Yeah, yeah, I know, I’m expected to be a good cook because I’m Kapampangan. I guess I still have that cooking prowess waiting to be harnessed in time, but when you live half of your life in Manila, you sort of like instant, or deliveries, or dine-outs best. Hah.
Lucky me, there’s Trader Joe’s nearby…and with Trader Joe’s, anyone can cook. Haha.
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Joe’s Diner Mac ‘n Cheese is my son’s favorite instant Mac ‘n Cheese to date. Easy peasy.Β |
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Voila! Easy peasy Beef Shepherd’s Pi. Let’s eat.Β |
In California, it seemed you are destined to be a good cook (if you have the time). Here, you have the softest beef (steak everyday), fresh fruits and vegetables in all kinds of varieties. The seasoning…name it. Mind you, I now use Himalayan pink salt. Yay.
But more often than not, please, my dear family, can we just sit back and enjoy instant microwave meals from Trader Joe’s that I will whole heartedly prepare?! Cheers! ;-DΒ