Soybeans-another Protein?

I don't eat much in the way of beans. Occasionally, I may have some chickpeas in my salads, but that's it. But today in listing my books on my EBay website-Valerie2901, I came across two new books that seemed interesting. One was The Art of Tofu and The Proteins for Pennies Cookbook-the first book of gourmet soybean cookery. Over 200 delicious, super-nutritious recipes. Did you know that soybeans contains three times as much protein as roast beef, but none of its built-in fat? Soybeans are filled with all-important minerals and iron and it's virtually starch-free. It still hasn't convinced me to be a soybean eater yet, but it's something to keep in mind for the future.

And interestingly enough, my biggest purchasers of vegetarian cookbooks are those living in Canada, not California. Times are changing. I can remember going to Canada to a local drugstore (similar to Walgreen's), and there would be 2-3 full store aisles of diabetic foods available. Family has a summer cottage in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada-I didn't want you to think I only ever went to one drugstore in Canada and this was my full perception of the health and lifestyle of the average Canadian. Like I said, times are changing, so are eating habits.

Is anyone out there reading this? I spend all day trying to think up topics and ideas. But again, this is good for me, it's getting me to write again. Even if it is only to myself.

The only cooking I've done this week is grilling some turkey hot dogs, and chicken-filled polish sausage (not bad, actually). I just can't seem to get motivated to bake or do real cooking.

You may not know this, but I am a great wine drinker. Did you know that you get a liter of wine at Trader Joe's for $2.99 per bottle (sometimes great, sometimes not so great) and at Wal-Mart for $2.49 per bottle. Again, sometimes very good, sometimes not so good. Some Kroger's stores (Smiths stores out west) have become competitive with a $2.99 bottle, but usually only those close to a Trader Joe's store. Kroger's wine is actually pretty good most of the time.

On September 5, 2009... there is going to be a Bridal Show at the Green Valley Resort, Spa & Casino. I so want to get married. It's not going to happen, but I so want it. Anyway, things planned are a Bridal Gown Giveaway, Bridal Fashion Shows-all day long, One-Stop Planning, Battle of the Bakers-Wedding Cake Bake Off, Catering Contest (free food) and more. I'm going, everyone needs a little pain and free food in their lives. Maybe I'll win the Bridal Gown, then I just need to find a man to marry me-I'm halfway there! If you need more information, please go to www.lasvegasbride.com.

That's all for now.
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