Foot 2021, Part Two-A: Hostibule Food

By Patrick MurphyPosted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021Cat FoodTags Diabetic, Easy, Hostibule 20211 Comment

There were two disappointments and two happy discoveries with the hostibule’s room service. That said, they were every bit as solid as they had been last year. These are the only two “problems” I had when I was there, and they deserve a raise. Their food and excellent customer service helped make a nasty situation… Read More »

Meat Sundae

By Patrick MurphyPosted on October 4, 2020October 4, 2020Cat FoodTags Budget, EasyLeave a comment

I didn't invent the idea, but this is my recipe. The first one I had was discovered in a little food cart at the Owatonna county fair back in 2009, about a month after I got hit by the dump truck. For reasons that will become obvious, this was a game-changer. Ingredients: Mashed potatoesShredded roast… Read More »

Country-Style Poutine

By Patrick MurphyPosted on September 10, 2020August 24, 2020Cat FoodTags Awesome, Budget, EasyLeave a comment

Night foodz a while back was a very special variation on poutine. Instead of steak fries, I used jojos. And instead of the usual chicken gravy, I used my sausage gravy. Pork sausage, 1 chubby.MilkFlour, about 1/2 cupSalt, pepper, whatever else you likeJojos (or regular fries if you're a degenerate)Cheese curds, 1 decent sized bag,… Read More »

Sesame Chicken and Sushi Egg Fried Rice

By Patrick MurphyPosted on September 4, 2020August 24, 2020Cat FoodTags Chicken, Chinese, EasyLeave a comment

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts*, cut into bite-sized pieces, roughly one breast per personFlourSalt and pepper3 tablespoons honey or sugar (honey is the preferred ingredient)3 tablespoons soy sauceSesame oilGreen onions, 1-2 per personSesame seeds Dredge the chicken in some flour seasoned with salt and pepper and brown in a little sesame oil in a large frying… Read More »

Hot and Sour Soup

By Patrick MurphyPosted on September 1, 2020August 24, 2020Cat FoodTags Chinese, Diabetic, Easy, SoupLeave a comment

Chicken brothSoy sauceCarrots, julienned or matchsticksCelery, juliennedMushrooms, sliced or juliennedSilken tofu, sliced into stripsPork, ground or sliced into thin stripsRed pepper flakesChili oil or "fire oil"VinegarCornstarchSesame oil1 egg, beaten Bring chicken broth to a boil and cook the pork. Add a bit of vinegar to taste, the pork, and all remaining ingredients except the sesame… Read More »

Soup Base Poverty Meal Happiness

By Patrick MurphyPosted on August 29, 2020August 24, 2020Cat FoodTags Budget, Easy, SoupLeave a comment

I'm not going to name a brand, but you've all seen the stuff. It's soup base that comes in a little plastic tub. Tastes and feels like powdered broth mix with some kind of fat mixed in. This stuff is versatile. You can use it for soup, gravy, or added flavor in appropriate dishes. It… Read More »

Easy Risotto

By Patrick MurphyPosted on August 26, 2020August 14, 2020Cat FoodTags Budget, Diabeetus, Easy, Italian, Side DishesLeave a comment

Made some risotto a while back. It was a lot easier than I'd expected, and nobody complained too hard. So here's the recipe, roughly: Vegetable oil (I didn't have any olive handy, so I used basic vegetable oil)Chopped onion2 cups rice (I used medium-grain sushi rice, some people insist upon Arborio; it will work with… Read More »

Bruschetta On The Cheap

By Patrick MurphyPosted on August 23, 2020August 14, 2020Cat FoodTags Budget, Diabeetus, Easy, Italian, Snack1 Comment

I do enjoy some bruschetta. It's ultra-low carb (especially with thin-sliced bread from the bakery instead of Wonder) so it's Diabeetus Approved, I like how it tastes, etc. Good shet. And if you don't need to control your carbs, get thicker bread. Problem: it's just enough of a pain in the colon to make that… Read More »

Big Mac On The Cheap

By Patrick MurphyPosted on August 20, 2020August 14, 2020Cat FoodTags Budget, Condiments, Diabeetus, Easy, Fast FoodLeave a comment

One of the biggest and best pieces of side advice the dietitian gave us was to check out the nutritional information for every restaurant we frequent and figure out what we can eat within our carb budget for a given meal. So I spent the next few days casually building meals at various fast food… Read More »

Chef Sunshine’s Basic Lo Mein

By Patrick MurphyPosted on August 17, 2020August 14, 2020Cat FoodTags Chinese, Easy, Pasta1 Comment

8 oz noodles1/8 cup soy sauce1/8 cup sugar1/8 cup oyster saucesesame oilveggies (onion, red pepper, peapods, etc)2 green onions, choppedcorn starch Boil the noodles until slightly al dente. While they're boiling, mix the soy sauce and sugar in another pan and heat until they start to caramelize. Add the oyster sauce and sesame oil, and… Read More »