Just answering a few questions as they come along about the Hungry Hobbit. Seeking the answer to our purpose in life? Well it’s either 42 or it’s somewhere under the couch depending on who you talk to.

Where are you?

Currently, I am in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Yes, sometimes we move a bit. My wife is in the navy. When people ask me what part of Canada I’m from I tend to answer “Just Canada.” I’ve spent a few years in many parts of the country and have friends/family in so many parts that I can’t really call just one my home. It wouldn’t be fair to pick favourites now would it?

You really a girl? Cause’ girls don’t play mmo’s, just creepy guys who play girls.

*cough* I am indeed in possession of girl bits. I have met many other folks who play mmo’s who are also in possession of similar girl bits. Contrary to popular belief there are a number of us out there, we just don’t talk to you. We use the creepy guys who play girls as our cover. It’s all a conspiracy.

Also, no I am not the girl in the image to the left. She’s an AI generated image. Check out her hands, eldritch hobbit making vegan meals over there I tell you. Still, it’s a pretty picture.

Where do you get the ideas for your recipes?

Some of these are recipes I developed years ago, others are experiments on foods I love and trying to make them healthier. some are variations of other recipes I have found (don’t worry, I always mention the original source) Sometimes those experiments work and I post them…sometimes they don’t and I keep working at them until I get it right. Trust me, we’ve had some disasters here too. They don’t all work out perfect the first time. Sometimes, I will hear about a new food, taste it and then try to recreate it healthier in my own kitchen.

I love your hardcore hobbit project! When will you do (insert x food here)?

My LOTRO hardcore hobbit experiment is over. However, I will be using this tag for future Lord of the Rings inspired recipes and hopefully recipes inspired by other games…Tales of the Shire, I’m looking hopefully at you.

What sort of exercise are you doing?

I have a treadmill I use, I have free weights and resistance bands. No fancy gym membership here. I try to get an hour workout in every other day. The goal is to work out everyday but sometimes life just doesn’t let that happen. I have injuries that often slow down my exercise journey. The goal is to push on, exercise and stretches really do help reduce the pain.

So..are you never eating take out at all?

We still eat out. Especially when one of those kitchen experiments fail. Here in Yellowknife that is a bit of a trial though for a plant based eater. What we usually do is have a “hungry lazy meal” from the freezer. These are often leftovers or prepped meals that are frozen and pulled out for just these occasions. Having a “hungry lazy” stockpile is definitely key when saving money and staying on track for healthy eating. Make a little extra and save a hungry hobbit in the future, I say.

Are you a part of that whole eat local thing?

I’m not hardcore but I definitely choose local when possible. I do hit the farmer’s markets in my area. They just tend to taste better. I find if I have a really tasty dish it takes less of it to make me feel like I have indulged. Here in Yellowknife we do have a wonderful Farmers market and a local farm that are great in the summer. I also, garden my little hobbit heart out. Preserving these foods for the winter is a big project here too. I have a bookcase dedicated to housing books, tools, and jars of stuff. I call it my preservation station.

What has helped you the most in losing weight so far?

Portion control and exercise. I weight and measure everything I eat, then I journal it. I try to work hard during my workouts. That’s about it. I haven’t delved into supplements or anything like that, just good old watching what I eat and exercise.

How can I get in contact with you?

There are several ways to drop me a line. You can follow me on Bluesky @thehungryhobbit.bsky.social for an idea of what is going on in our hobbit hole or like hungry hobbit on facebook for news on posts!

Wait you didn’t answer my question!

Maybe ’cause you haven’t sent it yet. Ask away! I don’t bite…hard.