CommunityBrowse groupsBlogEtiquetteInvite Your friendsSuccess Stories

Lounge
Community 


"Bachelor Chow" -Purina Can Expand Into a Whole New Market!

I got this from the dog food thread-- "bachelor chow" is both funny and a good idea.

Hmm, what would my ideal bachelor chow taste like? It would have some nice chunks of tender meat, mashed potatoes, peas, some sort of bread. Washed down with beer of course.


Tue. Dec 19, 10:16am

Add comment  
Bachelorette Chow - recipe

I make "bachelorette chow" all the time, though it shows up in my log as "Spanish Rice." The variable list of ingredients is:

brown rice, tomato puree, jalapenos, rotel, onion, garlic, tomatillos, zucchini squash, butternut squash, cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, green pepper, beans and/or lentils, corn, peas, green onion, anything else in the fridge that looks like it might go bad. Seasoned w/ black pepper, salt, tiny bit of olive oil, coriander, and/or chipotle salsa.

I make about 10 cups at a time about once every two weeks, put into 1-cup containers, and freeze some of them.

I'm a vegetarian, BTW, but it wouldn't be hard to add meat.

Neon

Tuesday, December 19, 2006, 12:25 PM

Add comment
Giving full credit to the original post on the dog food thread, here is an edited description of Bachelor/Bachelorette Chow, "something moderately tasty, easily portioned, and only takes a minute to heat up in the microwave... quick, filling and low-cal".
So I'm thinking of the frozen food entrees in the grocery store, various meal-replacement drinks like Slim-Fast or Ensure, meal-replacement bars, but you're right, few things beat the convenience of opening a can.

Tuesday, December 19, 2006, 1:19 PM

Add comment
Um, I thought I'd met all those criteria... ...although I admit that not everyone finds hot peppers as tasty as I do!

Cook once every couple of weeks & pop into single servings in the fridge = healthier and cheaper than opening a can, and just as easy on 13 out of 14 days.

Neon

Tuesday, December 19, 2006, 2:38 PM

Add comment
I posted the "bachelor chow" idea in the dogfood thread, and I have to give full credit for the idea to Matt Groenig's "Futurama."

Frozen dinners come pretty close, but at $3-5 per serving, they're way too expensive... Bachelor chow shouldn't cost more than $20 for a 10 pound bag.

Tuesday, December 19, 2006, 5:15 PM

Add comment








Related Content:

How To Lose Weight- The Basics
Weight Watchers Points System
The Fat Smash Diet
The Eat To Live Diet
The Beck Diet Solution
How To Get The Motivation To Lose Weight

 

How To Be Successful Using PEERtrainer

How To Burn Fat
Online Weight Loss Support- How It Works
Does Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?
Tips On Using PEERtrainer
Visit The PEERtrainer Community
Diet and Fitness Resources

Fitness

Weight Watchers Meetings
Learning To Inspire Others: You Already Are
Writing Down Your Daily Workouts
Spending Money On A Personal Trainer?
How I Became A Marathon Runner

 

Preventive Health

How To Prevent Injuries During Your Workout
Flu Season: Should You Take The Flu Shot?
Are You Really Ready To Start PEERtrainer?
Super Foods That Can Boost Your Energy
Reversing Disease Through Nutrition

New Diet and Fitness Articles:

Weight Watchers Points Plus
How To Adjust Your Body To Exercise
New: Weight Watchers Momentum Program
New: PEERtrainer Blog Archive
Review Of The New Weight Watchers Momentum Program
 

Weight Loss Motivation by Joshua Wayne:

Why Simple Goal Setting Is Not Enough
How To Delay Short Term Gratification
How To Stay Motivated
How To Exercise With A Busy Schedule

Real World Nutrition and Fitness Questions

Can Weight Lifting Help You Lose Weight?
Are Protein Drinks Safe?
Nutrition As Medicine?
 

Everyday Weight Loss Tips

How To Eat Healthy At A Party
How To Eat Out And Still Lose Weight
The Three Bite Rule
Tips On How To Stop A Binge