Lack of Food Posts

Posted on February 19, 2014 by thecompletebook

As most of you know, Pete is away a lot of the time which means you will also know I get suckers on my butt and sit at the computer far too long which means supper is always an easy throw together meal.

When Pete is home, it is not for extended periods of time so we always enjoy his favourite meals and lots of braais (barbecues) so there is nothing new to share with you, very sad I know.

Every now and again I will get a sudden rush of blood to the brain and will make something scrumity like the Anchovy, Garlic, Tomato Pasta, or indulge in Sticky Chicken Wings but for the most part, I throw a chicken with some veggies and spuds in the oven. I have been known to get extravagant and on occasion even make gravy. This will serve me well for at least 3 meals with leftovers to add to a salad. A couple of other quick favourites are steak and salad or a piece of fresh fish and salad.

I will work on getting back in the kitchen to share something new and delicious with you.

43 thoughts on “Lack of Food Posts”

My Inner Chick on February 19, 2014 at 01:17 said:

I’m interested in all of your posts, dear. Not just the luscious food articles! XXxxxxxxxx LOVE.

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- thecompletebook on February 19, 2014 at 11:25 said:
  
  Love right back to you dear Kim!!! How I would love to sit with you in your kitchen today and chat over a glass or 3 of red wine! Hugs to you dear. 🙂 xoxoxo
  
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hotlyspiced on February 19, 2014 at 03:12 said:

In the meantime, enjoy your time with Pete and I think a roast chicken is one of the best meals around – especially when it comes with gravy! xx

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- thecompletebook on February 19, 2014 at 11:40 said:
  
  Thanks very much Charlie! Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Norma Chang on February 19, 2014 at 03:35 said:

I can relate, it is a challenge cooking for one.

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- thecompletebook on February 19, 2014 at 11:41 said:
  
  It’s a good thing I don’t get bored with the leftovers Norma. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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ChgoJohn on February 19, 2014 at 05:23 said:

Take your time, Mandy. Enjoy this break while you can. 🙂

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- thecompletebook on February 19, 2014 at 11:41 said:
  
  Thanks John! Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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Tandy | Lavender and Lime on February 19, 2014 at 05:55 said:

This is just life happening 🙂

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- thecompletebook on February 19, 2014 at 11:42 said:
  
  Absolutely Tandy. Sadly I have not had much dedicated time to writing my book either. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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ela@GrayApron on February 19, 2014 at 07:29 said:

This is a perfect food post! Apple is a perfect food ! 🙂 ela

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- thecompletebook on February 19, 2014 at 11:42 said:
  
  Ela, you are very kind, thank you! Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Choc Chip Uru on February 19, 2014 at 08:21 said:

Sounds like my mum 😀
It is so hard to keep coming up with new dinners!
Take your time and I can’t wait to see some new foodie posts 🙂

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

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- thecompletebook on February 19, 2014 at 11:43 said:
  
  Thanks CCU! Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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Chica Andaluza on February 19, 2014 at 10:47 said:

It’s an interesting dilemma for food bloggers – we don’t always want to be eating new dishes, we love our old favourites too! We just love hearing from you and seeing photos of your home and surroundngs. And that apple is gorgeous 🙂

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- thecompletebook on February 19, 2014 at 11:44 said:
  
  Thanks so much for understanding Tanya! I munched that apple while I downloaded the pics I took of it. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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dedy oktavianus pardede on February 19, 2014 at 13:52 said:

Have a good time than Mandy,
Just like my mom, it’s kinda common drama for food blogger….
totally understand that!

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- thecompletebook on February 19, 2014 at 14:07 said:
  
  Thanks Dedy, although you always have the most wonderful recipes to share. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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dianeskitchentable on February 19, 2014 at 17:04 said:

You are just like me! If I don’t have anyone to cook for then I just sort of graze when I feel like I’m going to pass out. I always thought I was the only one to have boxed cereal for dinner though – sometimes I get really fancy & toss some fresh fruit on top.

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- thecompletebook on February 20, 2014 at 15:26 said:
  
  I have been known to eat standing in front of the fridge with the door open! Naughty! Cereal is usually my pudding. I love the idea of adding some fresh fruit Diane. Covering some of the food groups in one bowl – very clever! Have a super day and hope your daughters training is going well. I am improving all the time but still need time (I am a bit slow on the up take) to get to an optimum level of fitness. 🙂 xo
  
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Kristy on February 19, 2014 at 17:06 said:

I’m impressed you make chicken and veggies for yourself. That’s far more ambitious than I was on the nights Mike was away (before kids). I would eat lots of pasta and pizza. 🙂 I think it’s so hard to cook decent meals for yourself – especially with the suckers. 😉

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meticulousmick on February 19, 2014 at 18:00 said:

Nice Apple Mandy, MM 🍀 xo

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- thecompletebook on February 20, 2014 at 15:26 said:
  
  Thanks MM! Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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  - meticulousmick on February 20, 2014 at 15:35 said:
    
    Likewise, 💚
    
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    - thecompletebook on February 21, 2014 at 10:29 said:
      
      😉
      
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bitsandbreadcrumbs on February 19, 2014 at 18:05 said:

I’m with the Chica on this. We love hearing from you and I am the same way, not always making something new and different and even when I do, sometimes I don’t change someone else’s recipe a bit. In fact, I’ve not posted for those two reasons. We all need to give ourselves a break on that one. Have a lovely day, Mandy.

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- thecompletebook on February 20, 2014 at 15:29 said:
  
  Betsy, thank you so much! Have a lovely day too. 🙂 xo
  
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kathryningrid on February 19, 2014 at 22:26 said:

They’re right, our friends: every real-life cook has times when the done-it-before comforts are the best preparations for the day, and frankly, all the more so for a food blogger, who is spending so much time and energy on the work of the blog, right on top of daily life *and* the need/desire for easier and already well-known foods. So it’s miraculous that you get so much fantastic and delicious and beautiful and educational food-related stuff up here so consistently! That you do so with such good cheer and intelligence is all the better. And I’m with those who’ve said that it’s not only the food that fascinates us here. Your eye for beauty, your delight in whatever adventures life hands you (household fun, running, travel, time at the beach, family events, your furry children, you name it)—it’s all part of the reason we come here time and again. In short, it’s *you* we come to visit, not just your grand cookery.

Big hugs to YOU!
Kathryn

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- thecompletebook on February 21, 2014 at 11:32 said:
  
  Kath, you are far too kind, thank you so much! Hugs to you too! Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Glenda on February 20, 2014 at 18:22 said:

Hi Mandy. I understand completely. I am ‘home alone’ at the moment and I have just put a potato in the microwave on sensor cook to have with a steak and some tomatoes and rocket. Hardly blogging material. 🙂

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- thecompletebook on February 21, 2014 at 10:30 said:
  
  So glad you understand Glenda. Your supper sounds great though! Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on February 20, 2014 at 22:33 said:

Darling, we love to hear from you, food or otherwise! I’m glad to know you’re doing well over there, but I do wish your Pete was around more – I know how much you miss him! xx

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- thecompletebook on February 21, 2014 at 10:31 said:
  
  Thanks so much Celia! It really is wonderful having Pete home. Sadly though is is leaving again tomorrow for a couple of weeks. Have a super weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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The Editors of Garden Variety on February 22, 2014 at 00:30 said:

Hi, no worries. We can all wait until you are ready to start up again. I am really looking forward to reading your upcoming posts.

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- thecompletebook on February 22, 2014 at 11:46 said:
  
  So kind of you, thank you! Have a super Saturday. 🙂
  
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Karen on February 22, 2014 at 04:30 said:

Mandy, I always enjoy your photos…they are so good. Maybe you could share what it happening in your own backyard when you have a spare moment…I know it would be a pleasant change from all the snow I’m looking at. 🙂

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- thecompletebook on February 22, 2014 at 11:47 said:
  
  Thank you for such a lovely compliment Karen. I shall put a garden update post together asap! Have a lovely weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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ChopinandMysaucepan on February 22, 2014 at 22:04 said:

Dear Mandy,

When Mysaucepan is away, I love cooking those dishes that she doesn’t like.

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- thecompletebook on February 23, 2014 at 16:05 said:
  
  Pete and I enjoy all the same food so I don’t even have that to look forward to. Thanks for stopping by Chopin. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Bam's Kitchen on February 23, 2014 at 14:44 said:

I would just love to be home alone for just an hour-enjoy the freedom. My teenagers are always begging for food, but most of those are just food for fuel meals never get documented on my blog either. Enjoy the freedom of eating what you wish and when you wish and I think that the BBQ and gravy sounds delicious.

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- thecompletebook on February 23, 2014 at 16:24 said:
  
  Bam, you are welcome any time to pop over here for some clearly needed R&R. Have a super week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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Jessica Maher (@kbelleicious) on February 25, 2014 at 17:58 said:

girl! I am right there with you! No need to worry! We are there and look forward to any posts you have:) we love you! Not the food!

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- thecompletebook on February 26, 2014 at 16:24 said:
  
  Aww Belle, thank you so much! Feeling the love. 🙂 Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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