Niron mini-mags

These days I think the "loosely scheduled" or "ingredient scheduled" work best for me. I just don't have as much time as I'd like to plan ahead too much, so I need to have a somewhat flexible plan. I keep thinking that batch cooking would be a great idea, but I have to wait until we have a bigger freezer. Also, I think theme...

I have some carrots that are looking a little saggy. I probably should've put them in a bag in the fridge right away instead of in my CSA box for a couple of days! I'm planning to shred and use them in a couple of new recipes: carrot cake oatmeal bake, and coleslaw! If I still have leftover carrots I will try the ice water soak, and if that...

Yes! I'm finding that my sticky note labeling method is working out really well to remind me of what's in drawers in the fridge. I would normally forget about some of the things as they get shoved to the back, but the little brightly-colored notes give me a little nudge every time I open the fridge, reminding me to use those foods before they...

 It's not leftovers that are wasteful, but those who either don't know what to do with them or can't be bothered. 

 To me, it’s sort of funny that wasting food is not taboo. It’s one of the last environmental ills that you can just get away with. 

I did a fridge clean out the other night and made a shelf that has leftovers. I put labels on containers for my husband and son to eat and then put post-it notes on the crisper drawers that said what was in them so I could see that without shuffling through the drawers. I also put post-its highlighting some things that get shoved to the back so...