It’s January so I figured I’d publicly share my list of things I’d like to accomplish this year! My 2013 “To Do” List Tortillas Sourdough Butter Yogurt Mustard Mayonnaise Seitan Tapioca pudding Egg custard Gluten free baking – already been experimenting with this Snack bars Crackers Pie crust Wontons Scones Biscuits Now that I have [...]
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January 1st! New Year New Outlook
Isn’t it funny how we always think that crossing over to January 1st is going to magically change our lives? LOL. I don’t normally encourage New Years Resolutions, but this year, I’m a believer! During the last couple of months, my food/health habits have declined, and my weight has creeped up to 141ish. Take out [...]
Connecticut Farmer & Feast Book Review
I found the Connecticut Farmer & Feast: Harvesting Local Bounty book at the library, and took a few weeks to read it. The book opens with an introduction and I was saddened & shocked to learn that Connecticut’s farmland is disappearing at an unbelievable and alarming rate of 8000 acres a year! The author, Emily [...]
Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half (America’s Cheapest Family) Book Review
I borrowed the book “Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America’s Cheapest Family” from the library, and wow, what a learning experience! The book has been a tremendous help with getting me back on track with a budget & saving money! A few months ago, I set up a preliminary spreadsheet budget, but now [...]
October Unprocessed 2011 – Day #15 & 135.6 lbs
Yay! I’m half way through my October Unprocessed 2011 challenge! There have been a couple of flubs along the way, but I’m not worrying too much. Life is too short to beat yourself up with too much nitpicking. In general, I think I am doing a great job with the challenge. And a bonus! I [...]
Jamie At Home cookbook review
I love the Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life cookbook! It’s not just a cookbook, it’s got great tips for growing your own a veggie garden and raising your own chickens! It’s also the companion cookbook to Jamie’s TV series of the same name (“Jamie At Home” on the Food Network [...]
Almost Meatless – Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet – Book Review
I found the Almost Meatless: Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet by Joy Manning & Tara Mataraza Desmond book at the local library. It is impossible to continue to feed ourselves and the world, unless we reduce our consumption of animal products. That includes local humanely raised animal products, as well [...]
October Unprocessed 2011 – NO Processed Food for One Month
I stumbled on the October Unprocessed 2011 over on the EatingRules.com blog and it seems like a good challenge to try. For the most part, I don’t eat processed food, but yes, there are times when a few items sneak in…like a subway sub or some birthday cake from the grocery store. His definition of [...]
$5 Challenge – Slow Food With a Budget
So the Slow Food movement has been promoting a $5 challenge that is starting today, Sept 17th. Cook a meal for yourself, your family, your neighbors, a party, for $5 or less per person, using the slow food ideals: “food that is good for those who eat it, good for farmers and workers, and good [...]
Getting Back On Track! 140!
Yes! I think I’m getting back on track. I weighed in this morning at 140! Yay! I still have a little tiny bit more to go, but I’m happy. I feel “lighter” physically and emotionally! I was a little discouraged, but determined yesterday! After I made my public confession both on MyFitnessPal and here on [...]
