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Veggie Ennui
I’ve been mostly vegetarian for over 3 years now, and I’ve hit a slump. I haven’t told anyone because they’ll say, “At last, you got that out of your system!” At our house we have continued weekly grocery shopping, and
Veggie Ennui
I’ve been mostly vegetarian for over 3 years now, and I’ve hit a slump. I haven’t told anyone because they’ll say, “At last, you got that out of your system!” At our house we have continued weekly grocery shopping, and
Too Much Christmas?
My end-of-year has been Over the Top! I am now thinking, “How much Christmas is enough?” At first I wanted to blame my busyness on Christmas but it wasn’t really. Everyday things kept going on despite the “need” to prepare
Too Much Christmas?
My end-of-year has been Over the Top! I am now thinking, “How much Christmas is enough?” At first I wanted to blame my busyness on Christmas but it wasn’t really. Everyday things kept going on despite the “need” to prepare
It’s Our Veggie-Versary!
On June 1, we’ll be celebrating a year of being mostly vegetarian at our house. This will be a little round-up of what we do, and maybe more importantly, what we don’t! I am going to be honest about my
It’s Our Veggie-Versary!
On June 1, we’ll be celebrating a year of being mostly vegetarian at our house. This will be a little round-up of what we do, and maybe more importantly, what we don’t! I am going to be honest about my
Meal Plan vs Meal Actual
Despite what I said in my last post, of course I do meal planning. It works for me for a lot of reasons: My schedule is 75% regular and I can work around the other 25% It’s easy to coordinate
Meal Plan vs Meal Actual
Despite what I said in my last post, of course I do meal planning. It works for me for a lot of reasons: My schedule is 75% regular and I can work around the other 25% It’s easy to coordinate
Why You Shouldn’t Meal Plan
Meal planning isn’t for everyone. It has a lot of drawbacks. If you don’t do meal planning, you have the following advantages: You’re not locked in. Since you haven’t committed in advance to making a shepherd’s pie, you are free
Why You Shouldn’t Meal Plan
Meal planning isn’t for everyone. It has a lot of drawbacks. If you don’t do meal planning, you have the following advantages: You’re not locked in. Since you haven’t committed in advance to making a shepherd’s pie, you are free
Veggie Update # 6: The Half-Year Edition!
Because it’s just a few weeks before year-end, I will do a little wrap-up of my vegetarian experiment this year. We’re well into month 6 of being 95% vegetarians at our house. We eat meat once a week or less
Veggie Update # 6: The Half-Year Edition!
Because it’s just a few weeks before year-end, I will do a little wrap-up of my vegetarian experiment this year. We’re well into month 6 of being 95% vegetarians at our house. We eat meat once a week or less
How I Became a Food Snob
It was inevitable. I grew up on dinners like this: boiled potatoes and carrots, meat, white bread, milk, and canned fruit for dessert. How could I not grow up to become a food snob – as an act of rebellion?
How I Became a Food Snob
It was inevitable. I grew up on dinners like this: boiled potatoes and carrots, meat, white bread, milk, and canned fruit for dessert. How could I not grow up to become a food snob – as an act of rebellion?
Veggie Update #3: Yes, There Was a Month 2!
After a trial month of vegetarian meals, we were undecided about continuing. However, there were a few recipes we didn’t get to try in June, and a few old favourites I wanted to make again. I thought they’d probably tide
Veggie Update #3: Yes, There Was a Month 2!
After a trial month of vegetarian meals, we were undecided about continuing. However, there were a few recipes we didn’t get to try in June, and a few old favourites I wanted to make again. I thought they’d probably tide
A Kitchen Maximalist
How much stuff do you need to outfit your kitchen? I was put to the test last summer when I helped my kid set up an apartment. We made the assumption that both cooking and baking would take place (!)
A Kitchen Maximalist
How much stuff do you need to outfit your kitchen? I was put to the test last summer when I helped my kid set up an apartment. We made the assumption that both cooking and baking would take place (!)
Veggie Update # 2
Only two days left of Vegetarian Challenge. And you know what? It doesn’t feel so challenging any more! Since my last update, we’ve continued to eat all vegetarian meals except the scheduled Carnivore Special at my brother’s house. I was
Veggie Update # 2
Only two days left of Vegetarian Challenge. And you know what? It doesn’t feel so challenging any more! Since my last update, we’ve continued to eat all vegetarian meals except the scheduled Carnivore Special at my brother’s house. I was
An Exacting Life 