# Notes on feeding oneself **URL:** \ **Category:** Food\ **Created:** [September 1, 2022, 12:00am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123 "2022-09-01T00:00:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 20
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2026, 5:27am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/383 "2026-06-21T05:27:59Z")
hash browns are nice for breakfast. can I make them? ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/384 "2026-06-21T22:18:19Z")
I boiled up some frozen veg 10 mins in plastic in the microwave, mixed with black beans and a can of sliced mushrooms, then added a bunch of woostershire sauce. this is a great meal! ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/385 "2026-06-21T22:55:18Z")
I put sharpie markers next to the fridge at home and at work. This way I can remember to mark when I opened an item so I don’t throw it out early and waste food. For stuff like cheese, it would be great to have a reusable (glass?) container at work that I can keep re-sealing big stuff in so I don’t need to keep bagging it in plastic bags. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 12:50am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/386 "2026-06-28T00:50:16Z")
I diced some potatoes, boiled them for 15 minutes, and then ate them after they were room-temperature. Really great, quick to eat, nice snack. I should have more cold potato dishes. . I’m storing the potatoes in the fridge, haven’t had issues with them going moldy. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 1:57am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/387 "2026-06-28T01:57:46Z")
gnocchi is great. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/388 "2026-06-28T23:41:36Z")
I made some basmati rice. two of the rice-cups and two water-cups. cooks super, super quickly and is very nice and fluffy. added in some tofu. actuallly I was so hungry enough that I made another batch and ate that too. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/389 "2026-07-05T21:21:55Z")
potato gnocchi is dirt cheap, reliable, and high calorie. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 12:55am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/390 "2026-07-08T00:55:48Z")
washed a whole bag of potatoes (2 kg I think?), diced 'em got water boiling, added potatoes to boiling water, set a timer for 15 minutes, Added a large can of crushed seasoned tomatoes to the water. added a teaspoon of oregano, two tablespoons of knorr broth powder, can of black beans. about 7 minutes before the timer ends I added some frozen cauliflower. the potatoes needed another 5 minutes, then I mashed them a little. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 3:52am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/391 "2026-07-08T03:52:09Z")
For basically the first time since moving here, I spent less than $400 in food this month. I’ve been a bit hungry, so not quite meeting calorie needs, but whatever. I think the main difference was I brought food directly to work. I reduced the amount I threw away for food safety feelings, I labelled date when I opened perishables, I bagged cheese so it wouldn’t harden I relied on tofu a lot, even just brought a pack of tofu unopened to work and microwaved it. I also did not eat out a single time or use the vending machine or ag cafe; if I had no food I would walk to the grocery store even if it was 9:30 pm. recently I’ve brought food directly from walmart to work, that’s been fine. walmart prices are pretty good. it’s also kind of a shorter walk, faster, catch the bus. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 3:53am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/392 "2026-07-08T03:53:22Z")
just cracking open a can of lemon tuna is so nice as a treat. eating something mid-afternoon before I take the bus to prevent me from being really low when I get home seems to be useful. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2026, 12:02am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/393 "2026-07-12T00:02:11Z")
colleague of mine who I respect mixes protein powder with morning beverages not something I would think of doing, except if I continue to regularly forget to eat ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2026, 4:58am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/394 "2026-07-19T04:58:09Z")
oh man, canned lentils in water microwaved - nice lentil soup ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 3:16am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/395 "2026-08-23T03:16:04Z")
soba noodles - walmart ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 3:17am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/396 "2026-08-23T03:17:56Z")
soba noodles - walmart ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 3:30am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/397 "2026-08-23T03:30:28Z")
[https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022329-cold-noodle-salad-with-spicy-peanut-sauce](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022329-cold-noodle-salad-with-spicy-peanut-sauce) nytimes soba noodle salad ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 4:13am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/398 "2026-08-23T04:13:20Z")
making a lot of use of individually-wrapped cheese sticks, especially for breakfast / morning snack. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 4:13am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/399 "2026-08-23T04:13:23Z")
[https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/healthy-breakfasts](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/healthy-breakfasts) ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/400 "2026-08-24T19:05:15Z")
I made that NYT soba noodle salad. used one 300g pack of soba $2.5, one whole cucumber, one whole pepper some of the ingredients cost a lot initially I got bascially 3 meals out of it. $2 for cucumber, $2.5 for soba, $4 for the pepper and cucumber, say $2 for the other ingredients amortized it lasted overnight fully assembled in the fridge. it’s fantastic, though pretty rich. I think I might want to add another cucumber to bulk it up a bit. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/401 "2026-08-25T17:25:46Z")
microwaved up some soba this morning, 5 mins in a bowl of water, then quenched with cold. should keep at work. this worked really well. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123/402 "2026-08-25T17:30:09Z")
[https://www.uhhospitals.org/health-information/health-and-wellness-library/healthy-recipes](https://www.uhhospitals.org/health-information/health-and-wellness-library/healthy-recipes) [https://www.uhhospitals.org/health-information/health-and-wellness-library/nutrition-facts](https://www.uhhospitals.org/health-information/health-and-wellness-library/nutrition-facts) [Previous page](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123.md?page=19) [Next page](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/notes-on-feeding-oneself/123.md?page=21)