From An Opera Singer in the KitchenCan you tell I have been on an Asian kick lately? Why not? It ensures me that I am going to be getting my full dose of vegetables for the one meal. Where do I get all the ingredients to be inspired with an Asian meal? One of my favorite things to do is go shopping at the Asian supermarkets because there will always be something fun to buy or try that I have never … [Read more...]
End-of-the-Month Noodles with Creamy Peanut Sauce
Last month marked our 1st month on a budget and it was very successful. "How?" you might be asking. How could I have made such yummy meals on a strict budget? Easily. I really focused on the foods I readily had available in the pantry and in the fridge. I was pretty much getting VERY creative towards the end of the month, or a little desperate.We ran out of bread and a half before the month was … [Read more...]
Pad Thai with Tofu {Revisited} + Tofu Xpress Review
Hi all! I am back from the deep recesses of recital madness! Ryan's DMA Recital was a huge success and a load off both our shoulders, even though it is probably more a load off Ryan's than mine. We had at least 50 people attend the recital plus all the singers and instrumentalists. It turned out to be around 80 people in the church! This is definitely more than I expected for sure.It is a blessing … [Read more...]
Two ways to enjoy Pad Thai
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenTwo posts ago I talked about a great way to limit carbs from your diet, but this post is totally not about NOT having carbs. I really enjoy eating rice noodles and along with that I like adding LOTS of veggies to 1 to 2 cups of cooked noodles. It looks like tons of food but in reality you are eating a greater proportion of vegetables to noodles.Before going … [Read more...]
General Tsao’s Tofu and Vegetable Stirfry
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenYesterday was my birthday. It was a super strange day and truthfully would not have felt like my birthday if I had not received all the birthday wishes! I turned 31 and it was less eventful than turning thirty. I did not have a problem turning 30, but turning 31? Well, I guess it was more about seeing what was lying ahead of me. And do you know what that was? … [Read more...]
