplyDeleteNow I am also keeping to the few standard sauces. No more buying those I seldom use.
DeleteHope you're better now after a good rest. Don't overdo it and tax yourself too much. I'm very much guilty of hoarding things in the refrigerator and larder too. Bad habit!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Irene. After a good night rest, all the aches gone. I am now trying to break this bad habit of hoarding foodstuffs. Must control especially this CNY!
DeleteI also fried rice yesterday, normally own homecooked taste very nice one.. hahahaa... self consolation..
ReplyDeleteI like fried rice, easy to cook and tasty. Ha ha ha...self consolation? No la....hahaha!
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DeletePratos deliciosos e muito bem apresentados.
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DeleteWhat a feast you made for dinner. Looks wonderful too.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day, Nancy. ☺
Thank you, Sandee. Simple and yummy dinner. Have a wonderful day!
Delete...wasting food is a problem.
ReplyDeleteNow I have to do regular checks on my foodstuffs.
DeleteAll your hard work certainly looked as if it was worth it, all looked delicious.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mamas. Have a lovely day!
DeleteThe fried rice and cauliflower look delicious!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. They were both tasty, maybe because we were hungry. Ha ha!
DeleteI love fried rice
ReplyDeleteThank you, Libby. Me too!
DeleteYour sausage dish looks better than anything here! I think I can smell it, and would love to taste.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny. It smell good and it filled the kitchen with the nice aroma.
DeleteThis happens also with me- i waste way too much sauces, some bottles used like once...
ReplyDeleteHi Ola, we must now be self-disciplined and must only buy what we need.
DeleteSausage and rice sounds appealing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, William. It is yummy!
DeleteFried rice with sausage.. hmmm Yumny! I've never planted cauliflower. One day I'll try that too. Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lei. I wanted to plant cauliflower again. Hope to get better harvest this time.
DeleteYou grew a cauliflower! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Yes I did. Even though it was a small one, I was very happy about it. Going to try again.
DeleteThat cauliflower dish is very tempting..
ReplyDeleteThank you, Krishna. Home grown and freshly harvested is always sweeter.
DeleteNancy, your fried rice looks delicious! You must have fried a big amount of arrowhead chips :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phong Hong. The amount lesser than last year. I am growing older each year...hehehe!
Deleteglad that you cleared your fridge dear friend!
ReplyDeletei too do this within months [some time hubby take the responsibility]
meat is heavy for my stomach so loved the cauliflower from your own garden.
Thank you, Baili. I must do it more often. You have a sweet hubby to help you out.
DeleteYa ya I have things in my freezer that have been there over a year hehe. Those in the fridge are 'younger' but no guarantee still before expiry date!
ReplyDeleteNow I must remind myself to do regular checking and to use up the foodstuffs near expiry date.
DeleteCongrats on harvesting your very own cauliflower! May there be many more! Are you going to give friends and relatives the ngaku chips that you deep fried yourself?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mun. I will definitely try to grow it again. Yes, some are for sharing and most of it for family.
DeleteIt looks really delicious. love it:)
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DeleteLovely post dear! Have a great week! xx
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DeleteLooks like you did well and congrats on growing the cauliflower. I try to keep track of dates but sometimes one slips by unnoticed but I never worry about dates in the freezer. Take care Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane. Thanks to the freezer or else more will go to waste. Take care too and have a good day!
DeleteAfter all these years, I still find it a bit hard to cook for just two -- you end up with too many leftovers. At times it is easy to understand why many retired couples choose to go out for almost all meals.
ReplyDeleteHi Sallie, it is true for me too. Not easy to cook for 2 and I find it easier to go out for most of our meals. At least we get to eat what each of us want to eat and not worry about the fuss of cooking and washing.
DeleteHow nice to grow your own cauliflower. I want to try this!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon. Out of the whole packet of seeds, only one seedling turn out and I got to harvest one cut cauliflower. So happy!
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