or in other words, quit shopping so much. i'll admit it. i have a food addiction. it's not what you think. i don't hoard doughnuts or secretly hit all of the fast food drive thru windows each day. no, my problem is that i really really like good food. and by good food, i am talking about the vibrant produce, fresh cheeses, interesting whole grains and new and different spices.
i love to search the internet for recipes and the challenge of preparing something is exciting to me. but, my problem is that i am known to spend most of my paycheck at the grocery store. not a good thing. while healthy eating can be a budget nightmare, i am convinced that it can be done on the cheap. in fact, that is what i spend my time "in career" telling folks each and every day. it is time for a personal challenge. so...
i found a few blogs that give very specific guidelines about "pantry eating". http://goodcheapeats.com/2011/12/join-me-for-a-pantry-challenge/
http://www.gettingfreedom.net/category/pantry-challenge
the basic idea is that you figure out what staples you need each week and then use what is in your pantry, freezer, and cupboards. most americans keep such a large amount of food on hand that we never use. it eventually molds, collects dust, or expires and we pitch it. hundreds of dollars of food waste each year.
i will post my progress. look for this challenge to begin in february. till then, i plan to enJOY.
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