jsharr ★ Posted April 17, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 17, 2018 Decided to put some effort into eating better by bringing healthy food to the office. Been eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast most mornings instead of hitting the deli for breakfast burritos. Last night I cooked 4 chicken breasts in teriyaki marinade. Brought them and some steam in the bag broccoli to the office. Lunch this week will be simple, cleaner, tasty and less expensive. Should save $25 to $30 per week doing this and get better quality food. On a side not, what do you call the hard stalky bit of broccoli that is left over after you bite the tasty broccoli heads off? I am going with broccolegs, but am open to better suggestions. Wish me luck. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted April 17, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 17, 2018 This sounds like a good plan. I never eat from of Cafe, I rarely go out for lunch with a friend in the area. I always bring my own. I'm sure I save a lot this way, but I also know what I am getting. I have a container in my office with oatmeal in it, I have a scooper so I don't overdue it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted April 17, 2018 Share #3 Posted April 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, jsharr said: what do you call the hard stalky bit of broccoli that is left over after you bite the tasty broccoli heads off? “Compost” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted April 17, 2018 Share #4 Posted April 17, 2018 It doesn't get much better than this. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted April 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, BR46 said: It doesn't get much better than this. If you are going to subject yourself to crappy canned chili, at least make it Wolf Brand without beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted April 17, 2018 Share #6 Posted April 17, 2018 I stopped grabbing lunch out and it has helped me lose weight and save money. When I make stir fry or soups with veggies I peel the broccoli stalks and slice them up. My wife was confused the first time I did that, huh what veggie is this, it tastes like broccoli!?!?!? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted April 17, 2018 Share #7 Posted April 17, 2018 If you put the broccoli stalks back in the bag and steam them until tender they are not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted April 17, 2018 Just now, Longjohn said: If you put the broccoli stalks back in the bag and steam them until tender they are not bad. I think I will pass...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 17, 2018 Share #9 Posted April 17, 2018 Eat your broccoli stump and like it. Actually, it isn't bad if you cut off the outer tough part. The heart of the stump is quite delicious. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 17, 2018 Share #10 Posted April 17, 2018 I actually prefer the stalks to the heads. The Mrs. always tries to throw them away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Grass Posted April 17, 2018 Share #11 Posted April 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: If you put the broccoli stalks back in the bag and steam them until tender they are not bad. 59 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Eat your broccoli stump and like it. Actually, it isn't bad if you cut off the outer tough part. The heart of the stump is quite delicious. 55 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: I actually prefer the stalks to the heads. The Mrs. always tries to throw them away. Weird, weirder, weirdest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 17, 2018 Share #12 Posted April 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, Goat Geddah said: Weird, weirder, weirdest. Snob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted April 17, 2018 Share #13 Posted April 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Longjohn said: If you put the broccoli stalks back in the bag and steam them until tender they are not bad. Broccoli is better and digests better for most people if steamed. Eat the stalks, they are good for you. The more fiber in your diet, the better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalphile Posted April 18, 2018 Share #14 Posted April 18, 2018 I really like the brocollegs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted April 18, 2018 Share #15 Posted April 18, 2018 11 hours ago, Road Runner said: Eat the stalks, ....by making cream of broccoli soup out of them.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted April 18, 2018 Share #16 Posted April 18, 2018 Fresh roasted broccoli is the best. Cut/break the tops into florets, slice the stalks into discs, 1/4" to 1/3". Toss with avocado or olive oil, add some cloves of peeled garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Roast at 375 for 20 minutes. Add fresh grated parmesan while hot and serve. Mangia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted April 18, 2018 Share #17 Posted April 18, 2018 19 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: Eat your broccoli stump and like it. Actually, it isn't bad if you cut off the outer tough part. The heart of the stump is quite delicious. You sound like my mom when she used to tell me to eat my green beans! Couch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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