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STOP!!! Go to Your Seasoning Cabinet Right Now and Throw this OUT!!!

LISTENNNNNN!!!!  Go to Your Seasoning Cabinet Right Now and Throw this OUT!!!

What you may ask?

EXPIRED SEASONINGS!!

I just did a live on Facebook about this YESTERDAY.!!! Didnt see it?  You can watch Here!

The goal is to make sure folks understand that we have to RESPECT EXPIRATION DATES!

They exist for a reason on foods and herbs and spices!!  YESSSSS THE SPICES IN YOUR CABINET!!!!

When they are expired they are no longer good for you!!  HEAR ME CLEARLYYYY!!!! Expired food and seasonings are not good for your body!

It’s for sure time for us to start respecting expiration dates!!

  • First stop… YOUR SEASONING CABINET!
  • Next…. YOUR FREEZER!!
  • Then….. YOUR FRIDGE!!
  • And dont forget about YOUR PANTRY

… with all the canned foods too!!!!  They already have additives and preservatives so that it lasts longer…. But chyleeeee if you are already past that…THROW IT OUT! THROW IT OUT! (In my T.I. Voice)

Ok! Imma get off my soap box 📦

But send me some pics fam!!! Show me you cleaning out them cabinets!!!! I’ll show mine first!!!!!

Look at This!! 

See my Cabinet!!! Go ahead and like it and leave me a comment!!! Did I do a good job?

Chyleeeee!!!!!

Love yall to Life!

And oh…. I started a text group so we can do better together! Shoot me a text (313) 992-4524.. I’ll respond!  #DontTrip! lol!

Que

P.S. Share this with a friend.. we all need to clean out some stuff in our lives!!!! (Whewww Chyle… a whole word saint)

P.S.S. We are starting our Faith, Family, Food & Fitness Challenge October 4, 2021!!!

Ok.. I’ll be quiet now!

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Why Can’t I Lose this Weight!

I feel like I have been trying to lose 20lbs for 10 years.  Let’s be real.  I am doing something wrong.  So I started paying more attention to the foods that I’m eating.  I’m 100% Vegan.  There is no way I should be having weight issues.  That is not real. It is a lie.  What you eat no matter who you are matters.

My issues have been consistency… I forget to eat, and by doing that it makes my body hold on to what it can because it doesn’t know when I will get another meal.  Facts.  So I have to be more consistent about eating.

Next issue, eating foods that are calorie dense.  The foods that I decided to eat once I finally got around to eating… were heavy. You can actually eat more and lose more if you focus on foods that are water rich.  Why? Because water dilutes the calories allowing you to eat more. I know it sounds crazy but listen… I have been learning more and more ya’ll.

An example… a cup of frickin raisins…. 500 calories. (which is more than a meal in our meal prep). Stay with me…now lets look at a cup of grapes.. (seeded of course) that same cup is only 62 calories!!!!!!!!

YEP. GO BACK AND READ THAT AGAIN!

And the result…both cups will make you feel full but one is WAYYYY HEAVIER!

So pay attention to the foods that you are eating, or they heavy and calorie dense? or Light & Water Rich?

This is Day 6 of the #Faith #Family #Food #Fitness Challenge (Click Here to Learn More #FFFFChallenge) and I am totally trying to make a difference in my body!  So join in with me… it doesn’t matter when you start, the blessing is that you just START!

What has been some of the struggles of your weightless journey?
Reply to this post and let me know, and let’s do this together 🙂

 

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Let’s Talk about Protein (Part I)

Understanding Protein

This is a conversation that needs to be had. Protein. Everyone has stuff to say about it, but everyone doesn’t understand how it relates to the purpose of it in your body. Many people will tell you you need it, you can’t have to much of it, but no one ever wants to really tackle making sure that everyone understands and the important functions of protein in your body.

I want to make it as simple as possible for you, for the sake of you being able to remember it.

Proteins are an important part of great health.

  • What is a protein:

According to Webster's Dictionary- : protein is any of various naturally occurring extremely complex substances that consist of amino-acid residues joined by peptide bonds, contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, usually sulfur, and occasionally other elements (such as phosphorus or iron), and include many essential biological compounds (such as enzymes, hormones, or antibodies)

The name comes from the Greek word proteos - which means Primary or First Place

Hence why proteins are so important, and why understanding what they do for your body is fundamental in understanding the basics of good health and eating.

I really would like to make this short and sweet.. But it is literally inevitable.

From the basics, proteins are made up of amino acids that join together to form long chains. See the pretty picture below?

Here are all the Amino Acids you will never remember.. To help you understand that in this “candy necklace” of aminos, each one has a special role, in a collection of special links that make up what we know as proteins.

There are 20 Amino Acids that form the different proteins in your body. They do most of their work inside the cells and go do different jobs throughout your body..

Here are some of the most essential proteins and duties that illustrate why your body depends on them and how they can benefit you.

  1. Growth and Upkeep

Our body needs protein for the growth and upkeep of tissues. Could you imagine getting a scar and your tissue never healing and replacing itself? (gasp)

The body's protein needs are dependent on your health and your activity level. Protein is in a constant state of turnover. Normally your body breaks down the same amount that it uses to build and repair tissues, when it is breaking down more than it creates we have to increase our amount of protein to assist with our body's needs, like when you are sick, or during pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Or if you have an injury or surgery more protein is needed to assist with the healing.

By making sure we’re eating and amassing enough protein for our body, simply put, we’re giving our bodies the ability to do its daily chores and maintenance wherever necessary in our bodies.

Remember, I don’t like to overload you with information. So I want you to use this as food for thought for yourselves today. Do you know what you are eating? Do you know if you are giving your body the protein that it needs to do the many jobs that it fulfills on a daily basis?

Nevertheless, this is just the beginning!!! Tomorrow, we are going to take it a step further, and in the meantime, here is a protein-hefty food that may benefit your diet.

Lentils

The lentil is an edible legume. It is an annual plant known for its lens-shaped seeds and is about 40 cm tall, with seeds that  grow in pods. 

There are 8 grams of protein per cooked cup (240 ml) of lentils and provide 50% of your daily recommended fiber intake (yes God).... and I’m talking about the good fiber that feeds the healthy bacteria in your colon saints….. That keeps a healthy gut!!!!! That means lentils can help reduce ailments like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and some cancers! So if lentils are not in your diet…. It is time to introduce them.  They can be cooked like beans, boil them and use them for soups, salads, stir frys, dahls, everything.

Ok ok.. I don’t want to overwhelm you.  Just give you some food for thought..for ya on this glorious day 🙂

Hope it was worth the read.  Share this with a friend….there will be more on protein….tomorrow.

This is a pretty important subject, and I want you to understand it.

So until next time.  May your tastebuds be…

Forever Satisfied.  

Que

 

Cooking with Que / The Kitchen by Cooking with Que Health & Safety Update

Hey Family!!!

I pray that you all are in great health or healing Godspeed!  At Cooking with Que & The Kitchen by Cooking with Que, the health and safety of our entire community is our top priority. Today we’re sharing a number of updates with our clients about new health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19 as well as features available on the Cooking with Que site.

Safely Delivering Your Meals: Catered or Meal Prep with Cooking with Que
We’re working closely with national and local authorities as well as a panel of health and safety experts to actively monitor the situation and ensure we’re operating safely with minimal disruption to service. Just know what are taking appropriate precautions to safely deliver your items. All Meal Prep Items will now be in completely disposable recyclable containers until we are in the clear.  Thank you to everyone who has been apart of us saving the planet thus far by returning recycled containers, but for the safety of our community we will be using completely disposable recyclable containers.

Introducing “Leave at My Door Delivery”
Next week, we are offering “Leave at My Door Delivery” feature to all customers, giving you more flexibility in how you want to receive your Meal Prep Orders. To use the new feature, simply select “Leave at My Door Delivery” as part of your delivery options at checkout. You’ll receive a photo confirmation once your Meal Prep order has been delivered.

Dining at The Kitchen by Cooking with Que
There is a reason why we are known as the cleanest Kitchen in the City of Detroit, because of our overly precautious cleaning methods.  Our goal is to teach our community how to eat to live, and we will continue to do so.

For the latest info on the precautions you can take, please visit the CDC’s website.

We are blessed to have you as members of the Cooking with Que community!!!

We Love You to Life!

Que

Psalm 91 🙂

Meal Preps Are Here! Are you Ready?

The most asked question in the Cooking with Que inbox..... Do you have Meal Preps!  Literally.

I had to take the time to determine what would work because I didn't want to be another "Box" service with food that will last for 7-10 days!  That's absolutely ridiculous to me.  Like what fresh food do you get out of a garden... and it lasts you for that long!  GET OUTTA HERE!

My brain says, if something is supposed to be fresh, you should have to go get another batch sooner than later.  I grocery shop a couple times per week.  Fresh Kale... Spinach.. Tomatoes those items when they are truly fresh.. don't last for 2 weeks fam! So I wanted to figure out how to make this beneficial for everyone involved.  Vegans and Meat Eaters alike.  So all my local peeps will have access to pick up or delivery options. I only have spots for 10 Out of State peeps, to let me know how they like getting food every 3-4 days.

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Veggie of the Month: Tumeric by Savannah Grace Carter

August is Turmerific!Hello family! Welcome to our new plant of the month blog series! My name is Savannah Grace. I am a 9 year old girl who lives in North Carolina with my mom and spends summers in Michigan with my dad. I love to read fiction books and write short stories. I draw pictures of animals in my spare time, my favorite color is magenta and I think eating healthy is important! I am also proud to say I am Auntie Que’s niece! One day while visiting Auntie Que's business, The Kitchen, I thought it would be cool for her to have a plant of the month for her store. She loved the idea and told me that I should write a blog. It was our idea to start this blog series about a new plant every month. I am happy to announce that the plant of the month for July is turmeric! Turmeric’s scientific name is Curcuma longa. I think that is so cool! I will use the 4-1-1 to share my excitement about turmeric. That is 4 fun facts about turmeric, one surprising fact, and my favorite fact!4 Fun Facts About Turmeric -Turmeric has more than 50 types of use! This includes tea, skin uses, spices, soups, and more!-Turmeric has the potential to help prevent heart diseases, cancer and Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a very bad disease. It destroys memory and brain cells.-Turmeric is also referred to as roots and Indian saffron.  It was found in New Deli in the time period of B.C.-Turmeric is a yellow-ish powder and it has helped some people to lose weight1 Thing That May Surprise You About Turmeric:Too much turmeric can cause stomach aches, nausea, dizziness, and bathroom trips. Also the first 'r' in Turmeric is silent. That sure fooled me at first. 1 Thing I Love About Turmeric:My favorite thing about turmeric is how it is used as a ceremonial plant in Asia. Turmeric is a very important part of their culture. It is also identified as the Golden Spice! This is Savannah Grace saying thanks for hearing me out.  See ya next month!

 

Late Lent Starters?

You ever get so busy that you know you are supposed to be doing something, but you can’t remember what?

How did I forget Lent was here.  What’s even worse, I didn’t have a thought about giving anything up. Like literally.  I hear and see everyone talk about, I’m giving up sweets, drinking, eating...blah blah blah.

I think, it’s almost become so commercial, it’s like a New Years Resolution.  Remember that? The thing that is promised to do… but never lives past like the last day of January! Smh.

Lent is supposed to be a journey, sacrificial, its to represent the time Jesus was in the wilderness preparing for his ministry work.  

And I. Forgot.  

#InsertPalmToFaceEmojiHere  smh.

So, I am not going to beat myself up.  I’m going to deal with it, and face it head on.  

What I plan on giving up for the next 40 days, and hopefully it starts a new habit……

WORRY

I’m giving up worrying.  It’s not healthy for you.  It makes you sick, mentally and physically.  It’s a waste of time, and God doesn’t make mistakes!  PERIOD!

So goodbye worry!  I don’t need you. Everything is going to be alright in it’s time

What did you give up for Lent?

Que 🙂

P.S.  If you missed me on Fox 2 Detroit (we’ve been on 3 times in the last 2 week!!) You  can check it out here for Links & Recipes:

  1. S. S. We are still #Crowdfunding!  Donate to our campaign to Create a Healthier Detroit here!

Ok, ok... until next time fam.. May your tastebuds be...

#ForeverSatisfied!

Que’s Fox 2 Bloopers that made National News

I almost kept this to myself,  but we all deal with life right?  Imagine having a segment on Fox 2 News in the morning....literally prime air time... and you don't have everything that you need.

I'm talking its the week before the Super Bowl! The beginning of Black History Month, and Heart Health Awareness and you get invited to talk about some amazing recipes that can be used for Super Bowl Parties for those family and friends. I'm excited!  Some of the recipes that we are known for is the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos and the Chorizo Queso Dip...so we go with those two ideas along with some oven roasted (not deep friend) buffalo wings, for the meat eaters in the house!

I'm set to be on the segment with Deena Centofani, Lee Thomas, and Ryan Ermanni,  all of the faves! Set to be there by 9:30 but the work starts before hand. This segment was during Michigans Winter Storm Dante (it had some name.. I just remember calling it Dante) Listen, it snowed uncontrollably and the weather was like -35 degrees!  It was aweful!  Because of the weather... Trader Joes couldn't get deliveries, so they couldn't get Soy Chorizo, the main ingredient for the Vegan Chorizo Q'ueso,... I drove around and checked every neighboring store.  So I knew I had to change of the recipe!

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A good Crusty Peach Cobbler with less hassle and heartburn!

So this is the quickest peach cobbler you will ever make, because THAT'S WHAT I DO! I try to make some of your favorite down home recipes taste amazing but I'm obsessed with making sure my family lives happier healthier lifestyles! So I want you to be able to pronounce what you are actually cooking!

Now, in our family the best part is.....HAVING A GOOD CRUST TO PEACH RATIO!  We loveeeeee the crust.   Do you hear me?  What I don't have, is a lot of time to make my crust from scratch so I found the next best thing.... Pilsbury Pie Crusts!  Did you know that they don't have any diary in them!!! Screams. (edited: I did learn that it is not vegan though, it has Lard, sooo I will give you a freakishly easy Pilsbury knock off crust recipe in the mean time)

One of these packages has 2 pie crust in it.  Perfect for a pie pan, and the other great thing is if you need to change the shape, you can roll them out on a board to become whatever you need.

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Who’s Cooking for Christmas?

This is the question that the majority of the “Chefs” of the family hear!  It’s like.. did you really need to ask?  Ohhh ….. or are you being funny!  LOL!

It doesn’t even matter who’s house it’s at.  Everyone wants to know what I’m bringing!  My family used to be super petty and say, Quiana don’t bring none of that Vegan ish!   Now they don’t care, they just want to know that I’m cooking.  You know why… because no matter what I bring… they will eat it! #InJesusName!

This year I’m thinking about switching it up.  I just want something different.  I’m thinking Lasagna… maybe a pan for the Vegans and MeatEaters.  Doesn’t that sound yummy.  Honestly, I could be hungry right now, but that’s what I’m feeling right now!  For sides, I always want some greenage to go with pasta!  Maybe a Power Salad and Garlicky Green Beans for the win!  I’ll add some Portobello mushrooms to the green beans to sneak in more veggies in on the fam, but the taste of (more…)