Thrown Together Lunch
By much2say
@much2say (57760)
Los Angeles, California
April 6, 2023 3:35pm CST
With my kids being home today, I made them a nice lunch. No bready cheese pizza or disgusting mini hot dogs from school . . . they enjoyed their home meal.
Fried rice, tempura shrimp, and some edamame (soy bean pods) . . . with a bowl of udon (Japanese noodle soup) with more tempura shrimp. Does it sound like I spoil my kids?
Truth of the matter is, I needed to clear out the fridge 
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Fried rice: leftover rice, egg, and some ramdom bits of vegetables.
Tempura shrimp: frozen - we normally don't eat this - but now there is more room in the freezer.
Edamame: leftover from the other night.
Udon: one remaining frozen pack of udon noodles
Udon soup: easy: water, soy sauce, mirin (like a sweet rice wine), green onions.
More tempura shrimp: used up the rest of the package.
No extra shopping trip for this, less leftovers, more room in the fridge/freezer, happy tummies 
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How was your lunch today 
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Fried rice: leftover rice, egg, and some ramdom bits of vegetables.
Tempura shrimp: frozen - we normally don't eat this - but now there is more room in the freezer.
Edamame: leftover from the other night.
Udon: one remaining frozen pack of udon noodles
Udon soup: easy: water, soy sauce, mirin (like a sweet rice wine), green onions.
More tempura shrimp: used up the rest of the package.
No extra shopping trip for this, less leftovers, more room in the fridge/freezer, happy tummies !
How was your lunch today ?21 people like this
21 responses
@DaddyEvil (174763)
• United States
6 Apr 23
You might spoil your kids a little bit. 
I ate a slice of Shepherd's Pie a few minutes ago. I'm awake early today so may still take a nap before I'm ready to get up for the day.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful day. 3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (174763)
• United States
6 Apr 23
@marlina Shepherd's Pie is delicious and filling. 
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Apr 23
@LadyDuck That sounds so delicious! I do not have a lot of experience making risotto (just watching chefs making it on tv ). I'd love to try that combination of ingredients! A new recipe a week 
- imagine the collection once you do write them all!!
). I'd love to try that combination of ingredients! A new recipe a week - imagine the collection once you do write them all!!2 people like this
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Apr 23
I love freshly made tempura shrimp and vegetables too . . . but not possible for a quick lunch . Ohhh, your risotto sounds so good . . . do you cook in those ingredients or are they placed on the risotto as toppings? I am telling you I will buy your cookbook someday .
. Ohhh, your risotto sounds so good . . . do you cook in those ingredients or are they placed on the risotto as toppings? I am telling you I will buy your cookbook someday .2 people like this
@LadyDuck (502945)
• Italy
8 Apr 23
@much2say I add the pear (cut in small pieces) ten minutes after I start the risotto, the Gorgonzola cheese only a couple of minutes before serving and I top with the chopped walnuts. I am guilty not writing my cookbook every week I add at least one new recipe.
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@Deepizzaguy (122379)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Apr 23
Tacos was my lunch for today.
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@Deepizzaguy (122379)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 Apr 23
@marlina It was a great meal.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Apr 23
@Deepizzaguy Ohhhh, tacos are a big favorite here too. I could eat a million of them .
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.@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Apr 23
@Laurakemunto Ohhh, I am not familiar with those . . . but I do know collard greens. Well, I know them but have not really had them. I just looked up ugali . . . I want to try that !
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
7 Apr 23
@much2say ugali and sukuma wiki ( this is a common vegetable here also known as collard greens)
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@snowy22315 (209237)
• United States
6 Apr 23
Not as interesting as that (yogurt), but yesterday I had a healthy Asian salad.
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@snowy22315 (209237)
• United States
7 Apr 23
@much2say I dont usually have the ingredients here...but I know you can make some decent ones just using ramen noodles. I had mine at Panera.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Apr 23
@snowy22315 Ohhh, I think Hubby had that at Panera not too long ago!
@celticeagle (190074)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Apr 23
No lunch. I woke late and after a certain time I don't want to eat and ruin my dinner... Shrimp for dinner.
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@celticeagle (190074)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Apr 23
@much2say ........I do too. I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat. Indecision-- I hate it!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Apr 23
@celticeagle Oh I know that one too. When that happens, I'll just get a slice of cheese or a handful of nuts . . . or sometimes just heat up some almond milk to drink.
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@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
7 Apr 23
I love clearing the fridge day. It means I can eat as much as I want and my sister will be happy for once. Food so expensive these days and sure I chip in but we all do. We all to scared to eat to much of the family meals. Sometimes my brother and I are like screw it, I am hungry and finishing that off.
The worse is when its like 2 small servings or one big serving. I am always like I am eating it and it gets me in trouble every time. I use logic like no one will eat that anyway because no one will want to do the dishes. I do not know why since I do majority of dishes anyway. haha. Its my way of keeping my brother and sister off my back but does not work to well.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Apr 23
It's hard because I know guys need to eat more - that's just the way it is. I guess the key is to stretch those meals somehow - make it tasty but fill tummies too. I wish you guys could come here and clean out our fridge - because a lot of times we don't get to the leftovers. My kids don't eat a whole lot - yet 
. Yah, tell me about it - food prices have gone up for sure 
. But we all gotta eat. I'm just trying to find the deals all the time and like I said stretch meals where I can. I hope you all are getting enough to eat there!!
- because a lot of times we don't get to the leftovers. My kids don't eat a whole lot - yet . Yah, tell me about it - food prices have gone up for sure . But we all gotta eat. I'm just trying to find the deals all the time and like I said stretch meals where I can. I hope you all are getting enough to eat there!!1 person likes this
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
13 May 23
@crossbones27 I guess they call that first world problems ? If any of us are able to eat daily and feed our beloved pets, we have way more than many others do. But yah, slightly unfair that the pets get more of the good stuff . . . tell Brooklyn to be sure to share .
? If any of us are able to eat daily and feed our beloved pets, we have way more than many others do. But yah, slightly unfair that the pets get more of the good stuff . . . tell Brooklyn to be sure to share .1 person likes this
@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
7 May 23
@much2say We not doing to bad, I do get a bit upset when dogs eat better than me. My sister does not even bother to ask me, here dogs. What the hell. Some people say that is rich people problems. I go I am not rich and I was hungry. Brooklyn give it back. 
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
7 Apr 23
It is handy to have kids to eat the stuff and clean out the fridge huh?
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Aug 23
@Tampa_girl7 I will say our school lunches were WAY better than what they serve the kids now. Everything is bread and cheese - it's horrible!
@Tampa_girl7 (54741)
• United States
7 Aug 23
@much2say I was lucky that my school usually had good food.
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@GardenGerty (169590)
• United States
7 Apr 23
I am cleaning out the refrigerator and freezer too. Last night I made a little corn bread. I layered bun length brats across the top and baked it. Added the leftover chili and the last of the shredded cheese on top. We will have it again today since there are just two of us. Your lunch sounds yummy.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Apr 23
Ohhh, that sounds good! You remind me that I might have some frozen brats . . . that would help to make more room in the freezer if I finally make use of them! That sounds great with the corn bread and chili/cheese!! Leftovers are time savers - love it!
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
15 Apr 23
My day was really okay and blessed.
oh well it's nice that your kids gets a good meal from you.
@RasmaSandra (98156)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Apr 23
Just one meal a baked chicken leg quarter and rice,
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