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2016-02 - Rick's Food Blog

What I ate: February 1, 2016

Breakfast: Egg, toast and bacon . With one egg, half a slice of Barowski's wheat bread with butter and 3 slices of bacon.

Lunch: Veggie chicken patty sandwich on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, dill pickles and mayonnaise. And a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Beef with bean sprouts, broccoli and scallion stir-fry .

What I ate: February 2, 2016

Breakfast: Spicy western omelette . Filling cooked yesterday and reheated, in 2 eggs, freshly cooked. With a homemade buttermilk biscuit (previously frozen).

Lunch: Spicy Indian veggie burger with cucumber yogurt sauce with a side salad with mixed spring greens, tomato, cucumber, carrot, celery, green pepper, radish, red onion and pickled banana peppers and Annie's Tuscany Italian dressing.

Dinner: Beef Stroganoff . And 2 glasses of Bota Box malbec.

What I ate: February 3, 2016

Breakfast: Chorizo breakfast burrito with chorizo, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and egg. Reheat of the filling I cooked Monday in a freshly heated tortilla.

Lunch: Spicy black bean veggie burger with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's Tuscany Italian dressing.

Dinner: Homemade pho (stock previously frozen). And a half glass of Pongo New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

What I ate: February 4, 2016

Breakfast: Sausage, egg and cheese English muffin . With homemade sausage, one egg and Cabot cheddar cheese on a Barowski's 12-grain English muffin.

Lunch: Philly cheesesteak sandwich at The Depot in Oneonta, NY, with Dad. And a Cooperstown Pale Ale.

Dinner: Potato leek soup (previously frozen) and a side Caesar salad with romaine, anchovies, Olivia's garlic and butter croutons and Drew's Romano Caesar dressing. And a half glass of Ponga New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

What I ate: February 5, 2016

Breakfast: Chorizo breakfast burrito with chorizo, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and egg. Reheat of the filling I cooked Monday in a freshly heated tortilla.

Lunch: Veggie chicken patty sandwich on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, dill pickles and mayonnaise. And a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Pork with scallion and broccoli stir-fry . And 2 glasses of Folonari Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

What I ate: February 6, 2016

Breakfast: Refried black bean, egg and cheese breakfast burrito . And a mimosa.

Lunch: Cheese and jalapeño hot dog on a whole wheat bun and Kettle Chips hot jalapeño potato chips. And a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's Tuscany Italian dressing and a Red Hook ESB.

Dinner: 2 slices of Digiorno supreme frozen pizza, previously cooked, vacuum sealed and frozen. Defrosted in water, the reheated on a perforated sheet pan, 15 minutes at 400°F. And 2 glasses of Folonari Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

What I ate: February 7, 2016

Breakfast: Bagel, lox and cream cheese on a whole wheat bagel with tomato and red onion. And a mimosa.

Lunch: Spicy black bean veggie burger . And a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, green pepper, radish, pickled banana peppers, red onion and Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing. And a Red Hook Long Hammer IPA.

Dinner: Buffalo chicken wings and jalapeño poppers . And a Red Hook Audible Ale.

What I ate: February 8, 2016

Breakfast: Toasted bagel with butter and bacon .

Lunch: Veggie chicken patty sandwich (made with a Buffalo-style patty) on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, dill pickles and mayonnaise. And a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Miso marinated pork with rice and broccoli. And a glass of Ponga New Zealand sauvignon blanc,

Shrimp gumbo with andouille sausage

What I ate: February 9, 2016

Breakfast: Spicy western omelette . Filling cooked Sunday and reheated, in 2 eggs, freshly cooked. With a homemade buttermilk biscuit (previously frozen).

Lunch: Spicy Indian veggie burger with cucumber yogurt sauce with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber and tomato with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Shrimp gumbo with andouille sausage (new recipe). This was really good!

What I ate: February 10, 2016

Breakfast: Chorizo breakfast burrito with chorizo, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and egg. Reheat of the filling I cooked Sunday in a freshly heated tortilla.

Lunch: Spicy black bean veggie burger with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Reheated, previously frozen turkey dinner from Thanksgiving. And 2 glases of Domaine de Couron Côtes du Rhône 2011.

What I ate: February 11, 2016

Breakfast: Bacon, egg and cheese English muffin with 4 slices of bacon, one egg and Cabot extra sharp cheddar cheese on  a Barowski's 12-grain English muffin.

Lunch: Veggie chicken patty sandwich on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, dill pickles and mayonnaise. And a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, green pepper, radish, pickled banana peppers, red onion and Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Beef with snow peas stir-fry . And 2 glasses of Bota Box shiraz.

What I ate: February 12, 2016

Breakfast: Chorizo breakfast burrito with chorizo, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and egg. Reheat of the filling I cooked Sunday in a freshly heated tortilla.

Lunch: Spicy Indian veggie burger with cucumber yogurt sauce with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Spaghetti with Italian sausage and homemade garlic bread. And 2 glasses of Folonari Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

What I ate: February 13, 2016

Breakfast: Refried black bean, egg and cheese breakfast burrito . And a mimosa.

Lunch: Cheese and jalapeño hot dog on a whole wheat bun and Kettle Chips hot jalapeño potato chips. And a Red Hook Long Hammer IPA.

Dinner: Mom's pot roast at the lake with the family. Plus a little more. And 2 glasses of Carnivore cabernet sauvignon.

What I ate: February 14, 2016

Breakfast: Bagel, lox and cream cheese on a whole wheat bagel with tomato and red onion. And a mimosa.

Lunch: Bacon cheeseburger and French fries at Belleayre Ski Area, NY.

Dinner: Mom's roast beef, rice and asparagus at the lake with the family. And a little more. And 2 glasses of Carnivore cabernet sauvignon.

What I ate: February 15, 2016

Breakfast: Egg, toast and bacon . With one egg, half a slice of Barowski's wheat bread with butter and 3 slices of bacon.

Lunch: Mom's salmon at the lake with the family. With broccoli and rice.

Dinner: Chili with beef and vegetables with jalapeño corn bread. And 2 glasses of Carnivore cabernet sauvignon.

What I ate: February 16, 2016

Breakfast: Spicy western omelette . Filling cooked Monday and reheated, in 2 eggs, freshly cooked. With a homemade buttermilk biscuit (previously frozen).

Lunch: Spicy black bean veggie burger with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Beef with bean sprouts, broccoli and scallion stir-fry . And 2 glasses of Bota Box Shiraz.

What I ate: February 17, 2016

Breakfast: Chorizo breakfast burrito with chorizo, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and egg. Reheat of the filling I cooked Monday in a freshly heated tortilla.

Lunch: Veggie chicken patty sandwich on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, dill pickles and mayonnaise. And a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini  and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Homemade pho (stock previously frozen). And a glass of Pongo New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

What I ate: February 18, 2016

Breakfast: Sausage, egg and cheese English muffin . With homemade sausage, one egg and Cabot cheddar cheese on a Barowski's 12-grain English muffin.

Lunch: Spicy Indian veggie burger with cucumber yogurt sauce with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing,

Dinner: Rigatoni with tomato, spinach, and prosciutto in spicy vodka cream sauce .

What I ate: February 19, 2016

Breakfast: Chorizo breakfast burrito with chorizo, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and egg. Reheat of the filling I cooked Monday in a freshly heated tortilla.

Lunch: Spicy black bean veggie burger with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Japanese-style beef curry . And 2 glasses of Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva 2010.

Breakfast: Chorizo breakfast burrito with chorizo, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and egg. Reheat of the filling I cooked Monday in a freshly heated tortilla.

Lunch: Spicy black bean veggie burger with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

What I ate: February 20, 2016

Breakfast: Refried black bean, egg and cheese breakfast burrito . And a mimosa.

Lunch: Cheese and jalapeño hot dog on a whole wheat bun and a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, pepperoncini, pickled banana peppers, celery, carrot, radish, green pepper, and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing. And Kettle Chips hot jalapeño potato chips and a Red Hook ESB.

Dinner: Tonkatsu with sautéed cabbage and rice. And a half glass of 90+ New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

What I ate: February 21, 2016

Breakfast: Bagel, lox and cream cheese on a whole wheat bagel with tomato and red onion. And a mimosa.

Lunch: Turkey club sandwich and Kettle Chips hot jalapeño potato chips.

Dinner: Iron Chef Chinese Buffet in Oneonta, NY with Mom and Dad. There was another plate of food but I got distracted and forgot to take a picture of it.

What I ate: February 22, 2016

Breakfast: Egg, toast and bacon . With one egg, half a slice of Barowski's wheat bread with butter and 3 slices of bacon.

Lunch: Spicy Indian veggie burger with cucumber yogurt sauce with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing,

Dinner: Salmon and risotto . Mom's salmon, previously vacuum sealed and frozen, reheated in the sous vide. And a half glass of 90+ New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

What I ate: February 23, 2016

Breakfast: Spicy western omelette . Filling cooked Monday and reheated, in 2 eggs, freshly cooked. With a homemade buttermilk biscuit (previously frozen).

Lunch: Veggie chicken patty sandwich on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, dill pickles and mayonnaise. And a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, green pepper, radish, pepperoncini, pickled banana peppers, red onion and Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Bok choy with kamaboko . And a half glass of 90+ New Zealand sauvignon blanc. And, later, 2 glasses of Bota Box shiraz.

What I ate: February 24, 2016

Breakfast: Chorizo breakfast burrito with chorizo, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and egg. Reheat of the filling I cooked Monday in a freshly heated tortilla.

Lunch: Spicy black bean veggie burger with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini, banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Chicken paprika with rice and broccoli.

What I ate: February 25, 2016

Breakfast: Sausage, egg and cheese English muffin . With homemade sausage, one egg and Cabot cheddar cheese on a Barowski's 12-grain English muffin.

Lunch: Veggie Buffalo chicken patty sandwich with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini, pickled banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing.

Dinner: Steak and baked potato .

What I ate: February 26, 2016

Breakfast: Chorizo breakfast burrito with chorizo, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and egg. Reheat of the filling I cooked Monday in a freshly heated tortilla.

Lunch: Spicy Indian veggie burger with cucumber yogurt sauce with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini, banana pepper and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing,

Dinner: 2 slices of Digiorno supreme frozen pizza. And 2 glasses of Alamos malbec.

What I ate: February 27, 2016

Breakfast: Refried black bean, egg and cheese breakfast burrito . And a mimosa.

Lunch: Cheese and jalapeño hot dog on a whole wheat bun and Kettle Chips hot jalapeño potato chips. And a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pickled banana pepper, pepperoncini, and red onion with Annie's cowgirl ranch dressing and a Red Hook ESB.

Dinner: Beef with scallion and broccoli stir-fry . And 2 glasses of Folonari Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

What I ate: February 28, 2016

Breakfast: Bagel, lox and cream cheese on a whole wheat bagel with tomato and red onion. And a mimosa.

Lunch: Turkey club sandwich with Kettle Chips hot jalapeño potato chips and a Red Hook Long Hammer IPA.

Dinner: Iron Chef Chinese Buffet in Oneonta, NY with Mom and Dad.

What I ate: February 29, 2016

Breakfast: Egg, toast and bacon . With one egg, half a slice of Barowski's wheat bread with butter and 3 slices of bacon.

Lunch: Spicy Indian veggie burger with cucumber yogurt sauce with a side salad with lettuce mix, cucumber, tomato, celery, carrot, radish, pepperoncini, banana pepper and red onion with Drew's roasted garlic and peppercorn dressing.

Dinner: Roast beef, rice, gravy and asparagus . And 2 glasses of Bota Box shiraz.

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