Save it For a Rainy Day

Isn't it nuts how different you can feel from one day to another?  Cloudy rainy days as opposed to clear skies.

Yesterday was breaded chicken cutlets but today, glazed spicy tenders did the trick.

One Way or Another, I Wanna Get Ya

Chicken Cutlets with Asian dipping sauce

Crispy baked lightly breaded chicken cutlets and a slew of roasted vegetables including this awesome crispy roasted Tofu that I was quite proud of and that prompted a tight dipping sauce with soy, sesame oil, garlic, pepper, Hoisin sauce, with a dash of fish sauce and cilantro.  So good! 

For dinner and work lunch boxes.  Or when your husband wants chicken and you want soup, it's nice to have pots of options.

Roasted cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts

Weighted down and thoroughly dried firm tofu cut into chunks was a delight! Tossed in all the fun spices as the vegetables before roasting, and then turning when crispy on the bottom.  How can something with so little flavor taste this good?!

The chicken took zero time and stayed very juicy.  I shit talk white chicken meat but when it's good, it's so clean tasting!

Some Find it Pleasant Dining on Pheasant

In January, when its cold and gloomy, you might want to rely on boxed or frozen aids, like Mac and cheese and onion rings.  It's quite alright to take emotional food breaks, just try to get the best quality or you'll pay for it.  I made my own cheeseburger on Dave's toasted bread to balance out the plate.  

Satisfyingly decadent in a simple way.
One great thing that's been confirmed from a little more aging is that I am a big fan of the simple life and thank God because it seems that's all I can afford.