Some days it may seem as though we have too many choices and not enough ideas. Ever run to the grocery store to buy a bottle of ketchup? Once upon a time, you had two choices: name brand or store brand. Pretty simple. Then we started reading the list of ingredients. Now you have to choose between Sugar or Sugar-Free. Low Carb versus Fat and Calories. Sea Salt or Low Sodium. Artificial coloring. Natural Spices. Preservatives. Wheat. Nuts. And the list goes on. Is it any wonder it takes forever to buy groceries? It can be exhausting. Perhaps that’s another reason people use Instacart® and DoorDash®. When you cook at home, in your own kitchen, you are in charge. So many foods and ingredients can be substituted to appeal to your lifestyle and palate. It’s all about your ideas and balance. I encourage you to make substitutions in the recipes I offer without sacrificing taste. I do it all the time; you can, too.
Some of my posts have been favored by the “Food Network” on Twitter (Snapshotsincursive @DornaGail) as well as Ina Garten’s The Barefoot Contessa, on Instagram (gail _dorna). You can even find me on Pinterest at Gail Dorna. I’d love to connect with you there as well. I also met Chef Michelle Tribble of Hell’s Kitchen reality cooking show. Fun times. Experience different flavors and textures one bite at a time. Catch a glimpse of “Eating My Way Through the Alphabet: Bright Ideas!” This remarkable journey of the palate is unique because it gives me a few moments with you. Thanks very much to all of my guests and followers on http://snapshotsincursive.com for the uplifting support, award nominations, and moving words of encouragement.
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Love it Gail. All the best and keep the great posts coming
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Thank you for stopping by. My day just got brighter. 🌟✨💫
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So much has changed and there are more choices today, plus you have to spend a bit more compared to then.
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So true. The difference for me is now I’m only cooking for two. 😜🍃
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That saves you some time and money🙂
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You can say that again. 😍
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It does take time to read and try to decipher those labels, but the best ones are hanging over the produce and simply say “Carrots.”🥕🥕🥕🪧
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Right?! Organic or Not. 😜
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Life is a pecking order! Local organic first, local conventional second (I know the farmers and can ask them what they use on their crops), organic from elsewhere third, and conventional from another continent only when desperate!
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That’s one of the reasons I like Farmers Markets. I can ask questions. 🤔
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And one usually gets an answer!
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It is interesting, just today I decided to make my own laundry detergent due to the whole situation with our environment. I thought, if I make it myself I know what’s in it and that it is well in alignment with our environment. So, I understand your thoughts about food. I too have become more sensitive to what is in the food I eat.
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My husband and I have dropped 10 pounds since moving into our new home. I’m back to cooking with fresh ingredients, fresh fish, nongmo ingredients. It’s amazing how easily we slipped back in to eating healthy. Kudos to you for making your own detergent! 👏👏👏
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It makes such a difference when you cook at home. You know what’s in and can adjust it to your needs. Let’s see how this will turn out with the detergent. I love producing my own things and selling them in my shop when it works 😃
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Good Luck. 👏
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Thank you 😊
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You’re welcome. 🍃🌸
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I agree a good home cooked meal will always beat a fast food establishment. I enjoyed reading your post. I will look you up on Pinterest too!
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Thanks very much. Blessings. 🍃🍓
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Thanks for being a bright light. 💡
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