I’m not a fan of cooking up a batch of meals on the weekend just so you can eat the same thing all week. Making a pot of beans, which can create a variety of meals, is one thing. But spending the weekend to cook for the week neglects many key points: If I’m cooking… Continue reading “Not-Your-Standard Weekend Cooking for The Week: January 16-20”
Tag: #Leftovers
Know What’s in Your Freezer: January 9-13
Home at 3 AM on Monday and a day late after two weeks away. The fresh food on hand was a short list: apples, onions, and garlic. We didn’t even have coffee! And after nine hours of sitting on a plane followed by four hours of sleep, coffee was really all we cared about. But… Continue reading “Know What’s in Your Freezer: January 9-13”
The Last Days of 2016: December 12-23
The weeks leading up to the holidays are always busy. Even more so for us this year since we have a red-eye flight to Boston the day after Christmas. Time is short. And so this post will be as well. The weeks became a blur. I give you the highlights. Farmers Markets To start, here’s… Continue reading “The Last Days of 2016: December 12-23”
Serving Leftovers to Company (Yes We Can): December 5-9
December. When 24 weeks of CSA boxes comes to an end. Although I always miss the variety and convenience, there’s also a bit of relief. My freezer is packed. I’ve cooked a lot the last six months. And the holidays are always busy. I feel ready for simple meals. Plus, some meals that rely on… Continue reading “Serving Leftovers to Company (Yes We Can): December 5-9”
Comfort Food (Obviously) … Another Drink Anyone? November 7-December 2
For this “Week in Review” … oh, wait … strike that. Make that “Month in Review”. Doh. So instead of giving you details about each meal, this post will only contain the highlights. Seems fitting though because November means Thanksgiving. It also means Elections (yes, with a capital E). What do these two have in… Continue reading “Comfort Food (Obviously) … Another Drink Anyone? November 7-December 2”