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Welcome to Tay’s BiPolar Kitchen!
am Tay, and welcome to my table. As the name suggests I have Bipolar II Disorder, and PTSD (non-Military). Since my teens, I have been dealing with my mental health. While my symptoms would vary in intensity over the years, things came to a head for me in 2015.
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Being Aware
At the beginning of my mental health journey, I thought being aware was the entire battle. My Virgo mind assumed knowing my behavior was unacceptable, toxic, and wrong would be enough to counteract it.
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Spicy BLT Avocado Toast
Say it with me, Spicy BLT Avocado Toast. Perhaps I should start off by saying that I did not think I liked avocado for the longest time. I know, I know. What type of self-respecting southern Californian does not like avocado? I swear I did not. Boy, I have never been so happy to prove myself wrong.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli
Take a Sip and Get Ready
Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Kitchen Utensils
There are so many innovative and fun kitchen utensils; it easy to get carried away and sometimes lost. Do you need a metal or plastic spatula? Perhaps both? What’s the deal with spring-loaded tongs? Refer to this guide when it the time comes to pick up new kitchen utensils.
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Why I Love to Cook
I love to cook, in case you have not noticed. In my (not so) humble opinion, I tend to be pretty good at it. Recently, I realized I was using my cooking abilities in both a healthy and unhealthy manner. As I look back over the years, I can see where I used it as a tool to get people to like me. Moreover, I would use my culinary prowess to get praise and acceptance.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Spicy BLT Avocado Toast
Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
Spicy Orange Beef
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Spicy Orange Beef
Spicy orange beef is a delicious and easy stir-fry dish. It can be paired with rice or noodles, but personally, I love it by itself. This dish can be made in a wok or 12-inch skillet.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli
Thai Beef with Basil
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork & Creamy Coleslaw
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Roasted Peking Chicken Breasts
Roasted Peking Chicken breast is a new recipe to help me in my quest to expand my culinary horizons. When I look for easy, delicious recipes, I cracked open my copy of The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook by Susan Westmoreland. First off, I still love this cookbook. It was first published on December 31, 2001. My copy is falling apart at the spine. Consequently, I bought a slightly used copy from eBay. Oddly enough, I am still using the tattered copy.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Roasted Bone-in Chicken Breast
Spicy BLT Avocado Toast
Stocking the Pantry
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Introducing Tay Tastes Things
Introducing Tay Tastes Things is a new segment on the TBPK blog, where I will be retrying old dislikes and trying new flavors!
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Spicy BLT Avocado Toast
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Glossary
A list of terms to help navitage my blog.
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Cookware Favorites
Many years ago, I purchased a set of pots from Fingerhut, which were made by Cuisinart.
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Stocking the Pantry
It is frustrating to run out of things, especially when I am in the middle of cooking! (Hint: Thoroughly reading recipes in advance this can be significantly minimized.) Having a well-stocked pantry can save the day when having to create a quick meal.
