Use it Up!

What a cute young man! So grateful for each of our grandchildren!

I am enjoying the challenge of using up what's in the pantry or the fridge before it goes bad. I often think of the early pioneers and settlers who used up what they had even if it meant eating the same thing day after day until it was gone. They didn't have the luxury of effective refrigeration to keep their food good for long periods of time so I'm sure they ate very simple and repetitive meals. As a society we are too easily influenced by the media which tells us that every dinner should be amazing and fancy. My dinners are simple and delicious but I use what I have in the fridge or the pantry and I will not run to the store if I'm missing an ingredient. That's why my food budget is so low, $200.00 a month. Keep it simple and use what you have. That's my motto!