i like to cook: September 2024

Thursday, September 12, 2024

cookbook cleanup - books 59-61

Sometimes I am just a few breaths away from getting rid of every single cookbook I own as they sit there mocking me, full of recipes I will most likely never make because my kids are picky as hell and I have no time or desire to cook elaborate meals.

And then I just ignore them once again and carry on with my day.

I was cleaning off the bookshelves to donate to the upcoming Symphony Book Sale, and as much as I wanted to sweep armfuls of cookbooks into boxes to donate, I realized that most of them I am just not ready to let go of yet.

Maybe I should (re)read them one more time. What if THE best recipes are lurking somewhere in the pages and I haven't tried them yet?

Fortunately/unfortunately, I did let go of these 3. I am feeling badly about getting rid of Smoke and Pickles and Vegan Lunch Box - I like them both, BUT I'm just not going to cook out of them. I can't afford or get most of the ingredients in S&P, and as much as I love VLB, it's just not the fit for my silly family.

Back on the bookshelf - 21 Donated -40

Sunday, September 08, 2024

grocery shop - fresh co Sept 2

shreddies, crackers x 5 ginger ale, bear paws x 2, blueberry crisps, lunch meat, apple strawberry fruit rolls, sour cream, margarine, hummus, yogurt, granola bars x2, dish soap, clamato, sprite, avocados, strawberries

$98