tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post7359459355949007834..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: A burst of energyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-75886236467760431432008-11-29T22:52:00.000-06:002008-11-29T22:52:00.000-06:00I found whole chickens (huge ones) for $3.99 each ...I found whole chickens (huge ones) for $3.99 each ! I bought 2 ! Also some ground SIRLOIN for ).99 per LB . Reduced meat is the only reason I shop in the morning ! My favorite to make and freeze is meatballs ! That way I can do either speg. or meatball subs when I have a crazy day or fail to properly plan ! :-)<BR/>Lora in GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-618463820573652612008-08-22T11:01:00.000-05:002008-08-22T11:01:00.000-05:00That's great about the meat! I'm able to keep my ...That's great about the meat! I'm able to keep my freezer stocked with sales like that! I gave you a bloggy award!http://www.centsiblesavings.com/2008/08/i-got-award.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848077046835720571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-67111461720415523442008-08-18T23:53:00.000-05:002008-08-18T23:53:00.000-05:00Have you ever tried making your meatloaf in muffin...Have you ever tried making your meatloaf in muffin tins? I love to cook mine that way. It cooks quickly and it's a great portion size. Though I don't know the weight of each portion. I may start going to Kroger on Monday mornings to get the great deals as well.<BR/><BR/>Loralora khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481243920678295274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-33467568365875790372008-08-17T23:58:00.000-05:002008-08-17T23:58:00.000-05:00MEals in the freezer are life savers for mothers -...MEals in the freezer are life savers for mothers - especially tired, pregnant ones. Way to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-49364696645606763162008-08-17T23:35:00.000-05:002008-08-17T23:35:00.000-05:00You won't regret the time spent doing this, Meredi...You won't regret the time spent doing this, Meredith! Meals in the freezer are a lifesaver, there's no doubt about it! Nice work. :o)<BR/><BR/>BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-1370193545689992282008-08-17T18:34:00.000-05:002008-08-17T18:34:00.000-05:00Thank you for the for the recipe. Sorry to hear ab...Thank you for the for the recipe. Sorry to hear about your blood sugar issues.:(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-81927677644329273122008-08-17T18:30:00.000-05:002008-08-17T18:30:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-2529792061636921482008-08-17T13:54:00.000-05:002008-08-17T13:54:00.000-05:00Oops - obviously, that's 16 pieces not 12Mrs. L.Oops - obviously, that's 16 pieces not 12<BR/>Mrs. L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-91641114202945211452008-08-17T13:52:00.000-05:002008-08-17T13:52:00.000-05:00Would it work to figure how many carbs in a cup of...Would it work to figure how many carbs in a cup of oatmeal or a cup of tomato sauce, etc. and then divide it by how many pieces you cut the loaf into? And I would think you could divide the meat part by portions such as a two-pound meatloaf could be divided by 12 to get a 2 oz. serving of meat. Just a thought. <BR/>Mrs. L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-51753981702764125772008-08-17T13:45:00.000-05:002008-08-17T13:45:00.000-05:00My diet includes carbs like 1/2 baked potato, 1/2 ...My diet includes carbs like 1/2 baked potato, 1/2 cup corn, etc. <BR/><BR/>It's just that I'm not sure how many carbs are in this meatloaf, and what I would have to swap in order to substitute meatloaf for an item on my plan.<BR/><BR/>Can I count 2 ounces of meatloaf as 2 ounces of beef at dinner? and how many carb exchanges would that 2 ounces of meatloaf include? Enough to subtract a carb exchange from that meal?<BR/><BR/>It's all very confusing for now!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-13211776231640875132008-08-17T13:38:00.000-05:002008-08-17T13:38:00.000-05:00Thank you for the recipe. I'm amazed that one cup...Thank you for the recipe. I'm amazed that one cup of oatmeal in the recipe seems to be the only carb and yet you can't eat it. I hope your super-strict diet will work for you as you eat to keep baby and mama healthy. (I cannot imagine what you are eating.) It will be worth it all when you see that sweet new baby's face - and it won't be too much longer now.<BR/>Mrs. L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-32118698431456936112008-08-17T13:36:00.001-05:002008-08-17T13:36:00.001-05:00I had a stack of disposable loaf pans for freezing...I had a stack of disposable loaf pans for freezing. I left the 7th meatloaf to cook for last night and YES, leftovers are much welcomed in his lunchbox : )Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-24099000069426512452008-08-17T13:36:00.000-05:002008-08-17T13:36:00.000-05:00I have to follow a strict meal plan for a week so ...I have to follow a strict meal plan for a week so that we can establish a baseline and see how much, if any, medicine I will need.<BR/><BR/>A regular diabetic or someone who has sugar under control could count the tomato/oats in the meatloaf as a carb exchange.<BR/><BR/>I'm just not at the point where I can be that flexible right now.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-76023736390060537662008-08-17T12:44:00.000-05:002008-08-17T12:44:00.000-05:00Your carbs must really be restricted if you can't ...Your carbs must really be restricted if you can't have a piece of this meatloaf. I am diabetic and I could have that. Those are big meat loaves so your husband can count on some yummy meatloaf sandwiches this week for lunch. Did you freeze the extra loaves in loaf pans or just approximate the size of the pan and wrap the loaves in freezer paper?<BR/><BR/>Glad you had a good Saturday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-54471473862047282302008-08-17T08:58:00.000-05:002008-08-17T08:58:00.000-05:00I'm not going to post the meatloaf recipe on i...I'm not going to post the meatloaf recipe on its own, because mine is only a variation from a favorite, Martha's Family Cookery Book.<BR/><BR/>Is it the best meatloaf ever? Probably not, though my husband rates it better than most of the meat-and-three places around here. We do like the fine texture & the fact that it's not crumbly or dry. <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.marmeedear.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=99" REL="nofollow">You can order this cookbook here.</A><BR/><BR/>I have adapted the recipe to make it friendlier for my husband. It's still too high-carb for me to eat right now, though.<BR/><BR/>2 lbs ground beef<BR/>1/2 to 1 cup diced onion<BR/>1/4 cup green pepper, chopped<BR/>1 cup old fashioned oats<BR/>2 tsp salt (why my husband loves it)<BR/>1 egg<BR/>1/3 cup no sugar tomato sauce (or 1/4 cup ketchup)<BR/><BR/>I use my Kitchenaid to mix. Fills one large loaf pan firmly packed.<BR/><BR/>It takes about 1 hour at 400 degrees. I accidentallly cooked ours at 350 but it came out fine.<BR/><BR/>I change the sauce from a ketchup-based to a tangier tomato sauce.<BR/><BR/>1/2 - 1 cup tomato sauce<BR/>2 tbsp. dijon mustard<BR/>2 tbsp. vinegar<BR/>1 or 2 stevia packet, or splenda (1 Tbsp. honey)<BR/>1/4 tsp. chopped garlic<BR/><BR/>I put this sauce on the last 15 minutes of baking.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-81840873924573230602008-08-17T08:45:00.000-05:002008-08-17T08:45:00.000-05:00"Eat Now Or Die" meat--Grace, your husband cracks ..."Eat Now Or Die" meat--Grace, your husband cracks me up!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-78033482839127648712008-08-16T22:18:00.000-05:002008-08-16T22:18:00.000-05:00I think Sarah Mc is right -- our Kroger seems to m...I think Sarah Mc is right -- our Kroger seems to mark down the meat overnight, or possibly just very early in the morning. And I've noticed that there is a lot of "manager's special" meat on Monday mornings -- I guess they stock up for the Sunday shoppers, and those are the leftovers. But if you go around 9 or 10 a.m. on Monday, that's when they seem to have the most to choose from.mamacitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12201474702664482175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-66802966190301727352008-08-16T20:50:00.000-05:002008-08-16T20:50:00.000-05:00Hey Meredith! Edy's has a low sugar vanilla that's...Hey Meredith! Edy's has a low sugar vanilla that's actually pretty good!<BR/><BR/>AND!<BR/><BR/>You can make your own chocolate sauce with some cocoa and splenda and cream.<BR/><BR/>Not that I would *know* about of any of these things... I'm just sayin'<BR/><BR/>:o)<BR/><BR/>You are sooooooooo nesting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-54364789469853595992008-08-16T19:04:00.000-05:002008-08-16T19:04:00.000-05:00There's always something so satisfying about havin...There's always something so satisfying about having meals like that packed away in the freezer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-55458940504180836282008-08-16T17:49:00.000-05:002008-08-16T17:49:00.000-05:00I love, love, love shopping the reduced produce, o...I love, love, love shopping the reduced produce, organic section, meat and bakery racks/areas at kroger, and get great deals. You can snag a gallon of organic milk for less than the regular milk when it is marked down. Last week I bought a bag of peaches for 1.00, 3 green peppers for 1.00, 4 very large baking potatoes for 1.00, 8 roma tomatoes for 1.00 and fresh spinach for 1.50 all reduced produce at kroger. Using these "close to the edge" products forces me to incorporate them into meals immediately and prevents waste in my house.melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123394336621151034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-58295343650185197012008-08-16T15:45:00.000-05:002008-08-16T15:45:00.000-05:00WOW, Go Meredith! This is something I just learned...WOW, Go Meredith! This is something I just learned a few weeks ago...our local Dominicks seems to mark down meat very late at night. Last time I was there I bought 5 lbs of organic 93/7 ground beef for 99 cents a pound! Crazy! The week before I bought about 12 pounds of non-organic 93/7 for about $7.00. Needless to say, we have frozen hamburgers to last until Christmas...and now I have a new perspective on buying meat : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-63980693414091178392008-08-16T15:25:00.000-05:002008-08-16T15:25:00.000-05:00Excellent work! you'll be happy for those quick d...Excellent work! you'll be happy for those quick dinners when the new baby arrives for sure ... and maybe even before!Heather Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563913535839786305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-63548712695313198892008-08-16T15:17:00.000-05:002008-08-16T15:17:00.000-05:00Ah yes, the 'manager's specials' meat section at k...Ah yes, the 'manager's specials' meat section at kroger. My hubby refers to it as the "Eat Now Or Die" meat, and we always have some variation of it in the freezer. Great find on the lean ground beef! I found chicken drumsticks and thighs marked down to around $0.75 per package once; I bought 12! And a long time ago at Harris Teeter, I found a whole organic chicken for $5. I always breeze by that part of the store, even if I'm running in for something unrelated; you never know what you might find...<BR/><BR/>Gracegclynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796010513130883468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-66970881423202161492008-08-16T14:52:00.000-05:002008-08-16T14:52:00.000-05:00Wow! That's an amazing price! I thought I was do...Wow! That's an amazing price! I thought I was doing well when I found lean ground beef for $1.99 this week. I bought 6 pounds, made a meatloaf, then used the ground-beef mixture recipe from <I>Frozen Assets</I> for the rest of it. I felt a little guilty when my husband was in nirvana over that meatloaf. Beef is the hardest animal protein for the kidneys to process, so he rarely gets it at home. <BR/><BR/>I assume you're feeling a bit better based on your post title? I hope you continue to improve!Anne Marie@Married to the Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600919522369171555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-13577968580609101322008-08-16T14:07:00.000-05:002008-08-16T14:07:00.000-05:006 meat loafs! You go mama! My husband wishes. ha...6 meat loafs! You go mama! <BR/><BR/>My husband wishes. haha <BR/>(I've cut our meat consumption lately.)mama khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070909433011566246noreply@blogger.com