*this post contains affiliate links which means I’ll get a small commission if you buy something through one of the links below Whew what a day it has been and it’s only 2PM! Summer is here which means it’s backpacking season. I knew I wanted to get some food freeze dried to prepare for upcoming… Continue reading A Day In The Life – July 2024
Category: Cooking/Baking
Strawberries
(This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase from my link, I will make a few cents) It’s strawberry season here in the PNW. I’m very thankful for a u-pick farm nearby that has a variety of things I can pick. While they aren’t certified organic, they practice clean farming practices which we… Continue reading Strawberries
Raspberry Rhubarb Jam
Rhubarb – how I love thee and how I hate thee!!! Rhubarb causes so much excitement because it’s the first thing to harvest in the spring which means it is almost the start of gardening season. (Here in the Pacific Northwest, that season starts late and ends quick!!!) I also hate rhubarb – what in… Continue reading Raspberry Rhubarb Jam
Sourdough – It’s a journey
*links in this post are affiliate links which means that I may make a bit of money if purchased through my link For anyone who is frugal, I’m sure that making things for yourself from scratch is high on your list. It is for me!! I decided that after I retired, I would delve into… Continue reading Sourdough – It’s a journey
Use Up – Rotisserie Chicken
Who doesn’t love a $4.99 Costco Rotisserie Chicken? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into Costco for the sole purpose of getting dinner via a rotisserie chicken and strawberries or a salad. But, often so much ends up going in the trash. Here’s a few little things to use up as much… Continue reading Use Up – Rotisserie Chicken
Reducing food waste – Freeze Drying
*some links below may be affiliate links which means if the item is purchased through the link, I may make a small commission Have you ever seen those foods/meals you can buy that are supposed to last up to 25 years? Those are freeze dried meals! Why would you want a freeze dried (FD) meal?… Continue reading Reducing food waste – Freeze Drying
Reducing food waste – Fridge Clean-out
*links included may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission on any product purchased from that link Wednesdays are my at-home day. (I work out the other days, so my mornings are broken up.) I usually do a variety of tasks throughout the morning and decided that today, there were some… Continue reading Reducing food waste – Fridge Clean-out
Spaghetti squash in the freezer
I enjoy cooking, but sometimes I hate all the prep needed for a recipe. That’s why, I love to be able to prep ahead of time and freeze for future. Spaghetti squash is SO easy to prep and have ready. I have found that a sandwich zippie bag is enough to nicely fill the bottom of an… Continue reading Spaghetti squash in the freezer