{"id":12951,"date":"2023-12-08T03:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T03:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/?p=12951"},"modified":"2023-12-09T04:44:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T04:44:18","slug":"cooking-at-home-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/?p=12951","title":{"rendered":"Cooking at Home!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hi friends! Happy Friday:) It&#8217;s been a wet, cold, rainy week in my neighborhood.  We are just doing our regular routines like  homeschooling, walking outside, cooking at home, decluttering! One of my goals is to cook and eat most of our meals at home\/lessen our take outs (we do Friday takeouts!). I&#8217;m proud to say that we just did that this week! I tried to simplify our meals this month because I just don&#8217;t have the desire to be cooking and cleaning most evenings.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had a Costco trip last week and got some basic groceries like bread, cheese, etc. I plan to go to Trader Joes this weekend to get my groceries for the week. I&#8217;m also monitoring our grocery budget this month, so for the first week we are on track!HA<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal8.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal8-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Costco Trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tortellini soup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12953\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal1.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal1-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chicken wings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal2.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal2-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spicy braised chicken (Korean recipe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal3.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal3-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steak Bites with mushrooms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal4.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal4-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">grilled tuna belly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal5.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal5-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">leftovers tuna belly\/veggies in coconut milk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal6.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal6-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal7.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal7-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We had Pakistani food tonight! Biryani and Paneer while the kids had Pizza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our breakfasts are usually eggs\/toast\/cereals\/banana bread<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lunches are leftovers\/salad\/sandwiches\/snack food\/charcuterie\/cheese board<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal9.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal9-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DIL stopped by this week and got us bagels!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week, we are doing good with our &#8220;walk challenge&#8221;, despite the rain and cold!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal10.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal10-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slow morning this week!  While preparing for breakfast kids get to watch cartoons!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal12.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal12.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal12-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal11.jpeg 530w, https:\/\/www.calamariqueen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/meal11-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 85vw, 530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Relaxing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a wonderful and restful weekend friends! Stay safe and take care:)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi friends! Happy Friday:) It&#8217;s been a wet, cold, rainy week in my neighborhood. We are just doing our regular routines like homeschooling, walking outside, cooking at home, decluttering! One of my goals is to cook and eat most of our meals at home\/lessen our take outs (we do Friday takeouts!). 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