Last Thing You Bought?

[MadamSarcastra]

We don't even have such products as garbanzos, chickpeas, tahini and sesame seeds. Maybe, somewhere online you can buy them. I've never even seen them. But you're right, i'll try to make it myself, if i like it this time. So, just for the experiment's sake,- i'll buy it and see what happens... I'm pretty sure that some of the ingredients might be replaced by some things native to us.

Can you get white beans (cannellini beans, etc.) ?? It doesn't have to be garbanzos, that's just "traditional"... you can make hummus out of almost anything.

 

[Val]

Can you get white beans (cannellini beans, etc.) ?? It doesn't have to be garbanzos, that's just "traditional"... you can make hummus out of almost anything.

Yeah, abkhazians make it out of their native pink beans and then eat it during winter. They put much spicy seasonings which serve as preservatives, like sumac in ancient Egypt and Sumer... So there's no possibility for their hummus to go bad. Very convenient.

 

[Amy SF]

Trader Joe’s run this morning:

Tejava tea, 4 pack (I remembered this time!)
1 bag Tortilla chips
1 bag Movie Theater style popcorn
1 bar Ritter Sport milk chocolate with hazelnuts
1 package corn tortillas
1 box Facial tissues
1 package Napkins
Classic Greek salad, 2
Southwest salad, 1
Mozzarella and tomato salad, 1
(They were out of the Country Italian salad, which I like because it includes beans, so I got two of the Greek salad)
Two boxes of cut fresh mango (Don’t worry; it’ll go fast. I was looking for the cherries which they had last time I was there - two weeks ago - but cherry season is over now. Too bad. Their cherries were good.)
Drinking water; 3 small bottles and 2 large bottles
1 box Hemp Seed bars
Panda licorice, Black
Trader Joe’s soft licorice twists, Black
(I wanted the Panda brand but only the TJ’s brand was in the candy aisle, so I grabbed that. Got into the checkout lane and saw that’s where they keep the Panda. I decided to get both and see which I like better.)

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Trader Joe’s run this morning:

Tejava tea, 4 pack (I remembered this time!)
1 bag Tortilla chips
1 bag Movie Theater style popcorn
1 bar Ritter Sport milk chocolate with hazelnuts
1 package corn tortillas
1 box Facial tissues
1 package Napkins
Classic Greek salad, 2
Southwest salad, 1
Mozzarella and tomato salad, 1
(They were out of the Country Italian salad, which I like because it includes beans, so I got two of the Greek salad)
Two boxes of cut fresh mango (Don’t worry; it’ll go fast. I was looking for the cherries which they had last time I was there - two weeks ago - but cherry season is over now. Too bad. Their cherries were good.)
Drinking water; 3 small bottles and 2 large bottles
1 box Hemp Seed bars
Panda licorice, Black
Trader Joe’s soft licorice twists, Black
(I wanted the Panda brand but only the TJ’s brand was in the candy aisle, so I grabbed that. Got into the checkout lane and saw that’s where they keep the Panda. I decided to get both and see which I like better.)

Wow, nice haul!!

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Trying to remember.... I bought beer (of course), a box of waterproof bandages (for my spider bites), a squeeze bottle of purified water (for Jer's), a small Sabra hummus/pita chip snack thing (normally $2.49, on sale for $1, with my coupon was 25 cents)....

And I got some stuff for the local humane society drive (with deals & coupons): a 3.5-pound bag of Luvsome dry puppy food, a 3.5-pound bag of Luvsome dry kitten food, and a 20-pound bag of Pet Pride cat litter.

Oh, and Family Video is celebrating 40 years! (I've got a story about how long I've been goin' there, but not now/here).... I got the bar-code thing they gave me last time scanned tonight (every one is a winner) and I got a free five-night rental, so I rented Ready Player One again... I''ll watch it tomorrow night.

 

[Val]

Yum! Yesterday i got an unlimited access to georgian-style chopped pickled cabbage (just kidding, - i only know now where to get it every day). It's different in every single grocer, but in general, it's deliscious. I took a loooong trip (on foot) to the new hypermarket next to my work. But i expected that if i can see that grocer, then i can easily walk to it, and that it would be not far. But it just seemed close to me: i walked and walked and walked... in the darkness. And it was cold and muddy. But i was determined to get that cabbage, because when my usual enormous stock of cabbage (bought in bulk) come to an end,- i begin to feel anxious, angry and miserable. And i got a huge container eventually(just have eaten 1/3 of it). Then i went back to the street where my work building is, and went to "Crossroads" near the subway by bus. There, among the others, i got a jar of hummus with paprika and parsley. I'll eat it tomorrow when we go to the country.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Just a few things from Kroger.... absolutely nothing that's good for me either. LMAO

I got a bunch more customized coupons in the mail today (it didn't very long at all for them to figure out I don't do dairy anymore!) and I felt compelled to use a couple for the first two items. I don't feel like cooking a damn thing tonight, but I'm not sure what I'll be in the mood for later....

 

[silva]

Fresh Thyme-
3 lb bag of oranges
an extra firm and a firm FT tofu
two huge portabellos- each one was half a pound!
bag of their ginger snaps
huge bag of green beans! Theirs are always so fresh

I scraped my thumb on the knuckle this morning and wore a bandaid all day. I took it off when I was leaving and didn't replace it, I found it was bleeding as I was bagging the beans . No band aid in my purse, where I always keep one, no half used tissue.... I just had to make it through with my right hand pressed into my side!
Such a small scrape and so much bleeding

 

[Val]

Look what i obtained! (This is dried(!) pressed soy fiber with a pack of dressing inside). One has to soak it for 8 hrs, changing water every hour, then rinse, put dressing, and finally marinate it in the fridge for 2 hrs. I know the place where another variety is sold, but it'll do. It must be 1.32 lb of ready product in the end. We'll see if i can do it.

+We got: some medicines; 2 disgusting juices; yeast seasoning; potatoes; korean-style pressed soy fiber, pickled shredded carrots; toiletries; apple cider vinegar; pomegranate juices, whole-grain bread; hummus (again); cashews; bunch of dairy for mom.
...I take it, this hummus has a bad influence on me: i have to eat it with something..., so i'm buying bread (but a very tasty one, i must say, moreover,- with minimal amount of sunflower oil, which is so harmful for me). ...Seriously, i expected that hummus would cause lots of problems with my corrupt digestion, but it appeared to be pretty edible for me.

 

[silva]

Look what i obtained! (This is dried(!) pressed soy fiber with a pack of dressing inside). One has to soak it for 8 hrs, changing water every hour, then rinse, put dressing, and finally marinate it in the fridge for 2 hrs. I know the place where another variety is sold, but it'll do. It must be 1.32 lb of ready product in the end. We'll see if i can do it.

+We got: some medicines; 2 disgusting juices; yeast seasoning; potatoes; korean-style pressed soy fiber, pickled shredded carrots; toiletries; apple cider vinegar; pomegranate juices, whole-grain bread; hummus (again); cashews; bunch of dairy for mom.
...I take it, this hummus has a bad influence on me: i have to eat it with something..., so i'm buying bread (but a very tasty one, i must say, moreover,- with minimal amount of sunflower oil, which is so harmful for me). ...Seriously, i expected that hummus would cause lots of problems with my corrupt digestion, but it ahttps://www.traderjoes.com/dietary-lists/veganreppeared to be pretty edible for me.

Oh that's what you mean by 'pressed soy fiber'! I was thinking okara- the ground up soy pulp left from making soy milk! What's pictured is what we call dried 'yuba'- the skin that forms on the top of cooling soy milk! They also come in knots- which I've made with a spicy orange sauce and veggies, buy soaking, then coating in a cornstarch and frying. That was so good! I never fry anymore, but would like to know another way
How do you prepare the pressed soy fiber?

 

[Val]

Oh that's what you mean by 'pressed soy fiber'! I was thinking okara- the ground up soy pulp left from making soy milk! What's pictured is what we call dried 'yuba'- the skin that forms on the top of cooling soy milk! They also come in knots- which I've made with a spicy orange sauce and veggies, buy soaking, then coating in a cornstarch and frying. That was so good! I never fry anymore, but would like to know another way
How do you prepare the pressed soy fiber?

Eeeeh..., i'm gonna prepare it (pickle) for the first time. Usually i buy a ready pre-cooked product, so called "korean-style" one. Moreover, not only nobody knows that it's yuba... (actually, i read that this is what's formed on the top of soy milk, but it was unclear from that scribble how it must be called in the end)... not only nobody knows that it's soy, but(!) most people think that it's asparagus!!! (our food companies write on the jar that it's korean-style asparagus!!!) So, average customers are always misinformed, OTOH, if most of them don't care of what kind of sausages to stuff their belly with,- i don't think they need much information. Plus, food industry in our country nowadays cares more about stock of meat, dairy and fish,- they want everyone to be fed and pleased, especially in conditions of embargo. At least, they write the list of ingredients...

 

[MadamSarcastra]

.I take it, this hummus has a bad influence on me: i have to eat it with something..., so i'm buying bread

I think most folks who enjoy hummus eat it with something, never just on its own... with bread or toast, pita bread, pita chips, bagel chips, tortilla chips, crackers, fresh veggies, etc.... or as a spread for sandwiches/wraps....

I'm so glad you got to finally try it! And now you're hooked. LOL It's great that it's kind to your digestive system, though....

 

[Val]

I think most folks who enjoy hummus eat it with something, never just on its own... with bread or toast, pita bread, pita chips, bagel chips, tortilla chips, crackers, fresh veggies, etc.... or as a spread for sandwiches/wraps....

I'm so glad you got to finally try it! And now you're hooked. LOL It's great that it's kind to your digestive system, though....

 

[MadamSarcastra]

• 1 bag Kroger frozen Brussels sprouts
• 1 bag Kroger frozen peas & carrots
• 1 bag Ore Ida Steam 'n' Mash frozen russet potatoes
• 1 carton Pacific organic low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 carton Simple Truth organic unsweetened soy milk
• 1 box Kroger tri-color rotini
• 1 box Kroger fettuccine
• 1 bag Kroger 90-second rice (whole grain brown)
• 1 can Contadina tomato paste
• 1 bottle Kroger horseradish mustard
• 1 bottle Just Ranch
• 1 Bai Costa Rica Clementine beverage
• 1 six-pack Founders All Day IPA
• 1 bottle Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon <---- Turns out not vegan, will exchange tomorrow.
• 2 one-pound containers Kroger whole white mushrooms (discount, $2.09 each)
• 1 large red onion
• 1 package Simple Truth organic fresh rosemary

 

[PTree15]

Eight balls of Lily Sugar and Creme cotton yarn, on sale! It's usually $2 or more for one ball, but Michael's had it on sale for $1.25 each. I bought eight. I make dishcloths out of this yarn, and if I make the smaller ones, I'll get two out of each ball. I like to add them to Christmas gifts and such. Plus, I just like making them. I also bought some fake fall flowers for my pitcher in the living room. They were on sale, too. Happy, happy.

 

[Amy SF]

I placed an order from Walmart this morning. Those athletic pants aren’t all one color. I ordered black, light gray, indigo and maroon. The Homedics foot spa because these days when I take my shoes and socks off at the end of the day, my feet look like raw meat. For a vegetarian, that ain’t good. That was the one priced less than $100 with the best reviews. The crochet flip flops because regular flip flops hurt my feet too much, plus I thought these looked cute. I hope they’re more comfortable. These quarter top socks are the only ones that aren’t tight at the ankles. All the others practically cut off my circulation. Not shown below the flip flops: A 6-pack of the next larger size Hanes underwear because I got fat.

 

[Moll Flanders]

Pyjamas from M&S.
Lavender essential oil for my oil diffuser.
Bamboo eye mask for sleeping.
Flaxseed oil capsules.
Day to view 2018/2019 diary.

 

[PTree15]

More ordering today (from Amazon and Vegan Essentials):
Size 10 24-inch stainless steel circular knitting needles
Hand soap
A bottle of vegan B12 vitamins
Nutritional yeast

 

[Amy SF]

Outing to CVS Pharmacy today. I got some organic microwave popcorn, hand lotion, chocolate covered almonds, pretzels, drinking water in tiny little bottles to carry with me on errands, Diet Dr Pepper and Kleenex tissues. The store brand microwave popcorn was BOGO 50% off, so I bought extra to give to the AD for the next bingo store, scheduled for early October. (More about the bingo store later). She was very appreciative.

 

[Val]

After work i dropped into the hypermarket. Despite that it's pretty big, i found what i wanted quickly, as i know the location of certain foods. I got a bottle of teriyaki sauce! (and it's almost black). It appeared to be vegan. I remember having it on chicken at a Japanese restaurant when i was an omni. But that was loooong ago, i don't quite remember the taste, and today i decided that if it's supposed to be sweet,- then it must be tasty. I also got 10 packs of that exact drench liquor. Mom forgot to take my yeast seasoning (i'll have to use something else). But i have a bunch of kale and napa-cabbage.