tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739045348392297252.post4297041505966846584..comments2024-03-04T22:35:14.313-06:00Comments on Bacon In My Pocket: The Pantry challengeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739045348392297252.post-465899479632638532013-01-15T20:56:37.071-06:002013-01-15T20:56:37.071-06:00I once went 2 months without grocery shopping (asi...I once went 2 months without grocery shopping (aside from a couple trips for milk, eggs, bread, and fresh fruits and veggies) by using up items in my freezer and pantry. It was amazing the meals I came up with, and the creative ways I could substitute for items I didn't have. I liked to pretend I was on an episode of "Chopped". :) saamfam03noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739045348392297252.post-72685488510172281762012-11-07T23:03:50.771-06:002012-11-07T23:03:50.771-06:00I LOVE your blog!! Please keep this up! My husband...I LOVE your blog!! Please keep this up! My husband must think I'm crazy obsessed with food and I am... abit. I'm more concerned about saving $$$ on our food bill. My grandfather used to say "your biggest bill in your life will always be food". I've made it a personal mission to save as much $$ as I can form our food bill. I joke that if there was ever a lengthy black-out, our family would be ok for food for at least 4 months due to my pantry. Thank you from one foodie to another.where's the manualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552198845832872105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739045348392297252.post-32958883622041258612012-09-04T14:53:04.230-05:002012-09-04T14:53:04.230-05:00Taco soup is my go to pantry meal. Combine 1 can ...Taco soup is my go to pantry meal. Combine 1 can kidney beans, 1 can Ranch Style beans, 1 can corn, 1 can rotel, 1 can diced tomatoes. Bring to boil. Top with shredded cheese and serve with tortilla chips or cornbread. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739045348392297252.post-37020158919116487202012-07-25T06:39:22.713-05:002012-07-25T06:39:22.713-05:00A favorite, cheap, easy and tasy meal for us is Be...A favorite, cheap, easy and tasy meal for us is Beans & Macaroni. Simple ingredients that almost anyone will ALWAYS have on hand. You'll forgive me for not being specific with measurements....I never measure when cooking!<br /><br />The sauce is:<br /><br />Olive Oil<br />Lots O' Garlic<br />1 small chopped onion<br />1 can kidney beans with the liqiud<br />Crushed red pepper flakes to taste<br />Salt & Pepper<br /><br /><br />Cook the onion and garlic in the oil, add the beans, salt & peppers. Mix together with cooked pasta. We use a 1-pound box of small (but not tiny) shells because my husband, yeah my HUSBAND, not my kids....likes the way the beans "get stuck in the shells". If it's a bit dry when you toss it together, add a bit more oil. Serve with parmesan.<br /><br />A tasty pasta dish that easily feeds our family of four with plenty of leftovers, all for less than three bucks! Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739045348392297252.post-34821717570262002052012-07-21T17:45:56.610-05:002012-07-21T17:45:56.610-05:00Fried rice! I had a few slices of ham deli meat, f...Fried rice! I had a few slices of ham deli meat, frozen mix veggies, rice & eggs of course. Season it up & add soy sauce. It turned out pretty good and made a lot of food for our family of 5. <br />Love your blog btw. I'm going to make the Amish bread, yogurt & give canning a try. You've inspired me to cut back our grocery bill too. Thanks so much!!!Aliya Tnoreply@blogger.com