I tried something new today!
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220275)
Walnut Creek, California
December 18, 2016 12:46am CST
I am something of a creature of habit. I think it reduces stress levels. I like my morning coffee. And a bowl of cereal. I rotate between three or four restaurants for lunch. And four or five choices for dinner. I work hard when I'm at work. I start progress notes at home. I do some woodworking. I grade papers. I play some guitar. I watch some sports.
Today (Saturday), I tried something different for lunch. It must be because the Semester is over (except for grading) and I'm feeling pretty relaxed. I had an Indian lamb curry dish from Trader Joe's. Got it yesterday. All I had to do was pop it in the oven for 20 mins at 375 F.
It was actually quite good! It's in the frozen dinner section at TJs, not far from my ritual Kun Pao Chicken. Rice is included. I didn't catch the price--probably around $3.50. I will grab another box next time I stop there.
Have you done anything radical and new lately?
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@marguicha (223802)
• Chile
18 Dec 16
It was not expensive and it seems to have been quite a treat.
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@marguicha (223802)
• Chile
18 Dec 16
@TheHorse Sometimes we discover new good things to eat and other times we remember of something delicious that we forgot about.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Dec 16
each subbing day is something new, and I know adding in a bit of new is good for a person.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Dec 16
@TheHorse lol, is it to feel safe, or a caffeine addiction?
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Dec 16
@Jessicalynnt Well, a little of both. On my second cup now.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
18 Dec 16
Sounds like you enjoyed your frozen entree. A couple of weeks ago we finally used a gift certificate for a restaurant we couldn't normally afford to eat at and I ordered the smoked duckling. This is something I've never tried before. Mmm....it was delicious.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
@TheHorse that was the first time I've tried duckling. Usually I opt for the safer option....chicken.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Dec 16
@Morleyhunt Me too. Beef at Asian restaurants is tough sometimes.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
19 Dec 16
I do not think I am doing anything different. I am always trying new foods. Made a new cookie recipe tonight, does that count?
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@vandana7 (100605)
• India
18 Dec 16
@TheHorse ..LOL...may be I should ask @DaddyEvil ..lol
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
18 Dec 16
Not bad, though I am not a fan of lamb 
I didn't get the brown rice you got last time, I bought the Jasmine brown rice & it was pretty good (you have to prepare it in a rice cooker or the stove).
I didn't get the brown rice you got last time, I bought the Jasmine brown rice & it was pretty good (you have to prepare it in a rice cooker or the stove).1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
18 Dec 16
@TheHorse It was new to us and it was good. We have a rice cooker The only thing I 'cook' not really, put the rice in to cook! hah
The only thing I 'cook' not really, put the rice in to cook! hah1 person likes this
@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Dec 16
That looks good. I'm glad you liked it and will be getting more. I've always liked lamb. Too bad we don't have a Trader Joe's here.
No, I haven't done anything radical lately. Unless standing up for myself is being radical. I'm finding I'm doing that a bit more lately.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Dec 16
@TheHorse I haven't written a post about it, but it was basically standing up to my sister regarding the holidays. I did write a post about how she pulled the rug out from under me for Thanksgiving, but it gave me the courage to stand up for myself and not back down.
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@allknowing (137812)
• India
19 Dec 16
So much about Lamb Vindaloo. Never mind There is always something I do off the beaten track. The day is young and so have not planned anything yet.
There is always something I do off the beaten track. The day is young and so have not planned anything yet.1 person likes this
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
19 Dec 16
It's exciting to try something new each time. I use to try new brands and products that come out of the market.
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@eliza_godinez12 (5723)
• Philippines
18 Dec 16
Oh, that's nice that you did something new out from your usual activities daily. Trying something new opens up the possibility for you to enjoy something new and keeps you from becoming bored.
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