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In the Kitchen

What we learned from canning.

My mother and I are learning to can our fresh produce. We’ve had two canning sessions so far–the first time we canned salsa and yesterday we canned pickles, pickled carrots and grapes. Yesterday was quite the learning experience. ; ) Here’s what we’ve learned so far: 1.) The FIRST thing …

Menu Plan Monday

Hubs turned to me the other day and made an off-hand comment about groceries.. Kind of off topic I added, “I’ve been doing a really stinky job at grocery shopping lately. I need to get back to menu planning.” Kind of shocked he asked, “You’re not?” I shook my head …

Menu Plan Monday

This week I went to the grocery store armed with sale information, a specific list, and a mission! I didn’t take any coupons because a.) I haven’t bought a paper in a while and b.) the computer that is hooked up to the printer was being worked on. Oh well. …

Menu Plan Monday

This Tuesday is our next produce delivery so we’ll be swimming in fresh fruits and veggies! At the end of the week, I’m visiting my mom so this week’s menu will need to use the more time sensitive produce that we’ll receive so that nothing goes to waste. =) I …

Menu Plan Monday

Menu Planning is something (when I do it) that keeps me accountable for using the fresh fruits & vegetables we have on hand, makes sure I plan enough fruits & vegetables into each day, provides enough variety on the  menu from day to day, and helps me get supper on …