Derek hasn't been feeling that great the past few days. While it may have something to do with the condition of his liver, it is more likely that his ulcerative colitis is acting up a little. He hasn't had a significant flare in almost 5 years, though he has had some minor setbacks since the …
Tradition
Four years ago today, Derek and I decided to go to the Japanese Steakhouse down the street for our Christmas Eve dinner. We had recently closed on our house and didn't have much in the way of furniture or kitchen supplies; we hadn't fully moved out of our condo in Lowell. It was kind of …
Pork Rinds
Apologies to everyone that invested in Pork Rind companies hoping for a spike in sales due to the protein content. While Logan and I were at the grocery store, I picked up a bag to find this nutritional information. "Protein: 7g - Not a significant source of protein." WHAT?! How is 7 grams insignificant? Just …
What We’re Eating: Granola
Darryl had a suggestion of yogurt and granola as a good protein source. I agree, and have gone from a Rice Krispy / Cheerios standard breakfast to eating granola and yogurt most mornings. I use the recipe from America's Test Kitchen D.I.Y. Cookbook with some modifications, which you can alter to your liking. I almost never make …
Sources of Protein (continued)
After doing the initial research which I reported on the other day, I decided to further research the reality of eating whale and whether eating gelatin as a source of protein is realistic. Spoiler alert: It's not feasible. "Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour." - William Cowper Beluga Whale: The …
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