It's been a while-round 2 of Lurong-food and life!

September 28th was the last time I blogged. WOWZERS. Didn't realize it had been that long. 

I am going to try and be brief-as I always say that is hard for me I am a person of MANY words.

I made a commitment to post for the next 5 weeks. I do really love blogging I just honestly do not have the time for it anymore. My posts will be Lurong directed. 

We are starting the next Lurong Challenge-It could not have come at a better time for me. Life is so funny at times. I did SO good on the last challenge. I am hoping this one will be the same. Shopping was good today- I love when my shopping cart is so full of produce I look like the "bag" lady.

I dont love to shop at Walmart but they are stepping their game up a bit

Some great things this time around- they actually provided a 30 day eating plan. And I am following it!! HEY..don't judge me- sometimes its nice to not have to plan out your own shiz!!! There is something to be said about taking a little help now and then. There were some great ideas. I am following it for at LEAST the first 2 weeks- I think I might have issues with portion control and I think this will help. 
I always buy a rotisserie chicken- so I am loving that not only did they give us a spice recipe-
they gave instructions on how to cook this chicken-its in the crock pot now so the jury is out on how its going to be but I do know there will be no sugar in it- yes folks the Costco chicken has some sugar in the seasoning- I might have gone

a little heavy on the cayenne. of course...love my spice








So here is how I am doing my eggs- this is SO much easier than boiling them- throw a dozen eggs in a muffin tin bake at 350 for about 23 minutes. Just let them cool and DONE!
I baked my sweet potatoes. I am a little leery about the amount of sweet potato-starch is still something I have to keep in check. I will probably pull back on the amount just because I know how I am with this.
I made my own salsa-I AM A TOTAL SALSA SNOB!!! I can't help it. Since I learned how to make it anytime I buy it I just am so disappointed. And lets be real-if you read the labels of just about anything in a bottle or a can...well...there's a bunch of shiz in there you DO NOT want to put in your body- this is a HALF batch and here's the approximates for this- takes about 10 minutes. 

2 cans Rotel diced tomatoes
(I love this brand I get one can diced with lime, green chile's and cilantro and one can diced with habanero)
5-6 good size Roma tomatoes
1 jalapeno
1 Tablespoon garlic
1/2 bunch cilantro
4 green onions -with stems
juice of 1 lime 
sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste. 
Simply chop up all ingredients and mix together-it took me a few tries to get this right- under season and under spice (jalapeno) to start with - it wont take long to perfect it. 

I am also making the bacon wrapped chicken thighs-and the kitchen sink salad mix. I will bag these just like I bag my broccoli I just find this easy to grab and go. 

I guess what I am trying to get at with this post today is that food prep- as daunting and time consuming as it may seem, is really the key to success. For me- it's just me so this I find almost calming and simple at times. For a family with kids it might be a little more challenging. HERE'S THE DEAL ...we are all here for you and for each other. By doing the challenge you have already shown you can put yourself out there. Don't be afraid to reach out to others and find out what is working for them especially if this is your FIRST challenge ( i love you for that) Here's to a successful week 1 - guys I am so excited for you!!!



You know that my posts would not be complete without a little something about Miss Scarlet. The holiday season was the BEST with her. She was sooooo fun!!! Apparently she is a Green Bay fan.. and probably the cutest one I have ever seen!!! She is the best thing ever...and I will forgive her for being a GB fan for now...if the Niners ever do well...she may have a different jersey on...compliments of Granny Jo :)



I just like to always close with something a little lighthearted.....I dont really know what more needs to be said....Here's to week 1 Lurongers-and for anyone else following it- lets get crazy with it!!!