Pandemic 2020: Kitchen Chronicles by Benita Blocker

Pandemic 2020 forced people to adjust to life changes. I stopped eating out so I started back cooking. When I cook, I have always tried being creative. I never like boring food.  So all the images within this article were handcrafted by me.

Brookwood Farms BBQ Beef Brisket over egg noodles and topped with Gluten free gravy.

Lamb loin chops seared and oven baked.

Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

Shrimp and Scallops over Cheesy Grits

Tomahawk Pork Chops

Beef Brisket Biscuit with Spinach Omelette topped with PepperJack Cheese

Tender Beef Filet hand wrapped in Bacon.

Turkey Wings with Glory Greens, Field Peas and Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice

Scattered potatoes, eggs, and smoked sausage

Oven fried chicken breast sandwich with Muenster cheese, fresh spinach, and tomato.

Deviled eggs

Marc Angelo Thinly sliced Beef Short Ribs in BBQ Sauce

Bacon Bison Burger with Pepperjack Cheese

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

"Khemistry in the Kitchen" with Benita was born.  Not sure if it lasts past the Pandemic, but I enjoyed creating art with food.

Last updated: 08 July 2020

Food porn from 2019 Japan and Germany travel

Pizza in Japan with Salmon topping and made with White sauce.

Dessert in Japan:  Sherbert wrapped in mochi, sliced strawberry, etc.

Breakfast in Japan:  Mackerel and salmon, french toast, hotcake, fruits, sweet roll

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Breakfast in Japan:  salad, corn soup, fruit, eggs, thin bacon, thick bacon.

One of my meals on my ANA flight: Japanese beef, rice, vegetables, fruit, and yogurt.

Turkish food in Germany:  Salad, rice, and Shredded Beef

Turkish lamb chops in Germany with Salad, slaw, and some Japanese plum wine.

McDonald's (McCafe) has its own counter with bakery in Germany.

Movie theater in Germany serves its popcorn in a box not a bag.

My new favorite: Peach juice in Japan!  (Move over orange and cranberry juices!)

I also took my Herbalife meal replacement powders for multi-vitamin purposes.  Exercise is definitely top priority to burn up all the calories you see and don't see.  The complimentary breakfast options in Japan were unbelievably VAST.  I loved me "some Tokyo, Japan!"

That's all the juice for now!