On 10/9/2011 3:39 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
> I may have asked this before but I'm going to ask it again. I have a hard
> time picking just one.
>
> I do love beans of all kinds. I could eat them every day but I don't
> because of the carbs. I eat them less often than I used to. But I do still
> eat them once a week. Exception being green and wax beans which I eat
> several times a day. Those are Angela's favorites by far so she wants them
> often.
>
> I also love beets but don't eat them often either. Nobody else in the house
> will eat them. Mostly I get them at salad bars but I do keep a few cans
> around just for me.
>
> Used to be peas were a favorite vegetable. I still really like them but
> since Angela is allergic to them I don't eat them often either. She did
> really like them so I don't like to eat them in front of her. But I do keep
> a few cans around. When I make tuna casserole I will put some on my portion
> and if my husband is home on his too. But again there is that carb count.
>
> Onions! I tend to keep several kinds and forms on-hand. I put them in
> darned near everything! I think not only do they taste good but they are
> good for you.
>
> Carrots. Not so much cooked although when my mom does with pot roast they
> are very good. I haven't a clue how she does them. She uses the large ones
> cut in sticks. She also puts in potatoes and onion soup mix. The carrots
> come out with the roast flavor but they are still partially crunchy. I also
> like the potatoes in there. Can't say the same about the roast. To me it
> is chewy and underdone, but perhaps that is why the carrots come out that
> way? I have tried using those and also the baby carrots since those are the
> favorite in this house. They always cook to mush even when I wait to put
> them in. And they never develop the deep flavor that my mom's do. So
> mostly we eat raw carrots here.
>
> Celery. So versatile! I add this to a variety of things and also eat it
> raw.
>
> Peppers. I add these to a lot of things too and I love them raw.
>
> Tomatoes. I love these both cooked and raw. Angela is finally deciding
> that she likes the raw ones. Still doesn't like them cooked. She was not
> pleased when I said I was getting two cases of organic diced from Costco.
> They have an upcoming coupon for buy one (case) get one free. I will donate
> one case to the food bank. I also found out they are in need of cat food.
> Yay! Have been looking for a place to donate that too. Ballerina and Jazzy
> are picky eaters and won't eat all of the Wellness brand that I stocked up
> on.
>
> Potatoes. Yes they are high in carbs. These are another thing I could eat
> every day. But I don't. I quit buying the large bags. When my husband was
> home we could usually use one up before it went bad. But now we can't. So
> I buy them a few at a time or a small bag of the little pearl ones. Those
> cook up quickly and they are very good. And they don't seem to spike me.
>
> So those are probably my favorites. What are yours?
>
>
I'm allergic to Bell Peppers and i can't stand celery.