Glad you’re ok this morning. Can you freeze some of the asparagus? I mostly buy frozen. Do you have an air fryer that you can just throw things in? I use mine a lot! Can you get some decaf and mix in until you can go all decaf? Just ideas. Enjoy your walk!:)
05 Jan 23 by member: NAVYWIFESKI
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Thanks Navy wife - I just cooked the remaining asparagus and will eat all or half of it for lunch. I've never seen frozen asparagus and probably wouldn't buy it anyway. I like it but.....I don't have an air fryer. Usually I roast or stir fry veggies. I am not having coffee every day because I add half and Hal and sugar so decaf doesn't help. Hopefully the headaches will stop soon.
05 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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The air fryer makes the veggies roasted so something to think about. I hope your headaches will pass soon. It could be just the total diet change up. Similiar to a carb flu and will pass!:)
05 Jan 23 by member: NAVYWIFESKI
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Navywife, I had a new convection/microwave installed a couple years ago. Apparently the convection oven works the same as a air fryer. I've never used it. I still use an old microwave to heat things up.
05 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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an air fryer is the same as a convection oven. you can also roast veggies in the oven at 400/425F when tossed in a small amount of oil. I hope your headache goes away soon!
05 Jan 23 by member: Asarver
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I hope this new storm coming in doesn't affect you too badly fritz, stay safe. As for your veggies, perhaps a little lemon juice or a good sherry or balsamic vinegar would help? I love veggies so I'm not much help. But, I think you will be more successful if you can find a diet with food you enjoy. Good luck my friend! 💚
05 Jan 23 by member: shirfleur 1
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We specialize in rainy days here in winter. Nothing but gloom. Good luck with the diet.
05 Jan 23 by member: -MorticiaAddams
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I would like to suggest you buy a bag of Birds Eye California Blend, Frozen, 60 oz. OR the Birds Eye Normandy Blend Vegetables, Frozen, 60 oz. I love the Normandy Blend because it comes with Zucchinis too. I am lazy about cutting the veggies and having a million in my fridge. But, I will tell you, I put a portion of this in the pan and steam them, I don't boil them, and when I put it in my plante and try any of those vegetables, the carrots as sweet and have the texture as if I had gottem them fresh, and the same is true to the broccoli, the cauliflouwer, and the zucchini.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Birds-Eye-Normandy-Blend-Vegetables-Frozen-60-oz/11047233
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-California-Style-Vegetable-Mix-12-oz-Frozen/857019836?athbdg=L1600
05 Jan 23 by member: bueno63
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Sorry, long link for something amazing to steam and enjoy as if it were fresh: The 60oz California Blend by Bird's Eye
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Birds-Eye-California-Blend-Frozen-60-oz/10790988 ... and the 60 oz NORMANDY Blend Frozen 60 z ...... https://www.walmart.com/ip/Birds-Eye-Normandy-Blend-Vegetables-Frozen-60-oz/11047233
05 Jan 23 by member: bueno63
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Thanks A server - I do roast veggies in the oven. Love to roast Brussels sprouts and yams and sometimes asparagus. The headache comes and goes. I don't have one right now and it isn't all that bad. I tend to whine alot.
05 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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Thanks Shot - I am really trying to stick to the anti inflammatory diet until the blood test improves. I'm learning like like more vegetables. Brussels sprouts are my favorite and I used to gag just smelling them. My biggest problem is I don't really like to cook. Never thought of sherry on vegetables but I did think about adding red wine last time I used the wok. I'll try that. We got about 2 inches of rain overnight. It is supposed to rain on and off all day.
05 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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The last comment was for Shirfleur!
05 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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Thanks Morticia. It's hard getting used to rains and storms over and over after at least 3 years of drought
05 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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Thanks for the suggestion Bueno. I'll check it out.
05 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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In my grocery store asparagus is sold by the pound so it is fine to split it up and just take what you need
05 Jan 23 by member: Mary Echols
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When I have asparagus and brussel sprouts I roast them all at once. Portion them out and freeze some. Toss each pound of veggies in one tablespoon of olive oil or other light oil. Bake on sheet tray at 400 for 20 to 40 minutes depending on how brown you like them. One pound is 4 servings for me. Mostly salt and pepper is the only seasoning but sometimes I put a teaspoon of maple syrup on the sprouts when I reheat them. Sorry about the headaches but I hope the tea works. I just can't imagine not drinking coffee.
05 Jan 23 by member: abbadabba
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thanks Mary, the grocery store does sell asparagus by the pound by have it bundled with 2 rubber bands. But I think you're right, I could just take out as much as I need. I saw someone do that with grapes that were in bags to sell.
05 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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Thanks Abba - no headache right now but I will still have tea. I often roast veggies but don't freeze them. It may sound crazy but I actually like leftovers that are cold the next day! I gave up coffee about 15 years ago when my doctor suggested giving up caffeine when I was having rapid heartbeats. I switched to decaf and after a week or two of that I didn't want it (decaf isn't addicting!). I just started drinking coffee again. I do miss it and may try having it 2 or 3 times a week. I had a cup on day 3.
05 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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LOL, Fritzy. I said the same thing today- day 5 and not feeling it- but made it to the gym and so far so good.
05 Jan 23 by member: davidsprincess
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Yes, the convection oven works the same. I do that sometimes as well!:)
05 Jan 23 by member: NAVYWIFESKI
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