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17. ohhh, I know! Waiting for our neighbors' tomatoes to come up (they plant tons and share generously)

Mon Jun 11, 2012, 09:25 PM

Jun 2012

I'm growing my own basil.

We love it with balsamic, too.

Just waiting, waiting, waiting for the fresh tomatoes to arrive

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Mission impossible: feeding my husband. Helpful suggestions? [View all] Flaxbee Jun 2012 OP

I buy frozen Viola bags. YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #1

My only reservation is that some frozen foods have a TON of sodium ... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #19

My husband obsessively checks everything for sodium. YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #32

Post this in the Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights forum. RebelOne Jun 2012 #2

I will -- thanks. Flaxbee Jun 2012 #20

Oreos. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2012 #3

this is the correct answer fizzgig Jun 2012 #66

Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) Ashley96 Jun 2012 #4

A sampling of things that my dh will eat. MissB Jun 2012 #5

These sound terrific - thanks. I've made a lot of couscous and LOVE it Flaxbee Jun 2012 #14

Wow. Between the two of you... trof Jun 2012 #6

I know - vegetarians are easy but if you take out bread items... it gets tough Flaxbee Jun 2012 #13

I like you, but no. No sympathy. trof Jun 2012 #54

Did it sound like I was complaining? I certainly didn't mean to. Explaining, perhaps, so I could Flaxbee Jun 2012 #56

hostility is the wrong word maybe pitohui Jun 2012 #65

This is totally bizarre. Cooking something for my spouse is supposed to make me see him as a Flaxbee Jun 2012 #71

This thread took a turn for the strange 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #72

lol. I know. Maybe it's time for me to ask to have it locked. Flaxbee Jun 2012 #73

No prob 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #74

Kinda, I guess. Anyway, hope you can work it out. trof Jun 2012 #75

idea... handmade34 Jun 2012 #7

where do you get your quinoa? At our local store it seems to rival the price of gold... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #15

possible source.... handmade34 Jun 2012 #21

thanks, handmade. Appreciate it! Flaxbee Jun 2012 #26

I always have these around: elleng Jun 2012 #8

That sounds good - we have that in the house a lot, too... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #22

Buy it. Its always at the grocery store. elleng Jun 2012 #23

Let him prepare his own damn food! Throd Jun 2012 #9

My wife has never made my lunch. kwassa Jun 2012 #11

He's much more creative with food than I am, but he's also just incredibly busy right now... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #16

That was going to be my answer, too. polmaven Jun 2012 #34

My recommendation to anyone for a healthy, meatless meal is caprese salad. MiddleFingerMom Jun 2012 #10

ohhh, I know! Waiting for our neighbors' tomatoes to come up (they plant tons and share generously) Flaxbee Jun 2012 #17

I also think your husband should make his own lunch. kwassa Jun 2012 #12

What are some of your favorites? Flaxbee Jun 2012 #18

Two different approaches. kwassa Jun 2012 #50

I like the whole Moosewood idea, but some of their recipes are so ingredient-intensive.... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #52

Flexitarian???? AnneD Jun 2012 #40

The Flexitarian Diet kwassa Jun 2012 #51

Hummus and pita? Tabbouleh? cyberswede Jun 2012 #24

I do a lot of leftovers. Do you have a grill? GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #25

I love tabouleh and completely forgot about it... we both eat a lot of hummus Flaxbee Jun 2012 #27

Sonia "The Angry Stomach" prefers tuna! madinmaryland Jun 2012 #28

lol! How did Miss Angry Stomach get her nickname? Flaxbee Jun 2012 #30

We've been having cobb salads often. You can find honey roasted almonds, bacon, green onions, near applegrove Jun 2012 #29

you'd mentioned you've been enjoying those... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #31

Our household rule was hobbit709 Jun 2012 #33

+1. lol. nt seabeyond Jun 2012 #35

Use tortillas instead of bread - delicious wraps, fajitas, burritos can be customized to suit riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #36

Fish Tacos...Topless cbrer Jun 2012 #37

Hmm. That could work. He doesn't complain, but if he did, your option would surely help! Flaxbee Jun 2012 #45

Does he like flour tortillas? I make wraps with them (but use egg and cheese). HopeHoops Jun 2012 #38

have you tried fried plantains? harmonicon Jun 2012 #39

I love, love, looooove plantains. Flaxbee Jun 2012 #46

Potatoes can be cooked in a thousand ways lunatica Jun 2012 #41

We have a lot of sweet potatoes ... not so many potatoes, Flaxbee Jun 2012 #58

This is very hearty, and healthy lillypaddle Jun 2012 #42

that sounds good. thanks! Flaxbee Jun 2012 #59

YVW lillypaddle Jun 2012 #70

veggie tater tot hotdish geardaddy Jun 2012 #43

Interesting. Huh. Looks like one of those sinfully yummy dishes you can't stop eating Flaxbee Jun 2012 #47

It's kind of the Minnesota State dish. geardaddy Jun 2012 #49

The absolute BESTEST source for recipes that I've found is... MiddleFingerMom Jun 2012 #44

Thank you, MFM! Site has been bookmarked! Flaxbee Jun 2012 #48

Gazpacho (cold tomato soup) FloridaJudy Jun 2012 #53

waiting for two neighbors to start sharing their tomatoes :) Flaxbee Jun 2012 #61

Maybe try baking your own bread LiberalEsto Jun 2012 #55

I'd love to - some great nut breads would be wonderful Flaxbee Jun 2012 #62

Raw potatoes with a little salt Kaleva Jun 2012 #57

Cottage cheese and fruit........... mrmpa Jun 2012 #60

I make a large amount of jasmin rice, top with some quick steamed kale, crunch60 Jun 2012 #63

oh ffs! pitohui Jun 2012 #64

Soy is my veggie "go to" for quick foods. davsand Jun 2012 #67

beans/rice/veggies onethatcares Jun 2012 #68

Try escargot. nt raccoon Jun 2012 #69