I'm not really into the whole coffee thing but do enjoy a cup or two in the morning. Black. No dairy. No sweetener. No syrups. Just hot, black coffee - mostly decaffeinated these days. I never drink coffee after noon but enjoy tea in the afternoon or evening, especially during the winter. If I had to choose a chain purveyor as a favorite, I'd go with Tim Horton's.
I’m with you on the lunchtime coffee/tea split.
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before the pandemic, way back, we used to get whitefish salad which was delicious and it seemed inexpensive-maybe $3 for 6 oz?- and then it somehow became $6.99, and now I do not even see it.
I have a friend who recently retired and social security doesn’t ever cover his basic needs with rising food and gas prices. He’s in a small patio home with energy efficient appliances but the heat wave started back in May and hasn’t let up yet. 95 degrees with a real feel of 102. He’s bumped his thermostat up to 79 degrees to help reduce his power bill.
Your cleaning plans are inspiring! Just wait until DH gets home--I will make a proposal to him.
It's beyond crazy for sure. Let your friend know that he can find food and likely qualify for it by going to the link below. Add a zip code and search. It will bring up churches, food pantries, etc. that are willing to help. When I signed up I had to fill out a form at the church. However, even if he for some reason, doesn't officially qualify, many churches will help anyway.
foodfinder.us
We managed to finish the pantry today which took almost two hours. That was enough for both of us. We removed everything from each shelf, washed, dried, and tossed anything that had been around too long. I emptied my spice basket, washed it, and organized my spice collection in alphabetical order. The cleaning projects are going to take longer than we anticipated, but we still think we'll be able to finish by the end of the month. We'll tackle the fridge tomorrow. We're calling the major cleaning "31 Day of Cleaning" like TCM does when they have "31 Days of Oscar" in March and "Summer Under the Stars" that features a different actor/actress each day in AugustYour cleaning plans are inspiring! Just wait until DH gets home--I will make a proposal to him.
Thank you so much!It's beyond crazy for sure. Let your friend know that he can find food and likely qualify for it by going to the link below. Add a zip code and search. It will bring up churches, food pantries, etc. that are willing to help. When I signed up I had to fill out a form at the church. However, even if he for some reason, doesn't officially qualify, many churches will help anyway.
At my food pickups, I can choose to go to a "Groceries" or "USDA Groceries" or a "Produce Only" pickup. In our community they always give you more than you need. They tell you to please share and distribute to anyone. They know there are people who need food who cannot come to the pickup.
I hope he can get some help and maybe help others too. I share with my two girls and my close friends. When I have way too much, I sit it at the curb and write Free Food on it. Everything always disappears, which makes me happy.
Groceries is an assortment of items like dry goods, sometimes refrigerator items like cheese and some produce.
USDA Groceries includes the dry goods, canned goods, dairy, meat, produce, etc.
Food Pantries of America - Welcome to FoodFinder!
At FoodFinder you can search the food pantries that are closer to you. Explore the map and enter your zip code to learn which ones are available.
By the time you get thru August, you'll be able to write a book on how to downsize. That is such a great idea. Break it down into manageable tasks over time. You have a clean organized pantry now. You can probably see what you need and don't need easier now. You'll spend less at the grocery store as a result too.We managed to finish the pantry today which took almost two hours. That was enough for both of us. We removed everything from each shelf, washed, dried, and tossed anything that had been around too long. I emptied my spice basket, washed it, and organized my spice collection in alphabetical order. The cleaning projects are going to take longer than we anticipated, but we still think we'll be able to finish by the end of the month. We'll tackle the fridge tomorrow. We're calling the major cleaning "31 Day of Cleaning" like TCM does when they have "31 Days of Oscar" in March and "Summer Under the Stars" that features a different actor/actress each day in August
I made sure that I didn't have any duplicate seasonings/spices. I won't have to buy Poultry Seasoning for a long time - bought another thinking that I didn't have any
Need to use up Bisquick, cornmeal, matzo meal that I've had for a while. Already bought new cocoa powder and Old Bay since they are both nearly gone. We're in good stead with pasta sauces, pasta, canned beans, oils, salad dressings, olives, grains & rice, baking supplies. Don't need to buy any of those for a few months. Peanut butter on next Costco list: We hope they'll have Jif again (post recall) as we don't really like other brands. The big 2-pack usually lasts 5-6 months. I don't use them often, but I'm nearly out of cupcake/muffin cups.
I baked them first at 350 deg. I let them cool then froze them. They are the big gluten free tortillas and I stuff them full. I can only eat 1/2 of one at a time.Hey I had enchiladas tonight too! And they were deeeeeeeelish!!!! And I've a portion leftover to freeze too
Looks like I have a lot less sauce on top than you, I do put less as I like a wee crispy bit. Did you freeze before or after over? I've ovened mines, will let them cool and then freeze.
They look good! What was in them?Hey I had enchiladas tonight too! And they were deeeeeeeelish!!!! And I've a portion leftover to freeze too
Looks like I have a lot less sauce on top than you, I do put less as I like a wee crispy bit. Did you freeze before or after over? I've ovened mines, will let them cool and then freeze.
Years ago I needed a 16 oz can of pumpkin so I could double a batch of Pumpkin Cookies. Stupid can was 15 oz and I was sooo aggravated at the time. LOL! Now it is our "new normal."
