Comments on: Fast Food – Healthy Options http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:43:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-35767 Kelly the Kitchen Kop Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:20:46 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-35767 Love your ideas, Shannon, thank you! :) Love your ideas, Shannon, thank you! :)

]]> By: Shannon http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-35747 Shannon Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:47:18 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-35747 Kelly one this I do to make sure I don't end up in the fast food or bad food lane is that I have a cooking night, once a week, typically Sunday nights. I cook and shred a whole chicken (and freeze the carcass for stock), cut up veggies like peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, etc. to be used in a quick salad or pita pocket or just to be snacked on. I always make a batch of hummus which is great for lunch, snack or dinner even. At the same time I make things for the kids lunches for the week like my healthier version of 'nutri grain' bars (soaked oats and whole wheat flour, unsweetened fruit preserves to name a few ingredients). I try to use leftovers of dinners as lunches as much as I can too, and always cook for 2 nights at a time, so I'm not thinking EVERY day, what am I going to make for dinner tonight?? It would drive me nuts! This means I only cook three nights a week, and the 7th night we have a fend for yourself night, or eat out. On the occasion that I do forget to plan head, eggs are pretty much what I run to for a quick meal. Fritatas and omlettes are so easy and quick and filling. Kelly one this I do to make sure I don’t end up in the fast food or bad food lane is that I have a cooking night, once a week, typically Sunday nights. I cook and shred a whole chicken (and freeze the carcass for stock), cut up veggies like peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, etc. to be used in a quick salad or pita pocket or just to be snacked on. I always make a batch of hummus which is great for lunch, snack or dinner even. At the same time I make things for the kids lunches for the week like my healthier version of ‘nutri grain’ bars (soaked oats and whole wheat flour, unsweetened fruit preserves to name a few ingredients). I try to use leftovers of dinners as lunches as much as I can too, and always cook for 2 nights at a time, so I’m not thinking EVERY day, what am I going to make for dinner tonight?? It would drive me nuts! This means I only cook three nights a week, and the 7th night we have a fend for yourself night, or eat out. On the occasion that I do forget to plan head, eggs are pretty much what I run to for a quick meal. Fritatas and omlettes are so easy and quick and filling.

]]> By: Jamie http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-14319 Jamie Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:04:40 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-14319 Thanks for all the great advice, everyone! I'm shortening the road trip and I've got a REALLY BIG cooler (and a rechargeable hand vacuum!). Can't wait to try some of these ideas! :) Thanks for all the great advice, everyone! I’m shortening the road trip and I’ve got a REALLY BIG cooler (and a rechargeable hand vacuum!). Can’t wait to try some of these ideas! :)

]]> By: Rachel http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-14203 Rachel Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:31:13 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-14203 I have celiac disease too, and I really like bringing rice salads, bean salads, and tabouleh made with quinoa on road trips. They can be at room temperature for long periods of time without spoiling. Our favorite though is chicken salad scooped up with corn chips or Nut Thins, and carrot sticks and celery. Messy but good! <abbr><em>Rachel’s last blog post..<a href="http://whatrachelsreading.blogspot.com/2009/05/princess-bride.html" rel="nofollow">The Princess Bride</a></abbr></em> I have celiac disease too, and I really like bringing rice salads, bean salads, and tabouleh made with quinoa on road trips. They can be at room temperature for long periods of time without spoiling. Our favorite though is chicken salad scooped up with corn chips or Nut Thins, and carrot sticks and celery. Messy but good!

Rachel’s last blog post..The Princess Bride

]]> By: Kelly http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-2836 Kelly Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:02:54 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-2836 Great tips, thanks Sally! :) Great tips, thanks Sally! :)

]]> By: Sally http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-2826 Sally Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:18:01 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-2826 For the person who's dealing with a road trip with a celiac: I also have this disease, so I understand the stress. People have suggest PB&J, but the problem is that the available gluten free bread is super crumbly (not car friendly) unless it's toasted. So I would suggest either corn tortillas, brown rice wraps (Food for Life and Trader Joes brands are available) or just plain old rice cakes to use instead of bread. The other thing with the gluten issues is that she'll need her own container of pb and jelly; those bread crumbs that get in there from using the same knife, etc, have actually sent me to the hospital! Best to talk to her about it. For the person who’s dealing with a road trip with a celiac: I also have this disease, so I understand the stress. People have suggest PB&J, but the problem is that the available gluten free bread is super crumbly (not car friendly) unless it’s toasted. So I would suggest either corn tortillas, brown rice wraps (Food for Life and Trader Joes brands are available) or just plain old rice cakes to use instead of bread. The other thing with the gluten issues is that she’ll need her own container of pb and jelly; those bread crumbs that get in there from using the same knife, etc, have actually sent me to the hospital! Best to talk to her about it.

]]> By: Kelly http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-2732 Kelly Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:18:39 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-2732 Hi Jill, That's a great idea! I especially love the tip about making a veggie dip with kefir. :) Kelly Hi Jill,

That’s a great idea! I especially love the tip about making a veggie dip with kefir. :)

Kelly

]]> By: Jill http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-2725 Jill Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:20:57 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-2725 Hey Kelly! One of our favorite things to do is have "snacky dinner" we call it. I just start pulling stuff out of the fridge and cupboards. There is always cheese around here, ususally a variety, always organic, often raw. I also get out some organic apples or oranges, and I always keep a supply of carrot sticks cutup and ready to go (we hate "baby carrots" around here). Dip made with good mayo, kefir and sour cream is good. Crackers or toast for the carb eaters. Olives, canned sardines, dried fruit, nuts for sure - like crispy almonds or pecans. When you look at the whole pile on the counter, it's a balanced, healthy and fun meal. The kids can pick as they please, within reason. This is our usual Sunday night dinner! Hey Kelly!

One of our favorite things to do is have “snacky dinner” we call it. I just start pulling stuff out of the fridge and cupboards. There is always cheese around here, ususally a variety, always organic, often raw. I also get out some organic apples or oranges, and I always keep a supply of carrot sticks cutup and ready to go (we hate “baby carrots” around here). Dip made with good mayo, kefir and sour cream is good. Crackers or toast for the carb eaters. Olives, canned sardines, dried fruit, nuts for sure – like crispy almonds or pecans. When you look at the whole pile on the counter, it’s a balanced, healthy and fun meal. The kids can pick as they please, within reason.
This is our usual Sunday night dinner!

]]> By: Kelly http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-2436 Kelly Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:22:43 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-2436 Thanks for more great ideas, Sue!! Thanks for more great ideas, Sue!!

]]> By: Sue E. http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/05/fast-food-healthy-options.html/comment-page-1#comment-2414 Sue E. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:15:58 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/05/22/fast-food-healthy-options/#comment-2414 Jamie: What about good quality beef jerky/meat sticks from a good butcher without junk, lots of fruits, veggies, salad stuff that wouldn't have to be refridgerated. PBJ, large chunks of cheese, crispy nuts. However, I can't imagine how you can transport all that food for a cross-country trip. I would think you might have to have one cooler that is just for your cold stuff. Anything else that you would want to take that won't spoil would seem to me to be overly processed. How long are you going for, and how many people are you feeding?? Just some thoughts after I saw your comment... Sue E. Jamie:
What about good quality beef jerky/meat sticks from a good butcher without junk, lots of fruits, veggies, salad stuff that wouldn’t have to be refridgerated. PBJ, large chunks of cheese, crispy nuts. However, I can’t imagine how you can transport all that food for a cross-country trip. I would think you might have to have one cooler that is just for your cold stuff. Anything else that you would want to take that won’t spoil would seem to me to be overly processed. How long are you going for, and how many people are you feeding??
Just some thoughts after I saw your comment…
Sue E.

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