I have made stir fry, roasted vegetables, quesadillas, turkey pot pie, turkey and rice soup, stir fry, fried rice, key -lime sorbet, peanut buter/chocolate krispy treats, baby food, and a enchilada casserole.
The casserole was awesome, and yet was the catalyst for change in food storage and prep rules in our house. It could have been a stomach virus, but it also could have been food poisoning that caused my husband severe gastronomic distress. I would have no more wondering when it comes to my kitchen. I have gotten rid of anything that hadn't been purchased in recent memory. It was difficult getting rid of my sesame oil, but I didn't want to take any chances.
Now he is worried about my sour dough bread starter, but I believe it will be great. I am starting my first loaf today.
Status of food procurement: I haven't done a major grocery shopping trip in two weeks. We spent $40 for some milk and highly perishable fruits two weeks ago, and purchased about that amount today. I am interested in the website my friend found through David Ramsey which has economical meal plans and grocery lists for the family, but unfortunately, I am addicted to using the fresh produce and meat specials available the day I shop.
In the garden, we harvested lettuce, and lots and lots of potatoes. I feel too tiered to cook them, but I will rally. The people on the cooking shows go crazy for fresh potatoes. We have yukon gold, and a red Kenobek potato. It was fun harvesting a couple rows of potatoes. I even saw a little dusty frog. I wondered where they stay during the day, and now I know that one of the cute green creatures slept near our seed potatoes.
When my visiting brother in law got the same food poisoning symptoms 3 days after my husband and visiting friend, I realized it was a stomach virus. I was sorry to hear about his suffering. A small silver lining is being certain that I didn't prepare bad food for my family.
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