letters from the wilderness
As I've mentioned recently, I'm struggling with how my blood pressure medicine affects my food choices. I've put on 10 lbs since I started the medicine last August though it feels like a 50/50 split between muscle mass and fluff thanks to my strength training. All I know is that I feel the fluff and... Continue Reading →
On Monday, I spent time in my office physically cleaning up the space and taking care of the March bills. This is the first time I've tried this task, and I liked it. Though I still have a pile of papers to finish filing. I liked setting up my space, my intention (as my favorite... Continue Reading →
Just when I think we're making progress in cleaning out the pantry and minimizing our grocery shopping/spending, someone decides to make a run to the store because we don't have the right pasta for the soup being made, and of course, someone else decides they need additional food.... It's enough to tear my hair out,... Continue Reading →
Wednesday is becoming my kitchen day. Friday is too, to a lesser extent. For whatever reason, after being out all day on Tuesday at a faith study and a local food ministry, I want to spend time in the kitchen making food for my family and stretching what we have for my January pantry challenge.... Continue Reading →
With the holidays over, I've been getting back into the frugality swing of things full-time. As I mentioned previously, Greg and I are challenging ourselves to eat out of the pantry and freezer as much as possible this month. When we moved over a year ago, we brought along food items that we should have... Continue Reading →
No knead bread is my go-to bread. I make it every other day. My husband and I eat every morning with our coffee before everyone else gets up. I think I first learned about the bread from Mark Bittman. It’s an easy bread to make, and requires little hands-on time. I keep mine in the... Continue Reading →
My husband and I are challenging ourselves to eat from the pantry as much as possible during January. Quiche is a great way for me to use up the bits and bobs in the fridge while staying low-carb. Basically, I use 6 eggs and 1/2 cup of heavy cream whisked together and go from there.... Continue Reading →
I would call it a lazy, rainy Saturday, but it's not. Tomorrow is the second Sunday of Advent, my season of preparation for Christmas. While I "think" I'm done decorating inside, there's still the outside to do. There's gift shopping to do. There's cookies to make. There's planning for next year to plan. No time... Continue Reading →
I’m struggling with gardening here in Virginia. The previous owner of our home did little to improve the red clay soil. While the soil has nutrients, they are not easily accessible for new plants. Unfortunately, we don’t have the same access to free leaf mulch we had in Pennsylvania to help the soil. After trying... Continue Reading →
2 dogs and a house 