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Okay, so, picture this: I’m in the kitchen, staring at a pile of those plastic lids from takeout containers, you know the ones? And right next to them, a stack of cookie sheets. Light bulb moment! I thought, “Why not combine these two and see what happens?” So I did just that. First off, I grabbed a few of the sturdier plastic lids. I made sure they were clean, obviously. Then, I laid them out on my countertop. Next, I took my cookie sheets – the ones without any rims…

OK, so I’ve been messing around with these Thai peppers lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a ride. I wanted to spice things up in the kitchen, literally. So I started with the basics, right? You know, chopping them up and tossing them into whatever I was cooking. I figured, how hard could it be? First off, I grabbed a bunch of these peppers from the store. They looked innocent enough, small and colorful. I started with a simple stir-fry. I had some chicken lying around, some veggies,…

Alright, let’s talk about my little adventure into the world of protein drinks. You see, I’ve been trying to up my protein intake, but I’ve got this thing against sucralose. It’s just not my cup of tea. So, I set out on a mission to find some decent protein drinks that don’t have that artificial sweetener in them. First off, I started hitting up the internet, you know, Googling around to see what’s out there. I typed in things like “protein powder without sucralose” and “best natural protein drinks.” I…

So, I’ve been trying to up my game when it comes to these longer workouts, you know? Been hearing a lot about this Perpetuem Hammer drink mix, figured I’d give it a shot. I started looking around for where to get some, saw a few folks talking about it online, and honestly, the whole “fuels you for hours” thing caught my eye. Getting Started First thing I did was actually get my hands on the stuff. Ordered a container online, pretty standard stuff. Once it arrived, I started experimenting with…

Okay, so I’ve been trying to stay hydrated, especially when I hit the gym or go for a run. You know how it is – you need something more than just plain water sometimes. That’s where sports drinks come into play. I decided to give this Propel Kiwi Strawberry sports drink a shot, and let me tell you, it’s been quite an experience. Starting Out First off, I was at the store, looking at all the options, and the Kiwi Strawberry flavor just called out to me. I mean, who…

So, I was looking for something different to cook the other day, and I stumbled upon this idea of using turkey kielbasa. I’d never really cooked with it before, but it sounded interesting. I grabbed a pack from the grocery store and started thinking about what I could make with it. First, I decided to try something simple. I sliced up the kielbasa and some potatoes, tossed them with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and some garlic powder. Then I spread everything out on a baking sheet and popped…

Okay, so I had this potluck coming up, and I decided to go with an Indian theme. The title of my shared practice content is “Recipes for Potluck Indian,” and I want to walk you through the whole process. First, I brainstormed some ideas. I wanted dishes that were both delicious and easy to transport. I also needed to consider that people would be serving themselves, so nothing too messy or complicated. Indian cuisine has so many vibrant flavors, so choosing was tough! After some browsing, I settled on a…

So, today I’m gonna share with you guys something that’s been bugging me lately – feeling sick to my stomach after drinking water. Yeah, you heard that right. Just plain old water. It all started a few weeks ago. I woke up one morning, feeling a bit parched, so I grabbed a glass of water from the kitchen. I chugged it down, expecting to feel refreshed, but instead, I felt this weird queasiness in my stomach. I brushed it off, thinking maybe I just drank it too fast. But then,…

Okay, so, I decided to make some prickly pear jam. I’d never done it before, but I’d seen these weird-looking fruits at the store and thought, “Why not?” They’re called prickly pears, or cactus fruit, and they come in different colors – red, green, even pale yellow. It doesn’t mean they aren’t ripe if they’re green, apparently. I picked out some that were nice and plump, felt heavy, and had smooth skin. They’re supposed to be sweet, like a mix of melon and kiwi, maybe with a little bubblegum thrown…

Okay, so I’ve been messing around in the kitchen again, and this time I tried making ice cream balls. I saw some stuff online about it and thought, “Why not?” It seemed like a fun way to shake things up from just scooping ice cream into a bowl. First off, I had to get my ingredients together. Nothing fancy, just the usual stuff: milk, cream, sugar, and some vanilla extract because I like that flavor. Oh, and I also got some chocolate chips ’cause who doesn’t love chocolate? Mixing It…