Work on the food cart came to a halt 4/14/10. After testing several layouts with existing components, nothing is going to work that will obtain equal weight distribution on the trailer, and allow access to everything. Time to start over! I originally wanted all equipment to be easily removable from trailer, to take indoors...
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Food/Garden
Food Cart Update
Work On Steam Table
Worked on the upper cabinet today. Original plan was for it to be removable, but changed my mind. It will be permanently attached. Still needs paint, trim & shelving. I did some more measuring on the sink cabinet. I decided to downsize it after all. It’s just way too big as is. I hope...
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Sinks For Food Cart
Started work on the sink cabinet today. Measurements of 36″wide x 36″ tall x 72″ long seemed good until I started putting basic frame together, turns out the cabinet is a little larger than anticipated. I am going to leave dimensions alone though, as I ended up with unexpected storage space! Water capacity is...
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Food Cart Progress Report
Steam table is nearly done! I ran out of trim for the lower door below the burners. Trailer needs paint finished, wiring completed, bearings checked. Once sink & refrigeration cabinets are done, everything will be set on trailer, secured, & gas lines run. Propane tanks will mount on front. The steam table is supposed...
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Mobile Food Service Trailer
I made a little progress on the trailer Tuesday, mounted the floor. Might not look like much work, but it was very time consuming measuring for underside support rails, drilling holes, counter sinking holes (so screws fit flush with surface) & installing screws. Trailer is 8′ x 9′. Will be like an oversize, stand...
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Study: High fructose corn syrup worse than sugar
Reducing pop intake from a 2 liter a day to only a 12oz can is a MAJOR factor in my being able to drop 58lbs so far!!! ARTICLE FROM Yahoo! Green / The Daily Green As if you needed another reason to avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS): researchers at Princeton University have found...
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Mobile Fast Food
Mobile food service is exploding in popularity primarily on the west coast, but seeing rapid expansion on the east coast as well. I am aware that it may be a challenge to operate such a business in Michigan, mainly because I think many Michiganders are not accustomed to frequenting these types of businesses outside...
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Vegetarian Fast Food
It’s time to come out of the closet! I am custom building a food cart to sell vegetarian fast food, such as Boca and Morning Star Farms brands of burgers, chikn’ patties, chili, etc. Most items will be vegan friendly! This is a photo of the progress I am making on the steam table...
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Weight Loss
As of March 20, 2010, I weigh 151lbs. This is just a little down from my peak weight of 208lbs, a slight drop of 57lbs. My loss started around July of 2009. My 38 waist jeans were snug. I am now wearing 32 waist, and they are just right. I was so embarrassed by...
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Frozen milk
I do not drink much milk, so it can spoil quickly. I learned that freezing milk makes it last much longer. I’ve had milk frozen up to 30 days past “best by” date that is still fine, and lasts for about a week or more after thawing. I buy one gallon, then fill two...
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Portion control for weight loss
I used to have the mis-guided mindset that it is expensive for a single person to eat at home, due to portioning of food. I LOVE spaghetti, but did not like the idea of attempting to make just enough for one meal. This is how I make spaghetti & portion it out: 1lb box...
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Being A Part Time Vegetarian
Some articles about vegetarians. including part time vegetarians like me Part time vegetarians, from WebMD Advancing vegetarianism Kids choosing vegetarian diet
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Overdosing on Soy
When learning about Soy, which is actually soyBEANS, and it’s health benefits, I gleaned allot of interesting information. While soy protein is good for humans, it is possible to overdose on it! From all that I have read about soy, I have determined that SOY PROTEIN OVERDOSE is a cause of many health issues...
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Carnivores
Caveat – I was raised on meat, and still eat meat (Double Whoppers, Classic Doubles, Quarter Pounders), drink milk, etc. Are humans supposed to eat meat? NO! Every species of true carnivore has a digestive system DESIGNED to process meat, fresh off the carcass! We are the only species on the planet that consumes...
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Fast Food Junkie Who Actually Eats Good Food Sometimes!
I was raised on junk food. These were in my lunch pail EVERY DAY during elementary school! My primary source of veggies as a kid was pot pies. The food pantry was heavily stocked with junk food. My friends envied me, as I always had at least six selections of cereal! (None of it...
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Food Poisoning
With the increasing numbers of food poisoning from commercially raised edibles, meat and veggies alike, it is clear that commercial producers DO NOT CARE about the health of people. I’m sure you have read the news stories, so I’m not going to post a bazillion links. The best way to reduce the possibility of...
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Community Gardens
It is neat to read news stories about neighborhoods creating community gardens, where people who do not have room for growing a garden can “rent” garden space. A couple of resources: Wikipedia on Community Gardening Starting a Community Garden from communitygarden.org The Greening of Detroit This brings neighbors together, and is especially great for...
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No Room For a Garden?
Even apartment / condominium residents usually have room for a micro-garden, utilizing Square Foot Gardening! This method uses boxes, a type of “intensive row” gardening (link from ag.Arizona.edu). I originally purchased the book for my significant other (at the time), as she had difficulty growing a garden in our very poor soil. The book...
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Why Grow your Own Veggies, or Buy Locally?
The most obvious FACT proving commercially grown edibles are not as good for us, is TASTE! Beyond that are multiple studies done over the years detailing the decrease in nutrients due to genetic manipulation to get higher crop yields, and resistance to disease and shipping damage. If you chose not to grow your own,...
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Why are “organic” foods more expensive?
From what I have learned about organic gardening / growing, it is less expensive! If done properly, it is LESS work, no expense of artificial fertilizers & other garbage. So how do they justify the “premium” price? Claiming lower yields growing organically is B.S. See my post about Lower Yields. I obtained a membership...
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