tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post263805626958914959..comments2023-07-22T03:40:53.311-04:00Comments on The Year of Less: Day 42: Eat Your Pantry MonthKelly Oribinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-79480105757552834772012-11-05T15:15:33.432-05:002012-11-05T15:15:33.432-05:00I am coming late to this party, but this looks lik...I am coming late to this party, but this looks like a great November task. We spent the late summer filling the pantry and freezer with produce form our garden, so now it is time to eat it! It will be interesting to see how long 600 lbs of garden veggies lasts for our large family.Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-44964889206121307182012-11-02T19:05:31.114-04:002012-11-02T19:05:31.114-04:00I'm doing this for November. We're getting...I'm doing this for November. We're getting our kitchen re-done next month and it's going to cost us a fortune so we're saving any way we can, including eating what we have. Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249158405191922531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-29609553578962392322012-10-15T08:13:50.779-04:002012-10-15T08:13:50.779-04:00Is 2 cups based on dry or canned beans? I use onl...Is 2 cups based on dry or canned beans? I use only dry and I really want to try this recipe. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-77898386145536080572012-10-11T12:40:00.384-04:002012-10-11T12:40:00.384-04:00Thank you for challenging us to really look at wha...Thank you for challenging us to really look at what's in our pantry and then USE it. I wanted to share with you how my family did after the month challenge : http://organized31.blogspot.com/2012/10/organizing-your-pantry-by-using-up-food.htmlSusan@Organized31https://www.blogger.com/profile/09722165408374953902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-40721129581781303682012-09-29T16:37:58.996-04:002012-09-29T16:37:58.996-04:00Well, September only has one more day, but there&#...Well, September only has one more day, but there's no reason why I can't start hitting this now, especially since it's just now getting into "not so strange to be using the crock pot" season. I've been sporadically poking at my freezer to prepare it for a bulk order, and trying to eat down old supplies.Kelekonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-36863242584634396372012-09-17T18:44:36.257-04:002012-09-17T18:44:36.257-04:00i have made this before and it is SOOOO good!i have made this before and it is SOOOO good!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788447051554196780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-32477739021903114772012-09-17T18:43:46.953-04:002012-09-17T18:43:46.953-04:00mmm roasted chickpeas are so addictive and delicio...mmm roasted chickpeas are so addictive and delicious!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788447051554196780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-16981583851280123872012-09-13T23:59:50.903-04:002012-09-13T23:59:50.903-04:00it tastes different to me, but my kids and daycare...it tastes different to me, but my kids and daycare kids are clueless. I ussually make it from a mix, not homemade. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-61253035187714130372012-09-09T13:48:16.473-04:002012-09-09T13:48:16.473-04:00I love this idea, but I'm so guilty of lazy gr...I love this idea, but I'm so guilty of lazy grocery shopping. I meal plan ahead like 5 meals and when they are gone I go out and buy 5 more meals. Sometimes I might actually have enough food in my pantry for a whole week, but that's rare. You know it the old cartoons when someone opens up something empty and the moths fly out? Yeah, that would be my pantry. I could totally do this if I go shopping first. :P But I really should, I think I probably should be keeping more food on hand. If we ever had an emergency and the stores were closed, my family would be the first to starve to death. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-19072504377569266892012-09-08T13:21:54.444-04:002012-09-08T13:21:54.444-04:00Here's a few ideas for cooked beans:
- Use as...Here's a few ideas for cooked beans:<br /><br />- Use as a binder in meatloaf<br />- Mash and mix with tuna for tuna salad, adding relish / chopped celery / onion / pickle / whatever you prefer for crunch, along with just a dab of mayo to hold it all together. This really cuts down on the fishy taste of the tuna.<br />- Mash 2 cups of beans with one ripe avocado and 1/4 cup of salsa; use as a spread inside of quesadillas<br /><br />If you opt to make bean soup with a ham hock or ham bone, each person can season their serving with horseradish to taste. Gives the soup a nice zing that complements the ham flavor.Jen Enzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212571385591276032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-20077543948159984902012-09-04T21:38:00.835-04:002012-09-04T21:38:00.835-04:00And falafel. I forgot falafel, but it's aweso...And falafel. I forgot falafel, but it's awesome. The recipe I use is from Family Fun. <br /><br /> http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/falafel-687262/<br /><br />Delicious! And it doesn't seem like bean at all. My kids all like it. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766599179487237513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-37792437680600290762012-09-04T21:36:00.455-04:002012-09-04T21:36:00.455-04:00Try Smitten Kitchen's Vegetarian Cassoulet -- ...Try Smitten Kitchen's Vegetarian Cassoulet -- it's totally delicious! Don't skip the bread crumbs -- they're really good. http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/03/vegetarian-cassoulet/<br /><br />Also, make some hummus with those chickpeas! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766599179487237513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-18266545230403949912012-09-04T15:49:23.670-04:002012-09-04T15:49:23.670-04:00We made white beans and cornbread, a pasta dish (I...We made white beans and cornbread, a pasta dish (I was stupid and bought pasta from Costco and we rarely eat pasta), and the black bean salsa from this recipe:<br />http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/05/grilled-flank-steak-with-black-beans.html<br />I am going to try this recipe for black bean burgers:<br />http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/spicy-black-bean-burgers-with-chipotle.html<br />The white bean soup made a ton (I used the whole bag) so 1/2 of it is going in the freezer... not where I want it to be going. Maybe I'll do better next time ;) Thanks and have a great week!!<br />-SandySandy Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-17886052321460319662012-09-04T11:30:25.403-04:002012-09-04T11:30:25.403-04:00I usually only read here, but I wanted to tell you...I usually only read here, but I wanted to tell you how inspired my family is by your blog, especially the pantry challenge! <br /><br />We have been eating only out of the pantry and freezer for awhile now, but this weekend was a particular challenge due to the Labor Day (US) holiday. We normally host a party for family and friends, and it generally starts with a giant shopping trip for groceries. <br /><br />This year, we were struggling with figuring out how to stay true to our traditions while respecting the pantry challenge. I am so thrilled to tell you how we did!<br /><br />We started by taking a look at everything we already had, then we took our stack of (mostly unused) cookbooks and started looking for recipes that fit our ingredients. (Note-the older cookbooks proved to be the most useful)<br /><br />We ended up with the most magnificent spread we've ever presented! We had 3 different noodle salads, bean salad, a broccoli and rice casserole, baked beans, 2 different gelatin desserts, a pudding, a pineapple cake, 3 kinds of cookies, fruit punch, and iced tea. The only thing we had to purchase was meat for the grill! <br /><br />Everyone loved the food, and we had a great time. The most fun, though, in my opinion, was all the brainstorming and time in the kitchen the day before. We really came together as a family to pull this off. It was a ton of work, but a ton of good times, too. Thank you! nancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-21623556060001663832012-09-04T10:13:38.289-04:002012-09-04T10:13:38.289-04:00Hi!! I've actually done this once before, and ...Hi!! I've actually done this once before, and loved it. But it's about time for another round- so I'm joining your challenge. I plan my meals a week in advance on a meal planning board in my kitchen. So to do this challenge, I'll be using these rules:<br />1. Every meal must include one item from the pantry.<br />2. I'm not buying anything new for the pantry (only buying fresh foods, or ingredients I may need for the pantry meals.<br /><br />I love your blog- and many of my friends and I have been inspired by some of your ideas. We've eliminated paper towels in our house, and next weekend I'm decluttering my kitchen :) Thanks for all the time you put into this :)Allison Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350243758318888610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-82298208500998947072012-09-03T20:41:16.096-04:002012-09-03T20:41:16.096-04:00I'm a huge chole fan.. we eat it with pita. Yu...I'm a huge chole fan.. we eat it with pita. Yum.Ramblingstumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012270512267788002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-61817647931266237552012-09-03T14:17:58.971-04:002012-09-03T14:17:58.971-04:00I have actually had things go bad in the pantry so...I have actually had things go bad in the pantry so really looking forward to this challenge. I would say check out your local libary for books with bean recipes. I found a couple "Peas and Thank you" and "Bean by Bean a cookbook" Both made me think maybe a could go vegatarian. Until I see a steak but I can definetly eat more and Love it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101816184265485131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-42810441250863780422012-09-03T05:57:27.911-04:002012-09-03T05:57:27.911-04:00We are also doing an eat through the cupboards - a...We are also doing an eat through the cupboards - although usually it is in the cupboards because I don't want to eat it so it is a difficult task!jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352192630934392590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-39488768393694304742012-09-03T05:54:19.704-04:002012-09-03T05:54:19.704-04:00I live in India too! I love chole!! It's my f...I live in India too! I love chole!! It's my favourite and very simple to make! Although we cut out the puri's because we are trying to eat less oil! jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352192630934392590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-91228267751553112812012-09-03T03:02:40.504-04:002012-09-03T03:02:40.504-04:00I so need to do this too. My pantry is absolutely ...I so need to do this too. My pantry is absolutely choccas and yet there is 'nothing' in there. I think I could feed a small army on baked goods alone with all the sweet add-ins I have in there. I'm going to dive in and find something to go with/jazz up chicken tonight. Claire @ Claire K Creationshttp://www.clairekcreations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-71894241405980424702012-09-02T23:36:30.919-04:002012-09-02T23:36:30.919-04:00Hi! I have a great recipe for chickpeas ( and I ha...Hi! I have a great recipe for chickpeas ( and I hate chickpeas!). You just need some chorizo ( which I sometimes replace with some spices as it can be pricy), fry it in some olive oil, bublle away a bit of vinegar, add some tinned crushed tomatoes and chickpeas! Cook 10 minutes and it's done! I serve it with some coucous and fried vermicelli!<br />I love your blog (s), it really helped me get my home together. So thank you! <br />Aurora, Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-30867734731851215202012-09-02T09:52:29.316-04:002012-09-02T09:52:29.316-04:00I love your year of less blog, living in India in ...I love your year of less blog, living in India in an appartment there were a lot of things I was doing already, some that would not be doable for us. And I just had to chime in here, because you mentionned beans and lentils :-) They are a huge staple in an Indian diet, I don't like eating them daily since I never grew on that diet (I'm Swiss) but my husband LOVES them (he is Indian), and we have a massive collection of lentils, beans and grains in the kitchen cupboards, I love chickpeas in a dish called "chole" it's boiled chickpea tossed into a gravy made of tomatoes, water spices, google it and you are sure to find reciepes you can use, it tastes amazing with or rice, or flat fired bread we call "puri" <br />I've been actually working on the eat your pantry challenge for the past week or so LOL <br />We don't have a pantry cabinet as such, we live in a city in a tiny appartment with a tiny kitchen, so all the food has to fit in one over head cabinet, and all the spices in the other, yet, I still found stuff we rarely eat and will not buy again once they are finished, we optimized the space in the cabinte too slowly getting all "modular mate tupperware containers" because I got sick and tired of opening the cabinet to see a sea of jars of all sizes and shapes with some hidden in the back. I found out that having all my food stuff containers on a single row, and stacked neatly on top of another minimize wastage, now we know at one glance what is there, what needs to be purchased, what we have nough of, and the rule of my game is that the thing that ends up in a my pricey new tupperware storage solution are things we use all the time, we are still working at it buying a few container every month, but so far the lower shelf of rice, beans and lentils have been done and looks neat, next is the spice cabinet...there will be a lot of clearing to do for us in that one. Cynthia Hallerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693243354879700715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-87309812180870047672012-09-01T20:44:00.803-04:002012-09-01T20:44:00.803-04:00Where do you get all your beautiful jars and conta...Where do you get all your beautiful jars and containers? My husband broke his ankle last week and we've had an unexpected week together with no kids (they're at the in laws) So I'm going to try to clean/organize our kitchen/pantry/toys before the kids come back home!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634934009400042043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-57650314843580432662012-09-01T20:42:08.387-04:002012-09-01T20:42:08.387-04:00So you use the beans instead of flour? That is so ...So you use the beans instead of flour? That is so neat! Does it taste beany?Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634934009400042043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-31850424137292342262012-09-01T19:56:23.837-04:002012-09-01T19:56:23.837-04:00I'm excited to be following you on this journe...I'm excited to be following you on this journey. I'll have to think about what rules we will have for eating our pantry, but I love the notion of using up what we have before buying more, especially on the things we don't use often. I cringe every time I have to throw out something that has spoiled or gone stale. I try to reuse as much as I can, but our family could certainly step up our game on this. Thanks for the inspiration.<br />Blessings,<br />NiciNici @ Posed Perfectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11141827656320044156noreply@blogger.com