In these times we’re conscientious of making the most of our hard earned dollar and the meat we buy from it. It’s especially desirable to me to make the most of the hard work of local farmers and the life of the animal that we cook. That’s why I’m about to do a series on how to stretch out a big local chicken into 3 recipes!
Instant Pot Chicken and Shrimp Pho - 3 Meals, 1 Chicken
I’ll show you how to make a broth infused with those classic Vietnamese pho flavours you love using the trendy Instant Pot. Please don’t hold me to the fire on this one, I know that it isn’t traditional to pressure cook the ingredients for a classic pho but trust me, this’ll curb your cravings. PLUS you get to use up that left over chicken carcass you’ve kept in your freezer after roasting a whole chicken.
Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Leek Sauce
How to Support Local Businesses & COVID Shopping Tips
Today is National Takeout Day so I thought I’d write a bit about supporting local businesses during this time of physical distancing.
Wherever you’re living right now, there are businesses near you doing their best to innovate. It’s kind of interesting because we’re almost forced to reexamine our eating habits when all restaurants and bars are closed. It’s also interesting how grocery shopping habits have changed as well.
But you know that already.. what can you do about it to feel like you’re living your life normally?